Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss – Details, episodes & analysis

Kayla and Winter talk about what has helped the years after Camie passed away from hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about when she was getting ready to go back to work how she sent an email to all her coworkers informing them what had happened and inviting them to ask her questions and how she gave them permission to talk to her about Camie.

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Kayla and Winter talk about the birth, life, and death of sweet little Camie Rose, who died at 2 months due to hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Kayla talks about how they were excited to welcome in a new daughter and how they were getting ready for all that having two girls would mean to them. Kayla talks about the labor and the issues that arose that would ultimately change the course of their lives.   

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Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

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Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you):
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Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/​​

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth. Please listen with care.

 Being a young mom of two is both beautiful and challenging. But when you become pregnant and experience constant morning sickness throughout the entire pregnancy––that adds another level of difficulty.

In this episode, our guest, Melissa, shares the moments leading up to the birth of her baby girl, Patricia, who was stillborn at 36 weeks due to a pinched cord. Even though this happened over 16 years ago, Melissa’s love for Patricia has only grown, just like any mother’s love for her child.

Highlights from our conversation with Melissa:

• The challenges of morning sickness

• Navigating pregnancy and early appointments

• The third trimester and an unusual, concerning strong kick

• Time spent with Patricia after her birth

• The emotional impact of funeral arrangements

Melissa’s story is a powerful reminder of love, support, and the journey of healing and this conversation truly highlights the bond between a mother and her child and the resilience that comes in the face of unimaginable loss.

“They left me in the labor and delivery room, so it was like I was able to hear the other babies. And then that is when I, once everyone left, is when I started crying. They had to give me something to sleep because, you know, here are all the other babies, and I don’t have mine, and all I had was a stuffed animal.” – Melissa (31:07) 

“Even though I know it's not my fault, you know, I would think, like, what did I do wrong?” – Melissa (31:35)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-years-of-remembrance-melissas-journey-with/id1473594556?i=1000672862574

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Larileah reads a letter she wrote for herself to us about all that will happen after her own stillbirth. She talks about the love she has for her son, Jason Matthew Joseph, who was stillborn at 24 weeks.

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Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts. Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you):

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Music: "Swimming to Cambodia" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/​​

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Larileah talks with Winter about her sweet son Jason Matthew Joseph, who was stillborn at 24 weeks.

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SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

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Liz talks with Winter about all the ways she has been able to "mother" her stillborn daughter Aaliyah. She is part of the Push For Empowered Pregnancy organization https://www.pushpregnancy.org/ and she is also the founder of Aaliyah In Action https://www.aaliyahinaction.org/  which provides care packages for parents who will leave a hospital without their child.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you!

Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.

Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you):

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Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Advice Music: "Swimming To Cambodia" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/​​

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Liz tell us of her wonderful daughter, Aaliyah and her impact this little baby girl had on her parents and the world. Aaliyah was stillborn due to her placenta being too small and "outgrowing it." Liz talks about the joy of finding out that she was pregnant. How the pregnancy was a "perfect" pregnancy. The horror of having to go to the hospital to find out that Aaliyah had pass. Liz talks about what she has done to advocate for more education in the medical field and more awareness about stillbirth in the community.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you!

Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts. Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you):

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Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward.

Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/​​

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth

David talks with Lee and us about his sweet little Jacob, who was stillborn at 37 weeks. David talks about the pregnancy of his wife, Becky, finding out about Jacobs death, and all the little things that are associated with his wonderful son.

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SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts. Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/

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Dad Music: "She Dreams in Blue" by Josh Woodward.

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After the stillbirth of her son Jacob, Becky wrote a poem about her feelings and thought. She so beautifully reads this poem for us.

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Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts. Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you): Website: http://stillapartofus.com/

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Mom Music: "Swimming to Cambodia" by Josh Woodward.

Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/​​

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth

Becky tells us about her sweet 3rd child, Jacob who was stillborn at 37 week. She talks about her family (husband and 2 daughters) and how they were so excited to welcome him into the world.

DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of these families that shares their story, full transcriptions, mp3s, and mp4s of the recordings of their baby's birth story and advice episodes for their family history records. You will also get a shout-out on an upcoming episode. Thank you!

Donate: https://ko-fi.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus

SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts. Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you):

Website: http://stillapartofus.com/

Grief Support Groups: https://nationalshare.org/

Mom Music: "Flickering Flame" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/​​​​

#stillbirthstory #stillborn #stillbornstory #birthstory #infantloss #infantdeath #babydeath #stillmychild #podcast #birthstories #babyloss #mybabydied #bereavedmother #bereavedfather #infantlossawareness #dadsgrievetoo #mamasgrief #pals #childloss #lifeafterloss #saytheirnames #babylossawareness #breakingthesilence #grievingmom #grievingdad #bereavedparents #pregnancyandinfantlossawarenessmonth