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  • I Would Have Spent Every Moment I Could Have With Him | A Father's Story Of Loss

    I Would Have Spent Every Moment I Could Have With Him | A Father's Story Of Loss
    2025/08/03

    Jason has an open conversation with Lee about his son Xander, who was born with TAPS (Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence) and passed away due to the advance stags. Jason talks about how he and his wife Sarah were very surprised when they found out that they were pregnant. He tells us about how they were even more surprised that they were expecting twins. Jason talks about preparing to welcome two new kids, but then they were given the horrible news that their babies had TAPS.

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    Dad Music: "She Dreams in Blue" by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/​​

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    1 時間 27 分
  • Be Okay With Stepping Back From Things For A Time | Advice From A Mother Of Loss

    Be Okay With Stepping Back From Things For A Time | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
    2025/07/27

    Sarah and Winter talk about what has helped since the loss of Xander, who passed due to Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about how their community came together to support them in the first little while with food and other help. Sarah talks about how running and training for races help her to process her emotions and feelings.

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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.

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    1 時間 1 分
  • It Was The Hardest Decision We Had To Make | A Mother's Story Of Loss

    It Was The Hardest Decision We Had To Make | A Mother's Story Of Loss
    2025/07/20

    Sarah talks with Winter about the birth and death of her son Xander from Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence (TAPS). Sarah tells us about finding out when they were pregnant and the surprise of finding out they were expecting twins. Sarah talks about the sad discovery that her twins were extremely at risk because of Twin anemia polycythemia sequence (TAPS).

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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/
    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
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    1 時間 37 分
  • It's Hard To Ask For Space In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth

    It's Hard To Ask For Space In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Stillbirth
    2025/07/06

    Winter and Yazmin talk about what has helped since the stillbirth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was greatly supported by her family and how she was shown such great love. Yazmin talks about how there were times when she wanted space by herself to grieve. Yazmin also tells us about going back to the hospital to bring flowers and to tell all the hospital staff "thank you" for the support she received while they were there.

    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.

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


    #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
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    46 分
  • I Knew In That Instance What Love Really Was | A Mother's Story Of Stillbirth

    I Knew In That Instance What Love Really Was | A Mother's Story Of Stillbirth
    2025/06/22

    Yazmin talks with Winter about the birth of Tommy, who was stillborn at 38 weeks due to fetal bradycardia. Yazmin talks about how she was pampered by her family and how she was preparing for the birth of her son. Yazmin tells us of the moment she goes in for a late term doctors appointment and they tell her to get to the hospital because the baby's heart rate was extremely low. Yazmin talks about having an emergency C-section and recovery after.

    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.

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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/
    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
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    1 時間 43 分
  • I Learned I Needed Some Form Of Control After The Loss Of My Son | Advice From A Father Of Loss

    I Learned I Needed Some Form Of Control After The Loss Of My Son | Advice From A Father Of Loss
    2025/06/15

    Vadym and Lee talk about what has help after the loss of Andrew, who died shortly after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Vadym talks about how he is a quite introspective man who doesn't really like to show his emotions externally and how he has been able to work through his grief with a good internal dialog. Vadym also took up running and has ran every day since to promote a healthy control over a sad situation.

    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.

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


    #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
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    23 分
  • He Looked Like A Real Strong Little Boy | A Father's Story Of Loss

    He Looked Like A Real Strong Little Boy | A Father's Story Of Loss
    2025/06/08

    Vadym talks with Lee about his sweet little boy Andrew, who passed away after being born at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Vadym talks about how he and his wife Nataliia met while dancing and fell in love after being friends for a while. Vadym talks about how they were so excited to welcome their son into the world and how it was a wonderful pregnancy, until a simple check up late in the pregnancy.

    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/

    Dad Music: "She Dreams in Blue" 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
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    1 時間 40 分
  • Please Give Yourself Grace In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Loss

    Please Give Yourself Grace In Your Grief | Advice From A Mother Of Loss
    2025/06/01

    Nataliia talks with Winter about what has helped her after the birth of her son Andrew, who passed after birth at 37 weeks due to hydrocephalus caused by an immature teratoma tumor on his brain stem in the cranial cavity. Nataliia talks about how even though it ultimately was a sad ending to the ending of her pregnancy, her son is such a wonderful blessing to her and she loves him so much. Nataliia talks about choosing to be happy for her friends who were pregnant instead of pushing them away and how that would have caused her more pain. Nataliia also talks about finding grace for yourself in pain and grief, and not to compare your progress with anyone else.

    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.

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


    #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
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    42 分