by Eric Ruthford | Oct 13, 2016 | Emotional Health, Family Stories, Fatherhood, Grief & Bereavement
October 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. For more information on grief and healing, visit Hand to Hold’s bereavement resources. I have never liked visions of heaven that have it be a separate place, a place where we float as souls disconnected...
by Julie Cruz | Oct 14, 2015 | Emotional Health, Grief & Bereavement
“I’m so sorry.” The beginning of what was about to be a life changing moment for me. Hearing those words from the ultrasound technician caused instant tears. My heart stopped. The next words tore me apart from the inside: “You’re baby’s heart is not beating...
by Guest Blogger | Mar 25, 2015 | Emotional Health
It’s been over two years since my daughter’s traumatic and extremely premature birth, and I’m just now realizing that I might suffer from a form of PTSD. According to the Mayo Clinic, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) symptoms may start within three...
by Guest Blogger | Oct 4, 2013 | Family Stories
After 7 years of infertility and a miscarriage, my husband and I were ecstatic to learn that we were pregnant with twins. I had a hard pregnancy. I had a sub chorionic hemorrhage, placenta previa, shortening cervix, and constant bleeding. But I was diligent at taking...
by Guest Blogger | Jul 12, 2013 | Family Stories
Gigi Khonyongwa-Fernandez is a NICU mom who has found her life’s passion in helping and coaching others after loss and the premature birth of her son who has special needs. She currently owns a coaching and consulting business, Families Blossoming LLC, to assist...