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    Author: lonimarie2016

    I am a teacher and a writer; I love my beautiful family with my husband of five years, too! My new motherhood came to an abrupt halt when our first baby son died at 2 months old. I write for my lost son, my living children and I write for me. You will always be alive, to me, Wyatt--

    Donating Breast Milk

    It took nearly 4 months, but I finally donated all of my pumped breast milk. Mixed emotions would be the best way to describe how I felt… Read more “Donating Breast Milk”

    August 6, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    Not Ready ‘Till I’m Ready

    We took down the crib.  This was a topic we had discussed a few weeks ago, and at the time we decided we weren’t ready.  Brian’s sister… Read more “Not Ready ‘Till I’m Ready”

    July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    Follow My Heart: A Self-Lecture

    This is going to sound like a lecture, and it is.  A lecture to myself to read over when the grief is larger than my healing.  Here… Read more “Follow My Heart: A Self-Lecture”

    July 18, 2016July 18, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    Everywhere You Go, There You Are

    I’ve been traveling steadily and not blogging at all.  Some getaways with my husband and some with my girlfriends, too.  It has been both refreshing and difficult.… Read more “Everywhere You Go, There You Are”

    July 11, 2016July 11, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    A Star

    Since the death of my two-month old son, I rely on many tangible and intangible ways to see and feel him.  I meditate almost daily, read books… Read more “A Star”

    June 25, 2016June 25, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    Practicing Harmony

    When I think of harmony I picture a nicely postured orchestra or a string of sisters trying to sing in unison.  The harmony in my heart is… Read more “Practicing Harmony”

    June 20, 2016June 20, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    Good At Gardening?

    I’m not too good at gardening, this I’m finding out.   Right after Wyatt died I had this darkening sense that I was toxic and that whatever… Read more “Good At Gardening?”

    June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    Sharing Space

    I was motivated to do some arranging in the baby’s nursery.  There is a closet full of his somewhat hanging clothes, shoes, hats, diapers and blankets.  For… Read more “Sharing Space”

    June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    A Weight Loss Goal

    Like many other mothers, I gained weight over the course of pregnancy.  My weight gain was practical, around fifteen pounds while baby grew, contently.  Then, I delivered… Read more “A Weight Loss Goal”

    June 13, 2016June 13, 2016 by lonimarie2016

    A Moment

    And then, just like that, our lives changed.  Everything just kind of ended.  The dreams, the plans, the chaos, the love, the anticipation, the fear, the loneliness,… Read more “A Moment”

    June 8, 2016June 17, 2016 by lonimarie2016

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    This blog is both personal and public. My intention is to share and explore this new life as a childless mother. Grieving can be both lonely and isolating. It is only through meaningful experiences and connections with others that this life has become liveable. Let's walk this healing journey together and help carry each other's grief as we move forward with our dear, loved ones.

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