josiah+co. Blog — Missed Miscarriage
From heartbreak to healing
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Five years ago I had a dream. I had a dream that I gave birth to a son, our second son. His name was Josiah, and I was told Josiah meant ‘God heals’. Little did I know months later I would become pregnant with this second son of mine, and I would have to say goodbye too soon. I can still feel the cold jelly on my bare stomach as the ultrasound tech left the room to ‘check that the images were turning out okay.’ My swollen belly exposed to an empty room, the minutes passing, and my mind running...
Even still
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What has been one of the most painful seasons of my life has also been one of the most joy filled. It’s a bittersweet dichotomy. The beauty alongside the pain. They go hand in hand.
I wouldn’t have Eliyanah without the loss. I wouldn’t have Ezekiel without the shameful journey of pregnancy before marriage. The pain, the shame, the guilt, the questions, I’d do it all over again. A million times over.
Wunder - Heidi's Story
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This week, in honour of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day we are honoured to share Heidi's story with you. Heidi is mom to two Earth-side babes, Eleanor and Henry, and one Heaven-side babe, Wunder. She is also the seamstress behind Darling Emma Handmade.
Here is her story.
Missed Miscarriage
Melissa Sulley faith Loss Miscarriage Miscarriage Awareness Missed Miscarriage Parenting after loss Pregnancy after loss
I’ve had 5 missed miscarriages.
Five times when my body hasn’t recognized that my babies’ had died
Five times when my womb clung to their stilled hearts begging for resurrection.
I’m not sure one ever gets over that. It changes you.