Tag Archives: ache

Voices

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Might we not say to the confused voices which sometime arise from the depths of our being: “Ladies, be so kind as to speak only four at a time.” – Madame Swetchine I have been hearing voices lately, some welcome, … Continue reading →

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Stories

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

At a friend’s house last week I ran into a mama from my pregnancy support circle. Our due dates had been days apart. We recognized each other, but it took some time for us to remember where we had met. … Continue reading →

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Limbo

Posted on February 26, 2011 by

I’ve been struggling all day. Fighting reality. I’m coming to realize it’s harder to know that changing my thoughts is a choice, ending the suffering is a choice, and being wholly unable to get there. It’s not that I had … Continue reading →

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Not ready

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Lying in the bed, in the middle of the night, I realized I am terrified of getting pregnant. A number of the baby lost mamas who blog and whose babies died in the last year are pregnant again. I am … Continue reading →

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A letter of love

Posted on January 21, 2011 by

I am down with a horrible cold. I can’t remember the last time I was this sick. It makes me feel like no time has passed since my broken leg, my morning sickness, my bed rest, the surgery. I wonder … Continue reading →

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23 weeks

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

I’ve been in a funk the past few days. I keep wondering why I’m feeling this way when it’s a new year and I was excited about the pages on the calendar turning, bringing a new energy, bringing in ease. … Continue reading →

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It’s still Christmas

Posted on January 3, 2011 by

We talked about taking the Christmas tree down. The very thought brings me to tears. Taking the ornaments off, putting them away – it’s as though in doing so I will say goodbye to my son in a new way. … Continue reading →

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Truths

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

The grief has been coming in waves and I find myself out of practice when it comes to asking for what I need. It’s a new skill and is easily lost in the midst of preschooler unpacking the house holiday … Continue reading →

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Sky lanterns

Posted on November 15, 2010 by

The sky lanterns I ordered came today. I wanted something to do on Ben’s due date. Something beautiful to send out into the world to help commemorate and celebrate his life. The lovely, talented and heartbroken Vera Kate posted this … Continue reading →

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Simply sad

Posted on November 13, 2010 by

I am a mess of feelings today. Tears in  yoga for the second week in a row. My body betrays me again and again. Awkward conversations with pregnant women and new parents. Tears on the street talking with friends. After … Continue reading →

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