Ways to Memorialize the baby Whether you were 4 weeks or 40 weeks along, this was your baby. From the moment the nurse called you to say the test […]
Honoring Your Baby
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Remembrance Day
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21 years and counting
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Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day was not always a thing. Before social media, before the Internet connected us, grieving mothers cried alone. Only once we all were able to find each […]
Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day
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It’s been 20 years since I lost my first baby at 20 weeks gestation, but I will never forget. And today, as I always do, I will light a candle […]
It’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
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Oct. 15 is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. This day was designated by all 50 states in the US through the efforts of Robyn Bear (a lovely fellow-Texas girl!) […]
On meeting one of your heroes
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I first learned about October 15 in 2007. I posted a hurried message about it, encouraging proud angel mamas to spread the word and light their candles at 7 p.m. […]
It’s Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day 2012
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For those of you in the US, this post is going up a bit early due to the international nature of my site, but Oct. 15 is Pregnancy and Infant […]
As Oct. 15 approaches, a song for you
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Remember that on Oct. 15 (a Monday this year) at 7 p.m. your time, grieving families around the world will light a candle for their babies for one hour, completing […]
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
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I’m spending this morning listening to the song list that I will play at tonight’s candle lighting ceremony here in Austin. Each year, I have added a new favorite to […]
Want to get through to your friends about baby loss? THIS is your chance.
Deanna
I know many of you are hurting over family, friends, or coworkers who downplay the loss of your baby. They are not intending to hurt you, but they somehow think […]
Time to prepare for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Deanna
October 15th — Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day — is coming soon — only seven weeks away! October 15 is the international day for pregnancy and infant loss awareness […]
Change your Facebook Status on Oct. 15
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Okay mamas of angel babies, before you go to bed tonight, change your Facebook profile picture to this! It’s in support of Faces of Loss, and Friday, Oct. 15 is […]
In honor of Oct. 15, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day
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Casey Shay Press has made its memorial book a flat $10 and its Angel bumper sticker $1 from now through Oct. 15. US Shipping is only $3.99 for both, but […]
Getting ready for Oct. 15, 2010 candlelightings
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The big day is almost here! Pregnancy and Infant Loss Loss Remembrance Day is Friday, Oct. 15. Remember to light your candle from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. your time […]
Casey Shay’s Due Date, a Celebration
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Casey Shay would be 12 years old this weekend. He’d probably ride a new bike, or take off down the street on a new skateboard. He’d probably celebrate by playing […]
Time to plan your memorials and walks for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
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October is coming soon — only seven weeks away! October 15 is the international day for pregnancy and infant loss awareness as started by Robyn Bear. Many of us will […]
Austin Candlelighting 2009
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We had a lovely evening in Butler Park here in Austin for our public candlelighting for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. 27 people from 11 families participated. The wind […]
Preparations for the Oct. 15 Candlelighting
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The big day is coming up. Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day is Thursday, Oct. 15. Remember to light your candle from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. your time to participate in […]
October is an important month for our babies
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I want to remind all of you that October is Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month. Robyn Bear, founder of the organization that got the designation of this month in all 50 states, has […]
The Austin Candle Lighting
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Images from the Austin candle lighting for Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day. I had canceled the event due to rain, but at the meeting time, a rainbow appeared, so I un-canceled […]
Light a Candle on Oct. 15
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It’s time again for Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day. Light a candle on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. your time to be a part of the continuous wave of light […]
Our Candlelighting
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I’m so pleased that so many new Mamas learned about Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and participated. Some went well above and beyond to notify local news media and […]
Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day is Monday, Oct. 15
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A few years ago, a very dedicated mama enlisted some friends and set out to get Oct. 15 declared Pregnancy Loss Remembrance Day in all 50 states of the U.S. She […]