Still A Part of Us

Ellie talks with Winter about her son Levon, who was stillborn at 32 weeks for unknown reasons. Ellie talks about being up in Alaska and working with the midwife team to get ready to welcome her little son soon. Ellie talks about how towards the end of the pregnancy there were just some things that weren't like her previous births. 
Ellie has asked to not use any photos of Levon.
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Melanie talks with Winter about finding a group of women who helped her through the difficult times right aft the loss of Bennett, who passed one day after his birth due to left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC). Melanie talks about finding out about the organization Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep ( https://www.nowilaymedowntosleep.org/ ) and what they do for mourning parents by taking photos and touching up photos of their children.
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Melanie talks with Winter about the birth of his son Bennett, who passed away due to undiagnosed left ventricular non-compaction (LVNC) after one day. Melanie talks about how she was overseas when she gave birth to Bennett and how the staff didn't really communicate what was happening to Bennett and his condition. 
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Lee goes over somethings that has helped him navigate the holiday season after the passing of his son Brannan.
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Aaron talks with Lee about his son Anakin and who the last couple of years has been since the passing of Anakin at 8 day old. Aaron talks about finding a good therapist who has help him to understand the emotions and the grief that he is feeling. Aaron also talks about the Sad Dads Club (https://saddadsclub.org/) and how they have helped him to feel not so isolated in his grief.
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SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more birth stories from families who have experienced a stillbirth or infant loss. We're grateful that you're part of our community! https://www.youtube.com/stillapartofus
SUBSCRIBE to our podcast Still A Part of Us, wherever you find podcasts.
Links (some of these links are affiliate links, which means we may get a small commission off your purchase, at no extra cost to you):
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