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This podcast is for you if you’ve experienced challenges on your pregnancy journey such as pregnancy or infant loss, infertility, health conditions that impact fertility, a traumatic pregnancy or birth, etc. My name is Natalee Facey and I’m a mom to two angel babies, Resilience Coach, Birth Doula, and Inner Healing Guide. I believe that any experience that brings us unimaginable pain also has the potential to connect us to our deepest source of power. My work is to walk with you through it a ...
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Still A Part of Us: A podcast about pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and infant loss
Winter Redd and Lee Redd
Still A Part of Us is a place where moms and dads can share the birth story of their child who was stillborn or who died in infancy. #stillmychild #pregnancyloss #stillbirth #infantloss #SIDS
I’m baaack! In this episode, I share the deep journey of release, healing, and rebirth that 2022 brought me on. It was nothing I expected and everything I needed! That journey also created clarity and spaciousness for the rebirth of our online community. Check out the episode to learn more! Support For Your Journey: Learn more about this beautiful …
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A Fathers Love | Stillborn at 26 weeks
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Rob tells us about his beautiful son, Liam Mateo, who was stillborn at 26 weeks. Rob recounts how he and his wife Genevieve were excited to welcome in their little son. Rob tells us about the pain and sorrow of when they gave birth to their stillborn son. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stori…
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Little Liam Mateo | Stillborn at 26 weeks
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Mother Geneviève tells us about her beautiful son, Liam Mateo, who was stillborn at 26 weeks. She recounts the joy of finding out that they were pregnant and the horrors of having to part with a beloved child. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward producti…
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Adalyn's Birth Story | Stillborn at 37 weeks
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Megan talks with Winter about her beautiful daughter. Adalyn Grace was stillborn at 37 weeks and delivered via Cesarean section. Megan tells us about about having to be on bed rest due to a short cervix and the complications that came because of it. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We…
Mother Ryannah shares with us a letter she wrote to her son Jayce talking about the love and pains she has had during her pregnancy and his birth. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a P…
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My Beautiful Son | Stillborn At 20 Weeks
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Mother Ryannah tells us about her beautiful son Jayce, who was stillborn at 20 weeks. She tells us about the joys of becoming pregnant and the deep sorrow of finding out about the loss of her sweet baby boy. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production…
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A Letter To Herself | A Mother Of Stillbirth
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Larileah reads a letter she wrote for herself to us about all that will happen after her own stillbirth. She talks about the love she has for her son, Jason Matthew Joseph, who was stillborn at 24 weeks. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and…
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A Tiny Little Angel | Jason Matthew Joseph Stillborn at 24 weeks
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Larileah talks with Winter about her sweet son Jason Matthew Joseph, who was stillborn at 24 weeks. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be provi…
Liz talks with Winter about all the ways she has been able to "mother" her stillborn daughter Aaliyah. She is part of the Push For Empowered Pregnancy organization https://www.pushpregnancy.org/ and she is also the founder of Aaliyah In Action https://www.aaliyahinaction.org/ which provides care packages for parents who will leave a hospital withou…
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Rest In Peace, Sweet Aaliyah | Stillborn due to a placental issue
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Liz tell us of her wonderful daughter, Aaliyah and her impact this little baby girl had on her parents and the world. Aaliyah was stillborn due to her placenta being too small and "outgrowing it." Liz talks about the joy of finding out that she was pregnant. How the pregnancy was a "perfect" pregnancy. The horror of having to go to the hospital to …
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Father of Little Jacob Tells of His Life Story | Stillborn At 37 Weeks
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David talks with Lee and us about his sweet little Jacob, who was stillborn at 37 weeks. David talks about the pregnancy of his wife, Becky, finding out about Jacobs death, and all the little things that are associated with his wonderful son. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We apprec…
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Ep 43: Healing Relationships with Compassionate Communication
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I consider myself a life-long learner, so it means a lot when I say that Compassionate Communication or Nonviolent Communication (NVC) has been one of the single most important practices I’ve learned. As my teacher, Steve Torma, puts it, Compassionate Communication isn’t just a tool for communication but a shift in consciousness. I’ve referred Comp…
After the stillbirth of her son Jacob, Becky wrote a poem about her feelings and thought. She so beautifully reads this poem for us. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Leg…
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Little Sweet Jacob | Stillborn At 37 Weeks
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Becky tells us about her sweet 3rd child, Jacob who was stillborn at 37 week. She talks about her family (husband and 2 daughters) and how they were so excited to welcome him into the world. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting cost…
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Thriving in Pregnancy After Loss Workshops: July 2022
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If you’re currently pregnant and feel as though you’re holding fear and anxiety in your body, this month’s workshop is for you. Two sessions are being held: the first on Weds, Jul 20 at 7PM ET is for pregnant women/people and the second on Sat, Jul 30 at 1PM ET for pregnant women/people and expectant parents in general (invite your partner!). In th…
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Helpful Advice From A Mother Of Loss | Mother Maud and Daughter Clelia
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Maud talks with Winter about what has helped her after the stillbirth of her daughter, Clelia. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing …
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Ep 42: Rada's Story - IVF, Pregnancy After Loss, & Inner Healing
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In this episode, Rada, a client of mine, reflects on our time working together and the impact that had on her pregnancy journey, inner healing, and her relationships. She shares: - Feeling discouraged to try again after her losses even though she wanted to grow her family - The difference between listening to the podcast and being in a session - Th…
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Our Beautiful Daughter Clelia | 23 Week Stillbirth Due To Fetal Toxoplasmosis
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Maud tells us about her beautiful daughter Clelia who was stillborn due to fetal toxoplasmosis. The joy of finding out that they were pregnant was too short, and the pain of having to decide how to proceed after the terrible news that she had died. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We …
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What Faye has done for me | Reflection of a stillbirth mother
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Katlyn reflects on what she has felt and done after the stillbirth of her daughter, Faye. She talks about how she has a drive to help other mothers and parents that are experiencing situations like hers. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and…
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Faye: Stillborn at 36 weeks | She Will Always Be Our Little Angel
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Katlyn tells the story of her sweet little angel, Faye Nicole who was stillborn at 36 weeks due to a cord accident. Katlyn regales us with the wonderful early pregnancy which turned into a tragic and heart felt telling when she learned that her daughter had passed away in utero. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued p…
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Ep 41: Birth Story - Birthing in Community with Tia DeShazor
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I had the pleasure of working with Tia during her pregnancy as her “space-holder,” resource-connector, co-strategist, and emotional healing guide. I’ve been excited to share our follow-up conversation because Tia’s story is such a powerful example of what’s possible when pregnancy and birth are supported by community—family, friends, and profession…
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Ep 40: Meet Birth & Postpartum Doula, Kris Bailey
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Today’s episode features one of my favorite Birth & Postpartum Doulas, Kris Bailey. Knowing that you can add a Birth and Postpartum Doula to your birthing team helps to take the “scary” out of childbirth. And so, I’m thrilled to have Kris share more about how doulas can improve your birthing experience. Kris is also the founder of Birth Sent Lisi, …
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Advice To Myself | What I Would Tell Myself After My Stillbirth
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Francina talks to her past self on what she has learned in this short time after his sons stillbirth. Even though it is still so fresh and heavy, Francina talks about the love and peace she has found. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and ho…
These words are in honor of the “other mothers”…those on the not-so-easy pregnancy journey whose stories I’ve had the privilege of holding sacred space for. If today’s episode resonates with you, please share it with someone else whose motherhood journey might have been different from the one that’s often celebrated, but who knows themself to be a …
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Rest In Peace, Little Lorenzo | Stillborn Son
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Francina tells us of her beautiful baby son, Lorenzo who was stillborn. She shares the lave she has for him, and the pain she has gone through this last year in mourning her son. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you…
How do you use your painful experiences to give birth to a more powerful version of you? It's not only possible, but it's the transformation your life has been asking for. This level of inner healing may have felt out of reach if you haven't had the right tools and support. In this recording, I share: An invitation to join me for the Rebirth Group …
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Elowen's Stillbirth Story | Stillborn at 34 weeks
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Chris tells of his daughters stillbirth story. Elowen was born asleep at 34 weeks. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of th…
Tate reads the letter she wrote to herself following the stillbirth of her daughter Elowen at 34 weeks. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be p…
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Ep 38: Embodied Healing with Thérèse Cator
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I thoroughly enjoyed today’s soulful conversation with Thérèse Cator. Thérèse is one of my teachers and mentors, and her work has guided me in walking the path of my own calling with more clarity and confidence…in being able to do the work beneath the work. To know her and share space with her is a gift. In this episode, we discuss: - What led to h…
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Elowen's Story | Stillborn at 34 weeks due to a true knot
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Mother Tate tell us of her sweet baby Elowen and her stillbirth at 34 weeks due to a true knot in the cord. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll …
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THE NEIGHBOR | BY: LINDSAY, MOTHER to MIA WHO WAS STILLBORN AT 23 WEEKS
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Written and performed by Lindsay, the mother to Mia who was stillborn at 23 weeks. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legacy Gift for $20, you'll be providing to one of th…
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6 Tips For Surviving the Loss of a Baby to Stillbirth | Advice from Loss Parents
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Parents Lindsay and Cody share the 3 most helpful things that have helped them cope, mourn, and grieve the loss of their daughter Mia, who was stillborn at 24 weeks. They also include 3 tips to family and friends who are helping and supporting a mom or dad whose baby died either from stillbirth or who died in infancy. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffe…
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Dad Cody talks about the birth of his daughter Mia, who was stillborn at 23 weeks
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Cody tells us of the story of how he and his wife welcomed their baby girl Mia into the world and also how they mourn her passing. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you want to purchase an "Always a Part of Us" Legac…
Self-love is hard for most people. It isn’t a practice that’s encouraged in our culture. Instead, we’re continually fed messaging about what’s wrong with us and what we need to change to reach a certain standard. Now, when you’ve gone through a loss or infertility diagnosis, self-love feels even more out of reach. And yet, it is THE single most imp…
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Mom Lindsay Shares Birth Story of Daughter Mia, Stillborn at 23 Weeks
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Lindsay tells us about the birth of her sweet baby girl, Mia. Lindsay started bleeding at 23 weeks and went in to her doctors to have it checked out. She was told that she was already dilated and that having a cervical cerclage was too risky with how far along in labor she was. Mia passed away and was born at 23 weeks. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coff…
We partnered with Stacey Cardon of Soul Garden Coaching to develop this meditation, to have a time to remember and feel a moment of happiness. We all hope for a life full of happiness, but sometimes we need to take just a moment to remember a time of happiness. Find Stacey and Soul Garden Coaching here: http://www.soulgardencoaching.com/ MUSIC BY: …
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03: Jeff's birth story of Jeff Jr., diagnosed with bilateral renal agenesis
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Dad Jeff tells, from his perspective, about his wife's 2nd pregnancy and the birth story of their son, Jeff Jr., who was diagnosed with bilateral renal agenesis, the absence of both kidneys at birth, at the 20-week ultrasound. The doctors told Bre and Jeff that Little Jeff would not live if she delivered him early or later. They decided to carry hi…
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REBROADCAST 01: Bre's birth story of Jeff Jr., diagnosed with bilateral renal agenesis
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Mom Bre tells, from her perspective, about her 2nd pregnancy and the birth story of her son, Jeff Jr., who was diagnosed with bilateral renal agenesis, the absence of both kidneys at birth, at her 20-week ultrasound. The doctors told Bre and Jeff that Little Jeff would not live if she delivered him early or later. They decided to carry him as long …
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IN MEMORY OF GRAHAM & SAVANNAH | Twins born at 22 weeks
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Ryan shares with us the story of his wonderful twin children. He tells us of the pain and sorrow of what was happening in his life before he and his wife (Michele) were able to conceive. The joy that their children brought to they, and their families. The concern and frustration when their medical team told them about Michele having to go onto bed …
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What to do after loosing twins | Advice from a mother of loss
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Michele talks with Winter and gives advice for parents who have experienced the loss of a child and for friends and family who are trying to help someone who has lost a child. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued production of these stories. We appreciate all the help toward production and hosting costs. Or if you wa…
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In Memory of Graham and Savannah | Born at 22 Weeks
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Michele tell us the story of her beautiful twin babies, Graham and Savannah that were born at 22 weeks. Michele was on bed rest for 10 days due to an incompetent cervix. Her water broke which then caused an infection and forcing them to have to deliver their twin babies. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot cocoa") to support the continued productio…
Welcome to 2022, beloved. How are you arriving? Is it with excitement? Some anxiety? With rules about what you need to do to make this the best year yet? We tend to feel that entering the New Year is like entering a magical portal where everything needs to now be new, better, and different. But growth and healing don’t operate that way. They move w…
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After Stillbirth | What Father Stephen Has Done To Help His Grief
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Father Stephen talks about what he and his wife, Victoria have done to help them remember their daughter Ophelia. Stephen talks about how he openly talks about his children, including Ophelia and that it helps him to connect with other parents of loss. Stephen also advises those looking for grief support groups to "shop around" for one that will fi…
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Dad Stephen's Story of Ophelia's Stillbirth at 39 Weeks
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Father Stephen Talks to us about his daughter Ophelia Lennox, who was stillborn at 39 weeks and 4 days. Stephen and his wife Victoria were at one of the last checkups before the due date when the midwife couldn't find a heartbeat. They rushed to the hospital to deliver their daughter Ophelia in January of 2019. DONATE $5 (aka "buy us a coffee/hot c…
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After Her Daughter's Stillbirth: What Helped Angel Mom Victoria
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Mom Victoria discusses in this interview the time after her daughter Ophelia was stillborn and what and who helped her, especially her family who were there physically for her and her husband Stephen, but also gave them plenty of space. She also talks about the support groups and women that experienced similar losses that helped her. Listen to Vict…
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Victoria Tell's Baby Ophelia's Birth Story, Stillborn at 39 Weeks 4 Days
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Mom Victoria tells about her pregnancy and birth story of her first child Ophelia, who was stillborn at 39 weeks and 4 days. Victoria and her husband Stephen were at her weekly appointment, when the midwife couldn't find Ophelia's heartbeat on the Doppler. They were sent to the nearest hospital, where they confirmed that Ophelia had passed away. Vi…
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Connecting with Your Baby After Your Baby Died | A Guided Meditation
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In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we partnered with Stacey Cardon of Soul Garden Coaching to develop this meditation, to have a space to connect with your baby after your baby passed away. We all hope for so many things for your child, and this is a way to feel close to him or her. Find Stacey at Soul Garden Coaching here: http…
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Dad Jeff's Story of Amber's Birth and Death at 36 Weeks Due To Bilateral Renal Agenesis
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Dad Jeff tells of his beautiful daughter Amber who was born without kidneys and the struggle he and his wife have had with not only the loss of their daughter, but the second loss of a child due to bilateral renal agenesis. And we would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Amber Rae! Listen to Jeff's wife Bre's account of the Amber's birth here: https:…
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Mom Bre Tells Birth Story and Death of Amber, Born Without Kidneys at 36 Weeks
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Mom Bre tells of her daughter Amber Rae and how she was born without kidneys (bilateral renal agenesis) like her older brother Jeff Jr. Amber died after living for only 1 hour. Bre tells of her and her husband's grief of losing their 2nd child Jeff Jr first, then getting pregnant and were devastated when they were told Amber didn't have kidneys eit…
