EMILY

In September 2019, after an extremely cherished and healthy pregnancy, our daughter Lola, died at 37 weeks for unknown reasons. I’m married to a kind, loving man who suffers from secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis. We are bereaved parents, ethical vegans, IVF warriors and live with our three fur babies, Adie, Sam and Indie.

PAM

My body has carried 8 babies, as can be seen by the birds I have permanently inked onto my arm. My husband and my’s first two 12-week losses came before our eldest daughter Lily. Adrian, our son, started as a twin, but joined us on his own when Lily was almost 2 years old. Our decision to try for one more child was followed by two more 12-week losses. Our little Zoey finally came to enter our lives, only to be taken shortly thereafter. We are bereaved parents, will always choose to include Zoey when answering how many children we have, and are honoring our daughter’s legacy by the creation a foundation in her name.

lola

Lola was born sleeping on September 18th, 2019 (“Lola’s Day”) with no identified cause of death. She is our firstborn daughter and has forever changed our lives. During her short 37 weeks of life, she loved watermelon, dancing while mom tried to nap, and listening to her dad sing to her. We will miss her for as long as our hearts beat. 

Zoey

Zoey was born on March 13, 2018, the beautiful little addition to complete our family. Zoey endured setback after setback, and spent 10.5 of her 11.5 months of life in the hospital. Her strength, love and determination turned hospital team members into family, the hospital volunteers into friends.
Our Zozo loved music, you would often find her bopping to a beat. She loved her big brother and sister, being cuddled by her mommy and daddy, and pulling her mom’s red glasses off of her face.

Zoey died on March 2, 2019 from a sudden infection obtained while in hospital. It was 11 days before her 1st birthday, and she had been initially scheduled to finally come home that very week.

There is so much grief because there is so much love. Zoey has permanently changed me, and I look forward to seeing her again.