intentional weight loss during pregnancy | Pregnancy Journeys After Loss

intentional weight loss during pregnancy

Hi!
Just starting this whole blog thing, not sure how good Ill be at it. I lost my son Solomon to pprom resulting in his stillbirth on March 8, 2000. I had a myriad of physical and mental healing to do. The physical was easier. We got pregnancy again 4 months later and we lost that to blighted ovum. Two month after that, pregnancy #3. I held my breath, pretended to be happy and endured mental hell for 9 months until Alison was born at 38 weeks. A big beautiful 8 pounds 2 ounce bundle. Oops, 11 months later we are pregnant again. Adam was born 19-1/2 months after Alison. A physically wonderful pregnancy until *boom* preterm labor and 11 weeks of terbutaline and bedrest. Two cerclages, two c-sections.

Now I speak at pregnancy loss groups, pregnancy after loss groups, have been involved in program planning for the First Candle/SIDS Alliance and International Stillbirth Alliance conference in DC in September 2005. And I wrote and edited a book, "Journeys: Stories of Pregnancy After Loss." A compilation by 11 authors of loss stories coupled with pregnancy after loss stories. Hopefully it will be a comfort to those finding themselves *SPALS*

Warmly,
Amy
www.PregnancyJourneysAfterLoss.com
"The birth of a child isnt always a nine-month process.

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weight loss during pregnancy miscarriage | Future Past

weight loss during pregnancy miscarriage

The single, "Future / Past"  came out on iTunes today and I have been listening to it all morning. We love the McMillan family so much and are so blessed to be a part of the most amazing community with them here in Charlotte. John Mark is an incredible songwriter and brings so much authenticity, raw beauty and true honesty to his music. You can download "Future / Past" on iTunes HERE. Watch the music video down below, as well! You might see a familiar girl in a black hat in there somewhere. ;) The night this was filmed, probably was one of my favorites ever. Hours of genuine love, surrounded by friends, singing our guts out, laughing, pure joy, worship and  community. Guys, I actually got blisters and I didnt step out from my tiny 3 ft circle of space. These lyrics move me to my core. I tear up when I sing them and find hope as I  turn them over again and again in my heart. I hope your hearts are lifted this morning in joy and hope. Enjoy! 

The full album "Borderland" will be released 3.4.14 mark your calendars!  Ah, cant wait! 

(the night "future / past" was filmed. best night ever!) 

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weight loss during pregnancy is it safe | Feeling a ping

weight loss during pregnancy is it safe

At a family affair this weekend, I felt that "ping." I was missing Solomon. I really didnt have him in my front-brain but at Temple when reading Kaddish and at the party later, when I saw my two spals kids dancing and having fun, I felt he was missing.

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post pregnancy weight loss after 1 year | Superstorm Sandy

post pregnancy weight loss after 1 year

It is seven months since Superstorm Sandy hit Long Island.  Our house suffered little bits of damage but nothing compared to our friends and neighbors around the block and in our town, some of whom are still not domiciled in their beloved homes.

For the first two days without electricity, it was an adventure.  Eric and I travelled carefully around town, kids in tow, checking on friends and helping where we could.  The devastation was overwhelming and I began to grow very afraid.

By the fifth day, all of our food was gone - a complete freezer full and a complete refrigerator full.  Our town warnings were to have candles, water, food, matches and other items to get through a day or so.  They did not warn of the possibility of an almost two-week stint without electricity.

When Eric needed to check on clients, he left me and the two kids in our back room. He lit a fire and I sat in front of the fire feeding it wood and twigs and when it was low old newspapers.  One such afternoon I called our towns Office of Emergency Management.  When I asked the very young employee if he had any ideas about progress and when the power would be restored his reply was "turn on the TV for the updates."  I had heard some really stupid things before but this one is in my top three.

While driving on a major road in our town I leaned out the window and let loose with a cohort of expletives that even shocked my husband.  But the cars crossing our road still would not stop, and they barely slowed.  I thought we would all die.

Over the next 13 days we managed to feed the kids, keep them sheltered, keep ourselves sheltered, and check on friends.  We attended a rally with our friends and neighbors, and continued to be perplexed by the delays restoring power.

For 13 days I reminded myself again and again, "this is not the worst thing to happen, it could be worse."  I am not sure if I am lucky to have lost Solomon.  That loss kept this crisis in check.




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weight loss during pregnancy nhs | Next State Over

weight loss during pregnancy nhs

Today, we are going on a road trip to visit dearest friends, in the next state over. Im so excited for this mini get away with my guys and kindred spirits.  Kaels Uncle Jason is taking Sam and Kael to our boys first baseball game and I get to meet one of my best friends babies for the very first time! Ah! Lots of laughter and filled hearts are in order for us, the next few days. Ive got the happy, early morning buzz of having packed bags and comfy clothes, ready for hours in the car.

What are your tricks and methods of keeping your wee ones happy for long rides in the car?

Peace to your heart

Jess

PS
Today is also a day that my heart is overwhelmed with an intense desire and need to pray, love and comfort. A best friend of mine will be at the doctors today with her little girl, Sparrow. Many of you have been following along her journey, since she was born with a major heart defect and has undergone 2 open heart surgeries the last 2 years. Well, today they will give her mom, Jessie the date for her last and final surgery sometime this month, which is Sparrows birthday month. She will be 3. If you have a moment, please pray for and send peace and love her way today. I love this girl as if she were my own and the reality that the most perfect little bird, bursting with personality and soul, has to go through this once more is more overwhelming than I can describe. You can read about Sparrows journey HERE on Jessies blog. I know she would love any and all encouragement this month.

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baby losing weight in nicu | Beach Get Up

baby losing weight in nicu

T-shirt is a basic v-neck from urban outfitters, necklace: mala  beads from tiny devotions .

When Im home during the summer, I like to feel like Im at the beach. So, a lot of times Ill spend my days in my would be beach get up. Bikini, cut offs, loose cropped tee...and yes I have a candle that smells like salt water, sand and sunscreen. It holds me over until my feet sink deep into the gulfs shoreline.

I love fringe and I love free flowing garments that move with my everyday. So, when one of Samuels t-shirts got ruined in the wash, 10 minutes with a pair of scissors and a bit of bleach, saved it from the trash bin. Now, its one of my favorite go-tos for casual summer days.

I simply cut a bit of the neck, then the sleeves, just past the seam and then, I fringed the bottom hem line to my desired length.  I put a cup of bleach in the sink and dipped away. I was really happy with how it turned out. So much so that I might have raided Samuels old t-shirt drawer. You know, those old shirts that guys refuse to get rid of? ;) Hello new gems of my summer wardrobe.

Have you tried anything like this yet? There are a ton of tutorials on pinterest that I just havent taken the time to actually do them (yet). Any success stories or pictures?

Happy Summer days to you.

Jess

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post pregnancy weight loss after 2 years | Return to Zero film

post pregnancy weight loss after 2 years

Break the Silence! Pledge to See RETURN TO ZERO in theaters!

RETURN TO ZERO is the first film ever created with stillbirth as its central theme. We have an amazing cast (MINNIE DRIVER, PAUL ADELSTEIN, ALFRED MOLINA, CONNIE NIELSEN KATHY BAKER, ANDREA ANDERS and SARAH JONES) and have created a beautiful and touching film that will change how people view stillbirth and the effect it has on parents, relationships, families, and communities.

Now we need this film to reach the largest audience possible--which is why we need your help!

By PLEDGING to see RETURN TO ZERO in theaters opening weekend when it shows in your community you will prove to Hollywood that that there is an audience for a film about this difficult but important subject matter.

We can do this--but only if we work together. Lets finally SHATTER THE SILENCE ONCE AND FOR ALL! PLEDGE BELOW!

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weight loss during pregnancy causes | Still Sucks

weight loss during pregnancy causes

Well, it still sucks. At least I have given up thinking it wont ever wont.
Today was A Walk to Remember. I didnt walk. I attended the memorial part of the service. I kissed Solomons quilt square and his scrapbook page. And as I stood trying to shelter my candle in the wind, I kept thinking, "my baby died and all I got was this stupid candle." I dont mean to sound cruel, but it just still sucks.

When asked if anyone wanted to speak, I did not go up. I am further down the road of needing to speak about my son and my journey. What I really wanted to do was speak about Tyler Clementi, an 18 year old Rutgers University Student who took his life a few days ago because of the cruelty of others. Tyler was someones child too. No one should ever have to bury a child.

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weight loss during pregnancy concerns | The Empire State Building

weight loss during pregnancy concerns

It almost escaped me that today is that day or it used to be what I considered that day. July 28, 2000 is the day I was supposed to give birth to my first beautiful child. But it was not to be how I planned.

I didnt even realize the date until I was in the checkout line at King Kullen this morning. And it would have escaped my psyche altogether if the cashier hadnt handed me back a coupon with an expiration date of yesterday, July 27, 2010. Thats when I realized today was that day. Or not.

For years this date held as much significance to me as any other, and those who know me know I keep a mental calendar and can usually recall dates to various events in life, mine and theirs.

July 28 used to stand out in my mind like the Empire State Building, towering over so many of the other dates. But now, ten years later, its supplanted by far more wonderful dates: Alisons and Adams birthdates are now the Empire State Buildings in my mental calendar. My joy at having them eclipses this date. I dont feel the grief of this day so strongly any more. I actually feel at peace, for today.

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