68: Mom Stories- Ashley shares Willow's Story

Send Jen a Text MessageIn this heartfelt episode, Ashley shares her deeply personal story of loss, grief, and healing after losing her daughter, Willow, at nearly 37 weeks. She talks about the emotional rollercoaster of her pregnancy, the trauma of discovering Willow's heartbeat was gone, and the subsequent emergency C-section. Ashley discusses the moments of immense grief, guilt, and the process of making peace with the loss. She also describes the healing journey, including finding support in community groups, having another child, and the decision-making involved in a home birth for her rainbow baby. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of support, community, and honoring the memory of lost loved ones.00:00 Introduction and Shared Experiences01:46 Reflecting on Willow's Life03:30 The Pregnancy Journey05:35 The Heartbreaking Discovery07:12 The Hospital Experience11:51 Coping with the Loss18:08 Guilt and Healing23:22 Joining Support Groups for Grieving Parents23:36 Therapy and Staying Active23:53 Holy Sows: A Healing Initiative24:23 Coping with Grief and Depression24:46 Husband's Grief and Support26:44 Planning for Another Baby27:13 Pregnancy After Loss30:51 Home Birth Decision33:16 The Birth of Oakland42:32 Advice for Those Experiencing Loss44:21 Honoring Willow and Moving Forward46:23 Conclusion and Future Planshttps://navigatingbabyloss.com/workshopFree workshop for moms grieving stillbirth or pregnancy loss. Learn simple, trauma-informed practices to release guilt, calm the what-ifs, and honor your baby's memory with love instead of pain. Includes bonus Grief & Guilt Release Journal. Did you know you can text me right from your podcast app? My podcast host has a new feature that allows you to send a message or ask a question and I will answer them in future episodes! (just an FYI- it's a one-way message so I won't be able to respond unless you leave your name and contact info in the message!) Look under the title where it says Send Jen a message and let me know what’s on your mind.Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.jennifersenn.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA