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 PlansThe 3-Day Experience for Moms After Baby Loss is a live workshop for moms who are grieving their baby. Over three days together, we look at how you're really doing, what this loss has touched in your life, and what to actually do when the guilt spiral starts. You'll get the live sessions, the recordings to keep, and a workbook to go with it. $27. Find it at navigatingbabyloss.com/workshop.Download my FREE "Guilt and Grief Release Journal" at navigatingbabyloss.com/journalWHERE TO FIND AND FOLLOW ME!Website-  https://www.navigatingbabyloss.comTik Tok-https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingbabylossInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/navigatingbabyloss/You Tube-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz-2MCEY5PRiF6p6VB_2lxA