76:Honoring Your Angel: The Delicate Decision of Reusing a Lost Child's Name

Send Jen a Text MessageI am answering a question from a listener- “Can I reuse my baby’s name? I’ll explore the sensitive topic of reusing a lost child's name for a rainbow baby. We discuss the pros and cons of this deeply personal decision, offer alternatives, and provide guidance for parents navigating this challenging aspect of pregnancy after loss.Listen as I discuss:- The emotional impact of reusing a lost child's name- Pros and cons of name reuse- Alternatives to consider- Steps for making your decision- Ways to honor your angel babyTimestamps- 00:00 - Introduction and topic overview- 02:15 - Personal story: David's family experience- 05:30 - Pros of reusing a lost child's name- 09:45 - Potential concerns and considerations- 14:20 - Alternatives to reusing the exact name- 18:35 - Steps for making your decision- 23:50 - Other ways to honor your angel baby- 28:10 - Dealing with others' opinions and reactions- 32:25 - Closing thoughts and support resourcesQuotes from the Episode- "There are no trigger warnings in life. These things will happen, and no one will give you warnings for any of it."- "It's okay to go there. It's a beautiful time of remembrance and a way of honoring what that milestone would have been for you, your baby, and your family."- "Remember, there's no right or wrong answer. This is a personal decision." Join my Private Facebook Group to connect with other loss moms and get weekly inspiration from me!https://www.facebook.com/groups/navigatingbabylosshttps://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.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