March 12, 2024

What We’re Reading: March

We regularly update this page with articles and books of interest to the mission of our organization.  Please check it out and contact us if we’re […]
February 21, 2024

What We’re Reading: February

We regularly update this page with articles and books of interest to the mission of our organization.  Please check it out and contact us if we’re […]
October 11, 2023

Candle Lighting and Meditation Event in Honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

In the spirit of Wave of Light, the Chicago area PALS meetup is hostinng a candle lighting and rememberance event.  Coffee, cocoa, and light snacks will […]
March 9, 2023

Pregnancy After Loss Awareness

Online Resources: Pregnancy After Loss Support (PALS) Return to Zero: HOPE Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Star Legacy Foundation Still Standing Magazine Books: Courageously Expecting: […]
August 24, 2021

Expecting But Not Pregnant: Nothing About This is Normal

The OB leaves the room, presumably to talk to someone about the crazy lady who will not just accept that things are going well for this […]
August 24, 2021

Expecting But Not Pregnant: What is Wrong with Me?

Late at night, when my grief wakes me up, the guilt is what actually keeps me awake—the running through every time during the pregnancy that I […]
August 24, 2021

Expecting But Not Pregnant: Daydreaming of Time Travel

When Colette was born, whether it was due to my physical recovery, postpartum depression or anxiety, normal fears of being a new mom, fears of having […]
August 24, 2021

Expecting But Not Pregnant: Complex Emotions

And there is a peace that comes from realizing that you have very little control in the world and that a lot of life really is […]
August 24, 2021

Expecting But Not Pregnant: Our Journey to Gestational Carrier

I wanted so much to have a child at home, but whenever I pictured myself pregnant, I felt almost frozen in fear. I hated myself for […]

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