1 in 4: You Are Not Alone

"My name is Bridget. My husband and I have been married for 18 years and have three boys ages 12, 5 and 1. Our 12-year old was my first pregnancy with no complications and he was delivered right on time. When he was two we decided he needed a sibling. After five losses over the span of four years, we were finally able to carry a baby to full term - he is now five! He was born at 33 weeks and five days and was perfect. When my middle son was four, we had a BIG surprise! I was 39 and my husband 44 when we found out we were pregnant AGAIN! We were not planning on any more children, but the Lord knew we had always desired three children and he longs to give us the desires of our hearts. Our little surprise was born in 2019. He was born at 35 weeks and was also perfect! There were many days of heartache along our journey, but those days are a memory that we learned so much from. Our boys are our biggest blessing in life and bring us immense joy. Every day when I look at them I think the Lord for our story and their lives" - Bridget

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed how a lot of us are communicating. Sidney shares how she is overcoming this obstacle with a unique way to connect moms via Zoom to help provide support through their grief journey. Zoom Support Group Meeting Information: Thursdays @ 6:30 p.m. Meeting ID - 820193168 Meeting Password - 664061 "1 in 4:You Are Not Alone"   https://www.facebook.com/YouAreNotAlonePodcast/ "Kids Joining Eternity"                   https://www.facebook.com/kidsjoiningeternity/

In this episode, Jenna shares a personal update of her most recent and unexpected loss of her daughter, Libi Rose.   "1 in 4:You Are Not Alone" https://www.facebook.com/YouAreNotAlonePodcast/ "Kids Joining Eternity" https://www.facebook.com/kidsjoiningeternity/

Anna, Doula with First Embrace Doula Services, shares her story of loss and how she has discovered her calling to help other women through the birthing process. "1 in 4: You Are Not Alone": https://www.facebook.com/YouAreNotAlonePodcast/ "Kids Joining Eternity" https://www.facebook.com/kidsjoiningeternity/

Autumn recently experienced a full-term, still-born birth with her perfect son, Brody. Autumn sits down to discuss what grief has been like for in the first several months and how she has felt the need to be proactive in raising awareness for still born losses by raising money to be used for the purchase of cuddle cots to be donated to hospitals for other moms to find healing and connection with their babies immiediately after loss. "1 in 4: You Are Not Alone": https://www.facebook.com/YouAreNotAlonePodcast/ "Kids Joining Eternity": https://www.facebook.com/kidsjoiningeternity/

We are looking forward to another season of sharing stories that will inspire understanding and provide hope to women who have experienced a loss.  Kids Joining Eternity has several upcoming events that will help connect families and friends, please join us for all or just some: - 5th Annual Pregnancy & Infant Loss Ceremony: September 29th, 6pm, Myraid Gardens (Meinders Terrace)  - Kendra Scott Give Back Night: October 14th, 5pm, Spring Creek Plaza (Edmond location) - Meet Other Moms Book Study: Mondays, 9:30am, YMCA (Downtown OKC location) - Moving Forward Walking Group: Mondays, 7pm, Oklahoma Christian Campus For more questions about these events or how to get involved visit Kids Joining Eternity Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kidsjoiningeternity/ 

Nicole Nash shares her story of her unexpected delivery of her son James at 24 weeks and what life was like for her family immiediately after during James' life in the neonatal intensive care unit.    For more information on NICU support please visit: http://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/    For more information on pregnancy and infant loss support please visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/kidsjoiningeternity/

Nicole Nash shares her story of her unexpected delivery of her son James at 24 weeks and what life was like for her family immiediately after during James' life in the neonatal intensive care unit.  For more information on NICU support please visit: http://oklahomafamilynetwork.org/  For more information on pregnancy and infant loss support please visit: https://www.facebook.com/pg/kidsjoiningeternity/  

The NICU series will be spread out over several weeks featuring discussions that will help shed a light on a journey many women walk through as they spend the first several weeks of their baby's life in a neonatal intensive care unit. Tamra Crabtree, Family Support Partner with the Oklahoma Family Network, discusses her role as an advocate for families during their stay in the NICU. Tamra shares how important it is for families to get connected with other families that 'get it' and how the Oklahoma Family Network and Kids Joining Eternity work together to provide overall support. 

For the month of June, JB, dad to Kendal Janae and co-founder of Kids Joining Eternity, will be the host and speak with other dads about what grief looks like from a man's point of view. In this episode, Sean, dad to Poppy Lynn, opens up about how it is okay for men to be vulnerable and share their emotions after experiencing a loss. 

For the month of June, JB, dad to Kendal Janae and co-founder of Kids Joining Eternity, will be the host and speak with other dads about what grief looks like from a man's point of view. In this episode, Ash, dad to Sanjeet, helps listeners understand what emotions men may feel when they are providing for their family while grieving at the same time. 

For the month of June, JB, dad to Kendal Janae and co-founder of Kids Joining Eternity, will be the host and speak with other dads about what grief looks like from a man's point of view. In this episode, JB discusses his memories from the day his daughter was born and what life looked like before and after her birth. 

For the month of June, JB, dad to Kendal Janae and co-founder of Kids Joining Eternity, will be the host and speak with other dads about what grief looks like from a man's point of view. In this episode, Daniel speaks with JB about how he has handled the loss of his son James and the ways it has changed his relationship with his wife. 

The final part of the three-part series, April opens up to discuss how she has suffered three 2nd trimester losses, with her most recent being her daughter, Lois Josephine, at just 13 weeks gestation. April ends her series with hope for the future and offers advice that many women will find comforting. 

Swathi shares the story of her son who battled a rare genetic condition. Swathi discusses how the feeling of grief doesn't change even if culture says it should. 

In part two of three, April opens up to discuss how she has suffered three 2nd trimester losses, with the second being her son Ethan William at just 24 weeks gestation. 

Elizabeth opens up to how she has forever been changed since the loss of her daughter, Grace. Elizabeth and Jenna discuss how their faith and anxiety look different now after losing their daughters.

In part one of three, April opens up to discuss how she has suffered three 2nd trimester losses, with the first being her son Alexander William at just 16 weeks gestation. 

Just months after having to say goodbye to her daughter, Jennifer gives a glimpse into what life is like after experiencing a difficult pregnancy ending in a loss.

Megan, mom to Cooper, discusses her unforeseen delivery of her son at 32 weeks and what her journey has been like days, weeks, months and now, two years later.

Lauren shares her story of three very different pregnancies and how she is finding her purpose after loss.   

Jenna Vasquez & Melanie Edwards, the founder of Kids Joining Eternity, discuss emotions surrounding infant loss, share their own stories and look ahead at what to expect from upcoming episodes.