Remembering the Baby I Lost

Today, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. All around the world, mothers are lighting candles in remembrance of their angels that were lost too soon.

Six years ago I became one in four women to experience a miscarriage. While I may have gone on to give birth to a healthy baby boy the following year, a mother never forgets.

The baby I lost was a girl. I’m not exactly sure how or why I know that, but I do. By the time I lost her, she already had a name. My daughter’s name was Sadie.

I published my very personal diary of loss detailing the pain and confusion of my miscarriage. I also recorded a vlog where I shared the guilt and betrayal I felt toward my body.

But on this October 15th, I simply want to say again, a mother never forgets. [read more]