Graphics for Pregnancy & Parenting after Loss

Graphics & memes to describe the beautifully complex experience

One of the hardest parts about pregnancy and parenting after loss: Not knowing if the children born after loss would still exist if the loss hadn't happened. - Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother

Notes for the Support Team - Words Matter: Original statement: You should be thankful for the children you have. Rewritten: Parenting after loss is an eternal balance. I am always available for babysitting or help around the house if you need a break. It's okay to tend to your grief for your missing child too. -Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother

Why shouldn’t I celebrate today, when I know that tomorrow isn’t guaranteed? -Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother

Adoption is a beautiful, beautiful thing... It is not the "solution" to the "problems" of child loss or grief. -Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother

Children. Aren't. Replaceable. Speech bubbles: "Don't you have other children?" "Are you guys trying?" "Things will be so much better when your new baby gets here" "My cousin adopted" "Blah blah blah"

My daughter's birth didn't negate the existence of my son. He won't ever stop existing simply because of a living sibling. -Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother

Parenting a living child after a child has died is a unique experience, embodied in feelings of intermingled joy and grief while embracing two or more very different kinds of love.

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-Miranda Hernandez, Adrian’s Mother

Graphics Sorted by Title

A Living child doesn’t negate the existence of one who is deceased

Adoption is not a “solution” to the “problems” of child loss or grief

Celebrating Today because Tomorrow isn’t Guaranteed

Children. Aren’t. Replaceable

If my loss hadn’t happened, would my subsequent child still be here?

Notes for the Support Team - Pregnancy after loss is one of the most beautifully life-affirming and also simultaneously terrifying events your loved ones can experience. If your loved one has shared this news with you, it is likely because they trust you. Be worthy of that trust. -Miranda Hernandez, Adrian's Mother

Mirror Reality in Pregnancy After Loss

You should be thankful for the children you have

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