Welcome to Episode 3 of our Baby Showers Mini Series!

This week, we’re diving into the tender and emotional experience of navigating baby showers after loss.

For some, baby showers are a joyful milestone. But for those who experience miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, they can bring a wave of grief, unmet expectations, and lasting heartache. In this roundtable conversation, hosts Ashley and Aisha are joined by fellow NICU and loss mama Mollie to share their deeply personal experiences of planning for baby showers that never happened—or looked entirely different than imagined.

Together, they open up about:
 • Navigating the heartbreak of canceled or virtual showers due to premature deliveries
 • The emotional weight of receiving baby gifts after loss
 • The sacred role of loved ones who help hold space and protect a grieving heart
 • The value of memory-making and keepsakes in honoring the babies who are no longer here
 • Honest reflections on what they wish they could tell their younger selves in the midst of grief

Whether you’re a NICU mom who’s experienced loss or you’re walking alongside someone who has, we hope this episode helps you feel seen, validated, and less alone. You, and your baby’s story, are so deeply loved and worthy of being honored.

Stay tuned for the next episode in this series, where we’ll discuss the experience of attending baby showers after a NICU journey!
 

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Baby Showers Mini Series Ep 1 | Baby Showers Mini Series Ep 2

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