22 results for tag: Q+A

Ask the Blog Team: What Did You Wrestle With God About During the Early Days After Your Baby Died?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. I had supernatural peace in the early days about what was to come and what happened after Anna passed. My questions were more related to "what's next?" Don't worry, the other questions came eventually, but early on while still experiencing immense grief, I ...

Ask the Blog Team: How and When Did You Talk to Your Living Child(ren) About Their Hope Sibling?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. My rainbow baby is eight weeks old, and we’ve already told him all about his big sister Ginny in heaven and how much she loves him. I plan on continuing to tell him that throughout his life. My son is only one, so I have not told him about his brother ...

Ask the Blog Team: How Did You Handle the Challenges that Come With Pregnancy After Loss?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. I recently found out I was pregnant after many years of trying after loss. We are elated, but I find myself slightly guarded as well. Each time a fearful thought creeps in I’m trying to turn it over immediately to Jesus in prayer. I’m also working on ...

Ask The Blog Team: For Those Who Had a Nursery Prepared, What Did You Do With the Room and All the Stuff?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. We left the stuff up until my son, our new blessing, was born the next year. Initially, we left all the stuff up after our daughter died because we wanted to remember her, and we could not bear the thought of putting it away. However, once I found out I was ...

Ask the Blog Team: How Did You Handle Invitations to Birthday Parties or Baby Showers After Loss?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. “Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.” -Romans 12:5About five months after my daughter Ginny was stillborn, one of my best friends invited me to her baby shower. I knew my friend would not be offended if I didn’t go, but she was ...

Ask the Blog Team: How Did You Decide When to Start Trying to Conceive Again?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. I made it a point to never refer to another child as the rainbow after my grief. I focused on Jesus and working through the waves of my grief more than on having another child; He was the rainbow. We did decide after a few months that the benefit of loving ...

Ask the Blog Team: In What Ways Have You Celebrated Your Hope Babies on Important Dates?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. We like to eat at “Anna’s Pizza” in town on her birthday and invite others if it is a weekend. My husband and I remember her due date together and have gone to Disney a few times to celebrate. I simply requested her birthday off work this year so I ...

Ask the Blog Team: How Do You Grieve Well With Others Who Grieve So Differently Than You?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. Try to have no expectations, but also work on effective communication, especially with those close to you. The main relationship that you cannot ignore differences in is your husband. If you are grieving differently, commit to working through it together, ...

Ask the Blog Team: How Has the Death of Your Baby Affected Your Identity and Your Connection to Your Body?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. I think the suffering I experienced in becoming a Hope Mommy has been the most life altering and sanctifying gift the Lord has given me. I’ve found a new sense of identity in Him, knowing I’m safe and secure simply because of His identity: trustworthy and ...

Ask the Blog Team: How Have You Handled Well-Meaning But Hurtful Comments From Those Around You?

Welcome to our Q+A series, Ask the Blog Team. In this series, the Hope Mommies blog team joins together to answer questions that are commonly asked in grief. If there is a question or topic that you have wrestled with in your grief that you would like the opportunity to see how other Hope Moms have processed or answered, we would love to hear from you. You can submit your questions here. These comments used to hurt me, and if I am being honest, they still can. But I try to extend grace to these people. I try to give them the benefit of the doubt, and I tell myself that they are most likely trying to be helpful and loving. I also pray for ...