Author : Nina Pleshe Today is the 2 year anniversary of our sweet angel baby’s due date. You can read about our loss here – https://lightafterlossmn.org/2023/01/09/hello-world/ To honor today I want to focus on what has helped me heal through the heartbreak. We have created a beautiful, loving memorial area for our sweet baby on… Read more

When I found out I was pregnant with my 2nd child I was over the moon excited. We had done everything you could think of with planning the room, gender reveal, picking out her name. I remember driving across a bridge saying let’s name her Kinslee. My fiancé said no how about that girl off… Read more

I have debated telling my story for awhile, just because it didn’t feel as “valid” as other mom’s stories of loss. But I’m hoping maybe my story will bring some sort of comfort or understanding to another struggling mama. I found out I was pregnant with my second baby and second pregnancy when I was… Read more

Written by Tina This story, has a fairytale ending, just not quite the one expected. My story, doesn’t end amazingly with that “rainbow” baby.  And, as hard as it has been, it’s actually okay.  I am okay.  Though my time was short with my two babies, it’s still an honor to know I am their… Read more

Many people don’t realize how different holidays can be once you have gone through a loss. People always say the first year is the hardest when adjusting to a new normal. The first birthday, the first Christmas, an anniversary; we are told that grief is supposed to get easier with time. And as much as… Read more