I believe the intent of this icon was to commemorate the victims of abortion, but all of our babies who die before birth are loved dearly by God.Available from Uncut Mountain Supply.h/t Byzantine Texas
In defense of natural miscarriage
One thing I was sure of even the first time I miscarried: I did not want a D&C. Even before the doctor had definitively told us, "I'm sorry, there was no movement," I turned to Father and told him that no matter what, I did not want a D&C. I wanted to carry my baby … Continue reading In defense of natural miscarriage
Site Updates
Melissa has graciously shared photos of her child, Baby Jade, who departed this life just before 8 weeks gestation. She has also shared a short story of her pregnancy and loss on the Your Stories page. Another woman, Mary, has also generously shared photos of her child, Riley Jae, who departed this life at the … Continue reading Site Updates
A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Most merciful Lord, we thank Thee for allowing us to share in the wonder of thy creation by being co-creators of these precious lives. We thank Thee for the blessing of time spent with our children, however short it may seem to us in this life, and for the assurances of their eternal life in … Continue reading A Prayer of Thanksgiving
Assistance needed with new resource
I would like to have a page with a list of Orthodox monasteries and churches who make cemetery space available for miscarried infants. Ideally I would list these by state. BUT, while I know of a few, it's not many. So I'm going to need your help!Here are a few I am aware of. Please … Continue reading Assistance needed with new resource
Some site updates and thanks
This post is long-overdue. I need to publicly acknowledge some wonderful people for sharing photos of their children and stories of their miscarriages.First, Ivy shared pictures of baby Bliss, and Kristen shared a photograph of her baby Ryan, both enclosed in a clot/sac (so you can't see the baby).Sara shared pictures of her baby Simsim, … Continue reading Some site updates and thanks
International Wave of Light
(Taken verbatim from my main blog, A Creative Slice):Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. It is celebrated in many countries around the world although not entirely internationally. You can read a history of the day here.It is believed that at least one in four women have lost a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth or … Continue reading International Wave of Light
New Additions: Thea’s Twins
Thea has graciously shared the story of the pregnancy and miscarriage of her twins with us. She had a missed miscarriage - the babies died at about 6 weeks but she didn't find out until about three and a half weeks later. A week after that she went into labor and delivered them at home. … Continue reading New Additions: Thea’s Twins
Prayer for Unborn Infants
I found this beautiful prayer at the end of an Akathist to the Mother of God. I've added it to the prayers and liturgics page.Prayer for Unborn InfantsRemember, O Lord, Lover of Mankind the souls of Thy departed servants, infants who died accidentally in the wombs of Orthodox mothers from unknown cause, either from difficult … Continue reading Prayer for Unborn Infants
Lost Innocents 