𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲

11/14/24 • 47 min

In the latest episode of Confessions of a Grieving Mother, hosts Tracy and Julie sit down with Conor and Kristie from the Highmark Caring Place in Erie, PA. They share insights into the unique services offered, the organization’s multiple locations across Pennsylvania, and how they partner with Emma’s Footprints to build a stronger loss community.

Tune in to learn about the impact of this collaboration and the ways the Caring Place is making a difference for families navigating grief.

Tune in to learn about the impact of this collaboration and the ways the Caring Place is making a difference for families navigating grief.

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𝗞𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗮

Type of Loss: Infant Loss, Life-limiting diagnosis, multiple losses, early-term loss

More about Kimberly's story: In this episode, Kimberly shares her journey of loss, love, and resilience. After two early miscarriages, Kimberly became pregnant with her daughter, Mera, who was given an 'incompatible with life' diagnosis at 16 weeks. Due to medical complications, termination wasn’t an option, and Kimberly carried Mera to term. Born alive at 38 weeks, Mera spent her 9 precious days surrounded by love in hospice palliative care. Kimberly reflects on the profound grief of losing Mera, navigating subsequent losses, and the joy of welcoming their rainbow baby through IVF in 2021. She also shares the inspiration behind founding Mera’s Mission to support families facing similar heartbreaking journeys.

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𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻: 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆

Type of loss: Neonatal Loss

More about Maddie's Story: Maddie was induced at 38 weeks due to high blood pressure, she experienced a sudden placental abruption during labor, resulting in an emergency C-section. Riley was born on April 7, 2023, but shortly after, his heart stopped while lying in the nursery. Though resuscitated and taken to the NICU, Maddie and her husband were faced with the unimaginable decision to remove him from life support just 12 hours later. Riley passed away in his grandmother's arms on April 8, 2023. Maddie reflects on the trauma, the rare velamentous cord insertion diagnosis, and the immeasurable love and loss of her perfect baby boy.

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