Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser

At 16 weeks pregnant with my third son I walked in alone to my early anatomy scan while my husband was with our two sons. I heard the words that no parent wants to hear “I’m sorry Mariah but your baby has not heartbeat”. It’s hard to put into words what the following moments, days and weeks were like. It was recommended to me to have a d&e so that my son could be sent to pathology for testing. So that is the route that I chose. As a former NICU and Mom and Baby nurse I have seen the other side of pregnancy and infant loss and I have had the honor to be there for grieving families in their most vulnerable moments. Some at the same gestation as my son Wesley and some full term. What I’ve learned through my personal and professional experiences with pregnancy and infant loss is that our babies matter. Whether they were here with us for a moment, a few weeks or full term. Our grief is just love in a different form. And love can never be taken away. And while our moments with them were fleeting we can help give families the gift of time. Cuddle Cots can give grieving families the chance to spend a few hours or a few days with their babies. Allowing them time to make memories together. In honor of our sweet Wesley’s upcoming due date we hope our friends and family will help cover the cost of one Cuddle Cot in his honor. Thank you ❤️