“Not only did Rebecca have Down Syndrome, but she also had 2 holes in her heart and a fissure.”
‘I asked my husband, ‘Who does she look like?’ His response was, ‘She doesn’t really look like any of us.’: Mom births rainbow baby with Down Syndrome after 10 miscarriages
15-Year-Old Russian Figure Skater, Kamila Valieva, Cleared To Compete After Failed Drug Test
U.S. sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, wasn’t.
‘4 different times in one year, I attempted to take my own life.’: Mom shares journey with mental health, suicidal ideation
“I regret not seeking help sooner.”
I’ve Gotten Pregnant 8 Times, But I Still Don’t Know What It Feels Like To Be Pregnant
“I’ve never gotten to see my baby’s face on an ultrasound or hear their heartbeat. I’ve never gotten to feel them kick their little legs inside of me. I’ve never gotten to watch my belly slowly grow. All of my babies left me too soon.”
‘You need to take me to the ER. Something is really wrong.’ Doctors were telling us you might have leukemia. I never thought you were an alcoholic.’: Wife shares husband’s sobriety journey
“It’s important for people who only see the trips to Europe and the romantic, playful posts to understand the true gravity of what we went through to get to where we are today.”
‘Your wife looks really suspicious for Munchausen’s by proxy.’ He warned other doctors about me.’: Mom to medically complex child urges ‘ALWAYS trust your gut’ after doctor’s malpractice
“I later learned he had a pattern of doing this to mothers. It’s unfortunately a very real reality for mothers of chronically ill children.”
‘I’ve tried purging, organizing, shelves, bins and baskets. And yet, tiny pants, pieces of Lego, socks, and random forks are scattered all about.’: Mom’s sweet reason for appreciating messy home
“Truth is, I can’t stand the f***ing mess. But one day, it’s going to be clean. So for now, I’ll continue putting socks and pants and forks back in their place in exchange for hugs and goodnight kisses and tending to sweet little voices at their every beck and call. Because in my house at least, you can’t have one without the other.”
‘We were twice blessed!’: Woman battling infertility births miracle twins in final IVF attempt
“I nearly gave up. I was tired of tricking my body into thinking it might be pregnant. This would be our last attempt.”
‘You have cancer.’ I rubbed my growing belly in disbelief, tears pouring down.’: Third-generation breast cancer warrior battles diagnosis while pregnant
“Even though breast cancer took a lot from me, it birthed a magnificent daughter who taught me to choose myself. My body is now a road map for my journey of self-love.”
‘Every little cramp or pain sends me into a panic attack.’: Woman shares candid reality of rainbow baby pregnancy after child loss
“I tell people I’m carrying a rainbow, but many don’t exactly understand what that means – and I want to talk about it.”