“The plane landed with one extra, especially beautiful, customer onboard.”
Mother Births ‘United Airlines Baby’ On 11-hour Flight Across Atlantic Ocean
‘I’ve been seeing phrases like, ‘At least it happened early’ or ‘One miscarriage doesn’t compare to multiple’ a lot lately.’: Woman battling infertility urges ‘a loss is a loss and they all matter’
“Each of those precious baby’s lives were a gift. The loss of this deserves to be remembered and the grief has a right to be felt in all it’s entirety.”
‘Your results are ready.’ I clicked the email, braced myself for it to say ‘boy.’ PINK confetti lit up the screen.’: Woman welcomes first daughter after 5 sons, 3 miscarriages
“The second you see that plus sign, you’re already planning what life will look like with this child. You imagine who they will look like, what they will grow up to do, even the details of their wedding plays in your head. Myself and countless women know the reality of having this taken away in an instant.”
‘If we’re kind to each other, a lot of the issues will go away.’: Man opens boxing gym to equip at-risk youth with ‘gloves over guns’
Like many Wichita area youths, Tracey fell into a life of crime early on. He went to prison for 10 long years, knowing firsthand how difficult it is to stay on track when you’re surrounded by bad influences. That’s why, after he was released, he returned to his hometown to become a good influence for other at-risk children.
‘I am tired.’: Special needs mom urges ‘this massive weight of motherhood, it’s always with me’
“It’s the weight of the next doctor appointment. It’s the weight of new diagnoses added to our plate. It’s the weight of remembering which specialist follow-up is due in which month at which hospital. It’s the weight of am I doing enough for her, what more should I be doing, and why do I feel so alone while I am doing it all?”
‘You’re perfect for each other.’ In her presence, I felt I could be something more than what I was.’: Woman shares beautiful journey with her guide dog
“She walked me across the stage to get two degrees. She helped me meet new people and form lasting friendships. All she asked for in return were belly rubs.”
‘I beg to be part of the journey. But because I don’t know the journey, I’m the outlier.’: Woman feels ‘left behind’ as friends have babies and she keeps waiting for her miracle
“I harbor no ill will. No hard feelings. I get it, this is just the new way of things. But it still hurts, to be on the outside looking in.”
‘I’ve never had the gift of birthing a baby, but I can’t imagine feeling any closer to my daughter.’: Single mom shares international, special needs adoption journey
“I carried her everywhere, held her at every meal, slept with her on top of me, and showered with her in my arms. She wouldn’t take no for an answer. Just as if I carried her in my womb, she was learning my voice, reaching for my touch, and studying every detail of my face.”
‘His super gentle, older cat bit his ankle harder. We were all beyond grateful to Emma.’: Intuitive cat saves grandpa from early death
“She NEVER bites him, ever. It just blew me away.”
‘It’s me, Mommy! It’s me!’: 2-year-old Encanto look-alike cannot contain her excitement
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Grandma’s Sweet Reaction To Surprise Reunion With BFF
“He is grandma’s joy and crown and we love him.”
‘Sometimes, I’m the mom who doesn’t make her kids clean their rooms.’: Mom urges ‘it’s okay to let your house look lived-in’
“I walked past that pigsty and just kept on walking. 99.9% of the time, you’re going to see dirty dishes in the sink, half-drank water bottles everywhere, dog hair all over the furniture, and clutter. A whole heaping of it.”
‘Your kindness made everything better.’: Autistic woman thanks Southwest Airlines employees who calmed her anxiety
“I called everyone crying and scared. Flying autistic is not easy, especially if I fly alone.”
‘In the last minutes of her first senior year game, she screamed in pain as she fell to the ground, her ACL torn.’: Daughter’s inspiring journey to appreciating life despite ‘the change of the sails’
“She had big plans for this year. She was in talks with many college coaches about playing for them the following school year. And then, BAM. With one unfortunate soccer play, her life changed dramatically and instantly.”
‘Every morning at 5 a.m. he’d cry out for me. I’d spend hours just breathing him in, watching the rise and fall of his chest. And then it slipped away.’: Mom shares reminder to ‘savor’ every moment
“Then one morning, he started sleeping all the way through. He didn’t need my snuggles anymore. I didn’t know that last time would be the last time. It all just…slipped away.”
‘They say a lot of things. They say mom should listen. But she doesn’t.’: Mom’s beautiful description of mindful parenting, despite criticism
“Imagine being two. Everything feels big. Everyone tells mom that it’s terrible. Everyone says it’s best to ignore, be strong, be firm. But she doesn’t.”
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“Did I have someone tell me I couldn’t? Yes I did. Did I listen? Absolutely not. And here we are, me and my daughter are living the happiest life ever.”
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“You will be a walking zombie.”
‘My 4-year-old howled and wailed, his body completely taken over by blind rage. And there was not one thing I could do to fix it.’: Mom shares advice on helping kids through big feelings
“You CAN be what your children need.”
‘A coworker smiled. ‘Just look at that belly!’ Then an intrusive voice in my mind said, ‘Your belly stopped growing a week ago.’: Woman discovers stillbirth after trusting gut instincts
“The blood drained from my face. I excused myself, went back to my desk, and cried. I decided at that moment, I needed help managing these thoughts. I didn’t just need assurance that everything was fine; it was not fine, these thoughts were not fine. And I needed them to go away.”
‘The ultrasound tech said, ‘I’ve seen cases with maybe two other sacs, but never 6.’: Woman births rainbow baby after miscarriage with help from ‘guardian angels’
“Were they 6 other babies? Were they cysts? Were they something that formed to protect the baby? I like to think they were her guardian angels, making sure I didn’t lose another baby.”
‘The heart of a hero.’: 6-year-old boy leaps in front of moving car to save little sister
Since the accident took place, Kayden has been getting all the heroic attention he deserves.
These Hands Are So Full, But I Wouldn’t Have It Any Other Way
“These hands clean all the things, pick up all the toys, and fold all the laundry. But they also construct blanket forts, form shadow puppets, and wipe away tears.”
How I Crawled Through Grief And Turned My Pain Into Purpose
“For the first time in a really long time, I told myself how lucky I was. I actually mouthed the words. I didn’t know what I’d done to deserve it, but I had it all. And then exactly five weeks and one day later, it all came crashing down. That 3cm tumor on his pancreas would end up taking my strong, sweet man, leaving me and my children alone.”
‘We may not parade physical scars upon our skin, but we burn mental anguish into our brains.’: Mom champions mothers’ fighting spirit, ‘We are warriors’
“I’ll wear my suit of armor with pride as long as my children get to be children.”