CarryingToTerm

Resources, tools & support for medical professionals, parents, and friends & relatives facing a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition. #carryingtoterm

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Here at Carrying To Term we have always encouraged our audience to take space when they need it, and in that spirit, we have decided to press pause on developing new content for the time being. We thank you for your support, and we'll be back soon! https://t.co/2xTGYYtKYb

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“It is amazing how much you can miss someone who was here for such a short time.” Marilyn shares the love and amazement that her daughter, Ha’ani, brought into the family in her story below.

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“Our souls are forever changed, the depth of our faith forever amplified by her and her short existence. Although we couldn’t save her, she came to help save us.” Nancy shares how her daughter, Maxeen Eva, will always be her little star in her story below. https://t.co/YmmnZ909Ht

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Merry Christmas to you and your family, here on earth and in Heaven. May your day be filled with peace however you choose to celebrate.

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If you’re feeling lost or vulnerable as you navigate this holiday season while grieving a baby or processing a life-limiting prenatal diagnosis, the collection of articles below on finding power and purpose is a great place to turn.

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“My husband and I began this journey with a mindset that we would treasure the time we had with our daughter no matter how short her life would be.” In her story below, Sarah shares how Claire’s life was full of purpose and meaning.

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While there are important decisions to make when carrying to term, making memories with your baby is worthy of attention, too. Follow the link below for ideas on how to be intentional and make memories as a family this holiday season.

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As Hanukkah begins today, we hope you know that this holiday doesn’t need to look or feel the same as years past. Joy, grief, family gatherings, alone time – whatever you need in the moment is valid and acceptable!

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Sharing a prenatal life-limiting diagnosis with loved ones is daunting and having it coincide with the holiday season doesn’t help. However, there’s a lot you can consider beforehand that can help. For more info, please see below.

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A prenatal life-limiting diagnosis is hard to process, especially during the hustle of the holidays. To help you navigate the journey ahead, we’ve compiled resources, so you don’t have to. To see what’s included, follow the link in bio.

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Our mission is to ensure every woman has the resources to make a fully informed choice when faced with a prenatal diagnosis of a life-limiting condition. If you’re interested in supporting us this #GivingTuesday, please follow the link below.

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We are grateful for this strong and hopeful community! Wishing you and your family comfort and peace this Thanksgiving.

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Learning a loved one has received a prenatal life-limiting diagnosis is heartbreaking and terrifying. It’s important to identify your own emotions and fears to prevent assigning blame. For advice on how to communicate during this time, see below.

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“The months between Ethan’s diagnosis and birth were spent planning and praying.” Amanda shares everything Ethan taught her in her story at the link below.

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While full of celebration, the holidays can be difficult for parents who have lost a baby or who know this will be the only holiday with their baby. To help prepare you for this season, we have ideas and a practical application exercise in the blog below. https://t.co/5g1qcbPRwj

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“Honor and welcome your feelings as they come. It takes more energy and effort to keep unwelcome emotions at bay than it does to just feel them.” This #WorldKindnessDay don’t forget to be gentle with yourself! https://t.co/GhytiJ4Qzp

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“To embrace someone or something is to accept them willingly and enthusiastically.” In our final post in the series, we look at how to embrace grieving parents exactly where they are this holiday season. Read the last installment on our blog below.

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“After living through it, I can say that I feel like I was chosen to be the mother of a special little girl.” Abbey shares her story of how Tabatha changed her life at the link below.

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In the next blog post on how to care for grieving parents through the holiday season, we look at how helpful validating their feelings can really be. Read the full post at the link below.

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In the next post on how to support grieving parents through the complicated holiday season, we look at the power acknowledging their loss can have. Read the full post at the link below.

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