Links

LINKS

I have included a variety of links to other sites that will hopefully be of some interest to you. If you aren't able to visit these links now, please bookmark them for another day when you have more time to read and learn. Just click on the icon next to the number and you will be magically transported.

This site at the American Heart Association, will explain Natalie's heart defect, called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

This site will give you a picture of a normal heart and one of a heart with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.

This site will give you an basic explanation of the surgery that Natalie had, called the Norwood Procedure.

This is the place to check out if you have questions about birth defects. I just thought it might be of interest to one of you.

This will take you to a site called PDHeart, where there is alot more info. on heart defects, support groups, research, etc.

Where I met many of my internet friends. There is tons of information about everything to do with pregnancy, loss, and parenting. Check out the support boards, there is one for
every situation you can think of.

This is a wonderful site that has a variety of information, ideas, inspirations poetry, and support for both those newly grieving and their families and friends. It is by far one of the best places I have seen on the web and I highly recommend taking a look.

M.I.S.S. (Mothers in Sympathy and Support)

Here is a great article written for caring friends and families. It will give you examples of what to say and what not to say. If you click on "we can help" it will lead you to another great article with specific suggestions for starting those first few conversations.

Over the Rainbow

The Compassionate Friends

A well known world wide support group for anyone suffering the loss of a child.

A Place to Remember

Another great resource for parents and families. They offer some memorial items, a list of resources, and a place to share thoughts.

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It's called, "Angels 4 Ever". It's another great site for support and help. If you've lost a baby, I recommend taking a peek.

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"Mother's Enduring Neonatal Death". There is a great list of more sites to go to for help and information.

M.E.N.D.

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A memorial site for children that have died. It is designed and run by Ben and Matt's loving mom, Melissa.

Balloons for Heaven

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These are links to the memorial sites of my dear friends who are also grieving the loss
of their babies and children.
These are the women I have talked about, leaned on, and found incredible support and love from.
Please take time to see their precious children and hear their stories.

Tanya's daughter, Hope

Desiree's son Logan

Melissa's son, Matthew

Angie's son, Zachary

Melissa's son, Benjamin

Carolyn's daughter, Hope

Cheryl's daughter, Courtney

Becky's daughter, Michaela