In this episode William’s mum Thalia shares how on the night of the 14th November 2024 she started feeling cramps. As a first time mum she thought these were Braxton Hicks, however as they intensified she quickly realised she needed to go to the hospital.

On the 15th November, Thalia gave birth to her son who was sadly no longer breathing. In this episode, you'll hear the story beautiful of William's life in the womb. You'll hear the story of how his name was chosen, how he made his mama crave nothing but meat, how his parents nicknamed him Tamagachi at one point and how his dad would play the guitar to him.

Thalia also openly shares the heartbreaking moment of his loss, detailing the moment she arrived in the hospital and how quickly things tragically progressed.

Join us in this story of love and loss.

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In this episode, Helena and Chelsey reflect on the Christmas and New Year period, the ups and downs of navigating this emotionally draining "family time" while also passing through their babies’ birth days in between.

Helena shares how her family’s approach to remembering Maila took a massive U-turn, her dad is no longer hesitant to talk about his granddaughter, but now leads the conversation in honouring her. Helena also recounts her spa day in honour of Maila’s birthday.

Chelsey shares that she was pleasantly surprised upon receiving so many birthday cards for Eli, a reminder of how much he is loved and remembered all around. She also talks about her DIY touches for his celebration, from baking to crafting a space-themed backdrop.

Chelsey also briefs us on her new book, "Remembering Eli" launching on 22nd February.

Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and the ways we continue to celebrate our babies.

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In this episode, Chelsey is joined by Katie, Makenna’s mum. Katie shares her heartfelt story, reflecting on her journey to parenthood and the cherished memories she holds of her daughter.

In the first part, Katie discusses challenges of becoming a mum, including the emotional weight of experiencing multiple baby losses. She shares how these experiences affected her bond during pregnancy. While recording Chelsey and Katie talk about the signs Katie's children send her.

In the second part, Katie recounts her daughter’s passing, reflecting on the difficulty of seeing her daughter in the NICU before she passed. Katie then explains the inspiring work of Rainbows for Makenna, something she created to continue to parent her daughter. She describes the organisation's retreats for grieving families and the meaningful tradition of sending Christmas cards to families worldwide, offering comfort and connection during the holiday season. Most importantly showing other parents that their baby is remembered by others too.

This episode is a powerful tribute to Makenna and a testament to Katie’s love, and dedication to supporting others through their grief journeys.

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As Christmas approaches, Helena and Chelsey speak of what they are feeling as they apprehensively await the " family festive" season. They talk about the fact that not everyone appreciates Christmas and how much grief impacts the enjoyment of Christmas aka Griefmas.

Chelsey recounts her first Christmas without Eli who would have then been 2 weeks old. Helena talks about her worries for Christmases to come as Maila will be older and she won't get to see the progression of her daughter's reaction to opening Christmas presents. Both speak of the different ways they have found to include their babies during this time.

It is important to give yourself grace during this delicate time, listen to your inner voice if you want to observe Christmas do but don't feel like you must.

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In this episode Helena is joined by Dante’s mama Gina Reeves. She fondly recalls the memories she has with her baby boy, Dante Rueben Theodore Reeves who was devastatingly stillborn at 25weeks. This episode is broken into three parts where Gina shares her work as part of the charity Ebony Bonds Support

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She then speaks about how her Caribbean heritage played a big part in her relationship with Dante while he was in her tummy, from the Soca tunes to the Coucou and flying fish meals, the pregnancy symptoms that caused random flare ups, his resemblance to his father Peter and taking only Gina’s nose.

The third part of the episode Gina details what happened on the tragic day her son passed away and how the hospital failed in her care. Gina also recalls her difficult journey through parenthood and dealing with so much grief.

At the end of this episode Gina also suggests a very useful resource that helped her continue moving forwards in her grief journey.

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In this episode, Chelsey and Helena delve into the raw and tender early days of grief after losing a baby. Together they validate the thoughts and feelings that some may label as "crazy" but are deeply rooted in the love and loss we carry as parents.

They reflect on the moment they realised they are and will always be mothers to their babies, even in their absence. They briefly touch on the subject of returning to work and how the world around them just keeps going. The difficulty of the journey back home without a baby and the inability to do normal day to day tasks like bathing.

Through shared stories, vulnerability, and understanding, this episode holds space for all the messy and painful realities of those first days, weeks, and months after loss.

You are not alone in this.

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In this warm episode our cohost Chelsey shares the intimate and deeply cherished memories she has of her son, Eli, while he was alive in her tummy.
She reflects on the love and joy that surrounded his baby shower, the tender anticipation of meeting him, and the thoughtful moments spent preparing for his send-off day. Chelsey opens up about the profound connection she felt with Eli, celebrating his life and honouring his memory with love and longing.

Join us for this touching conversation, a reminder that every baby leaves an indelible mark on the hearts of those who love them.

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In this episode we introduce Chelsey Tookey, mum to her beautiful son Eli, as the new co-host of the podcast. Chelsey shares her journey through loss, love, and remembrance, offering heartfelt insights into her experience as Eli’s mum and the ways she honours his memory every day.

As she steps into her role as co-host, Chelsey brings a deeply personal perspective and a passion for creating a safe space for families to share their stories. Together, we will continue to amplify the voices of parents and keep the memories of our babies alive.

Join us in this episode as we get to know Chelsey and her journey.

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