About Me

My name is Amanda & I am a wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend, Physical Therapist, Professor and a MOTHER OF BEAUTIFUL TWIN ANGELS, Angela Maria & Giovanni Alfred.  After difficulty getting pregnant and a complicated pregnancy, due to incompetent cervix, our babies were born at 22 weeks 5 days on February 17, 2020 at 6:00AM and 6:40AM, letting us hold them for just enough time before God called them home.  Even though we no longer have our twins here to hold, I am STILL THEIR MOM.

In the weeks following our twin's entrance into this world and then gaining their angel wings, I began reading stories of families who have also experienced loss.  I was searching for ways to manage my grief by using coping strategies that others have suggested to manage the pain of this terrible thing that plagues way more families than it should.  In my search, I wasn't finding the help I needed since everyone's story is so vastly different.  I started this blog to document my pregnancy journey and life after loss in the hopes to aid in my grieving process, keep Angela & Giovanni's memory alive, educate others about infant & pregnancy loss, and provide a resource to help other families affected by infant & pregnancy loss.  

I would much rather not have had to enter the loss mom community, but now that I'm here, I have to say it is filled with fantastic, warm, caring people who are so willing to help others who have gone through a similar experience.  If you are struggling, or just need someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.  There are also so many support groups available which I have listed on the Resources page.  Do not be afraid to seek professional help from a Psychologist, Mental Health Counselor, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker to help you in your grieving process.

A loss is a loss no matter how early in pregnancy that it happened.  This is a judgment free zone where all are welcome to share their own story.  If you would like to share your pregnancy/life after loss story on this blog, please email: StillTheirMom@gmail.com.