Blog entry - Holding onto Hope
What helped you grieve and heal after the loss of your child?
From the first few drops, I’ve been expressing milk that should have been for Noelle. I’ve made a few goals and milestone goals for myself, for healing and to try and donate in her memory.
The significance of these milestone goals is this... Nine months in womb growing within me. Ten hours living earthside with us.
Goal #1- Pump for healing and to have enough for a breastmilk keepsake. 
Milestone goal #1- Pump for 9-10 days.
Milestone goal #2- Pump for 9-10 weeks.
Milestone goal #3- Pump for 9-10 months.
Each time I visit a milestone I plan to check in, see where I am emotionally, spiritually, physically, and see if I want to continue forward.
I’m planning to put no pressure on myself for amount pumped, and allow myself the grace and time needed to grieve and heal.
Photo of first few drops pumped during our stay in the medical center.
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