On this episode Kelly welcomes 'service user' Katy to the podcast. Katy has used our counselling service, joined our support group and has a plaque at our Baby Memorial Garden.Katy shares her heartbreaking loss of  daughter Freya, at 22 weeks  through TFMR. She explains how difficult the decision was and she just didn't want Freya in any pain.One of the main reasons for Katy coming on  was to open up about her relationship breakdown after losing Freya. She shares how on top her grief for Freya she was grieving her relationship and her future. She felt scared and extremely isolated,  the life she knew had completed changed and found herself navigating this new world on her own.Katy explains that it is so important to find the positives in such an awful situation otherwise it destroys you. Katy shares that every day is still hurtful but she is so proud of herself for making tough yet brave decisions. Over a year on Katy found herself  travelling to Canada on her own and loved every moment. This is something she thought she could never do.It was important for Katy to send a message  "If anyone is struggling, please reach out. I understand the devastation around relation breakdowns after loss and I'm here if you need someone to listen" If you would like to get in contact with Katy, please email kelly@makingmiracles.org.uk.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes team member Becci to the Podcast. Becci joined Team MM back in 2015 to support families after her journey of IVF & loss.Over 16 years ago Becci experienced multiple ectopic pregnancies which sadly resulted in the removal of both her Fallopian tubes. This lead to the start of her IVF journey as she shares the emotional, physical and financial burden that comes with it.After her first NHS free IVF round  sadly, wasn't successful, Becci bravely explains how she felt like a failure, feeling extremely anxious & alone. Their journey continued and Bec and her husband decided to try again, but this time it will be financially on them. Becci talks about  all the therapies that helped her through this time which includes Reflexology and Reiki. She felt like they gave her back a sense of control, some self love and overall care for her mental clarity.If you would like to speak to Becci, about any stage of your IVF, please contact her on becci@makingmiracles.org.uk ...Holistic Therapies:Reflexology is a technique that applies gentle pressure to your feet or hands. It aims to bring about a state of relaxation and help the body's own healing process. Reflexology works in a similar way to acupressure and acupuncture. Reiki gives your body a break from the stresses of daily life, potentially helping relieve tension and return you to a state of relaxation.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Vicki Harmer from Long Reach Nutrition Clinic to the Podcast. Vicki shares her 5 year journey of IVF & fertility struggles. She opens up about having counselling and explains how it benefited her massively but wishes she had taken it up sooner. After a long 5 years, Vicki finally got her daughter and decided to make some big life changes. Vicki was searching and trying everything to give herself the best chance of a positive pregnancy test and received the most amazing care from her nutritionist. She was totally inspired by this and left her job in the city, spent 4 years re-training as a nutritionist and set up her own company "Long Reach Nutrition Clinic". Vicki also runs a health and nutritional session at our Baby Loss Retreat "Wellness, Self Care & Love & Self" (For more information on our retreat please find details via our website  www.makingmiracles.org.uk or please email becci@makingmiracles.org.uk  to book your place)Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes, service user, Chantelle to the podcast.Chantelle shares her 5 year IVF journey, experience of postnatal depression and the loss of her twins. Chantelle explains she felt very isolated and alone through her journey especially when her and her partner dealt with their situation so differently.Chantelle speaks about the pressures and strains IVF caused on their daily lives, work and relationships. After the loss of her twins Chantelle decided she wasn't mentally or physically ready to continue with IVF. After some counselling with Making Miracles and a year on, Chantelle felt ready to start again.After a long wait Chantelle was delighted of the birth of her daughter Hope. However, her dream turned into battle as she was then faced with postnatal depression. Chantelle is extremely thankful for the support she received and urges people to seek help if they are struggling. Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Sarah to the podcast. January is an extremely trigging month for Sarah and it was important for her to  come on and share her story. One, to show she is still here and still standing but also for her son, Mylo.This January marks the 4th year of loosing her son Mylo, the 3rd year loosing her Mum to Covid, as well as, her daughters 3rd birthday.Sarah really opens up and discusses how she struggles with the acceptance of all her grief. Sarah explains 'The Baby Loss Club' is the one club you don't have a choice to be a part of, and that's tough.Kelly and Sarah talk about how difficult pregnancy after loss was but it was heightened even more during The Covid months. Sarah shares she suffered with extreme aniexty through out the whole pregnancy and struggled to bond. After months of worry Sarah's daughter Hope was born safely. However, only days later,  Sarah's Mum become extremely ill and then sadly passed. Her happiness turned into a nightmare.After everything Sarah's been through she speaks of hope and  moving forward, not moving on, but just moving forward. One day at a time.***TRIGGER WARNING****1. Loss of a parent  2. Pregnancy after lossDonate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes, service user, Bec to the podcast.Bec opens up about her missed miscarriage and how isolated she felt after her loss. Bec describes how she felt like a complete failure and believed it was all her fault.After having counselling with Making Miracles she worked through her trauma, loss and was able to process her feelings differently and eventually, after a long time, say the words "it wasn't my fault".Kelly and Bec talk about validation and how talking about her loss and being surrounded by people who have also experienced baby loss, surprisingly comforting.When Bec returned to work, she felt she was supported by her direct management but was so surprised on the lack of community support for baby loss. There were many support groups within the company but a baby loss support group didn't exist. Bec proudly shares how she took it upon herself to make sure there's now a baby loss group. Well done Bec. Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Natalie to the Podcast.Natalie wanted to come on a share her story in memory of her son Alfie. Alfie was born at 28 weeks premature and sadly died in hospital, at only 5 months old.Natalie relives her traumatic time living within the NICU walls but also shares her happy memories  with Alfie. Tragically, behind Alfies smiles he was extremely poorly and sadly could not surrive with out life support.Natalie and Kelly talk about the horrific decisions Natalie and her family faced leading unto and after Alfie's death. She explains how she needed and wanted, as Alfie's Mum, to be brave just as he was.Kelly and Natalie also touch upon pregnancy after loss.5Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks podcast Kelly welcomes Team MM members  (Becci & Hayley) to the podcast.10 years on Making Miracles is still going strong and Kelly, Becci & Hayley share the reason behind why Making Miracles started, each of their own journeys and the importance of the podcast.They all talk about the importance of emotions,  validation and even many years on how much their grief and others grief affects them.Baby Loss, Grief and Love has touched and supported so many people around the globe and we want to continue sharing stories, saying our babies names and supporting anyone that feels alone in their grief.Making Miracles is campaigning for 50K in their 10th year to enable their vital support services to continue including the podcast.Thank you for your support.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On the first episode of Season 4 Team MM Kelly, Becci and Hayley come together to celebrate 9 years of Making Miracles.Making Miracles officially became a registered charity on 04/04/2014!The team talk about Making Miracle's achievements, how MM's vital support services have touched and helped so many individuals/families and discussed & celebrated so many of our services 1st birthdays.The team also touches upon how excited they are to be launching a NEW service on 11th April 2023 and discuss what April Awareness means to the charity and the community.Happy 1st Birthday to:1. Baby Loss, Grief and Love Podcast.2. Handmade with Love Charity store, Maidstone Kent.3. Sent with Love Care Boxes.10 Challenges for 10 YearsKelly, Becci and Hayley also spoke about the up and coming (BIG 10 YEARS) next year and accept, any challenges you throw their way. Please email Kelly@makingmiracles.org.uk if you have a challenge no matter how big or small for Team MM to get stuck into to raise funds and awareness for the baby loss community.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

Tanya is one of our service users who has massively benefited from our specialist counselling, baby memorial garden and support group. Tanya shares her story of  trauma, loss of all her pregnancies, her stillborn son Aiden and her relationships with friends, family and soon to be husband, Chris.Tanya bravely talks about the termination she had at 18 years old and how this greatly affected her mental health and how she sadly saw her futures losses (including ectopic) as a punishment for her decision.Tanya lost Aiden in 2020 and explained how COVID had a massive impact on her pregnancy, understanding and left her feeling very isolated. Tanya also talks about the importance of having good people around you and the affects of peoples choices, words and lack of presences. Lastly, Tanya touches upon positivity and shares how their love for Aiden has brought them even stronger together.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kellys welcomes Catrina to the podcast.Catriona opens up about her early miscarriages, birth trauma, fertility issues, secondary infertility and shares awareness about Asherman's syndrome.Asherman's syndrome (AS) is an acquired uterine condition that occurs when scar tissue forms inside the uterus and/or the cervix.  AS can be the cause of menstrual disturbances, infertility, and placental abnormalities.Catriona speaks about the importance of sharing awareness of AS, including signs and symptoms, causes, how to get a diagnosis and the fact that it may not be as rare as medical professionals believe it to be.Lastly, Catriona shares how grateful she is to have 3 beautiful living daughters but not a day goes by where she doesn't think about her babies that sadly died. Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kellys welcomes Amy, one of our counsellors, to the podcast.Amy also used to work for the NHS and talks about very useful techniques and brings her expertise on postnatal depression, anxiety,  trauma and recognising signs of ‘Postnatal Depression’. Amy explains the term ‘Postnatal Depression’ and the understanding around depression after a loss or birth.  Amy also shares her own experience about becoming a new mum and talks about the overwhelming feelings that many experience but never share. - Mental Health Awareness Week - Making Miracles Charity www.makingmiracles.org.uk Donate Here: https://app.investmycommunity.com/making-miracles-2729https://app.investmycommunity.com/making-miracles-2729Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kellys welcomes Michelle Burke-Hunter, from Lavender Heath, to the podcast.Michelle specialises in pregnancy and postnatal recovery, is a Certified Womens Wellness Coach' and will be the Lead Wellness Coach for our new service, The Making Miracles “Wellness, Self Care & Love” Baby Loss Retreat. Michelle talks about the importance of self care,  postnatal recovery and taking control of our bodies through exercise, nutrition and sleep.Michelle shares her own experience of birth trauma and how she become in contact with Kelly and Making Miracles.Kelly and Michelle discuss The Making Miracles “Wellness, Self Care & Love” Baby Loss Retreat, what the day in tells and the physical and mental health benefits.................The Making Miracles “Wellness, Self Care & Love” Baby Loss Retreat. The Retreat is an opportunity for parents to review every day habits such as eating,  sleeping as well as addressing their own self care and self love awareness. Which is vital to healing whilst grieving.We believe that taking time to reflect and recharge will help improve mental and physical well being. A chance for parents to gain empowerment and give themselves permission to feel happiness alongside their sadness. To have space to re-evaluate their lives and take time for themselves as well as to rest and revitalise both body and soul.The Making Miracles Retreat is a practical learning tool for parents to unwind and nurture themselves; whilst meeting other families in similar situations and plan to move towards their own “new normal”  Activities will include:  Various forms of YogaChi Gong Sound Bath TherapyForest BathingNutritional guidance whilst in griefA sleep workshopMeditationsBaby Loss session with Kelly, Trained Counsellor. Venue: Exclusive 5* Nurstead Court in Meopham, Kent UK.   http://nursteadcourt.co.uk Lunch and drinks included.  ***Various dates throughout the year***  (FIRST DATE - Sunday 25th June 2023)  This retreat is for Women, Men and Couples. To book your place please email Becci@makingmiracles.org.uk (Part funded & limited spaces available) http://www.makingmiracles.org.uk Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kellys focuses on men’s mental health, Dads and Father’s Day. Kelly talks about the importance of men’s mental health, the role of a dad/man and the grief differences between men and women. Kelly talks about acknowledging dads and how important it is to see them. They are part of it and they also grieving, maybe not physically but emotionally, mentally and even financially. Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On  this week episode Kelly welcomes Lorna to the podcast.Lorna shares and relives her experience of birth trauma, stillbirth and how this affected her relationships. Lorna wanted to share her story to tackle her own isolation, spread awareness but also share her positive, experience of love and support among all her relationship groups. Lorna and Kelly discuss and normalise the feelings of jealous towards friends, family members and anyone that was or became pregnant. 'I am happy for you, I'm just sad for me'*This episode was recorded on zoom.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On  this week episode Kelly welcomes, service user,  Tania to the podcast.Tania shares her journey of stillbirth, pregnancy after loss and the support she received from Making Miracles.Tania talks about the loss of her son Thomas at 26 weeks, and how it affected them as a whole family. Tania's daughter was 6 years old at the time of Thomas's death and she explains how  'Play Therapy' really helped her daughter process what happened. Tania also attended our Support Group, has a plaque at our Baby Memorial Garden, has our Memorial Bear (for Thomas's ashes).Tania shares  that she is currently 26 weeks pregnant and explains her feelings about pregnancy after loss. Tania is very grateful for the support she has received and how much it's helped her understand this amazing yet extremely emotional and difficult time. *This episode was pre-recorded on zoom.TRIGGER WARNINGS• Pregnancy announcement As this episode was pre-recorded we can announce the safe arrival of Tania's daughter Esme.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Carmen Grover, our first International family, to the podcast. Carmen joins us all the way from Canada and shares her experience of multi loss, TFMR and supporting others. Carmen explains how her grief has given her a different perspective and now aims to be a voice of hope.Carmen shares that 'always looking back'  was a good healing process for her. She started to write down all her experiences, how she felt, how she suppressed the ugly feeling 'which resulted in out out character behaviours' and her relationships. As a result, her diary entries turned into a published book called 'A Diary to My Babies: Journeying Through Pregnancy Loss.@adiarytoourbabiesTRIGGER WARNINGS• Pregnancy Announcement Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Lisa to the podcast.Lisa opens up and relives the traumatic birth of her premature son George, her heartbreaking loss of her son Henry through TFMR and the loss of Baby W. Lisa describes the devastating affect this had on her, how she struggled  to cope with everyday life and how she and her husband processed their trauma very differently.Lisa also shares with us her experience of a 'complete molar pregnancy' which sadly lead to cancer which required chemotherapy.( In very rare cases, molar pregnancy causes a type of cancer called choriocarcinoma. Choriocarcinoma forms within your uterus and may spread to other parts of your body and requires cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation.)Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

On this weeks episode Kelly welcomes Rachel, from sunny Devon, to the podcast.Rachel explains how isolated she felt after the loss of her daughter Isla and wants to raise awareness of the affects of Hydrops(NHS definition of Hydrops Fetalis . Foetal hydrops is a rare but very serious condition in which an unborn baby accumulates excessive fluid within their body. Six out of ten babies with foetal hydrops die, and those that survive often have very severe complications. )Rachel talks about her birth trauma and the whole experience of having to deal with the reality of giving birth to her baby that will not survive. She also explains how she struggled to hear, understand and deal with the fact that Isla's death was medically classed as a miscarriage, not a stillbirth, due to her birth being a few days under 24 weeks. This also affected their maternity/paternity leave, the right to a free funeral service and legal rights to register her birth & death.(In the UK a baby born at 24weeks and over is classed as a stillbirth and able to register their birth/death. Any baby born under 24th is classed as a miscarriage)Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk

In this first episode of season 3 Kelly is joined by Rose. Rose is in quite an unusual position as a GP and women's health specialist so she has experience with baby loss from both a professional and personal level following her stillbirth with her son Henry.  Rose is passionate about empowering women to get their voices heard.Donate: https://app.goodhub.com/mm10yearswww.makingmiracles.org.uk