Remembering Makenna

26/12/2024 49 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8
Remembering Makenna

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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.Please follow Rainbows for Makenna below:https://www.instagram.com/rainbowsformakenna/Find Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/remembermeourbabies/Maila's Present - https://www.instagram.com/mailaspresent/Remembering Eli - https://www.instagram.com/remembering.eli/Chelsey Tookey - https://www.instagram.com/chelseytookey/