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Loss changes you, Grief take time
We are ever evolving as people, every new experience changes us. It's the same when you experience a loss, no matter the loss it changes you. Lett... -
No matter how small
No matter when, or how your loss happens, whether it be at 4 weeks or 4 months, whether it was a total shock or a heart breaking decision, that heartache and pain is real and justified. -
Fathers and Pregnancy Loss
“She was my baby too…”
Dads emotional needs are no different to mums, they need acknowledgement of their grief, and affirmation that they have a right to grieve. They need to be allowed to express their emotions, be it sadness, guilt, anger in a supportive environment. And they need time.
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Vilomah
I always wished for a word that didn’t give the image of constant sadness, one that would describe me being a bereaved mother without using that term. I think the word Vilomah is beautiful. Vilomah is a Sanskrit word which on translation means “in reverse” “against a natural order”. -
Speaking about your baby that died
When you experience pregnancy loss or a loss of your baby shortly after birth it can be very upsetting to feel that you can’t speak openly about y... -
Maternal Mental Health
We (Claire and Jen) had a chat about our maternal mental health and with nine (NINE!) pregnancies between us we had so many different experiences! -
Who are AJ Card Designs
We are Claire Cullen Delsol and Jennifer Ryan, friends who met through the baby loss support group LMC. Both of us lost baby girls in the second trimester of pregnancy and went on to support scores of other women and couples through their own losses. Our daughters, Alex and Jessica are the inspiration for A.J. Designs!