birth loss

Krista DahlMommy to CharleeBilateral Renal AgenesisMay 2020 In May 2015, we welcomed our first beautiful daughter after an easy pregnancy. Two years later, in December 2017, we welcomed our son after a fairly simple pregnancy. I did have my gallbladder removed at 19 weeks, and then he was delivered via C-section at 40+1 because the…

Providing grief recovery is the very sweet cherry-on-top of the services OAW offers. OAW touches a very niche group of families who are experiencing things that sometimes make us feel so isolated from our peers and the rest of the world. OAW has been part of my life since 2020 and has offered ongoing support…

It means a lot that OAW is still here for my family. Knowing that we can lean on OAW years later and that they still understand is meaningful. The amount of time they put into this program shows how much they care for their recipient families and our mental health. Capturing memories is so important,…

On Angels’ Wings has walked beside us through unimaginable grief and incredible joy. They loved us through the loss of Ian, celebrated our miracle with Frankie, and have continued reminding us that neither of our boys will ever be forgotten.

Adalyn’s legacy lives on by helping us destigmatize stillbirth. My husband and I both have visible tattoos honoring her. We speak about her often, include her whenever someone asks how many children we have, and make sure she continues to be part of our family’s story. Cassidy knows all about her big sister.

Sarah and Michael showed incredible strength. We had been told they likely wouldn’t survive birth, yet they stayed with us for 30 precious hours. They fought with everything they had until they couldn’t fight anymore. They taught us how to love. They taught us what strength truly looks like. They gave us the resilience to…

I don’t think I’ll ever fully heal from losing my son, but On Angels’ Wings was there for me during one of the darkest moments of my life. They continue to keep Miles’ memory alive and remind me that, even when it feels like everyone else has forgotten the child I carried, they haven’t. And…

After losing both of our boys, grief is complicated. For me, one of the hardest parts is my fear of forgetting the little things—their features, dates, and details. Part of me wants to stay lost in grief because that’s where I feel closest to them. When I allow myself to feel joy, sometimes I feel…

Navigating life after loss of a child can feel impossible. This compassionate guide offers gentle ways grieving parents can begin reintegrating into daily life while honoring their child and their grief.

On May 17, On Angels’ Wings hosted its first-ever Spa Day for recipient mothers in the St. Louis service area, creating a space for women navigating infant loss or the ongoing care of medically fragile children to rest, connect, and receive support from their community. Founded in Springfield, On Angels’ Wings has hosted annual spa…