stillbirth

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.

The decision for a pregnancy after child loss is personal and 100% between you, your partner, and your physicians.  For some parents, the desire to try again feels immediate. Others may feel afraid, emotionally overwhelmed, or uncertain about whether they want another pregnancy at all. In some cases, infertility or recurrent pregnancy loss may already…

Myles William was born, and the final piece of our family was here. A month later, Michelle photographed our rainbow family session, honoring Luna by wrapping Myles in a purple wrap (the color I’ve always used to represent Luna in our lives) — a beautiful reminder that she will always be part of our family.

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…

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…

On May 16, 2026, On Angels’ Wings hosted its 6th Annual Spa Day for recipient mothers in the Springfield area, bringing together local businesses and service providers to offer a free day of pampering, relaxation, and emotional support for mothers who have experienced infant loss or are caring for medically fragile children.

By Haley & Brice WiggsParents to Izzy Lynn CatherineAnencephalyAugust 23, 2025 Our journey to get pregnant was not easy. We are only able to get pregnant through IVF, and this pregnancy was our second IVF baby. We found out about Izzy Lynn’s diagnosis of anencephaly at our anatomy scan. Because we were an IVF pregnancy,…

Acknowledging what has happened is such a significant part of processing trauma. What OAW provides is a tangible way to acknowledge both the loss and the love. Giving families something real to hold onto—especially when everything else feels shattered—is something that cannot be replaced.