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One of the first and only bump pics I took with Liam💙 I sadly didn’t take many photos of the bump, be it because I had my hands full momming my toddler or the intense morning sickness/exhaustion or because at our 12 week ultrasound we got bad news.
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That was obviously a major turning point. After that scan, though we were mostly hopeful, a part of me started to disconnect. We did do an announcement and maternity shoot so I do have some really beautiful photos to treasure forever but I don’t have the casual, care-free, week by week bump pics like I took with Luca. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t bummed. In a way after that 12 week scan I started to distance myself and prepare for the worst, and part of that included hiding the bump.
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Having experienced a previous miscarriage all subsequent pregnancies are kind of this way, at least for me, pretty much constant fear. So that coupled with the possibly bad genetic news was crippling. I think not letting myself connect is a self preservation thing/reaction to protect myself. Six long weeks of praying and hoping and waiting. And then the absolute worst. It’s heavy💔
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Guilt is coming hand in hand with grief which is making for some hard moments. I wish I didn’t restrict myself so much during those six weeks. But like I said yesterday, I’m leaving space for these hard moments, feeling them completely and then letting them go. Every day is different in grief and I’m still learning.
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But I do know I want a Liam bump selfie to live on my feed forever, so here it is. Taken 9/30/19, 12weeks2days #liamjamescovino ❤️
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Today was a hard day. I woke up sad and the feeling just grew throughout the day. Like a heavy, dull, all-consuming pain. I am learning that some days I need to physically work through the grief. These past couple weeks I’ve rearranged the entire house, deep cleaned it and purged, finished projects we’ve been meaning to do for years and purchased some home decor I’ve had my eye on for a while. Like this faux fiddle leaf fig. And now I’ll always look at it and think of Liam which makes me really happy. On days like this it’s the little things.
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Maybe tomorrow will be better but today I’m holding space for the hard moments and fully feeling the pain. If you too are grieving that’s the only thing I can say - feel the pain, let it out, scream and cry, rearrange the house, write in a journal, clean out the garden, link products for your blog. Do what you can because all of it is helping you heal. To move forward but not forget. You will never forget, and the pain will never fully go away. But it will dull and you will heal. I’m far from it myself but I have hope.
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I know I sound like a broken record but I want to thank you all for your love and prayers and messages. Even though I can’t respond to all of them please know I’m reading every word and you are bringing me more peace and light than you know💗
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Now the blogger in me wants you to know that this faux fiddle is the best one ever and is on sale right now @qvc🌳 The 5’ tree is under $50 and the 4’ is $37, linked it on my shop page for you, just click “shop my Instagram” in the link in my bio💗

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Last week among all the raw heartache and pain I felt like I would never smile again, never feel happiness again, never see beauty in anything again. How could I after losing my baby? I felt paralyzed and helpless. But there was a constant glimmer of hope, my Luca always by my side. His silliness and innocence making me smile even in my darkest moments. This little boy needs his mama but I learned that I might actually need him more.
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What I mean to say is that it is somehow possible to feel sorrow and joy at the same time; that pain and beauty, suffering and gratitude can all be experienced simultaneously. We are grieving for Liam but Luca is showing us the light. He has quite literally been our saving grace, making us smile and laugh daily through our tears.
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If there’s any silver lining it’s that losing Liam has brought Alex, Luca and me closer together. And shown us more grace, love and gratitude than I’ve ever known. My entire perspective (on everything) has shifted but mainly how I look at Luca and at my husband. I’ve never meant it more than I do right now when I say they are my world.
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Luca has been his regular rambunctious, silly toddler self but I look at him so differently now after losing Liam. He is perfect and pure and innocent and it is an absolute miracle that he is here. That we are all here. Every birth, every healthy child is truly a blessing and a miracle. Just feeling utter gratitude for the big and the small things - a sunny day, coffee in the morning, a roof over our heads, food on our table, this life we’ve built, the child we have here with us❤️
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They all exist at the same time. Sorrow and joy. Pain and beauty. Suffering and gratitude. There is still joy to be had, beauty to see and gratitude to feel all throughout this grief. So much gratitude🙏
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I never want a day to go by where I don’t think about Liam, he’s changed our lives so immensely already and I don’t even think this is the half of it. I miss him so much, I really miss his little kicks, the pain is still so raw, but I am so, SO grateful he chose me to carry him even if it was only for a few months. Liam James, our true angel baby, forever grateful💙 #liamjamescovino

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We lost our little babe. Our extra tiny, strong-willed warrior. Baby boy no. 2, so wanted and so loved. 18 weeks in my belly, forever in our hearts❤️
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I am literally numb, I’ve been dreading writing these words. I’ve been avoiding social media, it’s taking all I have to post this photo and write this - the most vulnerable post I’ve ever written.
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But as excruciating as it feels I want to remember every moment and every detail of his last day. The tears we shed, the way Alex held me and spoke to our boy, the last song I sang to him, “Three Little Birds,” never letting go of my belly, reassuring him everything would be ok, telling him how much mommy and daddy love him. How we prayed with the nurses and doctors over his life and passing.
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How Luca kissed my belly that morning and said “bye, baby”😢💔
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We were able to say our goodbyes for now, we marveled at his teeny footprints👣 and gave him a name.
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💙Liam James Covino💙
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He will always be our son and always be a part of our family. We love him like we love Luca. I know in my heart that one day I will meet my (now) two angel babies in Heaven and get to be their mama👼👼
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Many of you have been here too, experiencing loss, this nightmare and this unbearable grief. It SUCKS. I understand. I’ve never felt so much anguish, sorrow, compassion or grief in my life.
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But there is also love. A TON of love❤️ I have never felt wrapped in so much love, support and understanding. Our family and friends, every doctor, nurse, counselor and even strangers - they have shown so much warmth and compassion through this entire journey. And the love we feel for our boy, now and forever, is like no love I’ve ever felt.
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I want you guys to know we’ve appreciated your support, prayers and positivity over the last 6 weeks so so much. We are devastated by this loss but we are doing ok. We are healing, slowly, and most importantly we are at peace knowing Liam is truly in a better place.
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Thank you for your unwavering love and support during this difficult time❤️

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Because Christmas and matching jammies are my favorite🎄❤️ This pure little soul is the light of my life, I am more in awe of him and more thankful for him with every passing day. Photo is from last year, little 10-month-old Luca😍
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Matching family holiday pjs post is on the blog, so many cute and affordable sets! Link is in my bio! http://liketk.it/2GBKF
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YASSS I have been patiently waiting for the @Sephora Holiday Bonus Event and it’s finally hereeee💃🏻💃🏻 I’ve been scraping at the bottom of all my makeup and skincare products for weeks just so I could restock them at a discount during this sale🤣🙌 All my picks are on the blog and I’m going over my pregnancy/nursing-friendly skincare routine currently in stories!
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Click the link in my bio to get to the full post or shop my picks in your @liketoknow.it app! http://liketk.it/2GxjJ
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Had a much needed “unplugged” weekend upstate🍂 Good friends, good views and a whole lot of gratitude❤️ #upstatenewyork #friendstrip #ltktravel http://liketk.it/2Gvfb

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Panda fam!! Haha best we could do this year🤣🤣 #momdroppedtheball But Alex is the real MVP, swipe to the end! #happyhalloween from our family to yours🎃👻 #pandalove #halloween2019

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