By Craig Papeyan HAND of Santa Clara County Three years ago, I was really looking forward to the birth of our first child. Having gotten married later in life, I was both excited about having…
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Ten and a half years ago, our first born decided to arrive a little early on June 18, 1989 — Father’s Day. He suffocated during the delivery and was revived. He lived seven precious days…
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By Lisa Schilpp Sass, M.A HAND of the Bay Area In 1997, I had a miscarriage. I was eight-weeks-pregnant and my doctor could not find a heartbeat. An “easy” miscarriage he called it. He gave…
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By Alison Mockett Wash I remember what I learned about Spring as a child: coloring a tree with pink flowers, learning about the birth of baby animals, and singing the rhyme “April showers bring May…
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By Catherine Hoff HAND of the Bay Area The decision to bring another child into our lives was not entered into lightly by either my husband or myself. After all, we had already been blessed…
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By Andrew Nielsen Stanford Community Writing Program When an infant passes away and the coming of another baby is expected, it can be an apprehensive time for the both the mother and father. Fears from…
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By Rita Lomio Stanford University Community Service Writing Program Nineteen weeks into her pregnancy, Kris learned her unborn baby had Trisomy−18, a serious genetic condition. “We weren’t even sad at first, we could not believe…
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We give to HAND of the Bay Area financially as well as by volunteering our time to assist with program support and other administrative needs. The support we received when our daughter died, as well…
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Mother’s Day is observed by many as a joyful day of celebration, a time when hardworking mothers can have a chance to put our feet up, relax, be treated to breakfasts in bed, special lunches or dinners and given special consideration. We might receive gifts lovingly chosen or perhaps handmade by our children and partners.
Ten and a half years ago, our first born decided to arrive a little early on June 18, 1989 — Father’s Day. He suffocated during the delivery and was revived. He lived seven precious days…
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