Brittany's Story

My husband Kyle and I have had one precious child, our beautiful son Grayson Lynn. At our 20 week anatomy scan he was diagnosed with a condition called Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). We knew his road would be difficult and require medical intervention at viability, but nothing could have prepared us for how short our time with him would be. Grayson was born early at 29 weeks and carried to Heaven later the same day, cradled in our arms and surrounded by love. His presence was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. It felt like the world stopped spinning while we held him, loved him, and said goodbye. 

There are no words good enough to fully describe the ache of losing a child. But I do know that Grayson changed me forever and showed me how precious every moment is.

 

The world can feel so lonely when you’re grieving your baby, the silence around infant loss made an already impossible time feel even lonelier. That’s why M.A.M.A.S. means so much to me. This community stands in that silence with unconditional support, reminding women they are not alone and their babies are never forgotten. I knew M.A.M.A.S. was something I needed to be a part of from the moment I attended my first Connect meeting. I had found a safe space with them that held both sorrow and hope and it changed everything for me. I didn’t need to explain my pain or hide my grief because they truly saw me and understood my heavy feelings. I’m honored to help create experiences where women can show up as they are: grieving, healing, questioning, or simply surviving. It helps to connect with others who have walked this path. In shared stories and support we find comfort, strength, and a reminder that hope is still possible after loss.