When Louisa found out her 22 year old daughter Megan was pregnant she was delighted, but at 19 weeks and four days, Louisa and Megan were told Megan’s waters had gone. Their lives fell apart from that moment as they were told that their beautiful princess Sienna would not survive and that Megan was at great risk of infection. Louisa shares that as Megan was induced, and they experienced a second trimester loss, she’s never felt pain like it. When her granddaughter, Sienna was born they spent every moment they could with her, making memories that will be etched in their hearts forever and always.

Fiona shares how after experiencing some abdominal pain at 40 weeks pregnant, a scan couldn’t detect her baby’s heartbeat. When she went into labour and delivered her son Callum George, it was discovered that she had had a placental abruption. Fiona also shares how her whole family as well as close friends were affected by Callum’s stillbirth, how she wondered whether it was her fault and something she could have done to hurt her baby, and how Sands support was vital.

Lauren shares how during an early scan she found out her baby’s heart had stopped beating at eight weeks and five days. She was given medication to bring on a miscarriage and a sick note for 14 days off work. Her partner didn’t get any time off work so had to take unpaid leave, and both of them went back to work much sooner than they should have, having a negative impact on their mental health and meaning they needed to take more time off work down the line. She also shares how a Sands memory box has given them a place to keep all their pictures, tests and memories of their baby.

Callum shares how at 33 weeks pregnant, he and his wife were given the news that their baby boy Leo had severe brain anomalies resulting in a Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR). After losing Leo, Callum shares some of the valuable support he and his wife received from family and friends and how he’s also found joining Sands United Kent, where he can talk honestly about his loss extremely helpful. He also shares that he’s signed up to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon this October for Sands in Leo’s memory, and to use this horrendous experience for good to help other people going through baby loss.

Shelly shares how one of the main things she’s struggled with since the stillbirth of her daughter Gabriella Grace is not knowing why it happened. When she saw the consultant six weeks after Gabriella died, he said, "Just one of those things." 15 years on things are still very difficult. Shelly shares how she struggles with anxiety and always fears the worst, struggles seeing healthcare professionals, and how her relationship with her living kids can sometimes be tricky because of her constant need to know where they are. She reflects how she will never be the same person again.