Since 2010, I have taken this day on this site to remember little lives lost far too soon.
In 2006, after years of pushing for it, the day was recognized by the House of Representatives. In 1988, President Reagan had declared October as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. But in my opinion, celebrating this day for ONE day is much easier for a parent who has lost a child than for the whole month.
The International Wave of Light is the simultaneous lighting of candles in memory of these babies lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss at 7pm in your local time zone tonight. The result is a continuous chain of light spanning the globe for a 24 hour period. Just think about that for a minute. How beautiful!
So tonight at 7pm, wherever you are, light a candle or say a prayer (or do what you do) in memory of all the baby angels that are watching over us and in honor of all the parents left behind to grieve the loss of dreams and bright futures for their children. Take a minute to say their names out loud. Remember them. Realize they were here and real and loved and are still loved…
These are our special Angels and members of The Club I will be lighting a candle for tonight:
- Our first baby: Junebug – miscarriage at 13 weeks, June 19, 2002
- Our second baby: Charles “Charlie” Fleetwood Anthoine – died at 24 days old from late-onset Group B Strep, born May 21, 2003 and died June 14, 2003 – his story here
- The daughter of Pam Doherty, Hannah Noelle MacDonald was born still on February 3, 2003 from Group B Strep sepsis. Her father is John MacDonald.
- Oliver Nelson Wright, son of Chris and Danna Wright, born and died October 2, 2010.
- Leighton Sophie Taylor – daughter of Amy and Chris, twin sister to Jaxon – born May 26, 2011 and died June 17, 2011 from Group B Strep
- Stephanie and Anna Causley – daughters of Paul and Robyn Causley – miscarriages at 12 and 6 weeks, respectively in 2003.
- Sara Kay – born still September 7, 2009
- Susan and Matt’s baby – miscarriage at 12 weeks – December 25, 1999
- Emma Jade – Kat’s sweet baby – miscarriage at 9 weeks in 2001
- Cara Jennifer – daughter of Carrie-Ann – born and died on August 17, 2010 – lived 12 minutes
- Jill and Kyle Clay’s babies – Baby Clay, miscarriage October 2004 and Baby Clay, miscarriage October 2005 – both around 10 weeks
- Cora Mae McCormick – November 30, 2009 to December 6, 2009
- Skye, Dakota and Martina – Nanna Chris and Mommy Staci and Little Sister Joclynn’s triplets – July 7th, 2007
- Drew and Amanda’s Baby – miscarriage October 6, 2010
- Brianna Elizabeth Franzen – Daughter of my friend, Julie. Born January 29, 1998 and died March 7, 1998 from a heart defect.
- Cecily’s Sons – Nicholas and Zachary, October 27, 2004
- Shauna’s Babies – one at 16 weeks, one tubal pregnancy
- Erin’s Babies – Baby 1, September 2006, miscarriage; Baby 2, January 2007, miscarriage; Baby Girl 1, December 2008, late miscarriage; Baby Girl 2, born still on August 17, 2009 at 18 weeks.
- Elizabeth Anne’s Baby – Baby Childs, miscarried June 12, 2006
- Elizabeth Anne’s Friend’s Son – Jonah Oliver, delivered and died on Thanksgiving Day 1997 at 18 weeks gestation.
- Becca’s friend’s daughter – Chandler Rivers, born 13 weeks early and died a week before her due date.
- Jessica and Mark’s Daughter: Hadley Jane, born October 9, 2007 and died October 11, 2007.
- Trish’s baby “Peanut”
- Michael and Robin’s babies – miscarriage at 5 weeks in April 2009, and miscarriage at 10 weeks in September 2012
- Olivia Grace – daughter of my friend Barbara. She was born January 8, 2004 and died August 23, 2004 from bacterial meningitis.
- Sunday’s babies – Tomorrow Dawn- December 1993, miscarried at 8 weeks and Samuel- January 2002, miscarried at 11 weeks (named our first son Samuel in his honor and memory)
- Lindsay’s baby – little one lost to miscarriage at 10 weeks in May 2003
- Lynn’s 8 babies – 5 lost at 14 weeks and 3 lost early at 8-10 weeks
- Ms. Marie’s baby – miscarriage October 1977
- Isabella Pearl De Leon – Stillborn one week before scheduled delivery. March 5, 2011. Paul & Nicole De Leon
- Nora Henke – Born still December 30, 2012
- Mike & Lauren’s babies: miscarriage at 6 wks in 1999; miscarriage at 7 wks in 2000; miscarriage at 10 wks in 2001
- Carter Austin – March 18, 2006
- Tucker Harris Neu and Fletcher Thomas Neu
- Fiona Jane Tully was stillborn on May 8, 2011, and her sister, Brigid Eileen Tully, lived from May 8, 2011 to June 23, 2011 – daughters of Eileen Tully
- Leah Brook Tomlin – daughter of Bevin and Adam, sister of Taylor. Born January 7, 2013 and died January 13, 2013 from Prenatal-Onset GBS
- Carl Martin Kerr – passed away in utero at 6 months. Born on January 25, 2013. Baby Kerr – miscarried at 6 weeks on August 25, 2013. Both children of Solanke and Cincia and siblings to Isabella.
- Jacob, born at 20 weeks in 2006. Lived for 52 minutes. Son of Nick and Melissa Tabbert.
- Isabella-Rose Elizabeth, born still October 12, 2009, daughter of Tia.
- Bailey Winter Dumitru, son of Tori and Kevin, born at rest December 8, 2007.
- Renee’s daughter, Lucielle Diane, born and died July 15, 2013
- Caleb Andrew Franklin, beloved Son of Julie and Andy. Born at 24 weeks on August 17, 2004 and died August 25, 2004.
- James Chadwick “Chad” son of Jimmy and Debbie and brother to Kristen and Brandi, born and died November 16, 1980 due to a placental abruption.
- Asher Vinsant, son of Kylie Vinsant, born January 4, 2012 and died January 12, 2012 due to Early Onset Group B Strep.
- Eve, daughter of Wade & Kacey Dixon, born October 21, 2010 and died November 4, 2010 from Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
- Amelia, daughter of Bob and Catherine, born May 4th, 2014 and died June 1st, 2014 from Late Onset Group B Strep.
- Angel Wills, baby of Michael and Jamie, August 2010.
- Henry, son of Sara and Brian, born May 29, 2007 and died December 17, 2007.
- Andrea and Jay’s baby. Miscarriage in November 2010.
- Heather’s daughter, Clara Edith Webb, who was stillborn on July 1, 2012 at 42 weeks 3 days gestation.
- William Benjamin Redland, born April 10, 2014 and died April 28, 2014 due to Group B Strep.
- Beckie’s baby. Miscarriage, March 1999 at 9 weeks.
- Jo’s babies: John Sebastian – Potters Syndrome, full term, born still November 12, 1999; Damian Paige – late term miscarriage August 20, 2005; Willow Soleil – November 18, 2013 miscarriage; Baby Britt – September 2016.
- Alisha’s son, Mason Daniel Pablo. Born still at 26 weeks on July 23, 2015.
- Kelli and Michael’s son, Grady Michael, born and died June 12, 2015 from Potter’s Syndrome. Little brother to Slater and Mykelyn and big brother to baby Canaan.
- William Barsi, son of Jennifer and James Barsi, big brother and fierce protector. Arrived at at 24 weeks, 1 day on January 29, 2013, and in doing so saved his twin brother and his mother’s lives. He died on Valentine’s Day 2013.
- Baby Girl K and Baby EE, babies of T.
- Chloe, daughter of Leesa, ectopic pregnancy in 2001.
- Angela Talo’s baby, miscarriage February 26, 2006.
- Skylar Natasha Maine Milner, daughter, younger and older sibling to John, Joanna, Haylie, and Aria. Born June 18 2013 died June 17 2013 at 28 weeks.
- Elizabeth Paige West, daughter of Schyler West, July 17, 2013.
- Hope Elizabeth, firstborn of Tom and Misty Duncan, born sleeping September 27, 2004.
- Baby Frese – Miscarriage November 6, 2017 at 7.5 weeks.
- Malakai Zachary, son of Jenni W – March 10, 2007.
- Hannah and JT’s baby – October 1, 2021.
Older “babies” we choose to remember today, too.
- Laura Kaye Anthoine – October 20, 1969-April 3, 1981 – Daughter of Kaye and Roy, Sister of my ex-husband Jason
- Allison Reid – daughter of Robin Reid and Sean Reid – though she was not an infant when she died, she contracted the same bacteria that Charlie did and suffered long-term challenges. Allison was born on March 1, 2002 and died on January 25, 2008. I had the honor of meeting Allison and she was a fabulous fighter.
- Cason Heard Adams- January 27, 1989-December 4, 2001 , was called home to live with the angels. He was a bright light to all that knew him and is greatly missed everyday by his family and friends.
- Chrissi’s Son: Tyler, born March 22, 1997 and died September 15, 2003
- Rob Hunnicutt: born October 7, 1974, died November 12, 2005. Son of Debbie and Bob. Sister of Amber. My first date.
** I will add babies if you email me at janasthinkingplace@me.com to tell me you want me to add your angel. I know there are so many more, but I don’t want to publish without your permission. These are carried over from the previous years and I’ve added new ones. I have also decided to add a few older children because really, they’re all our babies.**