This is my second Mother’s Day with no living children. I’m still learning and adjusting to this unwelcomed reality. But if there’s one thing about Mother’s Day I want you to know, it’s don’t be afraid to truly recognize yourself as a mother and enjoy this day as much as you can. You deserve to be acknowledged and have a nice day just like mothers with living children. It won’t be easy; because the fact remains that our children aren’t here with us. But we are mothers too and Mother’s Day is for us too.

If you’re ok with being asked about children and seeing mothers with their living children (I personally am):

• Get a Mani/Pedi
• Have a Spa Day
• Enjoy a Brunch
• A Day at the Zoo
• Picnic in the Park
• A Day of Shopping
• Go Out for Ice Cream

If you’re not ok with being asked about children and seeing mothers with their living children:

• Breakfast in Bed
• Go for a Short Walk
• Take-out and a Movie Rental
• Plant a Small Garden
• Cook a Nice Dinner at Home
• Indulge in Your Favorite Dessert
• Spend the Day in Your Pajamas

Some other ways to honor your motherhood on Mother’s Day:

• Write a Letter to Your Baby(ies)
• Look at the Pictures/Videos You Have
• Go Through the Special Mementos You have in Memory of Your Baby(ies)
• Visit You Baby’s Resting Place
• Acknowledge and Say Out Loud, “I Am a Mother.”

Regardless of what you choose to do, or not do, to honor your own motherhood, please know YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL MOTHER. There is no right or wrong way to recognize Mother’s Day, because it’s our day.

I would love to hear what you have done and/or plan to do on Mother’s Day.  Please share by leaving a comment below.

I’m thinking of and praying for each of you as you navigate this Mother’s Day.

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Heather Kimble

Heather Kimble lives in the Philadelphia area. She is married to her best friend, Jason Kimble, and is mommy to Hannah Sue Kimble. Hannah is her only child. Heather carried Hannah after receiving a fatal diagnosis and was told to terminate based on the serious risk to her own personal health. She doesn't believe in termination and chose to carry Hannah with love. Hannah passed away and was born sleeping on December 23rd, 2013. Heather and Jason treasure every moment they had with Hannah during pregnancy and after delivery.

Heather is the Co-Founder and President of the 501(c)(3) non-profit Hannah’s Heart and Love. Hannah’s Heart and Love was inspired by their daughter Hannah to help others and to help break the silence of baby loss. She is also a contributing author for All That Love Can Do.

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