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So far Melanie Rodger has created 58 blog entries.

Finding Joy in the Midst of Sorrow: Brighton’s Story

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Finding Joy in the Midst of Sorrow: Brighton’s Story

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Melanie Rodger2026-04-07T12:42:39-06:00April 7th, 2026|Families, Parents|0 Comments

My Why: Katherine Estrada

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My Why: Katherine Estrada

Baby Natalya by ...

Melanie Rodger2026-03-24T16:48:08-06:00March 24th, 2026|Families, Parents|0 Comments

My Why: Shannon Chappell

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My Why: Shannon Chappell

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Melanie Rodger2026-03-03T12:30:53-07:00March 3rd, 2026|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Huxley’s Halo of Hope

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Huxley’s Halo of Hope

Baby ...

Melanie Rodger2026-02-26T11:46:44-07:00February 26th, 2026|Families, Parents|0 Comments

Jack’s Story: A love that will never end

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Jack’s Story: A love that will never end

A year ago, around this ...

Melanie Rodger2026-02-02T16:41:09-07:00February 2nd, 2026|Families, Parents|3 Comments

My Why – Jordyn Shawger, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why – Jordyn Shawger, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

My name is Jordyn, and ...

Melanie Rodger2026-01-20T11:19:45-07:00January 12th, 2026|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Elyza Taylor

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Elyza Taylor

Baby ...

Melanie Rodger2025-10-29T15:42:43-06:00October 27th, 2025|Families, Parents|4 Comments

From Loss to Legacy: Honoring Babies and Supporting Families

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From Loss to Legacy: Honoring Babies and Supporting Families

October has always carried deep ...

Melanie Rodger2025-10-14T12:20:04-06:00October 14th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Loved by Lincoln

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Loved by Lincoln

When we began planning our ...

Melanie Rodger2025-09-25T10:40:02-06:00September 25th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Halle’s Story

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Halle’s Story

It was September 12, 2023. ...

Melanie Rodger2025-09-08T09:28:21-06:00September 8th, 2025|Families, Parents|4 Comments

Noa’s Story

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Noa’s Story

Getting pregnant with Noa was ...

Melanie Rodger2025-08-11T11:41:48-06:00August 11th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Remi Rose

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Remi Rose

I was never completely sure ...

Melanie Rodger2025-07-07T14:07:26-06:00July 7th, 2025|Families, Parents|9 Comments

Rhae Brienne

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Rhae Brienne

Rhae Brienne with her ...

Melanie Rodger2025-06-25T12:02:04-06:00June 25th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Luca & Daniel

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Luca & Daniel

Luca & Daniel by ...

Melanie Rodger2025-06-13T13:28:56-06:00June 13th, 2025|Families, Parents|6 Comments

To the Dad’s on this Father’s Day,

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To the Dad’s on this Father’s Day,

Baby SJ by NILMDTS ...

Melanie Rodger2025-06-12T09:01:13-06:00June 12th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Our Life was Changed by You – Grady’s Story

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Our Life was Changed by You – Grady’s Story

Our pregnancy was like any ...

Melanie Rodger2025-05-22T14:37:37-06:00May 26th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

The impact of NILMDTS: Nora’s Story

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The impact of NILMDTS: Nora’s Story

When our daughter Nora was ...

Melanie Rodger2025-05-19T13:01:03-06:00May 19th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Kya’s Story

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Kya’s Story

"An angel in the book ...

Melanie Rodger2025-05-14T11:44:48-06:00May 14th, 2025|Families, Parents|3 Comments

Charlie’s Story: Mother’s Day 2025

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Charlie’s Story: Mother’s Day 2025

It was a crisp autumn ...

Melanie Rodger2025-05-09T12:33:09-06:00May 9th, 2025|Families, Parents|3 Comments

The joy of what is meets the grief of what if: Being a mom after experiencing a loss

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The joy of what is meets the grief of what if: Being a mom after experiencing a loss

“Did you know that glacier ...

Melanie Rodger2025-05-05T10:59:15-06:00May 5th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Azalia’s Story

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Azalia’s Story

On October 25, 2018, I ...

Melanie Rodger2025-04-28T11:38:35-06:00April 28th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Beauty made from Ashes

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Beauty made from Ashes

We were filled with joy when ...

Melanie Rodger2025-04-18T08:31:35-06:00April 14th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

The Story of Oliver

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The Story of Oliver

The age-old question of whether ...

Melanie Rodger2025-04-07T14:41:32-06:00April 7th, 2025|Families, Parents|6 Comments

The Story of Adrian

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The Story of Adrian

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Melanie Rodger2025-03-11T12:47:36-06:00March 11th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

The Story of Maxwell

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The Story of Maxwell

Baby Maxwell "Max" ...

Melanie Rodger2025-03-21T12:44:55-06:00March 4th, 2025|Families, Parents|7 Comments

Baby Caleb Akin

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Baby Caleb Akin

“Is he breathing?” I asked ...

Melanie Rodger2025-02-25T13:47:56-07:00February 26th, 2025|Families, Parents|2 Comments

Baby Isla Lintz

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Baby Isla Lintz

Joy December 2021 The chill ...

Melanie Rodger2025-02-12T19:05:40-07:00February 12th, 2025|Families, Parents|3 Comments

Dan Chavez – 2024 Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

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Dan Chavez – 2024 Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

A Facebook post looking for ...

Melanie Rodger2025-02-02T08:17:24-07:00January 31st, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Nicole Vassilico – 2024 Dispatcher of the Year

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Nicole Vassilico – 2024 Dispatcher of the Year

Like many of our volunteers, ...

Melanie Rodger2025-01-28T15:44:13-07:00January 30th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Grant Palmer – 2024 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

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Grant Palmer – 2024 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

A podcast brought Grant Palmer ...

Melanie Rodger2025-01-28T15:33:51-07:00January 29th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Jen Potter – 2024 Photographer of the Year

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Jen Potter – 2024 Photographer of the Year

When you ask Jen Potter ...

Melanie Rodger2025-01-27T15:02:37-07:00January 28th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Honoring Isabella – 2024 Assistant to Photographer of the Year

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Honoring Isabella – 2024 Assistant to Photographer of the Year

Like many families, Elizabeth Biersgreen ...

Melanie Rodger2025-01-24T15:45:28-07:00January 27th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

My Why- Julie Atlas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Julie Atlas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

The first time I heard ...

Melanie Rodger2025-01-24T15:05:36-07:00January 24th, 2025|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Brielle Aliyah Wade

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Brielle Aliyah Wade

My journey to motherhood began ...

Melanie Rodger2025-01-24T15:00:40-07:00January 13th, 2025|Families, Parents|1 Comment

Zachary Furtwangler: Missing Milestones

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Zachary Furtwangler: Missing Milestones

He would be a teenager ...

Melanie Rodger2024-11-10T10:16:42-07:00November 10th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Kegan’s Kindness: remembering through kindness

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Kegan’s Kindness: remembering through kindness

How do we remember those ...

Melanie Rodger2024-11-06T19:21:39-07:00November 6th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

PILAM: Pregancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

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PILAM: Pregancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

Until February 2021, I had ...

Melanie Rodger2024-10-28T10:21:47-06:00October 28th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Loralie’s Story

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Loralie’s Story

On June 27, 2023 we ...

Melanie Rodger2024-10-21T10:20:23-06:00October 18th, 2024|Families, Parents|1 Comment

What I wish people would’ve done

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What I wish people would’ve done

Following Matthew’s birth and death, ...

Melanie Rodger2024-10-22T05:45:06-06:00October 7th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

My Why- Nano Visser, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Nano Visser, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

Quinn Bartrug by Nano ...

Melanie Rodger2024-09-25T12:17:47-06:00September 25th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Lessons from Quinn

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Lessons from Quinn

Having experienced a pregnancy loss, ...

Melanie Rodger2024-09-23T11:56:58-06:00September 23rd, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

My Why- Jeannie DeSena, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Jeannie DeSena, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

When my first pregnancy ended ...

Melanie Rodger2024-10-22T05:56:08-06:00September 10th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Katie’s Story

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Katie’s Story

The week before Christmas 2023, ...

Melanie Rodger2024-09-04T11:17:09-06:00September 4th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

The story of Margot Kate

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The story of Margot Kate

Nine months pregnant and rushing ...

Melanie Rodger2024-10-22T06:03:46-06:00August 26th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

My Why- Missy Thomas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Missy Thomas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

We call them ‘framily’…those friends ...

Melanie Rodger2024-08-19T17:37:26-06:00August 19th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

The Story of Miles

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The Story of Miles

Miles Wayne Anderson is our first ...

Melanie Rodger2024-08-05T10:07:00-06:00August 5th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

The Longevity of Grief

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The Longevity of Grief

The 20th of July is ...

Melanie Rodger2024-07-21T13:46:55-06:00July 21st, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

On this Father’s Day

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On this Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a very ...

Melanie Rodger2024-06-14T09:09:47-06:00June 14th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Elijah’s Story

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Elijah’s Story

Elijah Quinn Portillo was my ...

Melanie Rodger2024-04-04T17:51:27-06:00April 4th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Blair’s Story

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Blair’s Story

Blair was an unexpected pregnancy. ...

Melanie Rodger2024-03-22T10:52:46-06:00March 22nd, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Egypt’s Milestones

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Egypt’s Milestones

On February 24, 2022, I ...

Melanie Rodger2024-02-26T13:16:36-07:00February 24th, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Moving Forward, While Looking Back… 19 Years Closer to Maddux

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Moving Forward, While Looking Back… 19 Years Closer to Maddux

Moving Forward, While Looking Back… 19 Years Closer to ...

Melanie Rodger2024-02-13T14:08:03-07:00February 2nd, 2024|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Darian Ryan: 2023 NILMDTS Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

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Darian Ryan: 2023 NILMDTS Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

Darian Ryan: 2023 NILMDTS Digital Retouch Artist of the ...

Melanie Rodger2024-02-02T12:22:57-07:00January 31st, 2024|Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers|Comments Off

Karen Wright: 2023 NILMDTS Area Coordinator of the Year

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Karen Wright: 2023 NILMDTS Area Coordinator of the Year

Karen Wright: 2023 NILMDTS Area Coordinator of the Year ...

Melanie Rodger2024-02-02T12:24:32-07:00January 29th, 2024|Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers|Comments Off

Burt Rich: 2023 NILMDTS Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

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Burt Rich: 2023 NILMDTS Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

Burt Rich: 2023 NILMDTS Outstanding Volunteer of ...

Melanie Rodger2024-02-02T12:06:46-07:00January 18th, 2024|Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers|Comments Off

Ornaments through the years: for Emerson Harley & Luna Nicole

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Ornaments through the years: for Emerson Harley & Luna Nicole

Ornaments through the years: for Emerson Harley & Luna ...

Melanie Rodger2025-11-12T17:01:17-07:00December 20th, 2023|Families, Parents|Comments Off

Remembering Affiliated Photographer: Tim Biddle

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Remembering Affiliated Photographer: Tim Biddle

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tim ...

Melanie Rodger2023-12-17T13:25:52-07:00December 17th, 2023|Volunteer Spotlight, Volunteers|Comments Off

A Dozen Years: Remembering and Reflecting

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A Dozen Years: Remembering and Reflecting

A Dozen Years: Remembering and Reflecting By ...

Melanie Rodger2023-11-10T08:54:20-07:00November 10th, 2023|Families, Parents|Comments Off

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