News Anchor Opens Up About Deaths Of Two Kids, Urges Moms To Share Stories

Losing a child is the worst experience any parent can ever have.

It doesn’t matter whether your child is just moments old or already a grandparent — the death of a child is always absolutely heartbreaking.

Stacey Skrysak, a news anchor in Illinois, struggled for years to start a family with her husband Ryan.

Finally, after a successful round of IVF treatment, Stacey and Ryan found out that they were expecting triplets. They were thrilled.

Just before her 23rd week of pregnancy, though, Stacey went into labor. Most hospitals don’t even consider babies born that young viable.

After delivering triplets Abby, Parker, and Peyton, Stacey knew there was a long road ahead. Unfortunately, the new parents were about to experience a lot of grief. Abby passed away shortly after birth, and Parker followed a few weeks later.

Now, Stacey is opening up about what it’s like to experience the loss of children.

[H/T: PopSugar]

 Facebook / Stacey Skrysak

Stacey shared her story on her Facebook page, where it quickly got a lot of attention.

Within just a few days, Stacey’s post had over 860 reactions and 40 shares.

 Facebook / Stacey Skrysak

Stacey wrote:

I am 1 in 4.

With a quick glance, you see a special bond between a mother and her daughter. Happiness shines as a precious little girl kisses her “mommy.” But this picture-perfect moment is far from perfect.

 Facebook / Stacey Skrysak

Only one child appears in this photo, but I am a mother to three children… one triplet on earth and two in heaven.

What you don’t see in this photo is the pain. The pain of holding a child as she takes her final breath. The pain of planning a funeral, instead of decorating a nursery. The pain that lingers, years after that final goodbye.

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