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Jacob and Katie Long were looking forward to welcoming the newest member of their family, Baby Veda, in June of 2020. Katie had a textbook pregnancy, so when she stopped feeling Veda move three days after her 37-week appointment, she was concerned.
When Katie visited her doctor, she learned the heart-breaking news that baby Veda had died. After Katie delivered Veda, she and Jacob spent two solemn, yet comforting days with their baby girl as the hospital provided an infant cooling bed near Katie.
When Katie became pregnant again, sadly this baby died at 16 weeks gestation. “Now we are traveling a road we never thought we would find ourselves on,” shared Katie.
Following the painful loss of two babies, the Longs felt alone, even though they were surrounded by a strong support system.
When the Long family heard about Jessica’s House, they wanted their children, Reagan and Theodore, to join group. Katie explained, “It was a safe place where they could freely talk about their sister with other children.”
Katie and Jacob were surprised to learn there was support at Jessica’s House for the adults in the family as well.
“At first we were more concerned about our kids than ourselves, but we were glad to find a group for us, too,” said Katie. She and Jacob found relief as they met with other parents who experienced a similar loss and understood the heart-wrenching pain of losing a baby. Katie explained, “They know how it feels to bury their child.”
Jacob said he wants others to know how Jessica’s House helped them, “Jessica’s House is a place where you feel supported and validated.”
In the midst of their deepest pain, the Long family found hope and healing at Jessica’s House.
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