You know this year we're working on "removing the stigma" and this is one more way we're doing this. Women often place the "fault" or "blame" on themselves and don't want anyone to know there's something "wrong" with them, but there's nothing wrong with them, and they're not alone.

Having a child is supposed to be the happiest of times in a growing family. It's time to start saving up to buy all the essentials: car seats, crib, diapers, cute outfits, etc. That all adds up to a very pretty penny.

So what do you do as a family when you find out you're not bringing home that baby to use all those things? You fall apart and then (hopefully) you find a group of people to lean on. UW Valley has an amazing support group that provides the help those families need. From a warm cup of coffee while you fall apart in their arms, to memory boxes for your family, to covering costs for burial.

We are going to raise funds for UW's program to help those who have to deal with something so devastating.