Melanie Rodger, Author at Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

Brielle Aliyah Wade

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Brielle Aliyah Wade

My journey to motherhood began ...

Melanie Rodger2025-01-13T15:01:54-07:00January 13th, 2025|Families, Parents|0 Comments

Zachary Furtwangler: Missing Milestones

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Zachary Furtwangler: Missing Milestones

He would be a teenager ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Katie’s Story

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Katie’s Story

The week before Christmas 2023, ...

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The story of Margot Kate

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The story of Margot Kate

Nine months pregnant and rushing ...

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My Why- Missy Thomas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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My Why- Missy Thomas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

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

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The Story of Miles

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The Story of Miles

Miles Wayne Anderson is our first ...

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The Longevity of Grief

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The Longevity of Grief

The 20th of July is ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 Rodger2023-12-20T12:07:10-07:00December 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

About Melanie Rodger

Brielle Aliyah Wade

Zachary Furtwangler: Missing Milestones

Kegan’s Kindness: remembering through kindness

PILAM: Pregancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month

Loralie’s Story

What I wish people would’ve done

My Why- Nano Visser, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

Lessons from Quinn

My Why- Jeannie DeSena, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

Katie’s Story

The story of Margot Kate

My Why- Missy Thomas, NILMDTS Affiliated Photographer

The Story of Miles

The Longevity of Grief

On this Father’s Day

Elijah’s Story

Blair’s Story

Egypt’s Milestones

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

Darian Ryan: 2023 NILMDTS Digital Retouch Artist of the Year

Karen Wright: 2023 NILMDTS Area Coordinator of the Year

Burt Rich: 2023 NILMDTS Outstanding Volunteer of the Year

Ornaments through the years: for Emerson Harley & Luna Nicole

Remembering Affiliated Photographer: Tim Biddle

A Dozen Years: Remembering and Reflecting

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