I’m sad to share that last Wednesday, we found the baby no longer had a heartbeat. I delivered our teeny tiny daughter, Clare at almost 22 weeks on Friday.
We are heartbroken and grieving. Life makes no sense right now.
You would have been in the best family, Clare. You had the very best big brother there ever was. We’re so sad you won’t get to join us. I wish we didn’t have to say goodbye and hello on the same day. I wish I was still pregnant and you were still growing inside of me.
The baby was a girl. A daughter. I’ll never get to see my only daughter grow up.
If our love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.
Clare Marie Cadaret
April 29, 2016
HereWeGoAJen says
Your baby will always be missed and remembered. Love to all of you, especially your Clare.
Feisty Harriet says
Oh Ashley, I am so sorry for such a tremendous loss. Hugs and prayers for your whole family.
xox
Mary d says
I am so sorry. Praying for your whole family.
Kate says
Oh, Ashley, I am so sad for you & your family, for baby Clare & the life she didn’t get to have with your wonderful family – such loving parents & kind big brothers. I’m sending so much love your way right now.
Kristen says
I’m so incredibly sorry for what you’ve been enduring and grieving. Please remember you have an entire army of love and support coming to you and your family now and always.
Natali C says
My sweet friend. There are truly no words. Just tears. My heart aches for and with you. What beautiful little hands and feet. How I wish there was anything in the world I could do to stop the hurt for you. Sending love and prayers for peace beyond understanding. I love the name you chose.
Wendryn says
I’m so sorry. That’s such a hard thing to go through. *hugs hugs* and all the good thoughts I have for you and your family as you heal.
Jess says
I am in tears reading this. I am just so, so sorry. Clare has such a wonderful family and is so, so loved. I am so mad and sad that you all got deprived of a life together with her. So much love to you and your family. We will remember Clare.
LizScott says
Oh, Ashley. All my heart and warmth to you and your family. This makes no goddamn sense, and it never will.
Katie says
I’m so, so sorry for the loss of baby Clare. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Stacey Tibbs says
I’m so sorry for your incredible loss, Ashley. There aren’t enough words in the world to do it justice. Just know that I’m thinking of you, Mike, Gabe and Theo and wishing I could do more.
Becca Sanborn says
Clare will always be loved and remembered. Beautiful name for a precious baby girl. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Lawrie says
I’m so, so sorry for your loss, Ashley. This is so heartbreaking and unfair.
Tracy says
Sweet Ashley. Just looking at your sweet baby’s handprints and footprints, I cry at the utter perfection of her. Her name is beautiful. I am so sorry.
Megan says
My heart is breaking for you and your sweet family. Life is awfully unfair and I’m so sorry you have to go through this. Sending hugs and prayers to you.
<3
Marnie says
I am so sorry. Your sweet Clare will always be remembered. Thinking of you and your family.
Jessica says
I’m so sorry, Ashley. My thoughts are with you, Mike, Gabe, Theo, and your sweet daughter Clare as you navigate this terrible heartbreak.
Lacey Bean says
I hurt so bad for you right now. I am so, so sorry you are all going through this and experiencing this loss. My heart goes out to you and the family.
Keri says
I’m very sorry, Ashley. Praying for comfort, for you and your family.
Erin @ The Speckled Palate says
Oh, Ashley. This post and news absolutely breaks my heart. Thinking of you and your family and sending so many prayers your way as y’all grieve the loss of your sweet baby girl.
Jesabes says
I’m so sorry, Ashley. This shouldn’t happen. I’m praying for all five of you, including sweet Clare.
Jimaie Shelton says
I’m absolutely heartbroken for you, Ash :( I wish there was something I could do or say to take away the pain, it’s just not fair. Clare’s tiny prints are so perfect & precious…I can only fathom how broken you must feel and I am so so sorry for that sweet friend. Praying for peace for all 4 of you but esp for your mama heart <3
Margaret says
I’m so sorry. What a painful loss.
San says
How cruel that she was taken from you so far into your pregnancy, how cruel you had to give birth to her to say hello and goodbye on the same day, so cruel she doesn’t get to grow up as part of your beautiful, loving family. I am so heartbroken for you and Mike and Gabe and Theo and all the rest of your family and friends who are grieving with you. Lots of love. <3
Christina says
I’m so sorry for your loss, Ashley. I can’t even imagine your pain. I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Jane says
My heart aches for you. I am so sorry.
Jess says
I am so, so sorry.
Emily says
I’m so very sorry Ashley. You and your family are in my thoughts. I know Clare is loved and dearly missed.
Heather B says
Praying for you!
Rebecca | Seven2Seven8 says
Oh Ashley! My heart is breaking for you and your family. I am so sorry that you lost Clare. Sending thoughts of peace and comfort and healing for your hearts. She will be with you forever.
Rachel @ It's A Hero says
I am oh so sorry, Ashley. I am so heartbroken for your family. Love to you all… XO
Eva says
My heart is aching for you and your family. I am so sorry this is happening to you. May you find comfort and peace knowing that Clare will always be a part of your family.
Sonya @glamomommy says
Ashley, I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet Clare. It’s so unfair. I wish it could be different. Praying for you and your family.
Kelly says
Clare is very loved by all of us, and so are you and your whole family. I am so, so sorry Ashley.
Mary Frances says
I am just so very sorry. Holding you and Clare in the light.
Lydia says
There’s no words. I’m so sorry about your sweet Clare. Wishing you and your boys peace in the coming days and months.
Lindsay says
My condolences. I am so sorry.
Sarah says
I’m so sorry. I’ve been thinking of you and your family.
Aly @ Breathe Gently says
So many prayers to your sweet girl and your family. Love from ours to yours. x
Rachael says
My heart is breaking for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I’m so sorry.
Cheryl says
Ashley, wow. My heart is so heavy reading this. I’m so so SO sorry you lost Clare this way.
Sending you love and holding heaviness on behalf of you and your sweet family. And wishing you courage to face the next moment and the next and the next…I can’t imagine how hard that must be. I pray you can be kind to yourselves. It’s all anyone can do. ❤️
Margaret says
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a lovely name for a lovely baby.
Rosemary says
I am so sorry for your loss.
Sarah says
I’m so sorry for the loss of beautiful Clare. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Melissa says
You, Clare, Mike, Gabe, & Theo are in my thoughts.
Your daughter will be remembered, always.
All of us, far and near, love you & your family so much. xo
Rebecca says
I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful Clare.
Thank you for sharing her amazing hand- and footprints with us.
Much love to all of you…
Meg says
No!!! I am so very, very sorry. So unfair. My heart is broken for you. xo
Laura says
Ashley, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending love and support to you and your beautiful family.
Sheila says
I’m so very sorry. :( Thinking of you & your family.
Irene says
Long time reader and IG follower, first time commenter. So incredibly sorry for your unspeakable loss. I’ll be thinking of you and your family. I hope you find some small comfort in the uncreative but sincere words of a stranger. <3
Aileen says
There are no words I can say to comfort you but I want you to know how very very sorry I am for you and your family. My heart goes out to you and like so many people I wish there was something I could do to help you. Sending all my love and hugs to you all. xxxx
Ris says
Oh sweet Clare. I’m so, so sorry for your loss.
Heather Shoberg says
I am so very sorry for your loss… there are simply no words.
Jen says
What a beautiful name for such a beloved baby. xo.
Meg says
I’m so deeply sorry for you all. Your beautiful girl would have been a wonderful addition to your family and I’m so sad for you all that it’s not to be.
neha says
I am truly So sorry for your loss. :(
Crystal says
I’m so very sorry, Ashley. I can’t imagine the grief you must have right now. You were a wonderful mother to your daughter for every moment she was a part of this world. You kept her warm and surrounded her with love. She will always be remembered, by people who never even got the chance to meet her–but most of all, by her family. Her mom, her dad, and her two older brothers. I pray that you will move through this season of grief with the comfort that you need each day brought in little ways that let you know she sees you, she knows you, and one day you will both be reunited to build your relationship in all the ways you wish you could now.
lauryn says
I’m so very sorry for your loss Ashley. You will always be her mother and she will always be your daughter. Sending love to you.
Erin says
What a beautiful name, and what a beautiful tribute to a baby who was so very loved by so many. xoxo
katelin says
Sending all of the love. ALL OF IT. xoxoxo
cari says
Sending big, big hugs your way. I’m so sorry your family has to go through this pain.
Karinny says
So sorry for your loss :( I will just be sad here with you, praying for your family.