Stacey Skrysak
Scary Mommy
Springfield, IL, United States
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Moms, If You Are Unraveling Right Now, You Are Not Alone
That dent on the wall represents so many of us; a symbolic melt down after months of immense pressure we feel in life these days. → Read More
I have PTSD, but never realized it until I became pregnant again
The sickness and loss I experienced with my last pregnancy came flooding back in waves of anxiety, panic and fear → Read More
What You Don’t Know When You See My ‘Only Child’
I often pictured life with two kids, a loving husband, a dog, and a house with a picket fence. But as I’ve learned, life doesn’t always go as planned. → Read More
The NICU Will Change You, And Other Things I Learned As A NICU Parent
The NICU is uncharted territory for most parents. As I look back at our life-altering experience, here are five things I wish I knew when I became a NICU mom. → Read More
Holding Your Baby For The First Time Takes On A New Meaning When You're A Preemie Parent
That first moment. You never forget it. It’s engraved in your heart forever. But holding your baby for the first time takes on a new meaning when you’re ... → Read More
The NICU Experience Made Me A Better Parent
As a nurse wheeled me inside, my mind was in a haze. A trail of IVs followed closely, my body weak and struggling to survive. The hall was quiet. Only so... → Read More
The Special Moment When A Stranger Mentioned My Children In Heaven
While people may think that bringing up the name of a deceased child is insensitive, for parents of child loss, it's actually the complete opposite. → Read More
As A Working Parent, I Vow To Not Let 'Mom Guilt' Win
I heard the ping from my phone, but didn’t think much of it. It was the middle of my work day and it could have been any number of people texting me. But... → Read More
Once A Preemie, Always A Preemie
As we stood crowded near the door, my daughter scanned the room, her face full of delight. It was the first day of preschool, and after a summer away, sh... → Read More
Grief Never Goes Away, But It Changes Over Time
6:12pm. It may be a random moment in the day, but for me, it’s a time etched in my mind for eternity. While most people remember the exact time they gave... → Read More
The Special Bond My Husband Shares With Our Son Who Passed Away
The bright sun illuminates the sky as the sounds of summer fill the neighborhood pool. Giggles can be heard echoing off the water while music blares from... → Read More
The One Thing You Should Never Say Say To A Grieving Parent
Grief knows no boundaries. Whether you’re curled up in bed or at the grocery store, the weight of losing a child can crush you at a moment’s notice. It’s... → Read More
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
The room was filled with laughter and excitement. Balloons bounced from kid to kid as the sugar high from cupcakes consumed the pint size crowd. The ligh... → Read More
I Am The Face Of Infertility
Even though I was surrounded by love, the fact my body was failing me made me feel defeated. → Read More
How A Breast Milk Donation Blossomed Into A Lifelong Friendship
Who knew donating breast milk could produce a lifelong friendship? → Read More
I Received A Piece Of Junk Mail In My Daughter’s Name, And It Served As A Reminder Of What I’ve Lost
Any parent who's lost a child will tell you: It only takes one moment to trigger a flood of memories. → Read More
Why We All Need An Impromptu Dance Party In Our Lives
The music could be heard throughout our home, as my daughter turned up the volume for her favorite singer. Justin Timberlake's popular song created a catchy beat my child couldn't resist. As I was busy whipping up lunch in the kitchen, I heard Peyton hollar at me, "Mom! Come dance with me!" I was too busy, my mind set on our schedule of when to eat, when to sleep and when to shower or brush our… → Read More
How I Found My Village After The Deaths Of My Children
I never expected my life to take a dramatic turn. Bad things didn't happen to me. I was happily married with a successful career...life was good. But, it only takes an instant for your life to turn upside down. That happened to me in 2013, when two of my triplets died within two months of their birth. Grieving the death of a child is a surreal experience. You are not supposed to outlive your… → Read More
How A Yellow Butterfly Became A Sign From Heaven
The summer months are difficult for me, they always will be. Each day, the constant reminders of three years ago dance through my head. The beautiful moment of giving birth to my triplets is met with the tragic and painful memory of losing two of my children. As the years go by, life moves forward. I find myself consumed with raising my beautiful miracle child, and most times, the happiness… → Read More
Stacey Skrysak
Stacey Skrysak Television news anchor, blogger and proud mom to a 22-weeker surviving triplet and two angels. Stacey Skrysak is a television news anchor in Illinois, but her proudest role is becoming a mom after years of infertility. Stacey is mother to a 22-weeker surviving triplet and two angels. Even though two of her children were only alive for a short time, her triplets have touched… → Read More