Walker Reese 👼🏼 12/31/2023
We learned on January 30, 2023 that we were pregnant with the baby we had talked about on and off for years! I honestly can't express the excitement and joy in knowing that I was pregnant for the first time.
And I was so looking forward to announcing our news at our wedding rehearsal dinner (February 10) to our family and closest friends... but unfortunately, that was just not the case. I was not able to share this news because i had a miscarriage just one short week after learning that I was pregnant, on February 6. I had already been showing the signs over the weekend and went to the ER that Monday morning, but we already knew it was coming, and it was confirmed on February 9 at our [first] prenatal appointment that i was no longer pregnant. The week of our wedding, we were experiencing our first miscarriage.
This is also to tell you that even if someone is smiling and laughing with you, that's not to say that they're not dying inside. Because I felt like I was dying, emotionally, and still do. This has been the HARDEST internal fight. Resenment, which is something i never thought i would feel, is the hardest thing to get over. Resenting others for their pregnancy announcements, resenting them for posting maternity photos and sonograms. But then I get so angry at myself because it's not their fault and I feel so guilty for my feelings towards them.
But then we had a second chance, and after hearing the faintest heartbeat of Baby W, we had to say goodbye again. Our Baby W was due mid-December.
And then the loss of our son, Walker Reese.
Walker Reese 👼🏼 12/31/2023
December 31, 2023 at 2:33am, my water broke unexpectedly. Our little boy was losing fluid so quickly but still had a strong heartbeat. The doctors all said we would need a miracle for it to heal itself long enough to make it to the 23 week mark. But it did not heal itself.That morning we gave birth to and said goodbye to our son, Walker Reese.
I don't know how many times I have said that God has a plan, but I just don't know how much more heartbreak I can take.
I trust that God will give us the baby that we NEED, even if it means heartbreak along the way. I guess our timing with His plan just wasn't quite right, and I trust that He has a better plan for us in mind. 
Moving Forward
In January 2023, we officially announced that we were expanding our boutique to offer custom apparel printed in store. April 4th, 2024 we announce to you that we have officially branded our printing business:Walker Reese.
Walker Reese is not just a name; it's a beacon of love, remembrance, and resilience. It is a brand born from the profound loss of our son, a story that resonates with the depth of parental love and the strength to transform grief into a legacy. Walker Reese is more than a t-shirt printing business; it is a heartfelt tribute, a movement to carry forward, and a way to connect with others through shared stories of love, loss, and hope. Every item printed is a testament to our enduring love for Walker Reese and an invitation for others to share their stories, wear their hearts on their sleeves, and find comfort in the knowledge that they are not alone. We aim to create a community of support, understanding, and shared healing.
We have carefully selected each of our designs to reflect our local community as well as current trends, and will continue to do so with our customer community in mind.
From this point forward, all graphic t-shirts that we print (with the exception of those with monograms or names) will be signed with our brand signature.