silence at times, but also laughter and most of all, there's been acknowledgement, recognition of these precious lives that have been lost. for kellie, this walk is part of her healing process. i feel he's with me when i come to these, i feel close to him. i know he's with me every day, but these events make it more real. kellie remembers her son every day, but she still doesn't know why her baby died. in fact, most people never get a definitive answer, myself included. and that can make the healing process even harder. the causes of miscarriage are not well understood. most happen in the first three months of pregnancy and around half of those are due to genetic or chromosomal issues where the baby would have never survived. hormonal conditions, blood clotting problems and some infections can also contribute to higher risks, as can your age and being over 35 years old.