Life After Infant Loss: Surviving IVF's Hardest Outcome
Description
After years of infertility, failed treatments, and finally choosing egg donation, Jody and Jennifer carried the joy of pregnancy—only to face the unimaginable loss of their babies.
In this deeply honest conversation, they share what it was like to move through shock, grief, and feelings of shame, and how faith, community, and small moments of gratitude carried them forward.
You’ll hear Jody’s story of walking through a decade of fertility treatments, ultimately turning to egg donation, and then facing complications late in pregnancy. You’ll hear Jenn’s story of countless IVF attempts, the decision to pursue egg donation, the joy of her Mother’s Day positive test, and the heartbreak of losing her daughter after open-heart surgery.
Together, they reveal how they’ve learned to hold grief and hope side by side—and how they continue to honor Brooklyn and Mateo while moving forward with courage.
This episode is tender, raw, and full of truth. And while it does include stories of infant loss, it’s also filled with reminders that even in the darkest seasons, light and hope are still possible.
Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive discussions around infertility, egg donation, pregnancy complications, and infant loss. Please listen with care.
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