Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month

October is pregnancy loss awareness month and in the United States, 1 in every 175 births result in a stillbirth and between 1 and 5% of pregnancies are lost in the second trimester. My husband Matt and I lost babies back-to-back, half-way through my pregnancy, 2 times in a row, all in 1 calendar year. We are real people who saw this statistic pan out not just once, but twice early on in our marriage.

This was honestly a very tough blow to us, but it has been something that changed our lives individually, as a couple, and as a family indefinitely - for the better! That was pain like I have never felt before, but I honestly feel so grateful for it now. It changed me in the best possible way. I once said I would never wish my journey on my worst enemy, and now it is something I hold dear and treasure as a beautiful and life-giving part of my story.

We wanted to share our testimony to bring awareness and hope to women who have gone or are going through this, or If you have lost anything in life or have gone through any pain/suffering and question “why is this happening to me”.

My husband Matt and I took the opportunity to share about these losses on my podcast in episode 14, 15 and 16. The loss of George brought me to my knees. The loss of Benjamin just about took me out, but shortly after, the Lord brought Wilson into our lives as a reminder of his goodness and mercy.

To hear our full journey, listen to the Getting Healthy With Cis Show on all major streaming platforms like Apple Podcast and Spotify or watch on YoutTube.