EP 182: How Do You Find Hope When Motherhood Doesn’t Go as Planned?

Miscarriage, pregnancy loss, high-risk pregnancy, and finding hope... what do you do when motherhood does not go as planned?In this episode, Michelle shares her journey of becoming a mom later in life, including losing a baby, giving birth to her rainbow baby, navigating a high-risk pregnancy that led to a NICU stay, and advocating for her son after he was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition.We talk about the shock of pregnancy loss, the pressure of being told your chances are limited, and what it is like trying again after miscarriage while carrying fear and uncertainty. This conversation also explores grief, life after loss, infertility, and parenting a child with complex needs, along with the reality of navigating a system that doesn’t always listen.Michelle opens up about what it means to be finding hope after loss, even when the path looks completely different than you imagined.If you are navigating miscarriage, pregnancy loss, losing a baby, or trying again after miscarriage, this episode offers honesty, encouragement, and a reminder that you are not alone.