Infertility, Miscarriage, and Stillbirth: Hayley’s Story of Loss and Hope

In this episode of the Finding Hope After Loss show, part of a compassionate infertility podcast for grieving parents, Hayley opens up about years of infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, and the heartbreak of saying goodbye to her daughter, Skylar Hope, who was stillborn at 20 weeks. She shares the highs of positive pregnancy tests after ivf and infertility treatment and the crushing lows of missed miscarriages at Christmas, losses tied to important dates, and finally the devastation of stillbirth. Through her words, you’re invited into the very real emotional and physical toll that ivf and infertility can take on your body, your relationships, and your mental health.Hayley talks about being diagnosed with antiphospholipid syndrome after her daughter’s death and how deeply she wishes her concerns had been taken seriously sooner. Her story is a powerful reminder to advocate for yourself, ask questions, and keep pushing when something doesn’t feel right. We discuss what infertility support has looked like for her—from kind midwives who honored Skylar’s short life, to therapy, to the online baby loss community that rallied around her. This episode offers a raw, honest look at what it’s like to keep going when coping with infertility and repeated pregnancy loss feels like too much.We also talk about everyday life after loss as a nanny caring for other people’s children, the complicated emotions that come with birthdays, milestones, and triggers, and how grief shows up in ordinary moments. Hayley shares how writing letters to Skylar, fundraising for cooling cots, and planning a skydive on her first birthday have become part of her ongoing journey through loss. Her story shows that healing after miscarriage and stillbirth isn’t about “moving on,” but about learning to live for and with your baby in a world that doesn’t always understand.If you’re looking for gentle infertility support, a space where loss parents are seen and believed, and real talk about the realities of ivf and infertility, this conversation is for you. Whether you’re in the middle of your own journey through loss, navigating healing after miscarriage, or simply searching for an infertility podcast that doesn’t shy away from the hard parts, we hope Hayley’s story helps you feel less alone and more understood.