Motherhood Off the Rails

Topic: miscarriage Since Chloe and I share so much in common with our two stories we had a lot to discuss. So today you’ll be hearing part two of her story. Make sure you go back and listen to part 1 that came out last week. By the time these two episodes come out our stories will have hopefully had their happy little endings.  You can reach out to Chloe here: ⁠Instagram⁠ Instagram: ⁠Motherhood Of...

Topic: miscarriage Chloe and I connected over instagram and I have with so many of you. We quickly found out though that we had a very special connection that you all will discover in this episode and next weeks when we continue with part 2. We have formed more than just a random follower connection via Instagram. Our stories are now forever linked in a very special way. I can’t wait for you all t...

Topics: miscarriage, trisomy 18, stillborn, late term loss and secondary infertility Today’s story is one that doesn’t yet have a happy ending. When we recorded Chelsea’s story back in November 2023 there were still may unknowns. And yet, as you’ll hear in the end, there was a small glimmer of hope. I was so thankful that Chelsea was willing to share even without the happy ending we all strive for...

Topics: miscarriage, unplanned pregnancy, faith If you’re just now tuning in, make sure you go back and listen to the first part of Loren’s story. We left off with Loren talking about the healing she found in the relationships that surrounded her during her losses. She speaks to the community she found that I hope so many of you find as well. In today’s episode we’ll talk through more of the discu...

Topics: miscarriage, unplanned pregnancy, faith Loren is a part of the 1 in 4 women who experience miscarriage. I felt so connected with her as she lost her babies around the same time that I did. The way that her life was turned upside down and how she chose to still hold on to faith and hope was the exact encouragement I needed. We had so much to discuss and find common ground on that you’ll hav...

Few other stories fill me with such pride and joy as the one you’re about to hear today. Not many husbands would be willing to sit down and be so vulnerable, but I have found me a goodin’! I knew I wanted the anniversary episode of this podcast to be a special one, but I couldn’t have imagined how great it would truly be. I highly recommend sitting down with your spouse around a microphone to real...

Topics: secondary infertility, IUI, IVF If you had told college-babies Olivia and Jolene that they would be chatting on a podcast together 10+ years down the road, let alone all the losses they would have faced, we would have not have even understood a small bit of what you were saying. But I’m so thankful that we’re on this journey together. I can’t imagine life without friends like Olivia who ha...

Topic: Stillbirth In this second episode we’ll talk through the discussion questions for Kaitlin’s story. I was so thankful for all she shared in the first episode so make sure you go back and listen to her story that came out last week. I forgot to mention last week that at the time we recorded her story she was only 4 months separated from her loss. I was so thankful that she still agreed to sha...

Topic: stillbirth I want to give everyone a heads up that this story was hard for me to listen to. You’ll know more of why it was especially hard for me later on, but I know some of you might need to know that it’s a hard story to listen to. All of these are heavy, but this one hit closer to home for some reason. Take the time you need to prepare your heart to listen. I am so unbelievably proud of...

Topics: IUI, secondary infertility, IVF I had really been looking forward to chatting with Allie. A mutual friend connected us a while ago and it was great to finally chat and share the commonalities between our stories. Her platform is one that is so welcomed, needed, and appreciated in this community so I can’t wait for ya’ll to hear her story and more about what she’s done with her grief.  You...

Topic: stillbirth As with every single one of these women I was very proud of Victoria for sharing her story. When I first reached out she was very honest and said she wasn’t quite ready. I was thankful for her honesty and I hope others feel that they don’t have to share until they’re absolutely ready. When she was ready to share it was quite the story as you’ll hear today. Might want to get the t...

Topics: stillbirth, miscarriage Welcome back to part 2 of Nor’s story. You’re really going to need to listen to part 1 to fully understand all we discuss in this second part of her story. We’ll cover the questions we end all stories with and dive deeper into the more emotional parts of her story.  Resources from Nor's story: ⁠Penelope Photography⁠ (Instagram) ⁠Penelope Photography⁠ (Website) ⁠...

Topics: still birth, miscarriage The story you’re about to hear today has more ups and downs than any physical roller coaster I’ve ever been on. And trust me, I used to ride those crazy rides all the time! Because her story does have so much to cover, we’re splitting her story into two parts. Nor has been through more in her early lifetime than many of us have faced over 20+ years. And yet, as you...

Topics: IVF When I dreamed up this podcast I never in a million years would have imagined that our audience would have reached to an entire different continent. But here we are listening to the episode of our very first international guest. Thank you so much Laura! When we recorded this Laura and her husband were about to start their 4th round of IVF. So much of their story is yet to be told and I...

Topic: miscarriage Today’s episode is continuation of Andrea’s story from last week. If you haven’t listened to that one yet, make sure you stop what you’re doing and go back to listen to part one. You don’t want to miss the beginning of her story that ties in perfectly with today’s episode. I so enjoyed talking with Andrea and discussing the challenges and joys of creating a community of women wo...

Topic: miscarriage At the time of this recording it was the beginning of October which is Infant and Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month. Andrea’s story and how she channeled her grief were a perfect fit for this month. We discussed so many similarities between our two stories that we had to split this episode into two parts. I really hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.  You reach out to...

Topics: IVF, infertility In this second part of Meghan’s episode we continue to talk through the ups and lots of downs of her story. At one point in this episode I had the biggest eureka/light bulb moment so far in this podcast journey! I can’t wait for you all to hear it! Thank you Meghan for sharing your story despite the lack of a happy ending so far. I love it when someone shares about their r...

Topics: IVF, infertility Have I ever had so much fun talking to a complete stranger?! I don’t think so! Meghan and I connected immediately and had so much fun talking that we’ll have to wait to hear the second part of her episode next week. Once we get to know each other and discover all our little connections we get right into her story. You’ll be experiencing it for the first time right along wi...

Topics: miscarriage, infertility, In this episode, we talked all things boundaries, mental health, the child-free life, and our mutual love for horses! With Charlie’s expert advice we even touched on managing guilt and the ever-present family relationships when you’re walking through infertility. I gained so much from speaking with her and I hope you feel the same way. Her experience expands the r...

Topic: Infant loss I was super emotional this day so you might hear that in my voice. I’ve known aunt Kathy (no, she’s not my biological aunt) for over 20 years now. She’s my best friend’s aunt. I grew up with her daughter and our families will always share a connection. Sitting down and talking with her as a fellow mom and story-teller was a different experience that I can now add to our decades-...

Topics: miscarriage The story you’ll hear today is about a medical experience that I didn’t even know existed until I heard it. For this to happen already to someone so young just broke my heart. But her resilience and hope that hasn’t dwindled was so encouraging. Since we recorded her story has begun a beautiful new chapter so be sure to check out her instagram account to see where she's at t...

Topic: infant loss If you missed part 1 of Andrei’s story please make sure you go back and listen. In the first episode we heard her entire story. Today we are talking through it and breaking down the hopes, dreams, and sorrows that were interwoven throughout it. Andrei is such a ray of sunshine and hope despite all she and her husband have faced. I hope you feel that hope radiating through this s...

Topic: infant loss I needed to hear this story maybe almost as much as Andrei needed to share it. That’s what I’m finding out about so many of these stories. They are such a huge benefit to me as the host. Something I reassure everyone with at the beginning before we press record is that it’s okay to cry. This episode was no exception. This is the first part of Andrei’s story. You’ll hear part two...

Topic: miscarriage, grief in parenting Amanda and I have several connections through our family and friends, but this is the first and longest conversation we’ve ever had together. Both being mommas and both experiencing miscarriage connected us in a way that no other connections can do. It was a wonderful conversation filled with laughter and light-bulb moments that left us both fulfilled in the...

Topic: embryo adoption Today we are continuing my friend Rebekah’s story. If you haven’t listened to part 1 of Rebekah’s story make sure you go back and listen to that first before jumping into the second part of her story. You’ll need the background info to truly grasp all of her story. Hope you enjoy the continuation of her story! You can contact Rebekah here: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/rebekah_...