Episode 25: Facing and Surpassing Milestones in My Third Trimester
In this episode I reflect on what it was like to face and surpass several significant milestones in the third trimester of my current experience of pregnancy after loss. These milestones included facing the same gestational week where my first baby was stillborn, having a baby shower, setting up the nursery, and taking maternity photos.
I talk about how I’ve coped with fearful and anxious thoughts and ways that I’ve sought reassurance during these emotionally tender times.
Expressing grief through “mourning time”
Tips for dealing with sleepless nights and anxiety
Emotional ups and downs of Week 31
Setting up our baby nursery
Not making decisions based on fear
What I did the morning of our baby shower that helped balance my emotions
Show Notes:
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Listen to our photographer Devin Travieso’s story on Episode Seven of Rainbow Baby