🎙 Hosted by Arden Cartrette | The Miscarriage Doula

In this episode of Miscarriage Stories, Carly shares her deeply personal journey of trying to conceive, navigating the emotional highs of early pregnancy, and facing the heartbreaking reality of miscarriage.

💔 A Thoughtful Start – Carly and her husband waited until they were financially stable before trying to conceive. Living in Canada, they celebrated a milestone in May 2024 when her husband became a permanent resident.

🔄 The TTC Rollercoaster – Carly describes the emotional intensity of trying to conceive, from tracking ovulation to becoming immersed in the world of BBT and charting.

📅 A Long-Awaited Positive – After five months of trying, Carly received her first positive pregnancy test in November 2024. They kept the news mostly private, planning to share it with family over the holidays.

🩺 Ultrasounds & Uncertainty – A private early ultrasound in December gave them reassurance, but their official dating ultrasound in January brought unexpected news—the baby was measuring small, and the heartbeat had slowed.

💔 The Loss Begins – As Carly and her husband prepared for the worst, spotting turned into heavy bleeding, leading them to the emergency room. There, they saw their baby’s heartbeat had slowed significantly.

This episode is a raw and honest look at the painful reality of pregnancy loss and the uncertainty that comes with it. Carly’s story sheds light on the emotional complexities of miscarriage and the resilience it takes to navigate grief.

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