187: Finding God moments in a difficult pregnancy and loss with Jess & Jeremy Lagerhausen

In this heartfelt episode, Jess and Jeremy Lagerhausen share their deeply personal journey through a difficult pregnancy and the loss of their son, Jude. Their story is one of love, faith, and resilience. They recount the unexpected turns their lives took and the profound God moments they experienced.

Jess and Jeremy's son, Jude, was born on December 2nd and passed away on December 3rd after 10 weeks of pregnancy challenges. At 18 weeks pregnant, after a magical day together as a family vacationing in California, Jess experienced a sudden rush of fluid, leading to an ER visit. Jess faced recurrent fluid loss and bleeding, leading to multiple hospital visits. Despite a closed cervix and initial diagnosis of placenta previa, the fluid levels continued to drop mysteriously.

In the episode:

·       Instrumental in implementing a new company policy to allow additional time off for child loss.

·       Leaning into their faith, finding immense support from their minister.

·       Grieving differently and understanding it is okay.

·       Challenges of dealing with well-intentioned but difficult comments from others.

·       Shared how telling their story helped them understand others better and contributed to their healing journey.

Jess and Jeremy’s story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of faith in the face of unimaginable loss. Their journey underscores that everyone’s grief process is unique, and it’s essential to find healthy ways to cope and heal.

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