Home Renovations and navigating a Surprise Pregnancy

I'm so glad you're here because I have some big news to share. This year has been full of unexpected twists, and what started as a plan to renovate our home turned into something much bigger — I’m pregnant! 🍼✨

This surprise pregnancy has been a complete shock, especially after our experiences with fertility treatments. We never imagined conceiving naturally, yet here we are, navigating a journey we hadn’t planned for but are so grateful to embrace.

Please be kind and respectful in your comments, as this is a tender and vulnerable time for us. I’m grateful for your support and excited to share this part of our story with you.

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[00:00] Welcome to the Sunsets and Rainbows Podcast

[00:28] Life Updates and Renovation Plans

[02:02] Expanding Our Family: Fertility Journey

[05:21] Surprising Pregnancy Symptoms

[09:16] Positive Test and Our Reactions

[11:29] Telling Luna the News

[20:39] Early Pregnancy Complications

[23:59] Monitoring and Managing Emotions

[25:36] Documenting the Journey and Closing Thoughts

In this episode, I'm tackling some of the tough questions I've been getting lately, like "Is this your first?" and much more! I open up about how I navigate these conversations and how they impact me emotionally. I also share how I'm overcoming the fear and anxiety that are so different from my experience during Luna's pregnancy. Comparing these two pregnancy journeys after loss, I talk about leaning on my incredible friends and community, documenting each moment, and finding grounding through prayer and faith. Thank you for joining me on this journey. I'm so grateful to have you here, and I can't wait to share more with you. ==========================

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OUR STILLBIRTH JOURNEY - SAYING GOODBYE, AUTOSPY RESULTS, AND EARLY GRIEF

In this second part, I open up about the journey after returning home without Elliot. I share the painful experience of planning his funeral, facing early grief, and receiving his autopsy results. I also touch on the unique challenges of postpartum after loss and how my husband and I grieved differently. As I tell the story of Elliot’s memorial service and burial, I reflect on the bittersweet beauty of saying goodbye and the ongoing impact his short life has had on our family and friends. This episode gives an honest look at the mourning process, the difficulty of handling well-meaning but hurtful condolences, and the peace we eventually found in honoring our son.

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Watch part 1 of our stillbirth journey: https://youtu.be/BG_5RNYES-4

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In this heartfelt episode, I share the story of my son Elliot, who was stillborn at 36 weeks. From the joy of pregnancy to the devastating reality of losing him just weeks before his due date, I reflect on the profound love and grief that have shaped our journey. This is the first part of Elliot’s story, where I recount his pregnancy, the day of his birth, and the cherished moments we had with him. Whether you’ve experienced baby loss or are supporting someone through it, this episode offers a raw and emotional look at life, loss, and healing.

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Losing My Baby at 32 Weeks: Stillbirth Advocacy & How My Faith Changed

In this heartfelt episode host Agnes Jensen is joined by special guest Allie, a fierce advocate for stillbirth prevention. Both mothers share their deeply personal stories of losing their babies—Agnes's son, Elliot, and Allie's son, Hank—at 32 weeks to stillbirth. Together, they discuss the devastating impact of these losses, the importance of advocating for preventable stillbirths, and how their faith has evolved through their grief journeys.

Tune in to hear their raw, unfiltered conversation about life, loss, faith and motherhood.

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Allie Podcast: ⁠Mourning Dove on Spotify⁠

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Losing Our Baby at 20 Weeks: Indian Grief System, Triggers, and Rainbow Journey

In this episode, Agnes welcomes Kavita Nehemiah, co-founder of the After Baby Loss community in India, who shares her deeply personal journey of experiencing baby loss at 20 weeks at home, navigating the challenges of the Indian medical system and cultural attitudes towards grief, and finding hope through her rainbow baby.

Kavita also discusses her recent early miscarriage, the triggers, and her advocacy work to support others facing similar challenges.

Join us to hear her story of resilience, support, and the importance of breaking the silence around pregnancy loss. ✨

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Navigating womb cancer, baby loss, and surrogacy

Vaishali shares the experience of how she and her husband Rahul have navigated womb cancer diagnosis, the heartbreaking reality of fertility treatments, the loss of their daughter Jaya at 22 weeks in the pregnancy, more early recurrent miscarriages, and now the decision to pursue surrogacy. There are tears, dark jokes, and eye-opening information!

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Hello and Welcome to the Sunsets and Rainbows podcast. I am Agnes Jensen.

This is the podcast where we talk about life, loss, faith, and motherhood.

In each episode of this podcast, we explore these topics in depth; you will hear my story and those of others who have gone through similar journeys.

This podcast's mission is simple: to be your friend, holding your hand as you navigate life's highs and lows of life.

Come, let's navigate sunsets and rainbows together!