High School Pregnancy: Ava Trammell's Story of Choosing Life Despite the Tragic Prognosis (Ep. 184)

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

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[@LadyGarciaGV]

Where was the church when you first got pregnant? Or did church come after???

[@GrammieEllaMaeOh]

Wow I get the whole "champion the candidate spiel" but come on let's understand the "other" sins also. Hmm?! I'm a grandma now but I was raped and impregnated by a family member at 10. What is your stance on that!!!!! My mother chose to have a medical procedure so I wouldn't be burdened with her own father's child. I'm so sick of this argument life over EVERYTHING else. Not Dem, not Rep. I am an independent; also college educated, married, and of course a grandma. I WILL choose right over the WRONGED that is done unto a CHILD!

[@CrisTay-um1mf]

Stop being douche canoes.... Your worried about people having abortions yet YOU aren't adopting children nor fostering children. You literally are making up what you think the Bible says which ISN'T what it even means

[@CrisTay-um1mf]

But YOU didn't stay with his mom🙄 and a home birth how IRRESPONSIBLE

[@Farmchic3185]

I was in a bad relationship and there was force and I found out almost 5weeks later I'm pregnant. I chose life. She was due 12/28 and she came on her own 12/25. I regret nothing!! I had a miscarriage before her and 2 after her.

[@Pinkkk.Matter]

This is so spot on to my story with my son. He was also diagnosed with the same thing. I found out at 16 weeks. Instead of finding out his gender, I found out about his diagnosis. I was also presented with the same options and I immediately chose to carry out my pregnancy until the end. They prepared me with the same speech and outcome. He wouldn’t be able to breathe due to lack of lung development. No kidneys, no bladder. Still breathing & kicking all the way until it was time to push. I even felt him kicking as I was pushing. I made it until 39 weeks and 6 days. He passed away as I was pushing him out. The most tragic & painful thing I will ever experience & I will forever carry that with me. My sweet Koa would be 3. I wish so badly to hold him again. ❤

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

wow "Instead of finding out his gender, I found out about his diagnosis." rocked me. So sorry you experienced that and i lift you and baby Koa up in prayer tonight. Can't wait for you to meet him again in heaven

[@marymoore6014]

so sorry for your loss

[@aliciajohnson1050]

❤❤❤ So much love for you and your sweet baby boy.

[@cbpaddingtonbear2606]

I'm so sorry you lost Koa. He knows you love him, you're an amazing mother.

[@Pinkkk.Matter]

@@ilikebirdspodcast Thank you so much. I look forward to that day as well. 🤍🫶🏼

[@cass-and-home]

My husband and I lost 2 babies in the 2nd trimester. I remember one day he said something that stuned me, he said it was a blessing to go through the loss we went through. I looked at him surprised and asked him what he meant. And he said, "we are blessed that through the grief and loss we learned to value the miracle of creation so much more, we learned to lean on God, we learned to love, and think about it, we already have two babies who will greet us in heaven when we get there".

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

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[@user-vw3ti9ms5q]

Amen. What an amazing perspective. I have also lost 2 babies and this gave me so much hope when I usually just feel grief. Thank you so much for sharing. I can’t wait for us to see our babies in heaven 🥰

[@rianne-etc9479]

😢❤❤❤

[@alissalloyd9862]

My husband and I have had a very similar conversation but I don't recall which of us it was that started the grateful comments, probably myself as I tend to be better with words. It's amazing how God's grace and peace can fill us and give us a joyful perspective even when He carries us. Although not in the second trimester we have lost two. Our second was an approximately 8 week ectopic that we lost this last Easter. Our first was our first baby and we were ten weeks and it was shortly after lockdown. I will never stop being grateful and thanking God for those nurses that snuck my husband in a back door risking their careers because they knew my baby's life mattered. Between these two losses we have two amazing children that bless us each and every day! God willing we'll add to our family in His time. Our oldest surviving child was an emergency c-section 12 minutes without a heartbeat. I begged Jesus not to take another baby but I gave her to Him. He filled me with peace and I knew I wasn't alone. She came out a screaming miracle. Not a dry eye in the room. She's happy and healthy and doctors jaws drop.. but we know how she made it. A few times she has mentioned things that make us feel like she spent those 12 minutes in Heaven. Recognizing her Great Grandpa, asking about her Grandma in Heaven, asking why we have. Baby in Heaven-which at the time I don't think I'd ever mentioned to her. Wanting to visit them. with the exception of the baby these are people that passed before we were even married. She's old beyond her years and talks about faith and Jesus. She's incredible!! I only wish she could tell me what our first baby was. My husband got me a decorative brick for our first baby that reads, "To think the first thing you saw when you opened your eyes was the face of Jesus" we haven't gotten one for the second baby yet but we planted peach trees for both.

[@cass-and-home]

@alissalloyd9862 they never knew fear or pain, all they knew was warmth, comfort, and love🤍 we do also rejoice knowing that the first face they saw was Jesus! And we find comfort in our Lord's promise to reunite with them one day.

[@kimberlyweese8183]

I was a 17 year old teen mom. My Joshua grew up and got married. He and my daughter in law found out they were expecting their first baby, but then they were given a terminal diagnosis for what would have been my first grandson. They were pressured the whole time to abort him, but they chose to let him live for as long as God had decided. They enjoyed precious time with him until he was stillborn at 6 1/2 months. It was so hard to watch them go through this, it was excruciating as a mom and a grandmother. Thank you for sharing your testimony! Life is precious, no matter how long or short! God bless. ❤️

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow. What a testimony you and your son have. We lift you up in prayer tonight and a God bless you Kim!

[@MadeleineJohnston-yr9yy]

ALMIGHTY GOD BLESS AND HAVE GREAT MERCY ON YOU AND YOURS ALWAYS, IN THE PRECIOUS NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, AMEN

[@wendyreiser4466]

Thank you so much Ava for your story 🙏 I can’t write any words at present (too many tears) but I have resonated closely with your story, although totally different, of course. My first son is coming up to 51 years of age but I was told he would only live for six months ♥️ To hear the amount of support you were given (and still are) by those who know and love you is full of joy and heartache - but the joy far outweighs the heartache ✝️ God Bless you, your family, your friends and all those who walked with you (and are still walking with you) and I’d love to make contact with you sometime 🤗✝️🙋‍♀️🙏🩷

[@amberrobinson13]

I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️

[@fire12731]

😢😢😰✝️✝️I’m sower Kimberly prayers for you all

[@Lilystarnight]

I lost my 5 year old little boy to childhood cancer. I struggle every day but there is NO way i could still be here without God. I was blessed with a shared death experience and it was incredible. Yes i know my son is with Jesus. It's still so incredibly difficult and I miss him so much. ❣️✝️

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

I’m so sorry for your loss my friend. I actually have a guest coming on in December with a very similar story. He wrote a book called getting thru the worst possible thing. His name is Jim Williams. I highly recommend you check out his book as well as the episode when it drops to faith and light in a dark circumstance. I’m so glad you know your son is with Jesus and we lift you up in prayer today.

[@becky0905]

“I only have so much time left with her. Why should I cut it any shorter? She’s safe in my womb.” Oh, my heart. 😔😔😔😔😔

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

thank you for quoting this

[@becky0905]

@@ilikebirdspodcast Of course! A beautiful testimony of a wonderful mama and precious angel Sophie!

[@debbiegares7459]

This girls wisdom and love for her child at such a young age is beyond words. She made me cry so much. She has such an amazing outlook. Her parents must be super proud.​@@becky0905

[@lori....4816]

That brought tears it was so sad

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

@@becky0905 clipped this today for our audience. Thank you

[@edwinbrownelljr8848]

You win!!! You've made a 65 year old, crusty old army veteran who has witnessed death cry. You seem like a very mature, and beautiful young lady. My heart hurts listening to you tell of your loss. As a non-denominational, Unitarian, Catholic-by-marriage, I find your story so heartbreaking, yet inspiring. You inspire me to be a better person, husband, father, and grandfather. I pray you find peace, and happiness in your future, in and with our Lord. Love you, young lady!

[@lorilemons8801]

Mr. Brown, thank you so much for your response! You began your response with "you win" but I want you to know that I believe YOU WIN!!!!! Ava and you make me want to be a better person!!!! Yes, this certainly makes you cry. She sounds like a wonderful young lady who was raised by loving, Christian parents. Again, thank you, Lori Lemons

[@lorilemons8801]

Oops!!! I love the both of you!!!

[@lorilemons8801]

P.S. Also, thank you sir for your service!

[@l84ad8]

Truly moving comment. Im sure she will appreciate the kind words.

[@AkSonya1010]

My mother told me at 16 if I wasn't going to get an abortion then I needed to pack my bags up and get out. I chose life, 38 years later I am blessed with an incredible son, DIL, and two beautiful granddaughters. I understand how scary & hard being pg young is but all these years later I am thankful I chose life.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow!!! I SALUTE YOU for choosing life despite the circumstances you faced. God bless you and thank you for sharing your story with us. Appreciate you subscribing. Please share this with your community 🤍

[@ericsw03]

If my daughter got pregnant at 16, the only option is to have the baby, grow up, and accept the responsibility. I can't imagine encouraging any woman to kill her child, much less my daughter. Even when I was 19 and had a pregnancy scare, the only option in my mind was to "do the right thing" and marry her. Fortunately for me, as I didn't want to marry her, she was lying. And that day I decided that I would never have sex with anyone that I couldn't imagine spending the rest of my life with. I should also say that I'm agnostic and not against premarital sex. But I am very anti-abortion and always have been.

[@christinanevils3376]

me too mama!

[@peaceloveeeeemusic]

How were you able to raise a baby at such a young age without your mom's help? I have family members who had teen pregnancies, but were not turned away, they were supported by family

[@OgramRavot21]

Same here but I didn't know exactly what it was. I choose wrong. I was so lost. I think of that baby alot. I needed my Mother. I never had a clue what it was and when I found out it broke me.It was 1980 to 1981

[@openhearts5000]

All her life, no matter how short it was, all she knew was the warmth, comfort and love of her mom. What a blessing ❤

[@CZMuzic2714]

Nice quote from Yellowstone

[@pboos739]

I was just going to say the same thing "...your baby lived a percect life!" I will never forget that scene and I tell orhers about it. It's so profound!

[@ola1532]

She was dying. It's horrible. It's not how life is supposed to be and you should not underestimate her suffering nor suffering of a mother who had to go though birth and than watch her baby die. I wouldn't wish that on anybody, nobody in that world deserves that suffering.

[@gloriaharp4872]

​@@ola1532very ignorant

[@reubenmanzo2054]

"If Ben were killed by that machine, there'll be anger in his soul and people who die like that... they never rest easy." -Doctor Who, Horror of Fang Rock: Part 1

[@melissapedroza5048]

Anyone else notice how she talk about the community around her ?! How she describes it is biblical she had friends, family and church family came along side her. ❤ this testimony is strong

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Great takeaway. So powerful. Please share this with YOUR community 🙏🤍🕊️ thanks for subscribing and watching

[@monicarichardson1712]

@@melissapedroza5048 I know. This is exactly how it should play out. Let us let them know they are loved, no matter what

[@Lissannav]

My sister was 17 when she gave birth to my nephew my nephew was such a blessing in our life. He is now a nurse and he’s going back to school to get a PA in child psychology.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Love this

[@alwaysac0618]

Ava you are so strong. I lost my baby girl in 2022 to the same condition. I was able to deliver her full term and she lived for 7 beautiful days. The best thing to do is to choose life and experience the beauty of motherhood despite all the pain with loss. God grants you grace!

[@avajustice7335]

❤❤

[@alwaysac0618]

@@avajustice7335 ❤️ If you ever need an extra prayer or some words of strength. I’m here. Your testimony is so powerful and needed, thank you for sharing. My angel baby’s name is Rosalie.

[@jenm762]

So sorry for your loss! Sending love and prayers. You gave her 7 days of love ❤️

[@alwaysac0618]

@@jenm762 ❤️ thank you 🙏🏼

[@thestructurejunkie2125]

I’m so sorry 😢 thank you for sharing your story - can’t be easy

[@danis4054]

I went to a pregnancy center in my town when I was a panicked pregnant teen. Earlier that day I was looking up abortion clinics in the yellow pages through tears, but those ladies were amazing, gave me baby supplies, got me excited about the life created in my womb and sent me on my way to have a now 27 year old sassy mom of two ❤

[@avajustice7335]

I’m so glad!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Gosh i love this! Thank you for sharing a piece of your story!

[@Frigglepop]

Bless those ladies.

[@KAMMAK25]

I work in a pregnancy center and we really love on the women who come to us. Can I ask you if deep down you really wanted to keep your baby at that time or if when you spoke to the women at the center did they say something specific that changed your mind?

[@lesliechilds2474]

You need to stay out of other people's business.. you made a decision that was right for you. Be glad that you have the freedom to choose.

[@lisaeaker9064]

I got pregnant at 15 and I was so scared to tell my pastor and the way I wasn’t judged and actually was embraced was truly amazing the woman of the church threw my baby shower and everything

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Love this for you. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story 🤍 please share this with your church community and let them know how much you appreciated them for that 🙏 God bless you

[@lisaeaker9064]

@@ilikebirdspodcast god bless

[@Krissylyn177]

I had a baby girl with half a heart born March of this year. Her name was also Sophie. I got 3 beautiful days with her. This video just came up for me to see. Thank you for sharing your story. God is so good. Maybe our Sophie’s can play in heaven!❤️

[@monicarichardson1712]

@@Krissylyn177 I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of a baby hurts like no other. Praying that sweetness replaces the sadness eventually when you think of your precious daughter. It has been 20 years since I lost my son. It feels like a lifetime ago. I wish now that I had gone to a Grief Share group. That could have helped me process some of those emotions.

[@stardust5464]

So sorry for your loss

[@Fotaras06]

Sorry for ur loss, she’s with God now

[@dianaflegal4495]

Love and prayers. ❤🙏🏻❤️

[@outfit_isnspo]

My Cousin had the same problem…I was lucky enough to meet him, cause my grandparents didn‘t get to meet him…He also died after three days in the nicu

[@sarawoods7874]

As a mother who experienced my daughter loosing a baby i understand how your mother felt in that ultrasound room. Its the fact we can't do anything to take this horrible experience from you, that we can't fix it. Sending her my love❤ ❤❤❤

[@chrisgibson6246]

This is by far the most soul moving video I have ever watched. Nothing begins to compare to it. May God bless Ava, her family and friends that helped her through this. This is the kind of thing that gives you hope for humanity.

[@karlwalton3133]

This testimony just rocked me. I’m a 42 year old man, with 2 daughters who I hope are as real and in tune with God as this young mother is. She has so many people in her corner, which is a testament to her character. Youth Pastors, take notes. This is a story of how you love young people through their young decisions.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Amen Karl. Thank you so much for letting us know your takeaways and we’re so glad it had an impact on you. Please share it with your community. 🕊️🤍🙏

[@wollymolly15]

I got pregnant at 19 with my boyfriend of 2 months. I never once thought of abortion because I knew my actions were my own and my baby was innocent. We were dirt poor, but God made a way. We got married the month before I had my daughter and we’ve been married 7 years now. My daughter has a love for God that I admire so much, and I know God sent me her so that I could fully understand how much He loves me. He loves me like His own child, even when I mess up, He always forgives me and loves me.

[@avajustice7335]

❤❤

[@mfbrisson]

Well that beautiful story made me shed tears! ❤

[@shepherddog1199]

Mother Mary is praying for you.

[@millielong5105]

Wof

[@Karina-jb4sc]

My mom got pregnant with me at 17 and my dad didn’t want to be part of my life but she still chose to keep me! Now I’m married to a Godly man and we have a beautiful 1 year old girl! I praise and thank the lord that my mom chose to keep me and we have such a close relationship growing up because I was her bestie through all the highs and lows in life! ❤️

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

😭 this ‼️ love your story thank you for sharing it with us. God bless you and your husband and your mama!! Thank you for subscribing, please share this video with your community 🤍🙏🕊️

[@ItsmegtheG]

This exact thing happened to me in 2006 when I was 14 years old. The doctors had no answers at the time. I went in for an exam at 28 weeks not knowing my life changed forever. Ava’s story made me feel like I had answers for the first time in almost 20 years. Thank you!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

This is so very special wow. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story with us. God bless you and please share this story with your community 🤍🕊️🙏

[@sarawoods7874]

I went to a pregnancy center as a 17 year old pregnant girl and they offered to hook me up with an abortion or adoption services. I was so mad at them. I said absolutely not! I had that baby 23 days before my 18th birthday almost 27 years ago. He is a wonderful husband and father of four! That baby's father has been my husband for the last 25 years. We wanted to get married before I was pregnant and my mom would not sign the paperwork. We may have done things out of order but God had his hand in our life before we even knew. We went on to have three more children, adopt two and have many foster children. We currently have 23 grandchildren.

[@briancarmichael9789]

Thank you Ava for sharing your story. As a Dad with 5 daughters, I really appreciate you talking about your lovely baby. It has shown me how I need to be with my girls.

[@loganjackson675]

This is the most powerful pro-life testimony I have ever heard. What a wonderful young woman with a kind soul and a story to share. If only more of us shared her character. God bless her.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Love this takeaway and couldn’t agree more. Hope to see you on more episodes my friend 🕊️🙏

[@Marcella1450]

I pray all churches see this and learn this is how you treat teen pregnancy God gave them life don't shame them just love on them and support them.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Amen! I am in agreement on this

[@alawishesal22]

I agree!!! I was shunned as a 17 year old mom. I still cannot wrap my head around how so called people of God, Christians thought it was okay to treat me like that! I stopped going to church but never lost my love for God. Now, my daughter is 20, has strong faith, and is engaged ❤😊God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

How is it shaming them not wanting an abortion...

[@Marcella1450]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx churches can be unkind to young teen pregnancy and having a baby before marriage.

[@Marcella1450]

@@alawishesal22 I am so sorry that happen to you that just breaks my heart I’m glad you didn’t lose your faith and realized those people were not really how God would want them to act.

[@meganl1133]

As somebody who lost her baby at 23 years old, I couldn’t imagine being this strong at 17… I was so mad at God, I was confused and hurt…. I’m 28 now and understand things a lot more… but WOW… WHAT AN INSPIRATION… thank you for sharing..

[@avajustice7335]

❤❤

[@Slim.Cedess]

Just lost my first pregnancy last month i'm 23 & I ADMIRE her strength. I am so angry at all times it's unreal, i've turned so bitter & i'm so disappointed in myself.

[@meganl1133]

@@Slim.Cedess I understand your hurt. From one grieving momma, to another, please give yourself some grace. I delivered my sweet Jaida when she was only 22 weeks old..she lived an hour and seven minutes. I hated myself for so long, why did my body betray my baby? Counseling has been the number one thing to help keep me above water…. I’m praying for you ❤️

[@monicarichardson1712]

@@Slim.Cedess anger is one of the steps of grief. It is normal to be angry. Feel it. You have to go through it to get past it.

[@sharonspencer2312]

I lost a baby in 1977; 47yrs ago. I've never gotten over the loss of my baby Jennifer Kaye. I was having a miscarriage, but my husband was disrespectful of me &I got pregnant again which closed the uterus. She was born 1st, but must have died instantly as I never heard her cry. In '77 they didn't even tell me anything. When I think on her, I grieve her loss. This encourages me to remember that she's in heaven & safe there.

[@brittanystutts5281]

I'm listening to this now almost 17 years after experiencing a similar story as yours. Pregnant right out of high school just to find out at 20 weeks he would not survive. Decided to deliver him December 14th, 2007, Ethan touched so many people lives and changed mine forever! I was so mad at God for a long time and don't think I will ever understand why I couldn't have my baby boy. Now I have 2 boys and healthier relationship with God. My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone else experiencing this! ❤

[@Astral_Clover]

This could of been 3-4hours and I would of listened to every word she said! What an inspirational woman!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow this blessed us. Thank you for the genuine love. Please share with your community and help get the word out 🕊️🤍

[@shellypafford4082]

I got pregnant at 15 and got sent to a school for pregnant girls. My water broke early and Derek only lived 8 days. It definitely changed my life. My story was swept under the rug like it never happened. I got no support or therapy. You were so lucky with the support you got.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Sheesh that sounds brutal to have no support and have it get swept away like it never happened. So sorry to hear that. God bless you and if you were local I’d love to invite you to church with us 🤍

[@BrassyBrunette]

I got PG at 14 and my parents treated me horribly. Threatened to send me away unless I agreed to an abortion. I was afraid, abused and had NOBODY to advocate for me. I was utterly alone and left to suffer for yrs after. I totally know what being swept under a rug feels like. I'm now 59 yrs old and speak up about abortion all I can.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

@@BrassyBrunette God bless you. I'm saddended by this but am so proud of you for choosing life

[@mikaeylas3024]

I’m so sorry you had to do that all alone , you deserved better.

[@elizabethkoobs1060]

I'm so sorry that you were treated in this way, when you needed support. God bless your precious angel baby boy in heaven.🩵🙏✝️

[@alexandrarosado5177]

This story touched my heart so much. I am 41 and I lost my baby pf 9 weeks 2 months ago. Everything you described you felt I have felt. My doctor wasn’t sensitive at the situation and it was very painful because all he told me was that I am 41 and I am high risk. God has been there for me through my husband, my mom and my church. I had to go through a D and C and when I went under anesthesia I had the same thoughts as you Ava. I wanted to go with my baby. But what I have learned through this is that you don’t stop being a mom to that child, you’re just a mom with a child in heaven. That has been my comfort and you will see Sophie again and I will get to meet Timothy once we are in God’s presence. God bless you and thank you for sharing. God knows I needed that right now.

[@cathyann8827]

I ran across a short of her story and had to hear her full story. Never been here before but can I say thank you for allowing her to share her story. Such a powerful story and one strong woman, glory to God.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Means a lot Cathy. God bless you and please share it with your community 🕊️🤍

[@CarlosPerdomo]

Same thing here... that short has resulted in millions of views.

[@ashleighrose8115]

This whole thing had me balling my eyes out. Seems like a very mature girl for being so young, breaks my heart that she was faced with so many adult situations so young just to lose her sweet angel the way she did .. clearly she is going to be a great mom if and when she decides it's her time to try again. Very nice to see that she is blessed with such an incredible support system. ❤️

[@debbiegares7459]

Right?? This is the saddest video but the best one I've ever seen.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

This ‼️ Thank you for your words and we are so glad it blessed you. Please share this story with your community 🤍🕊️🙏 she will def be the best mama to another baby when that day comes. Her heart is so big.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Blessed by this 🤍🙏

[@michelej8571]

I'm not a religious person,I've suffered so many too many traumas in my life, I am grateful I'm here,alive & can love & be loved but this little girl had me captivated , & I see the faith that her& her family had a faith to help them.

[@paulsid15]

Beloved, don't let this world and the evil people can display turn you away from the one who knows all you've been through and can heal. Im sorry you have been through so much. He knows your heart. He loves you and wants you. You just need to place your trust in Jesus and his finished work on the cross and some glorious day every wrong will be righted and every tear will be wiped away. An eternal life of peace and joy and love is waiting to be freely given. I hope God blesses you abundantly.

[@Lilystarnight]

I've been through so much as well. I lost my little boy at 5 years old to childhood cancer. So much trauma and pain. All I can tell you is I'm thankful that Jesus has already defeated death and is close to the brokenhearted. Bless you on your journey and know you are not alone. 🙏❣️

[@rachelnewton6450]

What an absolutely beautiful story. I was moved to tears. Your heart for your child, despite such hard circumstances, and how your community surrounded you during this time is such an incredible testimony. Thank you for sharing your story and Sophie’s life with the world ❤

[@StephanieBogart]

This was such a blessing to here. My experience was so similar. I was a little older (25) but my daughter was also incompatible with life outside the womb. Unfortunately no one told me I could keep going with the pregnancy. I’m so glad you got to hold her. I wish I could have held my daughter. ❤

[@Briana-qd8rt]

This is so encouraging being 33 weeks pregnant myself at 31 years of age, single toxic relationship no contact order with the father. I feel like such a failure but God did give me this life for a reason. My story is only going to go up from here! God bless this beautiful queen who wouldnt get an abortion because she loved her baby THAT much!! 🙏♥️ And God bless this amazing podcast!

[@alexis_253]

Wow, exact same situation for me! Got pregnant at 30, almost 31, while in an extremely abusive relationship. When I found out I was pregnant was when I realized I couldn’t stay in that relationship and expose my baby to the abuse I was getting. Debated abortion but it felt SO wrong, despite leaning towards the “pro-choice” stance before ever being in that situation. Of course the breakup only escalated his abuse and so I got a no contact order that’s valid to this day. I am now 32 with a happy, healthy 18 month old toddler! I receive lots of family support thankfully but her father is not in our lives and I hope to keep it that way for her and my sakes as long as possible. You are so incredibly strong and doing the right thing, given your circumstances! ❤

[@marygoff3332]

Your baby will be your best friend. ❤

[@laceyfontenot186]

​@alexis_253 I'm so glad that you got out. It's such a hard and scary thing to do especially while pregnant. Not all "parents" should be allowed in their child's life. Protecting your baby, instead of trying to force him to be in the baby's life, shows how great of a Mom you are ❤

[@alexis_253]

@@laceyfontenot186 thank you so much ❤️ means a lot

[@elizabethkoobs1060]

Praise the Lord that you got out of that relationship. Sending you prayers for a safe delivery and a healthy baby.🙏🫂❤️

[@jbaxa3]

What an incredible story. I had an abortion at 17, and continue to grieve for my baby 24 years later. I also lost a baby from SIDS, and listening to this young lady’s story was incredibly healing for me. You also talk at the beginning about voting for someone who stands up for God, and I couldn’t agree more. It is so important that Christians get out and vote, because 60% of us don’t, and we need to protect the Christian nation we were founded to be.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Thank you for sharing a piece of your story with us and for the encouragement for the body of Christ 🤍🙏 please share this episode with your community

[@Belle.Noel.]

America was not founded to be a Christian nation. It was founded for the opposite reason- freedom of religion without prosecution. Placing your religion and religious based morals on other people is blatant tyranny.

[@michaelnienaber8263]

Prayers out to you ❤

[@opinionbytriz]

I'm sorry for your losses ❤️ I had an abortion in 2012 at age 20 a few days before turning 21. It was so hard to forgive myself & the baby's father but I did. I still carry the regret of having killed my baby. I wish women would see the deception behind feminism & the abortion industry

[@lilmisskiss692003]

i was 7 weeks pregnant at 17/18 yrs old in 2004. had an abortion & never regretted it. it messed me up mentally over a 10yr span. my husband & I choose to not have children. I still think of my baby every day. they'd be 19yrs old.

[@wowmerica]

I really love this story. Babies deserve to be treated with dignity and an abortion is not dignified. I'm so glad you chose life ❤

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Amen 🙏 plz share with your peeps

[@luba.ukrainian4267]

My son was diagnosed with trisomy 18 in my womb… the hardest thing I’ve ever gone though. It wrecked me, I cried in the shower, I cried on the road, I would sit in numbness. The pain of all of that is unfathomable. I thank you for sharing your story❤️

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

My goodness friend. I felt every word of this. God bless you and your heart ♥️ thank you for watching, connecting, and sharing a piece of your story with us.

[@Trikiran]

My wife miscarried twice, each time she pretended it never happened. People who judge others like this are vile, God bless you. Especially for speaking up publicly about this. Bless you, this means so much to people who have gone through pain.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

The impact it’s made on people has been insane. Thank you for being one of them. So sorry for you and your wife 🤍 may God heal every wound in your heart. Amen. 🙏 Thank you for subscribing and sharing our show 🕊️

[@jenm762]

You did the hardest, bravest, and best thing you could do for your child. All children, no matter how long they live, should have the chance to know the love of an embrace from their mother. Sending love and prayers to this amazing, strong woman who knows the love of God. Your baby is home with him and waits to see you again one day.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

What a beautiful response to this story. Thank you for the Christlike love my friend, hope to see you on more episodes @jen

[@kayray1111]

Taylor Swift the most pro abortion person around

[@Heather-g1y8u]

It’s been 24 years in March since I’ve held my baby boy. He had a heart condition diagnosed at 20 weeks and I was offered an abortion. Like you, I felt him kick and he responded to my voice in when I woke every morning. This was MY BABY. I LOVED HIM! He passed away at 30 weeks due to a knot in his cord. I was induced and delivered him 24 hours later. I was confused and I told God I hated him. I was in a dark place. I wanted to stay medicated to keep from hurting. I grieved for a long time. Time heals wounds but it doesn’t fill that void in your heart that will forever be your baby’s. 24 years later, God has given me two more boys 20 and 23. All glory to God! Girl, we are so so so close to Jesus return. I CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE MY BABY AGAIN!! I can’t wait to look in his eyes and see if they’re brown like mine or green like one of his big brothers. I can’t wait to hug him and tell him how much I love him. Keep on doing what you are doing, give all honor and glory to God because we are almost at the finish line and you will be with your beautiful daughter for all eternity!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼No more goodbyes or sadness or tears for the old order of things will have passed away! Quickly come Lord Jesus!

[@DaleenBarnard]

Thanks for taking about the fact that you prayed for a miracle, even if it did not turn out the way you prayed for. I sat next to someone's death bed praying for 8 hour's and it did not turn out the way that i prayed for. I was devastated for a moment and had to say "Lord, life and deaths is in Your Hands".

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

This ‼️ thanks for sharing that this part impacted you. God doesn’t owe us a miracle but it will never stop me from praying for one - his sovereignty and unconditional love is enough for me

[@Fotaras06]

Poor girl, That was a very intresting story, I loved that her faith in the Lord is strong and even though she knew the baby woudnt make it for long she still decided to go threw all the struggles with the help of our Lord and bring that baby to life. I just became an adult last year but having a family is the ultimate goal in my personal opinion, even thinking of having a kid is an amazing feeling. Glory be to God !

[@susanherbert3014]

What an amazing story. Your insight is beyond your years. After watching this all I can think is God chose you and your family to bring this experience to light because you are the perfect family to do so. He chose you because He knew that baby would be safe and loved. Your story is profoundly touching and has so many lessons. Please consider writing a book about your story because of what you have experienced. I’ll be first in line to buy it! I wish you and your family and friends continued strength, love, and peace. 💖

[@nicolecrespo4308]

9 years ago my baby girl was diagnosed with the same condition I was 23 and lost. I accepted the diagnosis but every night I was on my knees praying for a miracle.The pain will never go away.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow, that’s so heartbreaking and I thank you for sharing a piece of your story with us today. We are praying for your mama heart and really appreciate you watching this video and sharing with us. Your thoughts and story. Thank you for subscribing to our KZbin channel.

[@BlueDauntless]

I pray you find peace.

[@Through.theValley]

What a testimony❤️‍🔥 Not just Ava's side but the village and community the Lord placed in her life!! THAT is the church ❤ Thank you for sharing this story! I'm going to hold onto this testimony!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Love this ❣️ glad you said what you said. God bless you and please share this one with your tribe 🕊️

[@Bamabchgrl]

I got pregnant at 17 yo, but I had no family to live with so as a junior in high school I had 2 jobs and my own apartment, the baby daddy tried to make me have an abortion. It was rough but Jordan Nicole was born on May 21, 1994. It was hard bc the father of my girl was never there and I was alone, I had her for 9 mths then his parents, who were big in church and so was I, was never there to help me, adopted her. It was the hardest decision I ever made but I knew I needed to grow up and she deserved a good life. They promised to keep me in her life but didnt. So many people who claimed to be friends of mine would tell me how horrible I was for making that decision. I went to college I have 3 degrees, she graduated from college and married her high school sweetheart and he is a marine. But she hates me bc they told her so many lies. Its hard.

[@tinaminnich1147]

You had to do something that was so difficult !!!! I totally understand since I gave my daughter up for adoption when she was born. I made the difficult decision because I just turned 18 the night I went into labor. I was a very depressed teenager and lost in so many ways. I wanted the best for her and I knew I had to do what was best for her. The hospital didn't let me hold her because back in 1983 if you were giving up a baby they kept you away from the baby. I was baptized on my birthday Oct 12th I knew I was going into labor that night and that I'd see her again. We found each other just before her 21st birthday on Oct 13th. God blessed me and showed me that she was safe and doing well. Please don't ever feel guilty for doing what you needed to do. I pray God opens your daughter's heart 💜 and you connect with each other. If you want to talk I'm always here. 🙂✝️🙏💐

[@StaceyMayer]

There will be eternal blessings heaped upon your head! I'm so sorry they were so cold hearted.

[@janjiguere638]

I'm so sorry. I don't understand why ppl lie. I Pray she will find it in her heart to see you were doing the best you could. For her and yourself. Pray Sweet Jesus will open up her heart and see there's always another part of life. Thank you for sharing this part of your life🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@kathykemper9453]

This sweet girl praying the Lord continues to heal her. She is so brave for having this baby and not simply choosing the “easy way” out. Ava you’re mature, wise beyond your years. May the Lord bless you and keep you!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Agree with your assessment of Ava! She’s incredible. Thank you for watching and please share this episode with your community 🤍🙏🕊️

[@CreativeC13]

Nothing about abortions are "easy" or "simple." They're a medical procedure rife with emotion and often physical pain. Choosing an abortion is not "the easy way out"

[@milworker]

My mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer during her pregnancy for me. Her doctor told her to abort me or we would both die. She fired that doctor and obviously soldiered on. I'm 53 now, she's 74. I'm sorry you lost Sophie, but she experienced more love in that hour of life than many experience in 100. Sophie is in great company and you will see her again.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Beautifully said brother. So blessed your mama chose life. Much love to you man. This is one of my fav comments. Plz share this with your peeps and thank you for subscribing 🙏🤍🕊️

[@domeniquearcobasso3103]

Ugh! Ava, I have been crying this entire video. My sister got Pregnant at 16 and now has a healthy 7 year old daughter named Ava who is so close to my heart. When I was 24 I got pregnant and had a miscarriage at 8.5 weeks. I never got to hold my baby but I did get to see her and bury her which i will always cherish. the love, the heartache is always there, but the joy of God is so full, and my Vivian Rose is my saint in heaven in the arms of Jesus and she has our hevaenly mother whom Vhrist gave to us on the cross who is caring and jurturing her. She led me home to our Lord and changed my life for eternity. Vivi is My baby forever and always. I have buried her at a Benedictine monastery where the sisters have donated a plot of their cemetery to 'a moms peace' to bury babies who have been miscarried or died in infancy. I have so much peace knowing she is surrounded by people who serve and love Jesus and who go through and pray for the babies. So much comfort has been given through that. Jesus gave her to me so I could come to be with Him every single day. Thank you for saying Yes to Sophie. Thank you for trusting in Jesus. And Thank God for the short time you had with your baby, for His grace love and mercy.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

“Jesus gave her to me so I could come to be with Him every single day”. That’s rich my friend. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story with us. Appreciate you watching and subscribing to our ministry. 🕊️🤍 www.ilikebirdsministry.com

[@adrh1331]

I feel your loss and pain. I also lost a baby, My son was 28 days old when he passed away and I was 15 years old. I am now 34 and I still feel the pain of his loss. His 19th Birthday is in 2 months.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow 😭💔 so sorry my friend. That’s hard. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story and wishing him a happy heavenly birthday to come. Thank you for supporting our show and subscribing.

[@TheRadiostar72]

Young lady, you are an amazing story teller and a beautiful example of Christ. Thank you for sharing your heart.

[@avajustice7335]

Thank you ❤

[@jillsmith6489]

I got pregnant at 15 the end of sophomore year, but didn’t know until that mid summer. I turned 16 that October,my daughter was born January 5,1985, the last weekend of Christmas break. She was such a blessing. She will be 40 in January, and is a BCBA MA, and loves her job of making a difference in many young lives with autism and mental health issues. A lot of Ava’s story is like dejavu for me. God bless her.

[@DannyFlay]

Babies are such a blessing. I'm so appreciative of the pregnancy resource centers near me that help all moms.

[@jessiedoe5840]

I feel so blessed i found this podcast. Im a first time mom and im so scared my pregnancy will not go well. Her scans went great but I've had a lot of health issues on my end. Im so greatful I've made it to 29 weeks and after hearing your strength i know i have to lay this at Gods feet. Thank you ❤

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

We are so blessed you found this podcast too! Let this show be a light for you as you walk out the rest of your pregnancy. God has given you such a beautiful gift of life to raise, steward, and love. I pray for a healthy baby and a healthy mama the whole way through. I pray Philippians 4:13 be your verse of the rest of this pregnancy. Welcome to the birdhouse please share this podcast with your friends 🤍🕊️🙏

[@YHR20]

Her being a pregnant teen she is so wise beyond her years very smart young woman. Beautiful soul… truly makes me sad that teens throw their babies away in trash cans then judges say they are to young to know better no look at this young woman she is an example of knowing young woman know right from wrong she held on to life for the baby until she went with god. God blessed you you’re a strong girl ❤

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Thank you for showing love to Ava and her strength to choose life. God bless you and thank you for watching. Please share with your community 🤍🙏

[@kimcissell2290]

Thank you for sharing your story, Ava. You were such a good mother to Sophie, keeping and loving her. Sophie went from your arms to Grandma's arms to Jesus's arms. She never knew anything but warmth, comfort, love. What a wonderful life she had! Good job, Ava!

[@CherylPontanini]

You are an inspiration and a delight to listen to. You are just an incredible young lady and your light shines so brightly. I wish you could’ve spoken at the RNC. I hope you continue to share your story because your faith and strength speaks volumes. You have a very special life to live. God bless you.

[@charliemcgann]

Hearing Ava talk about Sophie being with her Grandmother really brought me to tears. I was conceived through IVF and am one of the only survivors out of all my parents children. (I am completely against IVF). I have been told that my siblings aren’t human, that they weren’t alive, and it’s only been people in the Pro-Life community who have really mourned with me and recognised that my siblings don’t get to live the lives that they should’ve. I was conceived alongside 8 of my siblings on the 6th of December 2003. 4 of them died in the facility and 3 of them were frozen. Myself and one of my siblings were “transferred” into our mother’s uterus. Only I survived. And my 3 other siblings were killed while being “thawed”. I only got so long on earth with them, time I don’t remember. I have hope that I will see them again, alongside all my other siblings that I have lost.

[@shelleywhittington9126]

That's a very odd but different way of thought for someone who was given life through IVF.

[@charliemcgann]

@@shelleywhittington9126 A lot of people assume that I must support it because I was conceived through it. All humans are valuable, the fact that I exist is a good thing, how I was conceived is not. I encourage everyone to speak out against IVF. Lila Rose makes a lot of good content about why IVF is immoral. The Catholic Church, too, is very clear on why IVF is immoral.

[@rowanredmond3740]

Thank you so much. I recently had a miscarriage this last summer, I’ve been struggling and I really needed to hear your story thank you Ava!

[@melissapedroza5048]

❤

[@hw123]

​@@melissapedroza5048may God comfort and bless you. Search carnivore lion diet on youtube, many glory stories of moms on meat having good pregnancies and babies healthier than moms that had veg and carbs. There is so much hope for u

[@hw123]

@@rowanredmond3740 so sorry for your loss. God comfort u. Please search lion diet /carnivore diet u will hear many testimonies of moms getting pregnant and having perfect well developed kids. We hv bn lied to and this will give u hope and encouragement

[@emmascottagecorner]

I’ve had 9 early pregnancy losses and I’m 22. There are things I’ll never understand, but God does. I don’t have to like it, but I trust that He’s going to use this to make something beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@DebForbush]

I’m a 67 yr old mother and grandmother and listening to this podcast literally had me in a puddle😭! I laughed and cried with you Ava and Sophie’s story is beautiful! She is so lucky to have had you as her mommy.Thank you for sharing your story!

[@jonaciousweb6137]

"There's a tiny spirit in a world above, cradled so sweetly in our Father's Love, so you don't have to cry."

[@sarahsperr3341]

When you said "grief is not linear" I literally had chills. I lost my mom almost 2 years ago when I was 23 and it still hurts. And also I loved what you said about being in peace. "The peace that passes all understanding that guards your heart and your mind through the resurrected Lord and savior from sin, Jesus who is the Christ."

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Loved your takeaways from the pod. Thank you for the love and for subscribing. 🕊️ Please share with your community

[@itsAngryKitten]

My miscarriage and fertility journey has made me think of abortion so differently that when she said that how is that fair..I felt that. I think of the mother's that neglect their babies or have so many they do it and don't even realize. Then look at my little family who all we want is to grow it and be that forever unit. It's really hard. Miscarriage and child loss is so damn hard. Changes you forever.

[@heyhihowyoudoin5411]

It’s crazy how God reaches out to us when we need it most. Decided a few weeks ago to start working on my relationship with God and my faith again.

[@saraeddington8956]

This episode utterly wrecked me. It taught me so much about God and faith and loss. Thank you for sharing your story, thank you for giving her a platform. I don’t even have words for how this was affected me. God bless

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

one of my favorite comments. Would love to have you on our moderator team

[@saraeddington8956]

@@ilikebirdspodcast would love to be on it!! Honestly this is such an inspirational concept and such an amazing way to run the race and encourage others, the work you are doing for the kingdom is truly incredible.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

@@saraeddington8956 Wow! Thank you for your encouragment! Means a lot! Let's connect and I'll send you more info about it! We have had a huge spike so going to have a need for this now and going forward. Can you drop your email for me and I'll reach out to you soon about it and how we can implement it.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

added you as a moderator on youtube. Shoot me an email when you get a chance. [e-mail]

[@jasmariee9667]

I got pregnant at 17 & I actually went to the place to get an “abortion”, but something happened & they couldn’t take me in that day. I’m so happy that whatever happened happened that day. I wouldn’t have my ornery, crazy, healthy 8 year old. I thank god for him 🩵

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow what a testimony! Thank you God for closing doors! ♥️

[@ILikeThisTube1]

Thank you for sharing that Sophie did not suffer or struggle when she passed. When you shared earlier that she would have trouble breathing from underdeveloped lungs it worried me and what that could look like and feel like for her. Your mom reassuring that her passing was peaceful will change other people’s pathway to keep a pregnancy full term.

[@MrWCLewis12]

Ava, I haven’t met you but I know Sam and Krissi, and I’m the youth pastor at the church where Impact counseling exists. I’m overjoyed at how Jesus has and is using you and your story, as well as how He and His people have minister to you. You’re a blessing maam, as is your family and your little girl. Thank you Jesus for Sophie. We look forward to the day when we meet you both in heaven. Blessings! Great podcast! Well done bird team.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Will send this her way. Thank you for the love sir! Would love to have an opportunity to come speak to your church if you’re ever looking for a night of joy, jokes, and Jesus. Ilikebirdsministry.com has more info!

[@SummerGarcia-l3n]

Absolutely beautiful story!! I work at the pregnancy center in Burleson. We prayed for you Ava!! Thank you for sharing your story and Sophie's beautiful story!!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

I love how she shouted you out and you got an opportunity to see it! Thank you so much for watching please share with your community 🤍

[@avajustice7335]

❤️❤️❤️

[@tinabromley9746]

Shout out to Ava, and can I get a horn blow with that, please?!!😂😅😂 📢📣🔊🎙🎤🎧

[@StephanieMeyer-lx8tk]

This is one of the most impactful stories I have ever heard. The theme of unconditional, selfless love from Ava, her parents, her siblings, her friends, the father and his family, etc. This little child of God only knows the greatest love in this world and the comfort of those who love her most. This is really powerful. Everyone needs to hear this story. God bless you, Ava!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

I couldn’t agree more with this comment. I truly loved your takeaways from it. I’m so glad it impacted you this way. Please help us get the story out there and by sharing with your community and social medias thank you so much. 🤍🕊️ really appreciate you subscribing to this podcast as well.

[@thejakefromstatefarm6768]

I couldn't breath throughout this story. It actually effected my breathing. My eyes watered the whole time. This will affect me for awhile.

[@kellymulder259]

Thank you Ava for sharing your story, as I am holding my 5 month old baby girl I can’t stop crying..I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that the Lord comforts you and your family! Also, you have so much wisdom, wise beyond your age.

[@alivia3473]

Oh my goodness. I’ve never balled my eyes out so hard. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Ava. You have such a unique story that needs to be heard.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Thanks for watching, what part stuck out to you most?

[@alivia3473]

@@ilikebirdspodcast just that she had the courage to speak about her story in such detail and put it out into the world for people to see. Like she said, you never hear about teen moms loosing their babies.

[@GossipPantry]

Listening to her story brought memories of my teen pregnancy in 1992. My daughter is now a 32 year old grown adult with her own child. ❤️❤️

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Glad you connected with it. Please share with your community🤍🙏

[@reinab40]

I was a pregnant teen in 1984! My teachers used me as an example of what not to do with your life in class! Two math teachers scolded me for keeping my baby and told me I was ruining my life not having an abortion. It was very hard back then to be a pregnant teen Mom. But I had my baby, now I have 2 granddaughters that look just like their Mama! I will pray for you. You will meet a wonderful Christian man, you will have all the babies you want and all will be well. Just watch and see…

[@charliemcgann]

All mothers must protect their children.

[@JessicaCarnahan-o5q]

Pausing at 25:08... not a mistake was made, a choice was made. None of her life was a mistake, God Gabe her to you and she was created with a purpose ❤. Thanks for sharing her with us.

[@nicoleramirez2871]

I pray that God will allow Baby Sophie’s life story to fly on more than her heavenly wings 🪽 in heaven but here on earth, too. I pray 🙏 that her story will touch so many people’s hearts as both of you have touched mine so profoundly. Thank you! You’re an Angel, too, Ava. I pray that you don't ever stop telling Baby Sophie’s Story.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

I believe he’s doing just that with this brief life and story 🙏🕊️🩵

[@mdgonzales811]

A reel came on my feed of this episode. What a blessing to be able to hear this young lady’s testimony. I’ve shared the link with friends and have subscribed! 🙏🏼

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

The best comment of the day. Thank you for the love and helping us get her story out and the name of Jesus glorified. Much love and welcome to the birdhouse 🤍🕊️

[@booper92169]

I had a miscarriage when I was a teenager, unfortunately without even understanding what it was at the time. Not until I had my second miscarriage after my Son was born & before my daughter was born. 🥺 But a few years later at 16 I got pregnant with my Son & I had people telling me, "You have no idea what you're getting yourself into, you won't graduate high school, you'll never have a career, you'll struggle the rest of your life, & so many more things." I just told them that God would NEVER give me more than I could handle! I was correct. 🥰 From the moment my Son came into this world he has been nothing but a blessing. I'm happy to say that I graduated high school, even after my Mom committed suicide when my Son wasn't even 3 months old yet. I had to go to school the next day because I had missed so much time while having my Son & after that if I missed even one more day, I wouldn't be able to graduate. But I did it. I also have a career, bought my first home 5 years ago, a new car, and I share a second child, a daughter, with the same Father of my Son. We are currently pregnant with our third! It wasn't easy and I won't pretend it was but I wouldn't change it for anything. Thank you for sharing your story & Sophie's. It is extremely heartwarming & heartbreaking at the same time. I am in awe of your strength & resilience & hopefully this message reaches a lot of people. You are far more mature than people double your age. What a beautiful testimony. ❤

[@lauvasquez7198]

This is a very appreciated podcast. I’ve never heard of it. But I’ve discussed with my husband that if any of our kids come back pregnant in their teens I want to be like your parents. He doesn’t or didn’t agree but he is also against abortion. Also thanks for sharing the full story. Because once again I denied the early genetic testing (I’m pregnant again) I had never asked “what would that do if there was something wrong” and they said you could terminate. Which I immediately knew no way I would ever. But I know that’s a hard decision to Carrying a pregnancy knowing that the baby won’t make it. But your story is so comforting knowing it can still be a beautiful experience full of support and love.

[@lifeworthliving3520]

This experience greatly touched me as someone who has also experienced child loss. I don’t know if Ava will see this but I want her to know that anything that she observed of her baby in the womb (tendencies, likes, dislikes, etc) are little nuggets of your daughters personality. I was amazed at how much I knew about my baby just from my interactions between my baby and I when my baby was in the womb. Sending all the love ❤

[@cassidykohler6412]

I'm 43 and have 2 sons (22 and 16). I've prayed for years for more babies and finally got a positive test January 29, 2024. In the beginning of January I had had chest pains and my dr sent me for a nuclear stress test. I had the test on January 15th, not yet knowing that I was pregnant. (Hindsight really is 20/20.) My first ultrasound was February 19th. I had started bleeding on February 11th and just like you, I knew in my heart that something was terribly wrong. At my ultrasound, all I could see on the screen was a sac. My heart sank 😢. When the Dr came in, he said that I was measuring 5w6d and should have been 6w3d. We came home and the next day I began having contractions/bad cramps. I delivered the sac at 8:11pm on February 20, 2024. We buried it under the redbud tree and I'm currently making a memorial. September 20th GOD finally gave me our baby's name, Eden. She is in the Garden of Eden waiting for the day I join her. 💔😭

[@ashleygaerke3371]

My husband and I are blessed with 3 kids but over our 20 years of marriage we have suffered 6 miscarriages I felt that when she said she prayed for a miracle and she was ready to keep her baby and people just have abortions whose babies are perfectly fine. Bc when I would get pregnant I would pray please let this baby be okay and be mine on earth. I don’t understand why I walked my journey or why she walked hers but she is an amazing young woman and I wish her all Gods blessings

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow that’s heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing a piece of your story. We are so sorry you experienced a similar loss. God bless you and we pray for your heart ♥️ Thankful God gave you a squad on earth and a bigger squad to come home to in heaven.

[@carlymilam4715]

Thanks!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

First one ever. God bless you. Thank you for sowing into our ministry 🕊️🙏

[@carlymilam4715]

@ilikebirdspodcast your so very welcome. Her story hit home hard cause of my older sister delivering her daughter at 28 weeks and even though she would live for 45 minutes and die. My first niece Riley Jo Lawson. She's cremated and an angel in my sister's house.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Wow so sorry to hear you experienced such a significant loss as well. God be with you my friend 🙏

[@jobennett1060]

New subscriber here, came across this from Facebook reels. I am unable to have children and it broke me. I grew up in a catholic household but as an adult I went my own way. All the grief I have been through with this and never once thought to talk this through with God. I lost my mum a few years ago from Early onset Dementia and felt so alone and abandoned by god. The way you both talk about how god works in positive ways through this times, hit me so hard. Thank you so much.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

This made my day. Thank you so much for finding this after seeing the clip. I’m sorry to hear that that’s what the doctor have told you. I’ve heard so many stories of this being the case and then having multiple babies to follow once trusting God. I’m so sorry you lost your mom and we can understand being mad at God. so glad this helped your perspective on who he is as well as his heart for us through experiencing a loss. Keep in mind he lost his only son as well. God bless you, friend. Thank you for subscribing.

[@Deepwatermusic]

I so feel for this young lady and am extremely proud of her.. My wife and I had to give birth to our baby that we knew was already not alive. I wouldn't want my worst enemy to go through that. You are truly an amazing young lady.

[@edwinbrownelljr8848]

It was great listening to the podcast and specially listening to Ava Trammell. God bless her and you for having her on your podcast.

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Thank you so much Edwin. Appreciate you subscribing. Please share with your friends and family

[@TheRachelMaria]

I’m so grateful the “shorts” preview to this podcast showed up on my feed! This was one of the most extraordinary testimonies I’ve ever heard. I can’t wait to meet Sophie and her family in heaven someday. ❤🙏 Thank you for sharing!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Thank you for clicking on full ep and giving it your time. Please share with your community

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Also. You funny. I’m a comedian myself. Let’s collab. @zachrippey23 on ig

[@veronica978]

Your and your daughter’s story will help save countless babies. You both have a purpose

[@tinagarcia4542]

Thank you Ava ❤ I love so much God provided so much support for you & Sophie. They call me Mama T and I went through losing my baby...I decided quickly the best fight against the loss (the enemy) was to be Mama to many in their lives that didn't have one or a good one. I'm proud of you Ava!! 😘 God's got you!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Love this comment Tina. Thank you for your vulnerability and sharing you yourself lost a baby. My heart it touched that you were led to become a mom to many and Ava was blessed by your message as well! Thank you for being awesome, faithful, and loving toward our people on the show 🤍🕊️

[@terriecop755]

Ava…..your testimony has blessed me beyond measure. Thank you for introducing me to Sophie. Although my loss was not a child your walk has not only encouraged me but brought peace and calm to my day as I learn to cast all my cares on Jesus. God bless you and your family!

[@ilikebirdspodcast]

Love this so much. Thank you friend. God bless your heart as well and thank you for subscribing! Please share this one with your friends and family

[@cadycolleen]

Sophie will live on forever with this video. She was a fighter and is a precious gift from God.

[@nyanarice6213]

This literally breaks my heart. I cried the whole time. 💔 I lost my baby girl Madelyn when i was 5 1/2 months pregnant. I had to make the heart wrenching decision to get an abortion. She had anencephaly and cleft lip and was slowly dieing inside of me, each day her heartbeat was getting weaker. As a mom we are supposed to protect our babies and i feel like i failed my baby girl 💔😭

[@sharonspencer2312]

🎉❤🎉😢🎉 You are not responsible, dear one.🎉

[@nyanarice6213]

Thank you! ❤

[@sherrywilliams409]

I lost my Mama in the winter time. On the day we buried her it was so incredibly cold bc her body was down in that cold hole. I went to bed that night so troubled. So concerned that she was so cold and in need of her three daughters to hold her and keep her warm. That night my Mama came to me in a dream showing me her new body which was healed. No more very painful cancer of the female organs. I woke up the next morning feeling so relieved so at peace. I could even smile even though I missed her so very much. I thank God every day for that dream. My Mama needed to tell me that she was warm and she was healed with a new body that was no longer diseased. Thank you God for being so true to your promises.

[@kimmiecat420]

Bless her heart, her young age really shows through in her delivery of her story, she's a sweetheart I wish her the best