Teresa’s Recent Pregnancy Loss Story

This was not the episode Teresa wanted to make, instead she dreamt of surprising you Dazeys the same way she had been surprised when in early March this year she saw two blue lines on a pregnancy test. Teresa cracks open and vulnerably shares her story of losing her 5th baby. Teresa has dug deep into both her spiritual toolbox and sisterhood to navigate this immense loss. She hopes this cathartic retelling of her story can help make others treading a similar path feel less alone.
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[@ludovica1914]

After being (in hindsight unhealthily) obsessed with having babies for most of my life, I had two chemical pregnancies and then a missed miscarriage. I have since become very grateful that I don't have any children and had my tubes cut out. Being pregnant was the scariest time of my life and I think my body spontaneously aborted to protect me. But it's all still something that is close to my heart and I had to balance the feeling that it was for the better for everyone that it didn't work out with my love for that little one. I also came out of it deeply unregulated emotionally and became borderline agoraphobic. Four years later and doing so much better, hearing your story helped me revisit the experience and understand it and how it relates to me better than I did before. And as for you feeling entitled for asking for more babies, please know from someone who has a lot of sensory and emotional issues: you are exactly who should be having more. I am not built to carry or raise a child and now my tubes are gone and I never will. But my Mama heart is strong and I connect so deeply with the concept of femininity being tied to birth and mothering. This is a spot of grief for me and no small amount of rumination wondering how my forebears did it. So know, from me if it means anything, have even more. You're raising the people who will take on the world after us and you're doing a damn fine job. Much love!

[@TammiLee105]

Thank you for sharing your story. I had the same experience. This knowing and I kept trying to tell myself I was wrong. The scan was the hardest for confirmation. Seeing how much it had grown and it’s arms and legs but not moving was so hard 😢

[@gillianek]

Thank you so much for sharing. I went through almost the same loss a couple months back. Watching this and crying was therapeutic. This was such an authentic and beautiful episode. Sending all the twin happy vibes. ♡♡

[@brittneyamber08]

I'm so sorry for your loss Teresa. I wish you and your beautiful family love, health and healing. Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your life ❤

[@xanthehawgood1211]

I'm so sorry for your loss ❤ What beautiful, supportive kids you have. That baby was loved and knows they were loved ❤

[@kimikoifish7]

Thank you Teresa and Sarah for sharing with us your losses and the grieving process. You really are making a difference in the world and helping other women feel less alone. I met you two in SF and you were so kind and beautiful to everyone 🩵

[@jj5697]

Theresa I am sorry for your loss ❤

[@janap.8455]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how much you love all your children and I watched every video about your previous pregnancy with Prairie. I wish you and your family health and happiness.

[@ThePeepsCHAMP]

Wait does that little post it say Alcoholic Mom in the background 😂😂

[@nicksterp2805]

I'm so sorry teresa and mark. thank you for being so open and candid. I think it's great how you are open and honest with your kids. When forrest was holding you and mothering you. I was bawling. so beautiful. Wishing you guys many more baby blessings xx

[@joyfulresilienceanjulisher1802]

So very sorry Teresa & Mark for your loss. You processed through it with such Grace and allowance for all your feelings. Thank you for sharing so vulnerably. What a gift you were to everyone just a few days later in SF. So glad I got to meet you and sending so many blessings for the little beings still to come in the months ahead as you manifest. Big Hugs. ❤️🤗

[@elinamakela8435]

This is so heartbreaking, I’m so sorry ❤ Has having so many psychics and mediums on the podcast changed the perspective on loss? I feel like after having past life flashbacks I’m much more assured that we meet again and again with our loved ones, even with the babies we didn’t have this lifetime, that they’re close by and know they’re loved and welcomed.

[@melyssa528]

I’m so sorry for your loss 😢. You are such an inner strength and mental health warrior.

[@Elizabeth-wc1ml]

Im so sorry for your loss. Both of you sharing about your experiences have made so many feel less alone💐

[@purpletiger9313]

LLJ and two losses. I picked up on that in the original viewing of the LLJ vid: wait a minute, Teresa's only had 1 loss. And then I see the headline on this vid and immediately I thought of LLJ and the two losses. But do you remember your reaction -- days before it happened -- Teresa you said "uh huh, yeah" -- and when I first viewed I thought you were being kind ... but. So sorry for your loss. Damn. The world is magic ... that we know. As my mom used to say, "It will all be revealed."

[@erikaa7117]

Coucou tez Sorry for your loss but i think I think he's gone again because it's not the right timing, an event will surely happen which means that this pregnancy was not possible for the moment. In Buddhism the lower the spiritual energy, the more there is is likely to have a miscarriage I think he's gone again because it's not the right timing, an event will surely happen which means that this pregnancy was not possible for the moment. In Buddhism the lower the spiritual energy, the more there is is likely to have a miscarriage

[@glitchgirl5856]

The moment where she knew there was no life in there... I remember that feeling so clearly 20 years ago. Why are there so many losses at 10 weeks????

[@louisekatherinethorpe6649]

So sorry 😔 so sad.!! X

[@cleangreenwithH2O]

I just recently discover your podcast & love it. I am so sorry for your loss & feel for you & completely connected with the idea of just knowing when the life left. I had 3 losses in a row before having my rainbow baby earth side who is currently napping in his crib. The first time was 3 years ago & I was shocked by the pregnancy . My husband & I were not ready for another. We had 2 boys already & didn't think we would have anymore. When I ended up pregnant I became excited for my levels right away & the second test wasn't favorable. That day I could feel as the life was leaving my body. I had to go for a scan to confirm & was so heartbroken. We had only known for over a week that we conceived & getting used to the idea of having 3. That loss hit me the hardest. It was then that I knew I really wanted another. I ended up losing 2 more after that & then ended up pregnant with our son unexpectedly. My husband was going to get a vasectomy because he couldn't bare seeing me go through another loss & at this point I was 40. The day he got the call for his surgery date was the day I found out we were pregnant. I was terrified at what could happen. We did have a scare at 12 weeks with severe bleeding but low & behold my little bean was strong & moving like crazy. Now here I am 6 months in with our little bean & a momma to 3 handsome boys. I believe he came into our lives when the time was right & blessed us. Your angel baby will come when they know the time is right. ❤❤❤❤

[@gabiklw]

I’m so excited for when your next spirit babies come in- it will be in perfect timing for you and your family. Sending so much love as you farewell this little girl and open your heart up to your next little girl & boy ❤️.

[@rebeccawright3007]

What a profoundly moving episode. Thank you for sharing your experience in such a honest and vulnerable way. Maybe one day both your spirit babies on the other side will come back to you together ❤️

[@milosocker]

Thank you so much for sharing. Its unbelievable. We really have to see the darkness and then to recognize the light again. So good and healing to see your friendship going threw this kind of together. I loved this open and trustful episode. Please more single episodes with you both. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.

[@josied3946]

Teresa you are such a beautiful soul.I am so sorry for your loss.It was heartbreaking to hear what you've been going through.Thank you for sharing your story.Sending you the biggest virtual hug❤.

[@madargrina]

I'm so sorry for your loss Teresa 😢 wish you all the best for the IVF trip whenever you decide to have it. Its so nice to hear about the TTC journey from the both of you and the loses in between. Not a lot of woman talk about it.

[@kiram5043]

Heyy.. my heart goes out to you Teresa! Remember, trust the unknown ❤ this too shall pass 🫶🏼🙏🏼

[@Meliewtsk]

Thank You for this poadcast, both of you. Sending love

[@oliahbird9588]

I love you guys. Thank you for sharing and I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of love.

[@maryduggan8144]

What a raw, honest conversation Teresa, was for sure not expecting that to be this week's topic... so brave of both of you to share your loss stories today & in recent months

[@malisagiordano5007]

So sorry, Teresa! Sending love and many comforting prayers to you ❤

[@alyssawaitt6139]

So profound. Thank you 🫶🏻

[@СерафимаСухачева]

Send you love Teresa 🤍

[@sbrock6385]

❤

[@icemoontarot]

Love you Tez 🤍🤍🤍

[@reccyre]

Sorry for your loss 💔

[@mornasaoirse1366]

So sorry, Teresa, so so so sorry! 😭😭😭Sending lots of love and light, ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤍

[@mommiesunite123]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Forest is a truly amazing little boy. I was in SF last week and was able to speak with you for a bit. You are an incredible person and an incredible mom. Love you! This is what REAL pain looks like, take note SWO!

[@themripley]

Sorry, but what do you mean by that last sentence?

[@mommiesunite123]

@@themripley SWO fake cries for Likes....Teresa does not.

[@katiegelegan9720]

That is an incredibly hateful and untrue thing to say about Sarah. They’re both wonderful mothers who have been through loss and pain. Please keep that negativity and hate to yourself.

[@mommiesunite123]

@@katiegelegan9720 Girl please 🙄🙄

[@Sum.Mer444]

sarah is so empathetic and kind... clearly foreign concepts to you

[@patriciachavezrodriguez2003]

Just a sign you guys may not have noticed: this podcast it's 1 hour and 11 minutes. (Also, I was listening to you guys when i recived a call, you wanna know what time it was when the call ended... 11:11) Everything is gonna be all right Tess, you can trust that. 🤍