Grief, Faith & Pregnancy after 1st & 2nd Trimester Loss | Episode 194 with Natalie DiCicco

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Episode 194

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing Natalie DiCicco about her motherhood and grief journey. She shares about her experience with a first trimester loss, a baby she named Ezekiel, as well as a second trimester loss, her daughter Naomi Hope.

During our time together Natalie shares honestly and candidly about her experience navigating grief – what surprised her and what practical advice she would give to a newly grieving mom. We also talk about pregnancy after loss, what that was like for her, the challenges she faced and how she navigated those challenges – and again she shares very honestly about the difficulties of that season and what practically helped.

We finish up with a few thoughts about her faith journey and what it was like for her to navigate, as she said, ‘her grief insecurity in faith circles’ – if you have had a hard time navigating the faith community since your loss, this part of the conversation will be especially helpful.

This entire conversation is tender and honest and I am sure will encourage you no matter where you are in your journey. 

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PREGNANCY AFTER LOSS / GROWING YOUR FAMILY AFTER LOSS RESOURCES

1. Free Pregnancy After Loss Community – it’s a private group and conversation within our main community where you can feel the freedom to have honest conversations about the unique journey that is pregnancy after loss. themorning.com/pal

2. Free Download: 40 Verses for 40 Weeks - this download includes 1 verse to meditate on, pray, or memorize for every week of your pregnancy. themorning.com/pal

3. All of our best and most helpful blog articles and podcast episodes about growing your family after loss into one place. themorning.com/pal

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in this episode

1. What has surprised you the most about loss and grief? 

2. What was the most challenging aspect of navigating life after the loss of Naomi?

3. What do you wish others understood about 2nd trimester loss or stillbirth?

4. What kinds of practical tips would you give a grieving mom about navigating grief and life after loss?

5. Tell me what it was like to make the decision to try to grow your family after losing Naomi? 

6. What was pregnancy after loss like for you? 

7. What was the biggest challenge during your pregnancy? 

8. Did you struggle with fear or anxiety? If so, how did you cope with anxiety or fear throughout your pregnancy?

9.  Tell me what it was like to navigate the christian faith after your losses? 

10. You mentioned to me a sense of grief insecurity in faith circles – tell me more about that.

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Meet NATALIE

I am a stay at home mom to three kids here and two babies in Heaven, navigating life and faith after miscarriage and stillbirth. I love spending time with my kids and husband, being outdoors, reading, and cooking.

Read more from Natalie here.

Connect with Natalie on Instagram: @natalie_dicicco

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free pregnancy after loss resources

+ Join our free private community

+ Download our 40 verses for 40 weeks

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