In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, TME host Val sits down with her good friend and fellow loss mom Sara Schultz, a mother of four living children and one precious daughter in heaven, Ruby, who was diagnosed with Trisomy 18.
Sara shares her family’s story with raw honesty and grace, from learning Ruby’s diagnosis to the heartbreak of her preterm delivery and passing.
Together, we explore what it means to hold both joy and sorrow in motherhood, how grief reshapes a mother’s heart, and why connection with other loss moms can bring profound comfort and healing.
This episode offers a safe, tender space for any mom navigating pregnancy loss, infant loss, or life after loss. Sara reminds us that even in grief, there is beauty, community, and grace.
🎧 You’ll hear about:
Navigating a Trisomy 18 diagnosis and preparing for loss
The tension of joy and grief coexisting in motherhood
The power of shared stories and community in healing
How to support a friend walking through pregnancy or infant loss
Finding purpose and peace after unimaginable heartache
💗 Whether you’re a grieving mom yourself or someone who wants to understand and support those who are, this episode is a heartfelt reminder: you are not alone.
🔗 Resources:
Learn more about Trisomy 18 at trisomy18.org
Find community and support through Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support