There’s really something pretty amazing about giving birth.

 

I mean, you are actually using your body to grow a whole new human, and then this new person comes into the world, and your whole life changes. For many people, being pregnant is a time filled with happy anticipation. You’ve probably heard people talk about this thing called the “pregnancy glow”, and it’s a real thing.

 

In spite of the discomfort, and nausea, and unusual food cravings and everything else that sometimes comes with having a baby inside you, the thought of holding that brand new human in your arms – your child – that’s often the thing that can help you get through it.

 

Mariela was pregnant. She and her husband, Stephen, were excited about growing their family.

 

Then, partway through the pregnancy, things got complicated.

 

Facebook groups recommended by Mariela:

Healthy Otherwise is a Fort Worth based Breast Cancer Support Group and Community –

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337164927864563/

 

Pregnant With Cancer Support Group –

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337164927864563/

 

If you’d like to contact, she’s in the WWTL Facebook group –

https://WhatWasThatLike.com/facebook

 

Full show notes and pictures for this episode are here:

https://WhatWasThatLike.com/237

 

Graphics for this episode by Bob Bretz. Transcription was done by James Lai.

 

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