Navigating Life & Finding Hope After Ectopic Pregnancies, Health Scares & No Rainbow Baby | Episode 153 with Kelsey Ludemann

Episode 153

In this episode I have the pleasure of introducing you to Kelsey Luddemann and giving her space to share motherhood journey – a journey that has been filled with incredible loss and significant medical and health scares and yet even amidst the heartache and loss you hear Kelsey’s joy; even when there are pieces of her story that still fill unfinished without resolution or even a chance for a rainbow.

Kelsey shares in a way that is honest and open, tender and empathetic -- in a way that I am sure will speak to you and encourage you.

Kelsey shares her story of infertility, a cancer diagnosis and two ectopic pregnancies that resulted in the loss of both of her fallopian tubes, as well as her chance to naturally conceive. Kelsey also shares about her experience with embryo loss as well as a failed adoption – like I said, her motherhood journey has been filled with devastation and loss and yet this interview and her story is not without hope and I love Kelsey’s honest answer about what joy in the mourning has looked like for her.

Keep listening to hear how Kelsey navigated life after loss, things like returning to work, marriage, faith and wrestling and asking hard questions, how she handles pregnancy announcements, what it looked like for her to close the chapter on growing her family without a rainbow baby and so much more.

The wisdom shared here is incredibly helpful at navigating the new normal for a grieving mom – I know that it will not only help you practically but also remind you that you aren’t alone in experiencing the challenges of embracing this new identity – you are not alone in this.

Kelsey also shares invaluable wisdom about how to love a mom who has experienced pregnancy loss and the unique challenges a woman faces who has experienced an ectopic pregnancy – if you love a grieving a mom make sure to listen to the wisdom Kelsey shares there.

QUESTIONS we discuss IN EPISODE 153

Will you explain a little more about what an ectopic pregnancy is?
How did you learn that you had an ectopic pregnancy? What were your options?
What has it been like to grieve the physical losses associated with the ectopic pregnancy?
What do those physical losses mean for growing your family?
What would you say to a mom listening who has not yet had a living baby after experiencing loss?
What do you wish others understood about what it’s like to experience pregnancy loss, specifically ectopic pregnancy?
What do you think are misconceptions about ectopic pregnancy? What do you wish others understood about this type of loss?
What has been the most challenging aspect of this journey navigating grief and life after loss?
What was it like for you to return to work amidst your losses and grief?
Tell me about your faith during this season — did you ever get angry with God?
What does it mean to you to find joy in the mourning?
What does grief look like for you today? How is it different or how has it changed?
What hope or encouragement would you give to another grieving mom?

Meet Kelsey

My name is Kelsey Ludemann and I like to keep busy. I am a public school teacher, yoga instructor, motherhood photographer, and baker. None of those things go together but they make my heart happy so I'm okay with it. I have walked in covenantal relationship with my hilarious partner-in-crime and hottie dance partner for ten years. Together, we have made three babies and are privileged to love on our sweet girl who has been earthside with us for 4 years. I like to make the most of every opportunity so if I'm not doing one of the above, you'll likely find me reading a book, cleaning house, running, coloring with my girl, or having coffee on the front porch with my love.

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