Episode 103: Her Angel Babies Saved Her Life and Shaped Her Family: Arielle’s Story

Two pregnancy losses. A rare genetic condition. Open-heart surgery. IVF. And a journey to motherhood filled with heartbreak, difficult decisions, and hope. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Dani sits down with Arielle, a mom who has chosen to openly share her deeply personal story of loss, grief, and the journey to growing her family. Through unimaginable heartbreak and challenges, Arielle and her husband faced decisions no parents ever expect to make. Today, she's a proud mom to her little boy and is expecting another baby boy in December! In this emotional episode, we discuss: Arielle's pregnancy losses and the difficult decisions she and her husband faced Discovering a rare genetic condition and what it meant for future pregnancies Undergoing open-heart surgery while hoping to become a mom Choosing IVF and navigating genetic testing Pregnancy after loss and the emotions of finally holding her baby The beautiful tattoo honoring her two angel babies How sharing her story has shaped her experience with grief and healing Finding hope while continuing to honor the babies she lost One of the most beautiful parts of Arielle's story is that becoming a mom and growing her family doesn't erase the love she has for her first two babies. Grief and joy can exist together. And there's no right or wrong way to grieve. Whether you've experienced pregnancy loss, are navigating IVF, or are still hoping to grow your family, we hope Arielle's story reminds you that you're not alone. ❤️ Host: Danielle Rancourt, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Founder & CEO, Pivot Nutrition Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dani_the_rd/ Website: https://pivotnutritioncoaching.com/ Previous Episode: Missed our conversation about the science behind miscarriage, fertility, and pregnancy loss with a fertility dietitian? Check out the previous episode!