In honor of Infertility Awareness Week, hosts Jackie Celske and Robin Boudreau welcome guest Kelsey Ruwe, who shares her powerful journey through infertility, loss, and motherhood. Kelsey recounts a multi-year battle with infertility, undergoing multiple IUI and IVF treatments, including the emotional and physical toll it took. After years of trying, she became pregnant through IVF, only to lose her son, Isaac, at 20 weeks due to multiple severe fetal abnormalities.
Kelsey and Robin connect over the heartbreak of their nearly identical losses—both losing baby boys just four days apart, without even knowing each other at the time. Their stories highlight the isolation felt during such grief and the healing power of community.
Kelsey also opens up about her family's decision to use an anonymous donor egg, eventually becoming the proud mother of three children. Her journey touches on the shame, stigma, and eventual freedom that comes with sharing one’s story. She speaks to the courage it takes to open up, the transformation that comes from vulnerability, and the importance of honoring Isaac’s legacy by helping others feel less alone.
Special thank you to Carson Wealth for sponsoring this episode in celebration of Kelsey and Isaac.
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