Infertility & The Joy in Surprise and Down Syndrome with Erin Eicher

It’s a lonely place to be when everyone around you is getting pregnant… and you aren’t.

Erin Eicher dealt with that for decades, and is now the proud Mama of 4 kiddos: 3 pregnancies, 1 adoption. I met Erin online, where we bonded over pregnancy in DM’s.  She joins me to talk through the hurt, the hope, and the JOY that comes with a surprise pregnancy at 46… and the brief stint of grief that followed with a down syndrome diagnosis.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Infertility, and what helps someone who is struggling
• Adoption after pregnancy
• How it feels to get pregnant in your 40’s - especially when it’s a surprise
• Dealing with a down syndrome diagnosis
• The dynamics of raising both teens and babies
• Keeping your faith through it all

Erin is a great follow if you want to feel encouraged, and lifted in your faith. And of course, sweet Maverick is always there, to share the journey with Down Syndrome - it’s a powerful one! Find her on instagram @erineicher_ig.

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