Episode 365: Right Before the Finish Line - Ellory's Mom & Dad

Losing a Child: Always Andy's Mom · Sep 10, 2026 · 57m

Celeste had a perfect pregnancy.

She felt great. She stayed active all the way to term. Every appointment, every ultrasound, every check was textbook. The nursery was painted pink, because Hannes had opened the can by himself two days after their appointment, on camera, finding out the gender before Celeste so he could have something special just for him. The bassinet was next to the bed. The car seat was in the car. The postpartum cart was stocked with diapers and snacks.

Ellory was 40 weeks and one day old when Celeste woke up feeling a little crampy and tired. She decided to rest, and fell…