Pregnancy loss isn’t a sidebar—it’s part of many mothers’ stories. Michelle shares seven pregnancies, three live births, and the stillbirth of her son, Jackson, while Elyse opens up about endo, fertility grief, and near-loss—offering honest, faith-filled ways to grieve, talk about it, and love families walking through it.

• Permission to lament: why grief after miscarriage, stillbirth, and infertility is real—and how Scripture steadies us without platitudes.

• How to help: what to say (and not say), practical support that truly serves, and the quiet power of presence and prayer.

• Community matters: how the Church, friends, and husbands can show up with meals, messages, and long-haul care.

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pregnancy loss; miscarriage; stillbirth; Christian motherhood; grief and faith; infant loss awareness; support after miscarriage; lament

Elyse (AUS) and Michelle (USA) pull back the curtain on the invisible mental load moms carry—endless schedules, meal plans, school forms, and everyone’s emotions—while confessing the funny, messy bits (hello, mystery music tab). Together they offer practical ways to declutter your home and calendar, train kids, ask your husband for help, and surrender the extras God never asked you to carry.

Key Takeaways (3):

1. Declutter on purpose: stuff and schedule—fewer bins and fewer commitments calm your mind.

2. Delegate + train: age-appropriate chores and clear instructions reduce rework and resentment.

3. Decide your “yes”: every yes is a no to something else—ask, “Did God actually ask me to carry this?”

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Soft cookies, hard seasons: from choc-chip banter to the heart of mom guilt—comparison, joy, and conviction—in real time with Elyse (AUS) and Michelle (USA). We unpack how to take thoughts captive, spot the difference between condemnation and conviction, and find joy that outlasts the chaos.

Scripture touched gently: 2 Corinthians 10:5; Deuteronomy 6:6–7; Philippians 4:8; James 1:2—simple, doable ways to apply them in everyday motherhood.

1. Name it to tame it: Is this mom guilt or the Holy Spirit’s conviction? Condemnation isolates; conviction invites change (2 Cor. 10:5).

2. Truth > comparison: Replace the scroll’s lies with what is true, lovely, and praiseworthy (Phil. 4:8).

3. Home is your first mission field: Simple rhythms—bedtime prayers, meal-time thanks, talk as you go—live out Deut. 6:6–7 and nurture joy in trials (James 1:2).

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Contact Elyse – @wholesomemumma Michelle – @itsmemichellecastro Email – christianmotherhood@gmail.com