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Ep 22 - When You’re Happy but Not Happy: Accepting That Pregnancy Isn’t Always Joyful

Season #2

Jill and Bobby open up about the emotional complexity of early pregnancy, especially the disconnect between outward joy and inward uncertainty. They reflect on how happiness and doubt can coexist, why the “shoulds” of pregnancy can feel so heavy, and how those early feelings can ripple into the postpartum experience. From buyer’s remorse to divine timing, this episode reveals the vulnerable side of expecting a child that often goes unspoken—even to ourselves.

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

  • Why early pregnancy doesn’t always feel as joyful as expected
  • Jill’s raw description of “buyer's remorse” and how it mirrored past decisions
  • How Bobby noticed the emotional disconnect and supported Jill through it
  • The tension between being “happy because others were happy” and personal uncertainty
  • What it meant to miss out on a certain kind of emotional connection during pregnancy
  • How Jill found healing and peace in her bond with Declan now
  • The role of divine timing in their story—and how faith reframed their experience

Pregnancy can be both a milestone and a minefield of unexpected emotions. If you’ve ever questioned your feelings or felt disconnected during a time when everyone expected joy, you're not alone. These honest conversations remind us that healing starts when we give ourselves permission to tell the truth.  

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—Jill & Bobby  

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