Siesta Key's Madisson Hausburg Shares the Challenges and Strength of Her Pregnancy Journey
Siesta Key’s Madisson Hausburg bravely shares her journey of pregnancy after experiencing the heartbreak of a stillbirth in 2021 Through her candid reflections, she sheds light on the profound challenges she faces, offering a powerful glimpse into the complexities of her incredible journey
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Madisson Hausburg shared an update on navigating her current pregnancy following a previous loss. The Siesta Key alum, 29, discussed her experience with PAL (pregnancy after loss) on Instagram on Monday, December 4. She admitted to feeling guilty about expressing anything other than gratitude due to her struggles with infertility, but also acknowledged feeling anxious and terrified at times. Hausburg explained that as her pregnancy progressed, she had expected it to become easier, but found that it was actually quite the opposite.
Hausburg, who announced her pregnancy in July, has opened up about her growing unease as her due date approaches. She confessed that she feels a sense of relief every time she feels her baby moving inside her, especially after the stillbirth of her son Elliot in 2021. "While most days are good, I still wake up each morning feeling fearful and hold my stomach until I feel her move," she admitted. "After losing Elliot at full term, I understand that a healthy pregnancy doesn't always guarantee a living baby at the end, and I won't be completely at ease until our girl is safely in my arms. I believe it's important to acknowledge that Pregnancy After Loss (PAL) is a complex journey filled with conflicting emotions."
Madisson Hausburg admitted that being pregnant again was a “blessing,” but also revealed that her previous tragic loss has “significantly altered” her emotions toward pregnancy the second time. Despite her anxieties, she is eagerly anticipating the moment when she can finally hold her little one.
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"I am absolutely smitten with this little girl growing inside of me," Hausburg exclaimed. "Becoming a mother to her is bringing me so much joy, and I am committed to being the best mama to both of my babies!" She had previously expressed uncertainty about expanding her family with husband Ish Soto.
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"I am filled with utter terror. After the loss of Elliot, I feel as though I may never be emotionally prepared to go through the experience of pregnancy again," she shared on her Instagram in March 2022. "Yet, there is a profound longing within me that I cannot quite articulate."
She went on to express, "It is incredibly challenging to navigate the journey of motherhood without your child. Each night, kissing Elliot's cold, unyielding urn stands in stark contrast to the tender, warm cheeks of my baby boy. There is a permanent void in my heart that I know will never be filled, but I cling to the hope that motherhood will not always feel this way for me."
