Jeremy Lagerhausen's shared in this episode his story and insights of balancing fatherhood, supporting his spouse, and navigating his personal grief. He shared experiencing a roller coaster of emotions for 10 weeks, heightened stress, and the ultimate loss of his newborn son, who lived for only 36 hours.
In this episode:
· The most challenging part of the journey was figuring out how to be a father to his son Jordan at home while also being a supportive husband to his wife in the hospital.
· Regretting not taking full FMLA to be more present for his family.
· Family, friends, and the church community played a crucial role in providing support.
· Jeremy talked about decision paralysis, and the difficult discussions and situations that happened.
· Grief as a father, emphasizing the importance of recognizing his own emotional trauma while supporting his wife.
Jeremy shares suggestions for coping with Father's Day after such a profound loss. He believes having their son Jordan will help them through the day, providing a sense of hope and connection.
“You have the feelings, they are going to be there, you can hide them, you could hide them for a long time, and they will eventually come out. So, work with them so when they come out, it is in a safe way.” ~~Jeremy Lagerhausen
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