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The Truth About Miscarriages, Pregnancy, and Making the Circumcision Choice

The Truth About Miscarriages, Pregnancy, and Making the Circumcision Choice

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 What if the moment you found out you were pregnant came with as much fear as joy? What if no one warned you about the physical trauma, the emotional weight, or the life-altering identity shift that comes with becoming a mother? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Fiercely Unfiltered, Kelly Renee shares the highs, lows, and wild moments of her motherhood journey. From military pregnancies that ended at 37 weeks to sprinting on a treadmill until her water broke, Kelly doesn’t hold back. She opens up about a 20-week ultrasound that suggested a possible Down syndrome diagnosis and the emotional pain of a miscarriage during her son’s high school football game. Then, there’s the circumcision conversation. Kelly chose not to circumcise her son, and years later, he was teased with the nickname "Jacob Foreskin." Her solution? A candid, graphic episode of Shameless to spark an open discussion. Kelly makes the case that parents should have honest, no-shame talks about body differences because kids notice and will eventually ask questions. Motherhood isn’t always pretty, but it’s always worth the truth. Kelly reminds us that tough, real conversations matter. Hit play for a refreshingly honest, relatable conversation, then share it with someone who needs to hear they’re not alone. Key Takeaways Pregnancy is more than baby bumps and joy. It’s often pain, pressure, and fear The emotional weight of prenatal testing and unexpected diagnoses The trauma of miscarriage and the silence that follows The importance of open conversations about sensitive parenting topics, such as circumcision How motherhood changes your sense of freedom, identity, and connection In This Episode (00:00:01) Introduction to the episode (00:01:10) Stress of pregnancy (00:02:04) Reflections on first pregnancy (00:03:01) Impact of pregnancy on the body (00:03:54) 20-week ultrasound experience (00:04:42) Decision against further testing (00:05:37) Fear of SIDS (00:06:45) Miscarriages and emotional toll (00:07:46) Gratitude for healthy children (00:08:47) Circumcision decisions (00:09:39) Peer pressure and circumcision (00:10:30) Importance of conversations about circumcision (00:12:22) Awareness of childbirth risks (00:13:20) Closing thoughts Notable Quotes (02:12) “They told me there was a high chance my son would be born with Down syndrome, and I decided not to do the further testing. I just couldn’t go through that stress.” — Kelly Renee (04:15) “I miscarried in the bathroom during my son’s football game. I didn’t tell anyone. I just cleaned myself up and sat in the stands like nothing happened.” — Kelly Renee (06:23) “It's a miracle to have healthy children. It's a miracle you get through your pregnancy without complications. I thank God every day for my two healthy children.” — Kelly Renee (10:04) “I lost who I was. I didn’t feel like Kelly anymore—I was just someone’s mom. And no one warned me it would feel that way.” — Kelly Renee (12:11) “If this helps even one woman feel less alone, then it’s worth every word I spoke.” — Kelly Renee Resources and Links Fiercely Unfiltered Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee Kelly Renee Instagram Facebook Website
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