Heartbreak Over the Holidays

[JessaSeewald]

Women have D&C’s for many reasons, not all of which involve killing a living human being. The ultrasound revealed that I had a missed miscarriage. My baby’s heart had stopped beating 3 weeks before I had a D&C. (Btw, this was not my first D&C— it was my second. My first was 2 weeks postpartum Ivy’s birth for retained placenta.)

Each person is created “in the image of God” (Gen 1:27), and to purposefully destroy a baby in the womb is an affront to the God who created that life.

There’s a world of difference between someone dying and someone being killed. To equate one to the other— and to a mother grieving the loss of her baby no less— is severely distasteful. There is a world of difference between a mortician and a murderer. Even a child understands the difference between the two.

[robinhood]

It is so refreshing to hear a child say thank you, with enthusiasm as well. You have beautiful children, inside and out.

[blossombolton]

I miss you, Jessa. I hope you won't give up on making videos because some people were mean to you. I imagine they're a small minority compared to those of us who admire you. <3

[robinhood]

Jessa, please continue with your videos. Don't let criticism of your brother, family or the procedure you had after the miscarriage stop you. Your family is unique and Charming. I know I look forward to your videos and thousands of others do too. Hope you are feeling better.

[solideogloria]

I had a miscarriage at 11 weeks as well and then a D&C. 💗. It is truly heartbreaking 😢. I am glad you are still able to say God is good. He's also close to the brokenhearted, Amen ✝️.

[paulastrain]

As someone who’s suffered from infertility for 20+ years, never able to have children, watching every single person around me receive blessing after blessing…. I have to say this is probably the most meaningful and moving sharing I’ve seen. My heart breaks for you and my prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing your heart and showing how real and raw this is.

[caryncarlson]

Hey Jessa. I'm so very sorry for the loss of your baby. My heart is with you and your family during this time.

[carolgoergens]

Those kids are just precious! What good parents

[danid.]

Ben and Jessa,
My heart goes out to you for your loss. I’ll be praying for you.
Thank you for your transparency.
You just never know who you might be helping along the way. God bless you both, and your precious family.
Keep shining for Jesus 🌟

[savedbyjesus]

Oh Jessa, I am so sorry to hear this!! This made me cry. My heart is hurting for you and your family!! Thank you for sharing your heart about this !! I am sure God will use this to help others in many ways!!! I am praying for all of you 🙏!! I lost my first baby, and like you said, I am so grateful to God and Jesus that we will get to meet and spend eternity getting to know our son one day!! It is so painful, but we have such hope in Christ !!!

[MissBe]

I am so very sorry Jessa. My 27.5 year old daughter went home to be with the Lord 12-24-21 after battling Metastatic breast cancer. Sending you all of my love and hugs and prayers ❤️

[chessyharris]

Rewatching this video my heart breaks all over again for you and your family. I still can not believe people actually attacked you over the decision you and Ben made. Makes me so angry people would do that during your time of loss. ❤ and truly miss you all.

[oliviab]

Ivy’s excitement over the dollhouse was precious!! How she keeps thanking Daddy🥹
SO sorry for y’all’s loss😢 praise Jesus we have the hope of eternity ❤

[sassymamabear]

Jessa, I lost a sweet boy to a stillbirth and another sweet boy to SIDS. I was given this poem when I lost my first one and it really helped me with the grieving process. I truly hope it brings you some peace as it did me. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers!

LAND OF HEAVEN

When God calls little children to dwell with him above
We mortals always question the wisdom of his love.
For no heartache compares with the death of one small child.
Who does so much to make this world seem wonderful and mild.

Perhaps God tires always calling the aged to his fold
and so he picks a rosebud before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them and so he takes but few.
To make the Land of Heaven more beautiful to view.

Believing this is difficult, still somehow we must try.
The saddest word that mankind knows will always be good-bye.
And so when little ones depart, we who are left behind
must realize how much God loves little children, for
Angels are hard to find.

[melissaknauer]

Oh my, I paused the video and zoomed in to see Spurgeon's drawing and tears started flowing. That beautiful picture is one of the sweetest, heartwarming things I've ever seen. God bless him and your whole precious family. You are doing such a good job mamma.

[veryvanessa]

I’ve been battling infertility for the last 5 years. I lost my first baby at 11 weeks last summer and it still hurts so bad. I’ve questioned whether I’d ever become a Mom but then I remember Gods promise. He promised I’d become a Mom & that’s what I’ve held on to. ❤

[connemaragal]

i love that you and Ben both have faith in God and can share that together.

[SED]

17:40 minutes. “I felt His presence, I felt His peace”, powerful words dear Jessa. I am so sorry for your loss, this made me cry. I had my two daughters when you had yours (same year) March 2019 and July 2021. Fern is born on my husband’s birthday and just 5 days after our youngest. Maybe a bit silly but I have felt a bond with you over that.❤Struggled to have children. I am so glad you were not alone. You keep saying God is good. What a wonderful testimony, especially because this is hard! You are helping so many by sharing. I am glad you have help and take good care of yourself, no self blame. You are so loved by your Heavenly Father!❤

[karenrose]

Thumbs up for the sweet video. 😢 For your loss. You have a beautiful family ❤

[iammellbell]

I am so sorry for your loss, truly.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us in a very raw and real way, it is such an honour to be able to hear what you had to say during this time. I hope you are okay and healing alright. Also, the part where Ben brought in the doll house and Ivy was like "thank you Daddy, thank you" was honestly just the sweetest!