“He’s Still Here” — Shelby Corallo on Grief, Signs, and the Journey to Hope

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Shelby Corallo shares the story of her son, Luke, born at 22 weeks after a long and deeply hoped-for pregnancy following two years of IVF. In this episode, Shelby invites us into the joy of finally becoming pregnant, the sudden and traumatic turn that led to preterm labor, and the sacred hours she and her husband spent holding their baby boy. She reflects on grief, signs, and the ongoing journey of healing as she navigates life, motherhood, and pregnancy after loss with courage and honesty.

We talk about:

• Two years of IVF and the joy of finally seeing a positive pregnancy test
• A sudden hospital visit and the shock of preterm labor at 22 weeks
• Giving birth to Luke and the sacred hours spent holding him
• Leaving the hospital without a baby and the layers of early grief
• Learning to say her son’s name and claim her motherhood after loss
• Finding comfort in signs like rainbows and cardinals
• How grief shows up differently for partners
• Therapy, coping, and caring for yourself after loss
• Navigating the fear and hope of trying to conceive again after pregnancy loss

This episode is a tender, powerful reminder that grief and beauty can coexist — and that birth, even in loss, can absolutely be sacred.

Get to Know Shelby:

Shelby Corallo lives in Peterborough, Ontario, and works as a resource consultant in Durham Region. She is a wife, a dog mama, and the loving mother of her son, Luke. Shelby shares openly about loss, healing, and the quiet ways her baby continues to be part of her life. When she’s not lakeside soaking up the views, she finds comfort in cooking, cozy TV shows, and moments that help her feel close to her son.

Instagram: @shelbycorallo

Connect with Kristin

📍 Website: https://www.thedoulalife.ca
🌈 The Haven — Pregnancy After Loss Support Program: https://www.thedoulalife.ca/haven
🕊 RECLAIM — The PAL Birth Course: https://www.thedoulalife.ca/reclaim
🌸 Mother Like No Other — Loss Mom Community: https://www.thedoulalife.ca/mother
📸 Instagram: @the.doula.life

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