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Episode 173

173: Joss West had four miscarriages in a row but never gave up hope

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Joss West was born in the Northern Territory and grew up on cattle stations. She's always been an animal lover and brought all kinds of creatures home when she was a little girl, from dingo pups, to injured brumby foals. It wasn't a surprise to her family then when she went on to become a vet, and she now manages a pre-export quarantine property in Victoria. Joss met her husband in a very romantic way....while preg testing cattle! When they decided to try for a family of their own though, they faced a heartbreaking journey. Unbelievably, Joss had four miscarriages in a row before her rainbow baby Poppy arrived. A warning this episode might be triggering for anyone who has suffered pregnancy loss. If you need support, reach out to The Pink Elephants Support Network at or Sands Thomas Cook is a premium country apparel brand that offers a wide range of stylish and durable clothing for anyone living the country lifestyle. Whether you're on the farm, heading into town or on the dewey (and muddy) sports sidelines, you need to check out Merry People. Their warm, comfy and durable gumboots are perfect for all day wear, rain or shine. Head to merrypeople.com to grab yourself a pair.

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