Episode 5: A Middle Name, A Miracle y Un Momento Que Cambió Todo

25/08/2025 16 min

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In this tender episode of Tired Pero Present, Gracie and Eli share the emotional story behind their daughter’s middle name — Marie.What starts as a simple naming story becomes something deeper: a reflection on timing, loss, ancestry, and unexpected protection.Gracie opens up about the deep bond she had with her abuelita, the surprising circumstances that gave her more time before saying goodbye, and how a road trip for dental work somehow aligned with early pregnancy — before she even knew she was expecting.Eli shares how a devastating car accident during pregnancy became a turning point, and how a medical detail — the anterior placenta — felt like more than just anatomy… it felt like protection.✨ Whether you’re a parent, grieving a loved one, or simply believe in moments that feel bigger than us — this one will stay with you.🎧 Topics include:Grieving while pregnantHow grief + joy can coexistThe meaning behind baby namesFeeling protected in unexpected waysFamily legacy and honoring the past📲 Follow us on Instagram @tiredperopresent🫶🏽 New episodes every weekTired Pero Present is a Spanglish podcast about millennial parenting, exhaustion, overstimulation, and showing up with love anyway.