Overview

• In an Oct. 1 Unplanned Podcast episode, Matt Howard opened with a message thanking listeners for their thoughts and prayers during what he called a very challenging time.
• He noted their daughter died at around 17 weeks gestation and said the baby was far enough along to hear Abby’s voice, adding that they are still processing the loss.
• The couple first shared the news on Sept. 27 via Instagram, saying an appointment found no heartbeat and that testing indicated a genetic condition.
• They emphasized plans to grieve privately and to find ways to honor their daughter’s life offline, reiterating their ongoing boundaries around family content.
• The prerecorded episode features guest influencer Shay Martin, as coverage recaps the Arizona creators’ timeline from their August pregnancy announcement to the loss.