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Shelby and Marissa Blackstock Announce Early Miscarriage After First Positive Test

She used Instagram to emphasize hope, normalizing discussion of miscarriage.

Overview

  • Marissa Blackstock disclosed the loss on December 5 via Instagram, saying the pregnancy ended very early.
  • She said she saw two pink lines on Thanksgiving morning, the day after her father died, marking her first positive test after three years of trying.
  • Marissa wrote that the pregnancy began to slip away in the days that followed and was later confirmed lost.
  • Despite noting biological concerns, she said the brief pregnancy showed her body can conceive and that she will keep pursuing motherhood.
  • The family’s grief follows a difficult year that included Brandon Blackstock’s death in August, as fans and loved ones have filled the couple’s comments with support.