Ep15: 23 Weeks, 5 Days — Phoebe's Story & Saying Goodbye, with Bobby — Sussex
About this episode
Bobby shares the heartbreaking story of his daughter Phoebe, who was born extremely premature and lived for just five hours, discussing the challenges of parenting and loss.
Olly is joined by Bobby, whose daughter Phoebe was born at 23 weeks and 5 days after months of unexplained pregnancy complications, and tragically lived for just five hours. Bobby shares the reality of navigating repeated hospital admissions with his wife Clemmie, extreme prematurity, and the unimaginable decisions faced in NICU — as well as life and fatherhood after such a heartbreaking loss. Phoebe’s story is one of the early inspirations behind Marathons for Miracles, shaping the purpose of this challenge from the very beginning. This week’s run: Sussex for the official Brighton Marathon on Sunday 12th April. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 👉 Follow the journey and support the cause at marathonsformiracles.com All episodes contain sensitive discussions around pregnancy loss and grief. Experiences shared are personal and are not a substitute for medical advice. Please seek professional support if needed. Listener discretion advised.
People in this episode
Host: Olly Brown
Guest: Bobby
Topics covered
- prematurity
- grief
- parenting
- hospital experience
- NICU
- loss
- fatherhood
Keywords
- premature birth
- NICU
- pregnancy complications
- grief
- fatherhood
- Brighton Marathon
- Marathons for Miracles
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Sussex
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- Ep17: The Reality of IVF, Secondary Infertility, and Opening Up To Others, with Charlie — Middlesex
- Ep16: Special Guest Edition — Inside NICU with Neonatal Doctor, Leanne — Nottinghamshire
- Ep14: Mixed Emotions of Loss and Trying Again, with Faye - Shropshire
- Ep13: 8 Years, 5 Losses & Redefining Family, with Alice – Dorset
- Ep12: TFMR, Grief & Finding a Way Forward Together, with Finn – Cambridgeshire
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