05.02.2026 20:22
Tracy Kardys, who lives in the United States, buried her baby in a potted plant after having a miscarriage at 10 weeks pregnant. Months later, while repotting the plant, the woman's video sharing her experience went viral on TikTok, drawing the attention of millions as she faced her loss again and shared the difficult process she went through after the miscarriage.
A video shared by a woman named Tracy Kardys living in the U.S. surprised and deeply affected viewers. The footage quickly went viral after Tracy explained that while changing the position of a potted plant, she discovered the remains of her baby that she had buried beneath the soil after a miscarriage.
KEEPING HER MISCARRIED BABY ALIVE AS A PLANT IN A POT
Tracy shared that about six months ago, she had a miscarriage at 10 weeks and 3 days pregnant and buried her baby in the pot of a plant to keep its memory alive. Noticing that the plant's roots had completely wrapped around the pot over time, she experienced emotional moments while changing the soil and tried to narrate her experience. In the video, Tracy, who let out a nervous laugh saying, "My fetus is buried here," expressed her hope that her baby has now become a part of the earth, stating that otherwise, facing this situation would be very difficult for her.
"YOU ARE STILL A MOTHER. THIS LOSS DOES NOT ERASE MOTHERHOOD"
Stating that she went through a difficult process both physically and psychologically after her loss, the woman shared that she struggled with months of bleeding, fatigue, hair loss, and intense feelings of guilt. Speaking to PEOPLE magazine, Tracy emphasized that the experiences following a miscarriage are often overlooked, saying, "You are still a mother. This loss does not erase motherhood."
HER BIGGEST FEAR: THE PLANT WITHERING
Tracy, who shared that she struggled with infertility for years, was diagnosed with advanced endometriosis, and underwent several surgeries, said that she made the decision to bury her baby in the plant without consulting anyone, influenced by the shock she experienced. Initially admitting that she often felt the urge to take her baby out of the soil, Tracy expressed that over time, this decision brought her peace. She noted that taking care of the plant provided her both comfort and a connection, adding that her biggest fear is the plant withering.
A FLOOD OF COMMENTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA
After sharing the video, Tracy stated that she received thousands of messages, particularly from women who had experienced miscarriages, expressing that comments like "This video healed me" deeply affected her.