Miscarriage Support Group
This community is dedicated to those who have experienced the traumatizing event of a miscarriage or a stillbirth. Miscarriage remains one of the most common complication of pregnancy, but that doesn't make it easy to deal with. Join the group and find support in the company of others who know what you're going through.
I lost my 1st and only precious baby at 8w 1d, the day before Thanksgiving last year. The loss was so close to the holidays that I think it was easy to lose myself in the preparations, to not let myself really feel my grief.
My husband and I decided to start trying again right away, even though at first I really wasn't sure. We had gotten pregnant so easily the 1st time, that I was hopeful that I would be pregnant again before my due date (7/8/10); that somehow that would make it easier. Shortly after deciding to try to get pregnant again (1/10), my job decided to down-size and I was laid off. When I 1st got the news the only thing I could think about was how now there would be no baby. With no medical insurance and only 1 income it is impossible to even think about trying to conceive again in the near future. The pain is beyond excruciating. Sometimes I think it feels worse than when I actually lost my angel.
I have been looking for work and have a temporary job, but find it difficult to focus on anything for long periods of time. I know that I am depressed, but with no insurance it is really not possible for me to seek help. I have tried to reach out to 3 different support groups in my area in the past week, but have only reached answering machines. I have left numerous messages, but no one has returned my calls. My husband has been supportive, but I don't think he really understands the pain that I am in. I feel very alone and feel like even though I have tried to reach out for help that no one really cares; that I am helpless.
I don't really know why I am writing exactly. I don't know anyone who has had a miscarriage, and am finding it difficult to talk about with anyone close to me. I guess I am just looking for someone to listen. . .
My husband and I decided to start trying again right away, even though at first I really wasn't sure. We had gotten pregnant so easily the 1st time, that I was hopeful that I would be pregnant again before my due date (7/8/10); that somehow that would make it easier. Shortly after deciding to try to get pregnant again (1/10), my job decided to down-size and I was laid off. When I 1st got the news the only thing I could think about was how now there would be no baby. With no medical insurance and only 1 income it is impossible to even think about trying to conceive again in the near future. The pain is beyond excruciating. Sometimes I think it feels worse than when I actually lost my angel.
I have been looking for work and have a temporary job, but find it difficult to focus on anything for long periods of time. I know that I am depressed, but with no insurance it is really not possible for me to seek help. I have tried to reach out to 3 different support groups in my area in the past week, but have only reached answering machines. I have left numerous messages, but no one has returned my calls. My husband has been supportive, but I don't think he really understands the pain that I am in. I feel very alone and feel like even though I have tried to reach out for help that no one really cares; that I am helpless.
I don't really know why I am writing exactly. I don't know anyone who has had a miscarriage, and am finding it difficult to talk about with anyone close to me. I guess I am just looking for someone to listen. . .
I am wishing you much strength and hope that things get better for you. They will, you know - sometimes we just have to remember that. When you're ready, that is. The women on here are remarkable, and although you've never met them - the amount of love, support and understanding you'll get is invaluable. Hope it helps you as much as it's helped me. Much love to you, Meagan