
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.

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Is anyone else just furious with Movies and TV shows? One that comes to mind is "Knocked Up" newly in theaters! I haven't seen it but my in-laws have. They said that it would upset me. The trailers upset me! I don't need to see the movie, the trailers are enough. I hate how Hollywood has created this assumption that everyone beleives that pregnancy = babies. Not true! Although I know everyone on this site wishes it was. Also, I was looking forward to Shrek 3 coming out. Now I don't want to see it. Its just assumed that everything is going to be fine, because of course: pregnancy = babies!
The one time miscarriage was even considered and shown on a TV show was Sex and the City. (At least the only one that I've seen) I think it was in the last season when Charlotte has a miscarriage after trying for years. She cries for like 2 or 3 days and then gets dress up for Miranda's son's 1 year birthday party! No wonder why everyone thinks we should be magically over it after a week! I watched the commentary to that episode (I have the DVD's). First of all.. the series is written by a guy. Second, he said on the commentary that "Charlotte was able to pull herself out of her funk and go be there for her friend". Where was Miranda when Charlotte miscarried? Planning her baby's birthday party! What about Charlotte's friends being there for her? Hollywood just pisses me off! When will our situation be represented?! If it was, maybe people wouldn't be so clueless and rude!
Just needed to vent.
The one time miscarriage was even considered and shown on a TV show was Sex and the City. (At least the only one that I've seen) I think it was in the last season when Charlotte has a miscarriage after trying for years. She cries for like 2 or 3 days and then gets dress up for Miranda's son's 1 year birthday party! No wonder why everyone thinks we should be magically over it after a week! I watched the commentary to that episode (I have the DVD's). First of all.. the series is written by a guy. Second, he said on the commentary that "Charlotte was able to pull herself out of her funk and go be there for her friend". Where was Miranda when Charlotte miscarried? Planning her baby's birthday party! What about Charlotte's friends being there for her? Hollywood just pisses me off! When will our situation be represented?! If it was, maybe people wouldn't be so clueless and rude!
Just needed to vent.
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I completely feel the same. That new movie Knocked-up gets my blood boiling. I love how the movies and TV show how easy it is... once you get a positive result, that's it. You're having a baby, let the fun begin. No worries ever.
My 2nd m/c coincided with Britney Spears first pregnancy. TO see her flaunting her belly and her lack of parenting skills (then and now) still breaks my heart. Why her, she doesn't deserve it.
Also - I am staying away from the View (regardless of contraversary). The young blond is due when I should have been.
I think there should be a movie made about m/c and how real, sad and life changing it really is. Not to mention how isolating it makes you feel.
But I understand how you feel. Hollywood just doesn't understand certain situations. I'm also angry at the new show coming out called "army wives". . . at first I was excited because I thought it'd be a reality show but once I saw the ACTRESSES in it I realized it was NOT going to be real at all. I thought, hell, they should have had cameras following some of us real army wives around. . . they sure as hell would get enough drama for a TV series. . . But I won't be watching that show because I know it'll only piss me off because it won't be accurate AT ALL. It'll only portray the media's idea of what an army wife goes through day to day and then try to stick in their political view... How annoying! But that's the way Hollywood has always been. Everything is glitz and glam... wouldn't want to depress someone TOO much because that would hurt ratings. Their arguement. . . who wants to go to a movie that doesn't have a happy ending? Who cares if it's accurate or not.
Keep strong, hun and don't give up.
~Mary
I think a reality show about military wives would be a good idea too. I"m a military brat. We went through some tough stuff, especially when my dad was sent over seas and my mom was stuck with us 4 kids by herself for 2 years!
I am not a huge fan of TV (I only watch it at my BF's house) and this is the reason why - TV shows are fantasy, not reality. And people sometimes cannot distingush between the two.
Interesting topic to post - thank you for bring that movie up. At first I though it looked so stupid - and I assumed it was just my reaction due to losing my little one. It is nice to know other people had a similar reaction.
:) Julie