Miscarriage
I am so, so sad, devastated and heartbroken that I had a miscarriage. I never thought I could feel the depth of pain that I am feeling. I didn't know I could cry the amount of tears that I cried today. I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest. I went in for my usual Tuesday morning sonogram and "lucked out" in that I had my sono performed by a brand new doctor to the practice, who was very kind and had awesome bedside manner (unlike most of the other doctors at the clinic). He told me the baby had not grown since last week, it was only measuring one day of growth, not a week. Then he said he couldn't find the heartbeat. At this point, I lost it and asked him if he was sure and if he's trying to tell me I miscarried. He said, yes, I'm afraid you've had a miscarriage. I felt like someone shot me in the chest (not that I actually know what that feels like). I sobbed uncontrollably but the doctor and nurse were very nice and they let me stay in the room for almost an hour while I tried to compose myself. I was alone, which of course made this even worse but I called DH and he left work and rushed to be with me. We spent the day at home crying and consoling each other and just feeling this overwhelming sense of loss. I know a lot of you have gone through this, some of you more than once and I have no idea how you found the strength to pick yourselves up and carry on. My heart breaks for so many of our losses and so much of our struggles. I am scheduled for a D&C on Friday so they can be sure to remove everything and also so they can test the fetus and find out what happened (although we are all pretty sure given my age, it was a chromosonal issue). Still, I want them to test so I can get some closure, I need to know. I'm staying on the progesterone until Friday so they can help make sure this doesn't pass on its own. Also, they are going to do an ultrasound just before the D&C, just to confirm that there really is no heartbeat and no growth (they offered this to me, as I kept asking if they were sure, just not able to accept it yet I guess). I really would rather do the D&C on Thursday, but it works out much better for DH to do it Friday so what's one more day. Hopefully I won't pass this on my own and can hold out until Friday.
I want to thank you for all of the hugs, support and kindness. It really means a lot to me and I appreciate all of it. Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can say or do right now that comforts me. I know you all understand that. Love to all xoxoxo
I want to thank you for all of the hugs, support and kindness. It really means a lot to me and I appreciate all of it. Unfortunately, there is nothing anyone can say or do right now that comforts me. I know you all understand that. Love to all xoxoxo
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Miscarriage was the hardest thing I\'ve gone through in my life. I\'m with you that I had no idea how painful it could really be. Hang in there, I\'m sending you lots of love and hugs. You are a very strong person, today it doesn\'t feel that way - but you are. You\'ll go through a rollercoaster of emotions over the next few months and that is to be expected. Allow the emotions to come flooding in, that\'s also helpful in the healing process. I\'m soooooo sooooo sorry.
I am so sorry. DH and I went through this exact same scenerio in January. I remember feeling like I was going to be sick the minute they couldn\'t find the heart beat. Then why set in. It took me a long time to get over it and I even attended counseling. I hope you can find peace and again I\'m so sorry.
I am so so sorry. I am heartbroken for you. I can still recall out 6 week u/s when they told us there was no heartbeat. I burst into tears. I couldn\'t even speak. I\'m glad you are choosing to have the D and C. I wish I would\'ve gone that route. The loss was devestating.
I\'m crying for you right now! What a nightmare! Feel whatever you have to - you are grieving for many things and you are allowed to take as long as you need to to process it all. You\'re in my prayers.
Again, I\'m so sorry. You are a strong woman and I have no doubts that you will eventually get through this at some point in the future. You are in my prayers.
I have tears rolling down my face, and I don\'t even care that i\'m at work. This is so heartbreakingly sad. I am so very sorry that you were alone, and so very happy that DH came to your side to be with you, when you needed it most. Love you! xoxo
I cannot imagine what you are going through. My heart hurts for you. It absolutely is not fair. Why must we struggle so hard for something and then have it ripped away from us. I am praying for you and thinking of you often. xoxo
My heart broke for you yesterday when I saw your status. I was so scared that this was going to happen. Unfortunately your pregnancy sounded just like mine last year that ended in a mc but I was holding out hope yours would be different. Its so not fair. I hope that you can get some answers and some closure with your D&C. Right now, do not worry about picking yourself up off the floor. You need time to mourn this loss and then pick yourself up when you are ready. And we will all be here to help you do so. Love you and so sorry you are going through this! Hugs XOXO.
So sorry. I know this pain. You will find the strength to move through the tears and sadness, we are fighters! Big hugs!
My heart is aching for u!
I\'m so sorry for you and DH. This was such a heart-wretching journal to read. I feel terrible. Take the time you need to mourn this loss. I pray for you and DH. Tears are rolling down my face. So sorry.
Having had 5 m/c\'s myself all I can say is that I am I know how you feel, and it is a super fucked up thing to have to go through! Hope all goes well on Friday, I am here if you need me!! Big, tight loving hugs! XO
My heart is just breaking for you. As well as for all the other women that have ever had to go through this horrible experience. I just can\'t imagine. Just be sad and grieve and give yourself time. That\'s the only thing that\'s going to help at this point. I\'m so so sorry.
I\'m so sorry for your loss, words can;t describe the pain you\'re going through right now. Praying for you!
I\'m so sorry for you and your husband. Please take care of yourself. It\'s an experience no one deserves to have. You\'ll be in my thought.