Week 4: I’m Pregnant (oh no I’m not)
This post was going to be an exciting ramble about dr’s appointments, maternity bras and thoughts on extending our family and possibly our home. Unfortunately that wasn’t to be, I had a miscarriage at the weekend, it was a disappointment but I feel like I’ve begun to move on.
I was only six weeks pregnant but I was surprised by how much I was affected, the upset only lasted a couple of days but it came from deep inside. We were really excited (we will be again), perhaps more excited than the first time round, we had less to worry about (or so we thought). This isn’t the first difficult life experience I’ve had, but somehow I feel like it’s changed me, for the better, everything happens for a reason and there are personal lessons that can be taken on board from every difficult experience. However, I believe that when a miscarriage happens it’s because the potential baby isn’t ready for this world, for whatever reason, and there’s nothing you can do about that.
In a strange way I feel like the experience has actually been a beneficial one, despite the upset. I’m hoping that next time I post on this topic I can have my original title minus the brackets… and that’s pretty much all I’ll be saying on the topic, I didn’t start this blog for it to become a dwelling place for the bad times, but a diary of being a parent, not to mention this would have made for an untrue account.
So on a happier note, I’ve started pulling our garden in to shape, spending quality time with Erin and receiving freebies – more on the freebies soon. We’re also off for a short break to the caravan over easter, not to mention Disney in 10 weeks, so lots of happier times (and posts!) on the horizon.
So sorry to hear, big hug to you across to the east coast. Hope you’ll be able to publish a post without the brackets very soon.
sorry to hear that – best wishes for the next time,
Very sorry too hear that. I hope it goes better in the future.
I’m so sorry–What a sad thing and you have my good wishes. Go get that garden!
So so sorry. Take care.
So very sorry. It’s amazing how many women suffer miscarriages; I reckon at least 405 of my friends (those with kids) have had one. Gardens are very therapeutic and here, hoping the sunshine stays put so enhance your Easter break.
So sorry to read this.
Hope the garden helps.
Sorry to hear this news, throw yourself into the garden, feel happy and bright and im sure we will have some good news soon x
I’m sorry about your loss. It doesn’t matter how far along you are, it’s a loss and it hurts.
Wishing you a beautiful garden and happier days. And enjoy Disney!
Sorry to hear your sad news and you’re amazingly stoic. I hope you things turn around and you have time to recover. x
Erica,
I am sorry.
Whether things are or aren’t meant to be doesn’t usually come into play when you’re dealing with deep emotions like loss.
I’m happy to hear about your adventures with Erin!
-Megin
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