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I had a miscarriage about two and half years ago. I had my son a few years before that so he/she was supposed to be my second child. Though I was not ready to have another child, I was so happy. I have always dreamed of having a girl and felt like I was going to have my little princess. I found out I was pregnant at five weeks so the doctor wanted me to come every two to three days to monitor my progress. I went in on a Saturday and had a vaginal ultrasound (which I also had each visit). All visits before had been okay but when I watched the screen I noticed that I did not see a heartbeat but it just didn't click. The ultrasound tech did not say anything because she was not allowed to. She sent me back to the waiting room where I sat for thirty mintues waiting for the P.A. I kept telling myself everything was okay. That they wouldn't make me wait that long for bad news. Then when the P.A. called me into a room and told me the news, I couldn't stop crying. All the hopes and dreams I had for my newest little one were gone. I had to schedule a D/C for the following Tuesday so I spent almost three days knowing the child inside of me was dead and I took it bad. I was bitter and upset. I had to go to a birthday party with my son that Sunday and pretend all was okay. On top of that, my son was bit in the eye area by some sort of bug and I had to take him to the hospital so it could be drained. The night before my D/C I slept in a hospital cot watching my son be poked with needles. Then I had to go to my D/C where I had to officially say goodbye to my Angel. After that, I spent another night at the hospital with my son. Fortunately all is okay with him but during this time, I didn't get to grieve because I was so worried about my son. I couldn't get over my loss. While it's true that it has gotten a little easier and I'm able to go a day or two without thinking of my little one, but then I start to feel guilty because I feel like I 'm forgetting him/her. I thought I would be okay by now and though I'm a lot better, I still haven't completely moved on. I still can't keep my tears in whenever I think of my baby or I hear of someone else who has experienced a miscarriage. I feel like people who haven't experienced it cannot really relate and I feel alone because I don't know anyone who has had one. This is the first time I'll ever told anyone my true feelings and I must admit, it does feel good to be able to share with people who understand.

 
By CK on Mon, 02-13-12, 11:25

It amazes me how people will share the most intimate details of their life, but miscarriage is still this hush-hush thing. It is absolutely devastating and I can totally relate to the having to wait for the doctor to tell me what I already knew and then acting as if everything was alright in the days leading up to my D&C. It was so hard and I only told a few friends AFTER it was over, it was easier in a way to not let a lot of people know. To this day very few people know, my own sister doesn't even know. I can say that it does get easier with time, I had one child as well and she just required so much time that I didn't have the chance to fall apart completely.

Give this time, it will get better, I promise you!

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CK

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By alwaysinourhearts on Mon, 02-13-12, 22:01

Am glad that we can have a little space of ours to express everything that we feel. I felt EXACTLY the SAME way you felt! I had an unexpected pregnancy but i felt excited because my daughter would be "having" a little bro/sis. I was 14 weeks pregnant when i had an ultrasound to see everything was going good i was soooo exited to see my little one. During the ultrasound i noticed my baby wasn't active nor his heart was flickering. I had a bad feeling but yet kept telling myself everything was fine. But it wasn't the ultrasound guy told me my lil one wasn't alive! It just crushed my whole world, i cried,screamed, but my lil girl was around and it was so hard to be strong because i knew she was scared! I couldn't movr on knowing my little one had died inside of me! It was such a hard moment. There's times where i smile and laugh and feel like if i forgot about my lil one. But i know he will always be in our hearts.. i really hope you can find some peace & hope you feel better. Just remember to be strong for the people that love and surround you. Also, feel free to share your feelings it really helps alot!

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