Losing a Baby
Everyone experiences loss, and miscarriage is common. But nothing prepared me for what it felt like to carry a baby I knew was dead.
They say it’s not the loss, but how you handle it that defines who you are. I hope they’re right.
Below is the story of THREE. From her surprise entrance, to her surprise exit.
The Humping Dog (THREE, part I)
End of the Affair (THREE, part II)
Deconstructing the Announcement (THREE, part III)
What to Say When Your Friend is “Surprised” by a Third Pregnancy
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Peace for Despair - the story of another mom who found the peace of God while holding her deceased child.
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“…but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And this hope will never let us down.” Romans 5:3-4
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I think it’s how you handle all of life’s trials that defines you.
This one I never encountered. But I know women who have, and it affects everyone differently. I’m glad you have found your way.
Awww, Darlin…
I love these posts. I too have lost a child in a similar way… TWICE!!!
Trinity is my miracle baby… having 8 miscarriages in total.
So really, there is nothing I can add, except to say, thank you for sharing, and digging so deep! What an amazing, strong woman you are.
A kind friend told me, ‘ miscarriage may be common, but when I had mine it wasn’t common to me.’ This was after she asked if I was going to have another baby and I blurted something truly terrible back. And that’s why I never ask are you’re going have another? Because we just don’t know these things. Unless we’re done.
I hope our little lost ones are playing together up there.
I love this blog. Thank you, I can so relate! I understand your loss as well… I had two and lost two in 2.5 years recently so I understand a lot of what you were saying.
I’m truly enlightened by reading this… just two weeks ago, I had a miscarriage only two weeks after discovering my pregnancy…. it hurt me very bad because I really want children and it was my first pregnancy. I was so excited, I told everyone in my family as soon as my doctor confirmed it… hopefully I will become a mother sooner rather than later :)
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