Comments on: Post Miscarriage: 8 Weeks Later.

By: Ginar

Ginar — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:34:00 +0000

Sending lots of love your way…

By: Diedre

Diedre — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:48:01 +0000

What a beautiful post. It made me cry (in a good way). I’m so glad to read that you’re feeling better.

By: Trish

Trish — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:19:36 +0000

This might sound so corny, but I thank God for the internet. I really do think I would have felt truly alone if I didn’t find a group of women who actually went through a miscarriage or loss. I cannot imagine what I would have done without that support. The people around you never really know what to do with you unless they’ve been there. It was important for me to feel like people understood my grief.

Being a woman is awesome. I’ll never forget it. :0)

I’m really happy to see you on the other side. ((hug))

By: Michele Chaves

Michele Chaves — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:07:50 +0000

You’re so amazing! Thanks for sharing this really difficult, uniquely female experience with everyone. So much of our lives is kept hidden and we suffer in silence. You’ve owned it and shared it and we’re all better for it.

By: K

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:47:37 +0000

Thank you.

By: Egirl

Egirl — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:24:44 +0000

You’re awesome. Simply put. Hearts!

By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 23:10:25 +0000

I am so glad to hear that you are feeling hopeful again. The loss of a pregnancy is a very difficult thing.

If you’re still looking for a silver lining in the situation, may I just offer this story:
Three years ago, my oldest & best friend had a baby, and invited me to be with her at the delivery in my hometown. My own mother came by the hospital after the baby had arrived, and we shared a conversation that was very powerful and new to our relationship. We talked about motherhood, and how beautiful, amazing and scary a new baby is. Somehow, she began to share with me a story I’d never heard before. One that she had shared with none of my other brothers and sister. She told me how, a few months before she became pregnant with me, she miscarried. And how sad and horrible that experience was. But then her perspective has changed over time, because she soon became pregnant with the baby that would become me – special, unique, wonderful me (her words :) !). And while she would not care to relive the pain of that miscarriage, she emphatically believes that it gave way to me, and she told me for that, she will be forever thankful.

I hope you are able to find peace with this ordeal in the same way that my mother did. You write with poise, grace and delightful perspective – I wish you the best.

By: pghgirl

pghgirl — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:53:53 +0000

So happy to hear you’ve come out on the other side so hopeful. And three cheers for real & virtual communities of women.

By: Kerri Anne

Kerri Anne — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:06:37 +0000

So glad you are so full of hope. Hope is amazing.

Also, this: “Mothers are responsible for molding the next generation, a generation that will likely be saving us from the mess we created. That’s important stuff! We’re important people!” I loved that.

By: mihow

mihow — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:55:04 +0000

Zoot: You specifically come to mind when I think of all the great people who wrote to me. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

By: Zoot

Zoot — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:42:07 +0000

“And that saved me from my loneliness.”

Such a beautiful sentiment. So true. I’m so glad I listened to the voice that said “email her” when you posted about your loss. I almost didn’t. So I imagine for each email you received, there were dozens who wanted to contact you but didn’t. I bet those energies from those silent women were also helping you in their own way.

Great entry…

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:30:56 +0000

So glad to hear you’re feeling better. Your posts have sounded brighter lately–I’m so glad it’s true! Here’s to hope and strength and women in general.