I just wanted to take some time to recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, which is today (October 15th).
It's been about 1 1/2 months since I had my miscarriage. It is easier to bear after I've had some time to heal emotionally, but the pain still hasn't gone away, and I don't think it will. I wish I could give a huge hug to anyone who's had to go through this, and to let them know they're not alone. I think one of the reasons it's hard is because I was the only one who truly knew my baby. You feel your body change, know you're pregnant and connect with the baby right away, but it's harder for other people to feel the loss as deeply when your shape has hardly changed yet. Others have definitely been supportive and wonderful, but there is a huge sense of being alone in feeling exactly the way that you do. I'm not mourning a person, exactly, but a future. All the "firsts" and wondering who that little one would have become.
I want everyone to just take a moment today and think of the babies who have passed, and the moms who already loved them.
You couldn't of said it any better Amanda. I am not at a loss for words for you but I am speachless for the moment, if that makes sense. You make me very proud, and I admire your strength. I love you, Betty!
Posted by: Betty | October 16, 2009 at 10:00 AM