My miscarriage journey
My miscarriage journey started at the beginning of February. My partner had gotten home from a navy detachment, I unknowingly fell pregnant. While not prevented ,in my 29 years of not getting pregnant, I was thinking I couldn’t get pregnant. Boy was I wrong. After a week of what I thought was the stomach flu, I found out I was pregnant. I was 6 weeks pregnant when I found out. I was overwhelmed, excited and nauseas as can be. My partner had to leave again the day after I found out I was pregnant. He was leaving for a month. The day after he left I was as per normal feeling sick but I had lower abdominal cramping. I slept it off but woke up the next morning feeling completely back to my old self. I panicked and told my best friend I no longer felt pregnant. I waited a few days because I personally knew I suffered from severe anxiety. 7 weeks into my pregnancy I found out i lost the pregnancy.
The next few weeks were a whirlwind however I learn how strong we are as women.
Through therapy, the help of my pcp, a wonderful doctor, my best friend and my partner. I came out of the dark depression that miscarriage provides.
Things I learned:
•miscarriage is more common than you think. I found out my mother, grandma and some of my close friends had them. I never knew. You are not alone.
•take care of your mental health. I went to counseling, had hard conversations with my pcp, and even found a medication that was right for me. Life became less hard when I let others help me.
•you will never get over it, but over time it will get easier.
•don’t let other peoples opinions influence your grief.
•it’s ok to grieve because you did lose something. Words cannot describe the grief a mother feels when losing a child they never met.
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Miscarriage is a deeply personal and often isolating experience that affects approximately 10-20% of known pregnancies, though the actual incidence may be higher due to early unrecognized losses. Understanding and navigating a miscarriage involves not only physical recovery but significant emotional healing. Many women experience a wide range of emotions, including grief, guilt, anxiety, and depression. Seeking support through therapy, medical professionals, and empathetic friends or family members can foster resilience. Mental health care, including counseling or medication when appropriate, plays a critical role in recovery for many women facing pregnancy loss. It is important to recognize that miscarriage is a common reproductive event shared across generations, often hidden due to societal stigma. Open conversations and sharing miscarriage stories can reduce feelings of isolation and empower women. Awareness campaigns and support groups provide helpful resources and communities that validate grief and encourage healing. Physical symptoms such as abdominal cramping and bleeding may vary, and medical guidance is crucial to ensure health and wellbeing. Women should monitor their symptoms and consult their healthcare providers as needed. Recognizing the grieving process is complex and non-linear helps individuals honor their emotions without shame or external pressure. Each woman’s journey is unique, but through time, empathy, and support, the pain of miscarriage can become more manageable, advancing toward hope and future possibilities. The phrase seen in the referenced image, “Navigating a miscarriage,” aptly summarizes this journey — a path requiring understanding, compassion, and strength to move forward after loss.
yes miscarriages are way more common than people think. doesn’t mean its less hard though 🥺🥺 i remember my first miscarriage i didn’t even know i was pregnant. i had a plan b lying around and i took it for funsies just to get rid of it before it expired and i felt like hell, plan b has never gave me the symptoms i had thoes couple of days. i passed the pregnancy and i know i did bc i know my body and its cycle (a non-tmi way of putting it i guess). i was honestly kind of devastated even though i didn’t know about it till after. i spoke to my pcp as well about it and he said i definitely had a miscarriage and referred me to an obgyn + therapist just to be safe. i always wondered who that baby would’ve been but if i had that baby i wouldn’t have my baby girl right now, it makes the situation so much harder. i hope you continue to grow around your grief and come out stronger everyday 💞💞 its what we all deserve.