This piece was originally published in September of 2014, ten days before the first anniversary of my first miscarriage. Today is the sixth anniversary of that miscarriage. I've had a few more pregnancy losses since I originally wrote it. But reading this piece and my letter to the mom who's just suffered a miscarriage helps me get through the harder days. Thank you to everyone … [Read more...]
10 Comforting Quotes to Help Someone Dealing with Infertility
The infertility road can be a lonely one. Keep in mind while you feel lonely now, you won’t feel like this forever. There are people who have walked the road before you and who will walk behind you. Trying to conceive is an emotional journey. Feelings of anger, frustration, hurt, and jealousy can rear it's head at any time. Sometimes you may feel all of these emotions at … [Read more...]
How I explained my miscarriage to the kids
Pregnancy loss is very common, with most experts claiming miscarriage percentages as high as 20-30% of all pregnancies. However, the numbers and likelihood of it happening do not make the experience any easier to live through. Through the emotional storm there were two reasons why I had to wipe away the tears and get a handle on myself: My kids. I've … [Read more...]