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...]
Dear Mom who has recently miscarried
I know you have found my blog even though you never comment. I see it in my Google search referrals every day: "miscarriage quotes." Well I am writing to you today because there are a few things I want you to know. It's been thirteen months since my miscarriage and it still hurts. But it doesn't hurt all the time. The darkness will recede. It may not … [Read more...]
You should be thankful…My miscarriage story
I saw a quote on Instagram that read "what other people are praying for, you are taking for granted." And this reminded me of my fertility, or rather current lack of fertility. I get exasperated and frustrated at how much work children are. When you are at your wits end while your toddler screams for "the lipstick for my eyelids" at Target, there is someone else within ten … [Read more...]