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Feeling alone

I'm 28 years old and this was my first pregnancy. I'm the oldest of 4, with two younger sisters having subsequently "normal" pregnancies.

This wasn't a planned pregnancy, but we were happy non-the-less. I didn't want to tell anyone right away, at least not until the end of the 1st trimester (heard one to many horror stories), so we waited, chomping at the bit every step of the way.

I had my first prenatal appointment at 7 weeks, a due date was set, and I had made it to 10 weeks and all was good. Then, a gush of blood appeared. I raced to emergency, they did a pelvic exam and the cervix was closed, the blood had stopped and I was sent home. I remained positive even had the thought of maybe twins.

My partner was working nights, when later that night I saw more blood and raced back to the hospital. Again, they sent me home. The next day, there was a lot more blood and this time clumping. In the end, we had an incomplete miscarriage, I had a D&C done, and it's comforting to know as I read previous postings that I'm not alone.

And even though the timing wasn't right, it wasn't planned; we wanted this baby and were excited to be pregnant. I'm feeling very emotional, but have the love and support of a great man and a close family. I know that this empty, lonely, emotional roller-coaster will fade in time, and we'll try again.

Best of luck and god bless to all those who have had this happen.


Stacey

Need some advice, rough few weeks!

Hi everyone! My first pregnancy was so wonderful; don't get me wrong, it had some ups and downs but for the most part I loved it. This pregnancy is the complete opposite of the first.

I'm having light headedness, racing heart rate, fatigue, and everything else you can think of! I just want to know if this is normal. I don't get a lot of support, everyone says, "oh you are fine just get over it". My husband tries, but lately I think I'm getting on his nerves. I'm 5 weeks pregnant and haven't done much more than take care of my 18 month old daughter.

Thanks,

Worried and sick.

Alicia

We Waited So Long For This - Why Am I Miserable??

We had planned this baby to the moment of conception. I was elated and hysterically happy when I found out I was pregnant. Now at 6 weeks and 4 days I am so extremely moody that I'm considering leaving my hubby. I just hate everyone and everything right now. I also quit smoking cold turkey and I know this has added to my misery.

I just feel so negative and hateful right now and I'm sick of feeling this way. I'm happy to be having a baby but I can't shake the insane mood swings that are now dominating my life. I have serious doubts as to whether me and my hubby will last through this. On top of it, I'm stuck in this damned farmhouse all the time because I had my license suspended for unpaid fines. I can't even leave this place to go for a cup of tea when I get angry.

I feel trapped, hopeless and scared. I feel angry at myself and everyone else. Especially my hubby. He needs to grow up and start helping out around here! The place looks like a disaster area!! I had some spotting a few days ago and went to the hospital to get it checked out. Doctor told me to take it easy so I have been. In the meantime my hubby has yet to lift a finger to help keep this place clean. He's lazy and I'm sick of it!

I really hope things get better or I am leaving him. I will go stay at my dad's where I can get around on a bus or whatever. I'm tired of feeling miserable and being trapped in this damned house!!

Sorry this was so long…I really needed to vent!!


Jodie

Afraid to tell

I am 20 unmarried and in college. I am pregnant I've only told my closest friends. I am afraid to tell my family because my mom is a preacher and she does not believe in sex before marriage. She told me before I went off to college if I got pregnant I am not welcome back in her house. Everybody thinks I should get an abortion but I don’t believe in killing unborn babies.

I told the father of the baby who doesn't believe that I'm pregnant. He thinks I want him back and that I told him this only to get back at him and hurt him. He thinks I want to marry him but that's not the case I just don't want my child to grow up without a father. I have learned some people only come in my life to take not to give up more that what I have.

I just hope I will be able to finish college even if my baby and I have to live in another city. Maybe one day I will find a husband that will accept me and my baby as his own.

Dee Dee

Pregnant And Couldn't Be Happier

I've recently found out that I'm around 6 weeks pregnant! This is my Third Pregnancy, the first two I decided to have terminated. I was young and irresponsible and I do not regret the decisions I have made.

However I sure have learnt a lot since then. I thank God for this blessing!! I am with somebody who I will spend the rest of my life with. I feel like I finally have everything together, I live with my boyfriend and we love each other soo much!! I'm only 23 and to be honest the timing could have been better, but the Lord had something else in store and I decided to embrace it this time around and I couldn't be happier. Besides, is there ever really a 'Right time' for a baby!!?

My boyfriend is really happy and so are both of our families, which just confirms that this is a blessing of God!!

Besides all of the joy I feel, I am sooo suffering from the morning/all day sickness!! My breasts are tender and I am cramping quite a lot which I'm a little worried about, but I'm just praying to make it through the first trimester without any complications and I'll be a happy bunny.

I hope everyone realizes the blessing that is theirs, like I have. x



Mimi