So Sad...

kozlow27

After DH got off work last night he called me and said “I have bad news”. Never good to hear those words. My immediate thought was that his friend might have passed away because he is currently battling cancer. That was not it. His other friend and his wife are expecting their first baby in 2 weeks. They have tried for years and years to get pregnant and it finally happened for them. She must have went in for a routine doctor visit yesterday and found out the baby’s heart had stopped beating. I am devastated for them. I cannot imagine what they are going through right now. Not to mention, it was the husband's birthday. Instead of celebrating, he was mourning the loss of his baby. I cannot stop thinking about them. And I’m crying and tearing up constantly. And the fact that she is now going to be induced and give birth to a sleeping baby is just unimaginable.

I just want to stay home today and snuggle with my DS. DH and I are so very lucky to have a healthy little boy. I worried every single day about something like that happening during my pregancy. Up until the minute he was born and I heard him crying. Now I worry for different reasons; I guess that is something that will never change. It’s part of being a parent.

I am just so, so sad today for this great couple who are experiencing such a horrible loss. My heart is breaking for them. It really puts things into perspective when you hear things like this.

lisapr123

Oh, I am so sorry to hear about that. It is awful, indeed. I'm staring at my little girl right now and trying not to cry...

My friend does photography of stillborn babies. Many people don't want them (she does it for free) right away, but she holds onto them indefinitely. Years later, people often request them and find lots of peace and healing in having them. I hope your friends hospital has a similar program, they seem to be popping up all over around here.

mommyrunning

Praying for them from San Antonio

feedmedonuts

That is sad but a little anxiety inducing for someone who is pregnant I was convinced I had a miscarriage until I saw a heartbeat but I still prepare myself for bad news with every visit.

That is horrible, I can't imagine going through that, the poor family

tiggerhammon

They have no idea as to the possible cause?

I am feeling the same as eggoz, anxiety inducing for sure.

I just had an appt today where the doctor told me he doesn't think I am having this baby anytime soon and will probably be seeing well beyond due date and with every day past that due day, there is an increase of problems. I don't even want to think about what could go wrong.

I truly hope someday that are able to find peace. And, I hope they try again and not give up completely.

RBXChas

I don't even know them, and I'm heartbroken for them. I wish nobody had to go through that. I'll be praying for them for sure.

JustAnotherGirlSuzanne

That is so heartbreaking! I have no words.

mommyrunning

I saw this necklace on Pinterest for moms who've suffered miscarriage. It might comfort your friend. I got something similar made at Things Remebered for a friend who miscarried at 5 months. It says "too beautiful for earth" with little footprints.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/128560882/too-beautiful-for-earth-custom-loss?ref=shop_home_active

hiba_84

That is so heartbreaking. I am praying for them.

kozlow27

Thank you for the kind words. And I apologize for causing anxiety; that was not my intention.

I'm not sure what caused the loss. DH and I are waiting to see them until they've had time to get home from the hospital.

That necklace is beautiful. I will show it to DH and ask if he wants to get this for them.

jls8209

I can't imagine going through something like that. A miscarriage at any point is devastating, but especially later on when it's assumed that everything is going well and so close to the end.