Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be absolutely terrifying, and can occur for so many different reasons. Some vaginal bleeding however, is considered completely normal, and not usually a cause for concern. How do you know the difference? If bleeding occurs, take note of the amount, consistency and color of the blood as this can be valuable information for when you speak with your nurse, doctor … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Honor a Baby Lost Too Soon
Previously titled 9 Ways to Honor a Baby that Never Was. Losing a a baby is one of the most difficult things that can happen to a family. Not only are you losing your child, but you are losing your hopes, dreams and plans for your life. Whether the loss is from SIDS, stillborn, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, chemical pregnancy, or fetal abnormality, the pain is very real. Some women find other … [Read more...]
My Miscarriage Story
potential trigger warning for pregnancy loss I am 1 in 4. Before 2014, I had no idea what this statistic meant. It is estimated that 1 in 4 pregnancies in the United States ends in miscarriage. In 2014, I had an early pregnancy lost. My husband and I didn't mean to get pregnant. We had gotten married in July and were on our honeymoon. I hadn't been on any form of hormonal birth control … [Read more...]
5 Things I Learned From my Miscarriage
By the time I delivered my son in August of 2015, it felt like I'd been pregnant for over a year. Why? I went through a first trimester miscarriage in October 2014 (Read my whole story here). I took today off from work today in anticipation that this would be a soul crushing reminder of what I was supposed to have. Overall, I've had a fairly pleasant day. My friends and I took a walk through … [Read more...]
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