Dear Doctor (Part 1), I heard you say, “You haven’t had enough miscarriages yet,” to warrant the progesterone supplementation my body and baby needs. How much heartache must I endure to receive what we already know is lacking? Why must you make this issue so difficult and painful? All it takes is a push of…
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International Bereaved Mother’s Day 2015
It’s International Bereaved Mother’s Day. This day was started by the amazing Carly Marie who lives in Australia. This is a day where we honor all mother’s who are or have endured the loss of their child. If you know someone who has lost their child, please recognize them today or on Mother’s Day. They are a mother,…
The Blighted Ovum: Baby or Not?
I have been asked this question a few times. “When it comes to a blighted ovum, is it a baby or not? I was told I shouldn’t grieve the loss because it wasn’t really a baby, it had no soul.” This can be quite controversial but no matter what you believe, this loss is very…
To Kiss and Untell
You kiss a guy and then run around and tell everyone that you kissed him. That “hot” guy that you had been hoping to go out with. The guy you had hoped would notice you and he did. You are absolutely giddy with excitement over where that might lead you two. As you are sharing…
Announcing an early pregnancy
Many women are hesitant to announce their pregnancy early. Some wait until a blood test confirms. Others wait until they see a heartbeat. Some wait until they are twelve weeks and beyond but why? Isn’t a line a line? Doesn’t pregnant mean pregnant? Here is an early pregnancy test. It was taken 11 days after…
What if doctors changed this in relation to miscarriage and stillbirth?
Many families who experience miscarriage or stillbirth want to have genetic testing done both on themselves and on the baby. They want to know “why” this horrible experience happened. When it comes to miscarriage, many women are told that they must endure three miscarriages before testing will be done. They are rarely given the option to pay for…
World Doula Week 2015
It’s World Doula Week 2015 This is a week that honors doulas everywhere and while most people think of the traditional doula (labor/birth doula) only during this special week, there are many other types of doulas out there. Each specialty is unique and doesn’t just serve pregnant women delivering living, healthy babies. How many types…
Why I said “Yes” to the media
They’re out there. My statements from a “secret” Facebook group. The statements that haunt me about the Dynel Lane Case. At the time, I had no idea the member asking for advice was referring to the now suspect (Dynel Lane) in this horrible case. In fact, after I wrote my response (the statements now all over the news),…
Mobile Phone Miscarriage App
1 in 4 women will experience pregnancy loss. Most losses occur in the first trimester. Women are often given a set of discharge papers that explains what the physical changes her body may go through but usually nothing more. Rarely does the information contain all her options, including how to bond with her tiny baby or if they…
If I ever go looking…
I have been trying to convince myself all day that I didn’t want you. I talked to myself about all the reasons we shouldn’t have you. We’re too old. We’ll be REALLY old when you graduate from high school. We will need a bigger house. We are finally getting sleep. Timmy is almost two. We…