Everytime I share the news of our pregnancy with someone I immediately follow it up with a comment about miscarriage. I want to share my excitement at this new little life. I want to be happy about this pregnancy. I don't want to dwell on my chances of miscarriage, but inevitably I feel the need to add some caveat that with my history there is a good chance I will miscarry.
Even with total strangers I feel the need to add this note. Banana had a doctor's appointment a few weeks ago. I was asking the doctor a quick question about some allergy problems I have been having. I asked if eye drops were ok in early pregnancy. She seemed surprised I was expecting and asked about the due date. Instead of giving her the answer, I made some comment about taking it day by day.
I am elated about this new life. I am so thankful I have been given the gift of this child no matter how long our time together may be. I want to joyfully share the news with friends and family. Why is that so hard to do?
I know I do this as a defensive mechanism. I am trying to set my own expectations as well as those of family and friends. The thing is, I know how much this doesn't work. I am excited, I am overjoyed, I am attached to this little life. Dwelling on the fact I might miscarry doesn't lessen that.
St. Gerard, pray for me.
2 comments:
I think it is all natural...I always stay nervous until we get past the marker of the latest miscarriage (I had one at 6 1/2 weeks and one at 12 weeks)...soon you will be in trimester 2 and past the shots, and it's all good! Praying for you! HUGS!
I can only imagine the nervousness. I pray that soon you will be where Therese is. Keep your faith. Share with us. We'll help you through. 2nd Trimester will soon be here. Hugs and Blessings friend.
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