http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/-t1.htm A place for those who have encountered a loss. Ask questions, find support and comfort from those who have also experienced loss. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:14 GMT 10 http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/12/62/27/89/110.gif http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/-t1.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-am-having-a-meltdown-today-t20243.htm Sheena Oi vei, here we go again! Last night Cathy text me to say that she can't believe that a year ago today was the last time that she saw Geoff alive. I had not thought about it much before but since the text I have not been able to stop thinking about it. I woke up this morning teary and sad again. So many emotions just flooding in. Right around this time last year was the last time I saw him alive. I was helping him pack his bags and shouting at him to hurry cause I wanted to take some ... Support Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:51:14 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-am-having-a-meltdown-today-t20243.htm#239169 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-am-having-a-meltdown-today-t20243.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/so-frustrated-t19707.htm Sheena My sister is so broken and I actually don't know what to do anymore. How do you help someone who is in so much pain? I try so hard to encourage her, support her, comfort her, be with her and just do anything to help but to watch her dying inside is so difficult. I am so ANGRY again that this had to happen. I thought I had worked through my anger but as the anniversaries draw nearer I am starting to feel all the emotions again. Anger, guilt, bargaining, sadness and it is so so frustrating. I ... Support Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:42:28 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/so-frustrated-t19707.htm#231592 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/so-frustrated-t19707.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/life-s-trials-tribulations-t18059.htm Cutie Baby Having had the possibility of a Down syndrome baby and the explanations of the termination of pregnancy process and what it entails. The difficulties we could and would encounter raising such a child and the effects it could have on kids currently in the family and the family as a whole, all of this and off course my angel having duodenal atresia, has made me look at my life with a magnifying glass. I do believe that whatever happens to you in life and how you handle and perceive things is a ... Support Tue, 18 May 2010 13:10:12 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/life-s-trials-tribulations-t18059.htm#207819 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/life-s-trials-tribulations-t18059.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/bad-day-t18528.htm Sheena Sjoe, I am having such a bad Geoff day today. I can't stop thinking about him. Little things keep reminding me of him. Keagan is walking now and starting to look like real little boy. In certain poses he is starting to look so much like Geoff and he is so cute I just want to squish him but at the same time I want to sit down and cry cause Geoff is not here to physically witness all of the amazing times. He is not here to get excited about Keagan's 1st birthday with us. I watch ... Support Thu, 03 Jun 2010 06:29:52 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/bad-day-t18528.htm#214176 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/bad-day-t18528.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/how-do-you-cope-warning-very-morbid-post-t15360.htm Bee It has been a week today I don't feel any better how does one cope with this heartbreak being so shattered things are not easy for me my sister is visiting from the UK she is 8 weeks pregnant and my SIL is about 6 weeks they live far away but they are very excited and keeps asking questions about what they will need for their baby I can't handle it I know I am wrong it is not their fault that my baby died but I don't want their pregnancies rubbed in my face. What did I do to deserve this ... Support Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:01:44 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/how-do-you-cope-warning-very-morbid-post-t15360.htm#173270 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/how-do-you-cope-warning-very-morbid-post-t15360.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/mandri-t17617.htm Sheena I posted in the TTC lounge but thought I would post here too. Although I have never experienced the pain of losing a child, I can imagine it is still and always will be very hard for you. I am thinking of you so so much today and want you to know that we are all here for you if you need to talk about it. You are an amazingly, special person Mandri and your angels in heaven are very blessed to have you as their mummy. Happy 2nd birthday Karlo and Kean.................. We little knew ... Support Wed, 05 May 2010 07:04:31 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/mandri-t17617.htm#202261 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/mandri-t17617.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/another-loss-t17328.htm Tumza After a number of bcg tests my doctor decided to have a laparascopy and found a somthing on my right tube,which he removed. Never for a second did i think my baby was in my tubes. My BCG have been going up very slowly and because of my previous miscarriages due to low progesteron my OG had put me on progesterone supplements. I have been so happy and thought this time my baby was going to live for me. Last week Tuesday (13th April) that was when my OG called me in to discuss my bcg levels ... Support Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:00:55 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/another-loss-t17328.htm#198019 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/another-loss-t17328.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/a-name-t15547.htm Bee
Zac

it means a gift

]]> Support Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:02:17 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/a-name-t15547.htm#175684 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/a-name-t15547.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/second-bday-in-heaven-t8772.htm Mpums

I should be planning a second birthday party for my boy tomorrow but I’m not

I miss you my ]]> Support Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:37:19 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/second-bday-in-heaven-t8772.htm#95699 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/second-bday-in-heaven-t8772.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/very-down-today-t14326.htm PinkPanther Hi Guys, Geez, I am so down in the dumps today! I wish I could pull myself out of this. I hate being down in the dumps! This is My Story... When I fell pregnant I was over the moon as I never thought I would be able to have any children. Not that I have done any tests or anything! My Mum says that ever since I was a child all I wanted to be was a Mom. When I was about 13 I asked my Mom if she would carry my children for me because I just knew that I wasn't able to have any. When ... Support Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:31:51 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/very-down-today-t14326.htm#159964 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/very-down-today-t14326.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/very-sad-t14508.htm KarinBritz I'm not having a good day today and are very sad. I have been doing ok but this morning when I opened my eyes this feeling of sadness covered over me. I'm missing my babies so much and will do anything just to be pregnant again and feeling the love I did for them. Time will tell I suppose, but it's really hard today. Support Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:11:35 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/very-sad-t14508.htm#162162 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/very-sad-t14508.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-m-scared-t14543.htm Bane hubby is not giving me time to breath, we bd everyday and though i told him that we should take it easy for atleast 2months, but he is not taking it.. now i'm nervous that what if i do get pregies again and it (m/c) happens again cause we didn't give my body time to heal properly.. Support Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:55:32 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-m-scared-t14543.htm#162693 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-m-scared-t14543.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-thought-i-was-ok-t8428.htm Shana (Sharon) Hi Ladies.. I thought that I was doing ok. last night we had a visit from our priest from church. And I could not talk about my miscarriages with out crying. I could not even START telling him. Can you believe it. Hubby eyes were also red.... Geez I would have guess that I was stronger than that. BUT I believe he was sent to our house because I'm feeling VERY anxious about getting pregnant again. Well his words was he believe in miracles.. I trust that I'll get my BFP soon and that I ... Support Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:09:25 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-thought-i-was-ok-t8428.htm#91604 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-thought-i-was-ok-t8428.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/my-6th-miscarriage-long-posts-t12261.htm Shana (Sharon) Hi Ladies. I'm just putting "pen on paper" because until now I could not share what I'm feeling with anyone. But I need to do it because I am crying since I've lost my LB. My story On Sunday I spoke to my brother who is living in JHB and he told me that they think that his gf is in labour but they not sure. On Monday we received the news that a healthy baby boy was born at 8:25 the morning. He weigh in at 4.2kg and it 53cm long. There was such happiness in the family since ... Support Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:43:48 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/my-6th-miscarriage-long-posts-t12261.htm#136488 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/my-6th-miscarriage-long-posts-t12261.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/att-shana-t12648.htm Eve
Just been thinking of you and wondering how you are doing?

]]> Support Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:47:00 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/att-shana-t12648.htm#141284 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/att-shana-t12648.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/feeling-a-bit-sad-today-t10676.htm Mandri Olivier Today was the due date of our 3rd little peanut that didn't make it. Really didn't think that I would feel this down today! Support Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:01:41 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/feeling-a-bit-sad-today-t10676.htm#118077 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/feeling-a-bit-sad-today-t10676.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/dont-know-how-we-did-it-but-we-survived-the-day-t9767.htm Sheena Today has to be possibly the worst day of my entire existance. . . On the way to the lawyers Geoff's brother took us to the accident scene and took us through all of the details of the fateful night. It had to be done as the lawyers were going to talk about it so we would rather hear it first hand from Guy who was at the scene with Geoff. It was very hard to watch him relive the nightmare and to see my sister's heart break again. For the first time my emotions got the better of me and I broke ... Support Fri, 04 Sep 2009 19:53:28 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/dont-know-how-we-did-it-but-we-survived-the-day-t9767.htm#108102 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/dont-know-how-we-did-it-but-we-survived-the-day-t9767.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/battling-a-bit-t9531.htm Sheena As most of you know it has been 4 wks since my brother in law passed away after a horrendous car accident. My sister is so broken I cant really talk about this with her cause I dont want to upset her but my problem is I have the most vivid and weird dreams every night now. Last night Geoff was so clear he could have been next to me! If they are not nice clear dreams they are mixed up horror nightmares but all include Geoff in some way or another. AND what is weird is I always remember every detail ... Support Sat, 29 Aug 2009 07:43:55 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/battling-a-bit-t9531.htm#105400 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/battling-a-bit-t9531.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/first-time-t4190.htm Kandis I had a M/C last week monday at 10weeks 6 days
I am still so distraught, some days I feel so numb and like i'm watching it happen to someone else and somedays i am just so sad and emotional, like today
I am back at work for the first time today and I cant concentrate on anything, I cant help feeling that last week this time I was still pregnant
How do you all cope and find the strength, I feel so useless and sad]]> Support Mon, 09 Mar 2009 10:43:36 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/first-time-t4190.htm#39473 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/first-time-t4190.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/scared-t6938.htm Mandri Olivier I was sitting in front of the tv last night and had this horrible feeling come over me. Fear... I have never felt it as real as last night. I'm scared to death to get pregnant again! I don't even know if I want to again! I don't want to go through everything again! I know I must trust in God and have faith, but I'm in a bad place right now and don't know how to get out of it! DH thought I was in a bad mood last night as I didn't want to cuddle and be touched (please note it is ... Support Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:21:19 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/scared-t6938.htm#73518 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/scared-t6938.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/end-of-the-day-t4613.htm Shana (Sharon) Hi Ladies. As you know I really felt sad today. On friday a lady working in another department asked me how my pregnancy are going because she did not see / heard from me in a long time. I just came back from her. I told her that I lost the baby AGAIN. She knows my history because we spoke about it a long time ago. She then told me that she "knows" alot about the emotions of infertile. She was a "egg donor " for someone's brother that also worked at the same company. ... Support Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:54:37 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/end-of-the-day-t4613.htm#44620 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/end-of-the-day-t4613.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/tell-the-storm-how-big-your-god-is-t7567.htm Ilze After living what I felt was a "decent" life, my time on earth came to the end. The first thing I remember is sitting on a bench in the waiting room of what I thought to be a court house. The doors opened and I was instructed to come in and have a seat by the defense table. As I looked around I saw the "prosecutor." He was a villainous looking gent who snarled as he stared at me. He definitely was the most evil person I have ever seen. I sat down and ... Support Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:43:52 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/tell-the-storm-how-big-your-god-is-t7567.htm#81402 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/tell-the-storm-how-big-your-god-is-t7567.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/please-see-the-thread-t7426.htm Mandy-Leigh
Thanks ]]> Support Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:26:47 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/please-see-the-thread-t7426.htm#79765 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/please-see-the-thread-t7426.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-got-this-today-t6967.htm Mandri Olivier I got this a few hours ago, and it is as if it was written for me! Thought I'd share (sorry its Afrikaans). Vroegoggend het die wetenskaplike opgewonde met die twee rotte in ’n hok by die laboratorium opgedaag. Hy het ’n vermoede gehad en vandag wou hy dit bevestig. Sy eksperiment sou die deurslaggewende rol speel. Gou het hy twee identiese, diep emmers vol water gemaak. Beide Rot A en Rot B sou nou in die emmer water gesit word – met net een verskil. Rot A sou in die emmer water ... Support Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:49:37 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-got-this-today-t6967.htm#73829 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/i-got-this-today-t6967.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/the-process-we-go-through-t3248.htm Bel Got this the other day and it makes sense. We go through this with any trauma, including miscarriage, still births and more, so thought I would share it. DABDRA - S Denial Anger Bargaining - with ourselves or God Depression Resignation Acceptance The above is not always in the same order, and some more obvious than others. Finally there is always some sort of Scar left behind which fades slowly but is always there. I can associate with the above, can any one ... Support Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:45:39 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/the-process-we-go-through-t3248.htm#28748 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/the-process-we-go-through-t3248.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/thank-you-for-your-amazing-support-t5889.htm Mandri Olivier
Thanks to every single one of you, you have changed my life in so many ways I can't even mention them all.

You are all really amzing women!]]> Support Tue, 05 May 2009 18:47:37 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/thank-you-for-your-amazing-support-t5889.htm#60473 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/thank-you-for-your-amazing-support-t5889.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/att-mpums-t5832.htm emerald Sorry for your loss, girlfriend. What happened. Sorry to bring back bad memories, it's just that i am new to the forum and would like to know what happened. Support Mon, 04 May 2009 12:09:27 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/att-mpums-t5832.htm#59752 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/att-mpums-t5832.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/an-angel-never-dies-t5673.htm Ilze AN ANGEL NEVER DIES Don't let them say I wasn't born, That something stopped my heart I felt each tender squeeze you gave, I've loved you from the start. Although my body you can't hold, It doesn't mean I'm gone, This world was worthy, not of me, God chose that I move on. I know the pain that drowns your soul, What you are forced to face. You have my word, I'll fill your arms, Someday we will embrace. You'll hear that it was "meant to be, God doesn't make ... Support Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:53:02 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/an-angel-never-dies-t5673.htm#58023 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/an-angel-never-dies-t5673.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/still-trying-to-find-answers-t5063.htm rachelrhin0 I was looking online about thyroid issues b/c I seriously think I have a problem with my thyroid and plan on having my dr check it when I go in for a yearly exam. Well in my search for thyroid issues this is what I run across.... _____________________________________________________________________________________ Hypothyroidism in pregnancy Newly diagnosed hypothyroidism in pregnancy is rare because most women with untreated hypothyroidism have ovulatory problems, which make it ... Support Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:43:47 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/still-trying-to-find-answers-t5063.htm#50730 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/still-trying-to-find-answers-t5063.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/phantom-kicks-t3799.htm rachelrhin0 Does anyone ever get these? I had them after our 1st daughter was born but not nearly as bad as this time. This time I had a stillbirth at 32 weeks and have been having these phantom kicks but in the last week they have gotten much worse. Sometimes it's nice to feel and let's me remember my sweet angels but sometimes it makes me sad because they are not here. If you get these how does it make you feel? Support Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:38:30 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/phantom-kicks-t3799.htm#34869 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/support-f25/phantom-kicks-t3799.htm