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Stormy Weather – Reacting To Our Third Miscarriage

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I think it is fair to say that the past month has been crap.

Life has dealt us an unfair hand and we have lurched from one stressful experience to the next.

It wasn’t meant to be this way. We’d just found out that I was expecting another baby. Mr H was on holiday for two weeks before beginning a new job and we had booked a few days away in Dorset.

But the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry. 

Instead of visiting parks and castle we got the flu and spent our staycation in bed. Then as we started to feel better, I began to worry that I had lost the baby. We were so relieved when an early pregnancy scan confirmed that the baby had a heartbeat and everything seemed normal.

A few days later I woke in pain. The left side of my face was swollen, bruised and I was in agony. I was diagnosed with a nasty sinus infection, given antibiotics and ordered to get complete bed rest. 

My parents were called into action and they whisked Little Miss H and I back to Hertfordshire so they could look after us. After a few days of sleep I began to feel much better but then life took a turn for the worse again.

Little Miss H woke up one night having been sick.  She had a very high temperature, glazed eyes, rapid breathing and an aversion to lights. She was also covered in a rash. We called for an ambulance and Little Miss was rushed to hospital with suspected meningitis.

We spent the next few days in a room of our own in isolation. Test results ruled out meningitis and septicaemia. Eventually, after a few days of antibiotics Little Miss H was discharged. We drove back to Rochester believing that we would be able to get back to normal.

But then I started bleeding. Another pregnancy scan was arranged and this time our worst fears were confirmed. The baby’s heart had stopped beating. We had lost another child and I would have to be given medication to manage the miscarriage. 

That all happened on Tuesday. The miscarriage was over in a few hours. The grief will take longer to fade. The hole that the baby has left will not disappear overnight.

I am exhausted. Bruised. Battered. I don’t have anymore to give. 

I need to build myself up again. Slowly. Carefully. Piece by piece.

This family has been battered by storms over the past month. But we have battled the wind and the rain together. We have coped with all that has been thrown at us. We have done it together; the three of us. Our little family. 

This storm will pass over us. The sun will shine again. And who knows, we might even see a rainbow. 

Hugs 

Mrs H

xxxx

PS. If you or someone you know has suffered from a miscarriage then there is support out there. On both occasions, I have found The Miscarriage Association to be a fantastic help. Their website provides practical and emotional support.  

 

45 Comments

  • Reply
    Mud, Cakes and Wine
    March 3, 2015 at 12:28 pm

    Wow you have had a tough time, my heart truly goes out to you. I can see we are a few moths later and i hope your starting to heal from everything that happened. The post was beautifully written and I know the pain a misscarriage brings. xxxx

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      Mrs H
      March 4, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Thank you for your kind comments. It was a rough month and although it has taken some time I have managed to pull myself back to a happy place again. I am looking to the future with hope. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    threewaystobabyy
    November 9, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss! What a terrible past month you had. The sun will shine again, I promise!
    -www.threewaystobaby.com

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      Mrs H
      November 16, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      Hello. Thank you so much for coming to visit my blog and for staying to comment. It was a tough month but thankfully it is over. Life seems to be getting back to an even keel now, which is brilliant. I hope to see you back here soon. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    You Baby Me Mummy
    November 5, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Big massive hugs hun. I am so very sorry and I hope you have people looking after you xxx

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      Mrs H
      November 15, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Hello. Thanks for your very caring comment. I had so many lovely people supporting me. Mr H was brilliant and both grandmas came to stay for a few days to help with Little Miss H so that I could get some rest. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    leighakendall
    November 1, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I’m so sorry, lovely. I didn’t realise what had happened when you mentioned how awful October had been. I hope November is a much better month for you. So looking forward to our hug and chat next Saturday. Love xxxx

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      Mrs H
      November 15, 2014 at 3:38 pm

      Hi Leigh. Thank you for your lovely comment. It was a tough month but we’re now half way through November and life looks brighter. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Hayley @hayleyfromhome
    October 31, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    I wish I could offer some words to make things better but I’m sure it will only be time that does that. I’m sorry this month has been so tough for you and I hope the next one is better xx

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      Mrs H
      November 1, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      Hi Hayley. Thanks for your lovely comment. Time is an amazing healer. I feel stronger a little bit more each day. I’m feeling positive about the future. Also, Christmas is just around the corner… so, I can’t be sad. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Jenna Richards
    October 28, 2014 at 10:07 am

    Such a tough month for you and your family. I hope things start looking up for you soon. You will take time to heal, but you will. You just have to remember that, you will heal. xx

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      Mrs H
      November 1, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      Darling Jenna. Thank you for your lovely comment. This past week I have felt a lot better about life. I have had to move on and get on with life. That has really helped. I know I will heal but I need time. And thankfully I have a beautiful little girl who always makes me smile. Take care. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Katie Humphrey
    October 27, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Such a beautiful and eloquent post. I am so, so sorry you have had this horrid month to deal with. You have taken on everything life has thrown at you, which was so much more thanyour fair share, and yet still found it in yourself to make us smile, give support and offer kind words to us all. I cannot wait till we get to meet in real life and I can give you a huge bear hug in real life not just a cyber one! xxx

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      Mrs H
      October 27, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Katie – you are too kind. If my depression has taught me anything it is that life goes on. Sometimes you just have to ride out the storm and hope for better things ahead. Plus, I need to smile to stop myself from scaring small children. I can’t wait to meet you either. I feel like I’ve known you all for ages. It is so strange that we’ve never had a conversation face-to-face. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Sara Carvosso
    October 26, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Oh such a horrible month for you all. Big hugs for you all I have no idea how hard and how much pain you are in but I hope good times are ahead. Thanks for linking to #sundayroundup

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Hi Sara. Thanks for your lovely comment. I hope that there are good times ahead. That sounds really nice to me. I would be happy with that. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    moderndadpages
    October 26, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss! I can’t imagine after a month that you have had, how you are feeling. Stay strong when you can, but cry when you need too. I learned that in the spring after losing my dad.

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:47 pm

      Hello. Thank you for your excellent advice. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. That must have been a hugely painful time for you. you are right that it is important for me not to fight my feelings. Sometimes I will feel like crying and I should allow that. It is all part of the healing process. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Lauren Boysandbobbins
    October 26, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Oh goodness I cannot begin to imagine how hard all of this must have been for you all, I am so sorry for your loss. Well done for staying so strong throughout it all. I hope happier times are ahead for you x #sundaystars

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:44 pm

      Hello Lauren. Thanks for visiting my little realm of blogdom and for leaving a comment. We have been through a lot. But I am a big believer that time it’s healer and I know that gradually, day by day, we will be able to move on and put this horrible time in the past (where it belongs). Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    sarah Christie
    October 26, 2014 at 9:36 am

    You have had such a terrible time, I cant imagine the pain you are in, I hope you are starting to mend and you have brighter times in front of you x

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:38 pm

      Dear Sarah. Hello and thank you for your lovely comment. The pain of grief is pretty intense. It washes over me in waves and I find it very difficult to control. Nighttime seems to be the time it really hits me. So I am now trying to keep myself awake until I am exhausted. Then I should fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow and I won’t have to think. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Beth Twinderelmo
    October 26, 2014 at 9:26 am

    I’m so desperately sad for you all. Glad DD is ok after such a scare. And I can’t begin to imagine how you are feeling. What an awful time. I hope that writing may help. We are all head to listen xxx

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      Hi Beth. Thank you for popping by and for taking the time to comment. Writing this post did really help. Until I started blogging I never realised how cathartic writing could be. I am very lucky to have such wonderful support from all you lovely bloggers. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    mummyofboygirltwins
    October 26, 2014 at 9:09 am

    Such a rough time for you all 🙁 Am so sorry. Really sad news about the miscarriage. I hope you have a much better time ahead – you all deserve it so much xxx Jess

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Hello lovely Jess. Thank you so much for your kind comment. It has been rough recently. But we are survivors and this too shall pass. Little by little, day by day the pain will heal. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Mummy Melton
    October 26, 2014 at 8:44 am

    So sorry to hear you’ve had such a tough time. Sending you all lots of love & hugs xx

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Hello. Thanks for visiting and commenting. I really appreciate your support. It means so much to have such lovely people who cafe. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Eileen T
    October 26, 2014 at 8:04 am

    You’ve certainly been through a lot. So sorry for your loss but happy to hear that your daughter didn’t have meningitis. Thinking of you and your family.xx

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      Dear Eileen. Hello and thank you for visiting my blog and for commenting. It has been a rough old few weeks. But it was such a blessing that Little Miss H didn’t have meningitis. I was absolutely terrified. I think I would have broken down in tears in the A&E if they had diagnosed meningitis. She is back to her normal gorgeous but cheeky self now. You would never have guessed how ill she was. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Katie-Annie Haydock
    October 26, 2014 at 7:42 am

    I’m thinking of you and sending love. Thank you for sharing xxxx

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:21 pm

      Hi lovely Katie. Thanks for reading and commenting. And thank you for your thoughts and love. It means a lot. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    rachel_bitmead
    October 26, 2014 at 7:17 am

    You have all been through so much this past month but as a strong family you can get through it. Keep looking for that rainbow xx

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      Hi Rachel. Thanks for your lovely comment. I am fortunate that I have wonderful family and we support each other. Mr H, Little Miss H and I are a team and together we can face anything. But I am still going to keep looking for that rainbow. Hopefully, I won’t be waiting for too long. Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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    Karen (@karenjwhitlock)
    October 26, 2014 at 6:20 am

    Sending you lots of love. This is so beautifully written and must have been hard revisiting all you have been through. You have come through a really rough patch and I am sure your family will be even closer and stronger as a result x

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Hi lovely Karen. Thank you for your wonderful comment. You are so lovely. It has really helped writing this. It is hard to believe that so much has happened in such a short space of time. I hope we now have a few weeks of respite! Hugs Mrs H xxxx

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      Karen Whitlock
      October 26, 2014 at 9:37 pm

      Your whole blog is an inspiration. It has really helped me reading what you have written about.
      love you x

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      Mrs H
      October 26, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Ahhhh Karen. Thank you. If my words only help one person then that is good enough for me. Hugs xxx

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