The Only Way Around is Through

Over the last nine years, I've had eight pregnancies. Two ended in the births of my daughters, Lily (8) and Ella (5). Five have ended in losses between 5 and 16 weeks. Chemical pregnancy, miscarriage, missed miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and late miscarriage are all part of my history. Finally, my 8th and final pregnancy, brought us our baby boy, Will, who has Down syndrome. With the loss of Olivia at 16 weeks on October 5, 2014, I turned to writing as a way to work through the challenges.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

The Other Me

January 4, 2015

The Other Me would be 7 months pregnant and in the third trimester. The Other Me would be clearing out the toy room to convert it to a nursery.The Other Me would be really happy that the calendar has changed to 2015, making me that much closer to delivering Olivia and bringing her home. The Other Me would have gotten all kinds of baby gear for Christmas since I got rid of it all when I said enough is enough three losses ago. The Other Me wouldn't cry when people announce pregnancies or cringe when characters in movies and shows are pregnant.

The Only Way Around is Through

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Sunday, February 15, 2015

The Other Me

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