How did you/are you handling all of the grief of miscarriage?

My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage a few days ago. I don't know how to cope with the grief and heartbreak. Bleeding started 3 weeks ago, and some days have been better than others, but since the pregnancy sac passed a few days ago, I've been really struggling. I feel empty and afraid to try again even though I want to so badly. I would really appreciate any advice or words of encouragement on how to cope with all of this.
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I'm so sorry. đź«‚đź©· I miscarried March 27. For me, I cry every day and do my best to stay distracted. Cry when you need to, let it out and focus on yourself. Don't put pressure on yourself to try again. The time will come. Just feel your feelings and get through right now. Its a hard thing to go through, just focus on loving yourself through this process. đź©·

I’m so sorry for your loss. I dunno if there is really any advice anyone could give you to help you cope. It’s just a case of allowing time to pass until eventually you don’t feel like you do right now. It’s only been a few days, so you’re really in the trenches now; you’re dealing with feelings of guilt, the trauma of finding out, the feeling of oppressive grief. The urge to not feel like this is so strong, as is the urge to recapture what you’ve lost by trying to get pregnant again. But unfortunately you can’t fight the pain. You have to let yourself feel it. And if you can give yourself permission *not* to try again for a few months, you might find it very freeing. Now is the time to concentrate on you and your healing. As time passes, the pain will fade. The timescale is different for everyone and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. But the grief will always be a part of you, however small. That’s the love you had for your baby and no one can erase that. ❤️

@Jessica đź©· Thank you đź’• I'm so sorry for your loss as well xx

@Sharon Thank you đź’• I'm feeling a little less weighed down by it all today and I'm trying to enjoy the little things when I can xx

I know it doesn't help but it gets easier. I miscarried 2 weeks ago and I have good days now, but I'm still struggling. I dont leave the house or eat or generally take care of myself much but I soldier on as much as I can because I already have a baby. Its hard trying to stay strong when you're dealing with grief. Give yourself time, try to practice self care. You're your priority right now, take good care of yourself ❤️ Take as little or as long as you need before trying again

I agree with Bianca, at the moment you’re in the full force of it. I’m 5 weeks after and it has got easier. Don’t get me wrong I have my days where I still cry and cry and cry. But most days are good days! It will get easier but your also juggling the pregnancy hormones aswell remember. Be gentle on yourself xx

@Bianca Hi Bianca. I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your advice. It must be really difficult having to put on a brave face for your baby. You're doing so well xx

@Laura Thank you Laura đź’• I keep forgetting about the hormones which probably explain why my mood can change so quickly (on top of the grief which can hit you randomly at any time). I'm sorry for your loss. I hope today is a good day for you xx

Hello! I feel exactly the same as you! I'm so sad, I feel lost, angry and frustrated! I feel so alone it's unreal!

@Katie You're not alone ❤️ I've felt all those feelings too. I'm clinging on to hope for the future. I think that's the only way to get through it. I'm so sorry for your loss. Look after yourself and you'll get through this ❤️

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