Pregnancy after miscarriage, comes with new challenges!
You understand joy and loss.
You realize how fragile pregnancy can be.
You spend each day wondering if you will miscarry this pregnancy too.
During your pregnancy the intensity of these emotions will fluctuate, depending upon how many miscarriages you had previously, how far along you were, and how you process grief.
Having experienced 5 miscarriages throughout my childbearing years I want to share with you a list of emotions that were present every time. Again the intensity varied each time.
I pray these words will be a guide for you and fill your soul with comfort! You are not alone.
How you really feel during a pregnancy, after experiencing a miscarriage(s).
Regret
Yes, regret.
Regret can come from the sudden overwhelming realization that you are pregnant and miscarriage is a very real thing. You wonder can my heart handle this? Am I strong enough? What if I lose this pregnancy too?
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This regret is based in fear of loss. Whatever will come of your pregnancy remember you are stronger now than you were before, even if it doesn’t feel that way.
Anxiety
Your mind will be bombarded with thoughts of concern. You will become hyperaware of any symptom, whether it is normal or not.
Give your anxiety boundaries. Have a few people that will listen to your fears, don’t obsess researching miscarriage facts, and repeat a calming affirmation when you start to feel the anxiety come on.
With this in mind try a calming affirmation, “This is a new pregnancy, anything is possible, the Lord and I will walk this path together.” or something else that works for you.
I am not a doctor. The information given is purely meant to inform not treat. Please consult your doctor for your personal medical care.
Desire
During the pregnancy you will have a stronger desire for success. Your desire will create a deeper, more meaningful, and personal experience.
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Joy
You will find joy in the simple day-to-day accomplishments such as seeing the heartbeat, being sick enough, watching your belly grow, and feeling the baby kick are just some of them.
These experiences, mixed with greater emotion, translate to a deeper more personal pregnancy experience. Which in turn creates more intense joy when you are blessed with a successful pregnancy!
Final thoughts
It’s a fact, pregnancy after miscarriage will be filled with more challenges than before. These challenges play on your emotions but could potentially provide you with a deeper, richer pregnancy experience than you would have had before.
Embrace your pregnancy. Try to live with hope and trust in God. He will help to navigate you through one day at a time.
You got this momma!
One.Day.At.A.Time
Hello Friend! I’m Chantell…
Wife, Mother of 5 earthly & 6 heavenly babies, and love God. I blog about Motherhood. Read More
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