It looks like it’s over

Today is our five year anniversary. The second beta came back this afternoon at 53.  I’m having a miscarriage.  There’s really not much else to say.

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50 Comments

  1. July 12, 2013 / 3:49 pm

    Oh no! Risa, I'm so, so, so incredibly sorry. I've never experienced IVF, so I can only assume that there is so much more stress, and hope, etc balled up in this, but I did experience miscarraige, so I do now how awful this whole thing is. There is nothing like seeing the negative test after the positive, the blood, the pain, all of it… life changing. I'm so so sorry my friend. I had SO much hope! Sending you so much love and lots of hugs!

  2. July 12, 2013 / 3:53 pm

    I am so, so sorry to hear this. I unfortunately know this pain as well. It just…sucks. That's all that can be said. Risa, I don't know you, but I wish I could hug you right now. My heart is broken for you.

  3. July 12, 2013 / 4:48 pm

    Risa, We found out about our 2nd miscarriage on our 9th wedding anniversary. I know there is nothing anyone can say that will bring you comfort, but I want you to know how very sorry I am for you and Chris. I am here if you need to talk to or vent to or cry with someone who has been there.

  4. July 12, 2013 / 5:08 pm

    Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. I will be thinking about you and your hubby. Hugs.

  5. July 12, 2013 / 5:43 pm

    Oh Risa! Lady, my heart is breaking. I wish I could take this from you and Chris. To give you back the joy you had before. Holding you in my heart.

  6. July 12, 2013 / 5:45 pm

    Nooooo!!! Oh my heart is broken for you, my friend. I can't even begin to imagine how you're feeling. I can only pray that you will somehow make it through this and eventually find some peace. Know that we are all here for you, whenever you need us! xoxo

  7. July 12, 2013 / 5:47 pm

    I am so truly sorry for your loss. I know there are no words to heal the pain.

  8. July 12, 2013 / 5:51 pm

    Ohhh Risa. I'm so so sorry. There is no good day for a miscarriage, but your anniversary is an especially crappy one. Mine was on my birthday. How can the world pull that kind of thing? Thinking of you guys. xoxo

  9. July 12, 2013 / 5:53 pm

    Your last post made me cry and now this also has me in tears. I am so so sorry. This is so fucking unfair. On your anniversary? Really? I don't know what else to say.

  10. July 12, 2013 / 6:32 pm

    I'm so sorry. It's all so very unfair. There are no words.

  11. Anonymous
    July 12, 2013 / 6:34 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in friends, family, and most importantly, God. Hugs to you!

    -fellow babyloss mama to Taylor (4 weeks, 10/4/10) & Aidyn (39 weeks 4 days, 9/5/11)

  12. July 12, 2013 / 6:55 pm

    There are no words. Just praying for your comfort and for love to surround you while you heal!

  13. July 12, 2013 / 6:58 pm

    I read this and almost threw up. My heart aches for you. I know that there are no amount of words that can make any of this better for you…. but, please know that I am here for you and that I love you!!!

    Hugs to you and Chris.

    I am so sorry.

  14. July 12, 2013 / 7:11 pm

    Oh I hate this. I am so, so sorry. I know nothing makes it better. Just hold on tight to each other. Thinking of you.

  15. July 12, 2013 / 7:20 pm

    It's not often I read a blog post and curse out loud, but this was one of them. Risa, I'm so sorry for what's happening right now. I know nothing can make this better but we're all thinking about you guys. Sending lots of love.

  16. July 12, 2013 / 7:29 pm

    I fucking hate the Universe right now. So sorry for your loss, take care of each other

  17. July 12, 2013 / 7:39 pm

    I am so, so sorry, Risa. 🙁

  18. Anonymous
    July 12, 2013 / 7:48 pm

    Fuck. I am so, so sorry, was so happy when I saw your post yesterday. Please know we are all thinking of you.

  19. July 12, 2013 / 8:09 pm

    Oh no. I am so sorry. I just went through this. My heart aches for you. I will pray for peace in your heart. I am do damn sorry.

  20. July 12, 2013 / 8:20 pm

    I'm so sorry. This is so painful. Praying for comfort.

  21. July 12, 2013 / 8:55 pm

    I don't know what to say. My heart is breaking for you and this post actually brought me to tears. I'm so sorry.

  22. July 12, 2013 / 9:52 pm

    Oh my heart just hurts for you! I am so sorry!!! I wish there were words of comfort I could give you. I will be praying for you.

  23. July 12, 2013 / 9:55 pm

    Infertility is so hard the way it is, but to suffer and survive a miscarriage is just cruel. It's not like fertiles who suffer a mc and can just try again in a month or two. It's beyond a double whammy. This is my biggest fear going into our 4th FET.

  24. July 12, 2013 / 10:06 pm

    I am so sorry. It's hard to be hopeful when life, too often, seems unfair. Thinking of you and your husband and hoping you find comfort in one another.

  25. July 12, 2013 / 11:10 pm

    I am so, so sorry. Many hugs to you.

  26. July 13, 2013 / 12:07 am

    I'm so very very sorry.

  27. July 13, 2013 / 8:27 am

    I'm so so sorry, my heart breaks for you and Chris. Big hugs to 🙁

  28. July 13, 2013 / 9:23 am

    Risa- I am so sorry to hear this! The devastation this stupid disease brings is horrendous! I had my fourth miscarriage with my first IVF- that was my moment of hitting the bottom. I lost all hope and was in a really dark place. I wouldn't wish this nightmare on anyone and I wish there was something I could say to make it better. There's one thing I constantly used in my head, you have to have rain in order to have rainbows. I'll be thinking of you!

  29. July 13, 2013 / 9:51 am

    Nooo! I am so sorry, Risa. ((hugs))

    *long time lurker, first time commenter*

  30. July 13, 2013 / 10:04 am

    Sending strength.

    I don't know if it helps, but my friend who miscarried was told that the thing to remember is that she made the connection. GOT pregnant. And now that they knew she could get pregnant, they could focus on keeping her pregnant.

    I'm sorry if that's not what you need right now. I wish I knew how to help.

  31. July 13, 2013 / 10:43 am

    I am so sorry. This is so completely unfair.

  32. Anonymous
    July 13, 2013 / 1:01 pm

    De-lurking to say that I am so, so sorry. I am a fellow infertile that lost my first pregnancy just over a month ago at 6 weeks. It sucks and you're right, there's not much else to say. I just wanted to thank you for sharing your story and let you know that I am thinking of you.

  33. July 13, 2013 / 1:05 pm

    Also coming out of lurker hiding to give you a virtual hug. I just hate this. I'm so, so very sorry. I went though a similar early loss–let myself go to Carter's to buy something to surprise my hubby after getting a positive digital. Got a call about a low beta, despaired. Got a call about a good beta, rejoiced. Started bleeding, miscarried. Felt like my life was over. My heart is breaking for you 🙁

  34. July 13, 2013 / 1:15 pm

    Risa, I am so incredibly sorry. This is completely unfair and I know there are no words right now that can make it better. Be gentle with yourself over the coming weeks and months. Grieve as you need to, whether that be by crying or being angry or at times, being completely numb. Huge, huge HUGS!

  35. July 13, 2013 / 2:26 pm

    There are no words, Risa. It's beyond unfair… it's criminal that this should happen after all you've already been through. Wishing you a speedy recovery- physically, at least. The emotional part never entirely goes away. Heartbroken for you…

  36. July 13, 2013 / 4:12 pm

    I am not a very emotional person, but I just feel like crying right now! I am so sorry about this! My heart aches for you! <3

  37. July 13, 2013 / 4:51 pm

    so sorry to read this!! Thinking about you!

  38. July 13, 2013 / 4:58 pm

    I have been there – twice unfortunately – after my 2nd and 3rd IVFs. It sucks. Beyond belief. I promise you that you'll get better though. You'll never forget, but you are a trooper and will pick yourself back up again and keep going, whatever path you choose.

  39. July 14, 2013 / 1:51 am

    So sorry to hear this terrible news.

  40. July 14, 2013 / 8:54 pm

    Oh Risa…this took my breath away. I could not possibly be more sorry about this. Praying for you right now.

  41. July 15, 2013 / 9:11 am

    I am so sorry. I am praying hard for you both! :'(

  42. July 15, 2013 / 1:20 pm

    I am so so sorry Risa ((HUGS))

  43. July 18, 2013 / 7:43 am

    Oh Risa, I'm so sorry. It's cruel, unfair, and devastating. I wish so much you didn't have to experience this pain. Sending you so much love.

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