#silentmiscarriage

From the moment I found out you were inside of me, I fell in love with you. I felt you growing and I loved you more. I talked to you every night and told you our dreams for your life. I prayed that you would be strong and healthy. You were a part of me like nothing else ever has been before. But you weren’t able to be strong, and your heart gave out so early. Today you’re no longer a part of me and I am empty. I had to say the hardest goodbye to you. I didn’t get to hold onto you for very long, but I know I will love you forever. you have given us hope that someday soon I will be whole again, and be able to feel the pure joy you have given us. Thank you for letting me be your mother, if only for a brief time, but in my heart forever.

I heard many people say that they had miscarriages, so it seems like a very normal thing, but still... whether it’s rare or common doesn’t alleviate the sense of loss and sadness.