I posted last week to prayer for a friend of mine who went in for her sono and they found no heartbeat. She put up an update on FB last Saturday that her worst nightmare was coming true. My heart immediately dropped and I text her. She said she had started spotting and cramping and was going to the ER. I did not hear from her the whole week (but thought of her constantly). I tried to get in touch with her but didn't push. I was so hopeful that all was fine, but she finally wrote me back yesterday and said that indeed she did lose the baby. Although I feared this would be the outcome, I prayed that it wasn't. We have been in touch back and forth since and I told her that I am here if she needs anything. I fear that as I am currently pregnant with a baby due within only a month of hers that she will struggle, but I will certainly understand. Her boyfriend and her got engaged after finding out they were expecting and she says their relationship has only gotten stronger as a result of their tragedy. I am grateful for this. Thank you for those of you who prayed for her while she waited to find out the fate of her little one. Please continue to pray as she and her fiance take the time to handle this loss and remember their baby.
2 years ago
5 comments:
Laura said...
Ah. I was thinking of her (and you) just yesterday. I'll keep her in my prayers.
And no need to apologize for "scaring" me yesterday. I think it was actually a good "reality check" to remind me that although the "getting pregnant" part is now complete, I now need to focus on the "staying pregnant" part.
God bless you and your friend!
LuckyOnce said...
So sorry to hear about your friend. I'm in the same situation with a few people (due within a few months of when they should have been) and there's no question that it will be tough. The thing that you both have on your side is that you've been in those shoes before, so you'll have a better idea of when she might need some space than most people.
Me said...
My heart goes out to your friend. That is so sad.
I just read your post "All Over The Place". I get it. I am sorry you are so worried and stressed. I am too. With all we've been through, how could we not be? Do what you need to do to help you relax. I asked my doctor if it was bad to listen to the baby's heartbeat every day, and he said no. In fact he said, "If you've got a doppler and you can hear the baby's heart beat, why not listen as often as you can?" That made me feel a lot better.
Sending Happy Thoughts your way!
Wendy said...
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. It's so tough to hear about another woman joining this crappy club (sorry you know what i mean) but as Lucky Once said, you've been in her shoes so you will have a better sensitivity to what she may be feeling.
Andrea said...
Oh Dawn, so sorry I missed you post asking for prayer for your friend. You are amazing to reach out to her and offer love. We all know that awful feeling of loss and it hurts so deeply. I know you will continue to be there for your friend and that is a beautiful quality.
On a happier note, know that I think of you often and am happy that things are going along well for you :)
Many Hugs and prayers for your friend
Andrea