Sunday 16 November 2014

We would really like to get some input from our blog readers regarding the subject of having another baby after losing one. 

We would like to hear how you coped with another pregnancy and what emotions you went through. 
We would also like to hear from families that have gone on to have a new edition but from another family member.

Since we lost Charlie we have had another beautiful edition to the family from Charlies Aunt and Uncle.

This was their third child, having already had two beautiful, healthy little girls. 

Although we all knew that they had had two successful pregnancies resulting in the amazing Rhiann and Amy, we were all still a little anxious. 

I remember feeling very worried on the day of their first scan.

We all knew they were heading off for their scan and all of us had asked them to text us as soon as they came out to let us know that everything was ok.

Despite knowing they were unlikely to have any problems the logical sides of our brains were not working. 

After everything we had been through we were all on edge and almost expecting to hear bad news.

It was fantastic to receive the text saying everything was going well with baby.

Throughout the pregnancy I think we all went through phases of feeling anxious and worried in case anything developed. 

When you go through a difficult and traumatic pregnancy you are then almost waiting for that bad news to drop with any other pregnancies.

As the pregnancy progressed I think we did all begin to relax a little and when we found out it was to be another little girl we felt like this was going to be the positive outcome we needed as a family.

Welcoming little Mila into the world has helped us all to heal a little, she has given us focus and shown us that things can go right.

I know that Carrie absolutely adores her 3 nieces and has often said they have given her the reason and inspiration to keep positive at times. 

When Carrie gets to the place in her life when she tries for another baby I am not sure how we will all cope with it. 
It will be natural for her to be absolutely terrified and anxious throughout and we will all try our hardest to make it easier for her.

The medical staff will definitely be monitoring her very closely and she will have her whole family with her throughout the journey. 
I'm sure it will be the longest 9 months of any of our lives but we will support each other and Carrie.

None of us know how the future will unfold and how we will react to any future pregnancies. All we do know is that whatever happens we will face it together.

We would really appreciate any of your stories on how you have dealt with all the issues that have arisen in pregnancies following a loss. 

Lets all help each other get through these difficult and emotional times.




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