Oh, Vani! I haven't shared your particular challenges but I am sending my very warmest thoughts of love and support! I'm glad you're here! Hugs to you!!

Oh Mac- condolences to you as well!

So so sorry, take care of yourself.

Oh Vani, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know you have been under a lot of strain with your move and promotion but you are in no way responsible for the miscarriage. It's one of life's cruelest blows so please take time to feel whatever you need to feel. You are in my thoughts.

Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry. Big hugs and lots of comforting thoughts to you!

I'm so sorry. Please take care of yourself and know that I'm thinking about you. A big bear hug right back to you.

Mac-Please know that I'm thinking about you too. Please take care of yourself. Hugs!

Mac, I am sorry for you loss as well. It must have been a tough holiday season for you. Sending lots of healing thoughts your way.

Vani, I also wanted to say how much I agree with Kari. For many people, especially for women, the day you find out your are pregnant, you fall in love. Nothing changes that. The length of time makes no difference. Know that this is a very hard time to have perspective, so don't put any pressure on yourself. And if you need to hide under the covers every once in a while, it is ok.

Please post again if you need to.

Please believe that this is not your fault! It's estimated that about half of all pregnancies miscarry. It's sad, but also very common. I'm thinking of you and sending you best wishes.

Oh Vani, I am so sorry to hear that you've gone through this. My heart goes out to you and your husband.

I don't know if it will help, but I do want to tell you that you aren't alone in experiencing the loss of a first pregnancy. When it happened to me 28 years ago, the doctor told me it was not uncommon. I had no idea. Maybe it's just something most people don't talk about with each other?

It also happened to my sister a few years later. We both experienced a lot of tears. Hormonally, you are going through a lot too! So please take good care of yourself.

read this yesterday and proceeded to type a long comment but all I want to say is that I am sorry for your loss, Vani. You are in my thoughts.

Vani, I am so sorry to hear that you are going through such a difficult time. I wish I could sit you down at my kitchen table, make you a cup of tea, and give you a big hug. Please take care of yourself.

Mac, the same for you. I'm so very sorry.

Oh Vani I am so sorry for your loss and am so very glad you posted and found it therapeutic.

And Mac I'm so sorry for your loss as well.

Big hugs to both of you.

Vani, I am so sorry. Thank you for sharing your pain with us. I'm keeping you in my prayers as you continue to adjust to all the different changes going on in your life right now.

Mac, so sorry to hear of your loss as well.

Lots of hugs to both of you.

I'm so sorry, Vani. I've had several miscarriages and a neonatal loss myself and I know how hard it is to go through. I'm sending healing vibes and good thoughts your way. Hang in there.

Mac - so sorry to hear that you have lost a baby too. You are also now in my thoughts and prayers

I'm so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Sending warm and loving thoughts your way.

Mac ((((HUGS)))) I am so, so, so sorry. Please feel absolutely free to share here, as Isabel so succinctly put it, YLF is our village.

Tricia, you have been in my thoughts too. Please know I cannot even imagine what you went through and my heart aches when I think of it. Big (((HUGS))) to you too.

Thank you so much everyone, you really are the best-est! DH & my fur baby have been extremely comforting at this time and so has my colleagues at work who I am close to. It is amazing how many pregnancies end up in miscarriages. I had no idea how many women I know had experienced such emotional turmoil. I am once again grateful for everybody who shared their experiences. As much I'd not anyone be in this boat, I feel better knowing I am not alone.

It is a little weird going to to the doctor more often now than before and I am still experiencing mild symptoms. At least now I have an idea of what to expect! As expected, I am going to gain a LOT of weight - 5lbs in 5 weeks ouch! I have literally no other symptoms other than a slightly enhanced gag reflex and really achy feet. I am extremely fortunate to have fantastic friends and family. I have to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes

Again, thank you SO much everyone (hugs)

Oh Vani, I'm so sorry. You're going through so much right now, stay strong and take care of yourself. I'm so glad you posted - it helps to unburden yourself and also to hear you're not alone (I had no idea miscarriage was so common).

Sending gentle virtual hugs for you.