Thursday, May 1, 2014

The Lonely Road

The Lonely Road I am referring to happens to be very crowded, but most people don't say a word when walking down this road.  Their heart is too heavy, their pain is too deep, some don't even know they are hurting.

I had a miscarriage 4 weeks ago.  My baby was just over 15 weeks gestation.  I saw her on the screen 3 weeks prior, her heart beating rapidly.  I went in for a checkup and to get my blood work done on March 24th and there was no heartbeat.  Again, I saw her on the ultrasound machine, but there was no heartbeat.

My heart aches.  I am faced with so many decisions, and I don't really know which way is up.  I have received many lovely cards and notes.  I have learned of so many mothers that have experienced the same heartache, many not knowing that they could request their baby's remains and have a proper burial.  They could have closer.  It's a baby.

Her heart was beating.  She has hands and feet.  She wasn't fully developed, but I recognize her life.

Lauren Rose

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