Comments on: Empty Arms, Broken Hearts…chapter 5

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 17:13:02 +0000

It’s always sad to read other people’s miscarriage stories, but it helps to know we’re not alone. To the best of our knowledge, my husband and I have lost nine babies. We’ve been working with a midwife and a doctor to try to get things figured out, but so far nothing is working enough to get me to full term. We’re still waiting to see if we’ll ever get to hold our own children. I’m very eager to hear the rest of your story, since progesterone seems to be part of the problem for me, too.

By: Jennifer Dawn

Jennifer Dawn — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:41:13 +0000

Cheri,
Thanks so much for sharing your story. My husband and I just experienced the agony of a second consecutive miscarriage. You words really have hit home and have touched my heart. I know how cruel people can be about it. We have one beautiful little girl, so several people have told me, “Well, you have Lydia, so that should be enough”. As if having one makes it okay to loose other sweet babies. Thanks for being so open about your own struggles. I am looking forward to hearing the rest of your story.

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:31:34 +0000

Wouldn’t it be easier if we all carried around a common sense stick? I’m so sorry for the comments. People are dumb, and even more so when they are uncomfortable. I have had three miscarriages, and each one has renewed the faith in me that people don’t ever know what the right thing to say is, when really all is needed is some peace and quiet and hug or three.

Thank you for sharing.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 03:30:26 +0000

Oh, Cheri. Thank you for sharing. Every time I read another part of it, it brings tears to my eyes. I completely understand your emotion about the moving part, as I have done it a few times in life. I can’t imagine dealing with grief over the loss of your tiny baby as well. May God bless you this weekend!

-Sarah

By: Jami

Jami — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:22:34 +0000

Cheri I’m so sorry for your loss. It’s comforting to me to read your words as yesterday was the one year anniversary of our baby girl’s due date. Most have either forgotten or don’t want to mention it. It hit harder this year than I expected, but only my huband knew. Thank you for sharing your story.
Hugs and heartfelt prayers~

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 05:55:27 +0000

Cheri,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can only understand the pain I felt when losing my first child and again when I was pregnant with my forth. I know in time, I was able to accept that they were with God and that I needed to believe that he has a plan for everything. As I write this with tears, I am also praying for you and your family.

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 03:18:02 +0000

Cheri this is so very brave and kind of you to share your experience with others. We have found in ministry that so many are hurting and think they are the only ones going through similar situations. Finding another person out there who has been through it makes all the difference in the world.

bee blessed
mary

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 01:28:42 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss Cheri and I can not believe how insensitive people can be, my mouth dropped open when I read about that mother! Sharing our stories can be hard but I know in the end that one person’s experience can help someone else who may be going through a difficult time. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

By: Jami @ freckled laundry

Jami @ freckled laundry — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:42:27 +0000

I cannot pretend to tell you that I know how you felt (or still feel) because I don’t, but I can say that although this was a heartfelt read and I was choking back tears, I am comforted by the happy ending that I see in the photos of your precious children. I am so sorry for the loss of your baby. We all have a story, some more interesting than others, and I appreciate you sharing yours. Looking forward to another chapter.

Hugs,
Jami

By: Lourie

Lourie — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:57:28 +0000

I miscarried the first time I got pregnant. I remember some people said sweet things, some people were uncomfortable and others were just dumb about it. I hope I haven’t missed too much…I am so far behind in reading.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 02:45:47 +0000

Hi Cheri! I never experienced the heartache of miscarriage but I have experienced the pain of infertility. I read this with tears in my eyes because I so understand that feeling of wanting to just scream at the unfairness of it all! And, I had to start having a place I set aside in my mind called the “Stupid People Category”…and believe me I heard some dumb things too! “Why aren’t you over this yet?” “Aren’t you glad you don’t have to be on birth control?” “Here, hold my baby, doesn’t that make you feel better?” Isn’t it amazing the things that come out of people’s mouths???!!! Anyway, thank you so much for sharing your journey with us…I have started doing something similar with my blog in my posts called “A Labor of the Heart”. It is very cathartic, isn’t it? Thanks so much for being so vulnerable and open!
Blessings,
Vanessa
P.S. Sorry for the book-length comment! 🙂

By: grace

grace — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 21:37:54 +0000

i’m new to your blog and to your story. sometimes i think god directs you to someone to let you know you’re not alone. your blog post for me today was that. i’ve been struggling with a recent miscarriage. floods of tears come out daily and i don’t feel like i can share it with anyone because everyone seems to have a miscarriage and say “oh well” and carry on. it hasn’t been that way for me. i’m so sorry to hear of your struggles. i can’t imagine. it’s so encouraging to see how god has carried you through. thanks for sharing!