[Shadeauxe]

I am re-posting this because there are a lot of newer people in here and I thought it might be of comfort. I wrote it because it was heartbreaking seeing people tear themselves up over something beyond their control. Anyway, here it is again.

Do you hate other women who are pregnant when you're not?
Do you ask why them and not me?
Do you rage? Do you shut down? Do you cry all the time?
Do you over analyze every little thing?
It's perfectly normal.
Everyone handles grief in their own unique way.
Whatever way you end up grieving,
You are not crazy

Stop asking yourself:
Did I eat something I shouldn't have?
Did I take medicine I shouldn't have?
Is it because I had a drink before I knew I was pregnant?
Should I have rested more?
Nothing you did, intentionally or not, caused your miscarriage.
You did nothing wrong

Uterus, fallopian tubes, eggs,
Ovulation, menstruation, ferility,
Hormones, progesterone, HSG, HCG,
None of these things matter.
You are not defined by the functions of your body,
But by your spirit, your heart and your mind.
You are not a failure as a woman

Please don't torture yourself and beat yourself up.
You've taken some of the worst that life can throw at you,
And you still manage to keep moving forward.
That takes incredible strength of will and body.
You are a survivor.
Whether you have a rainbow baby yet or not,
You are an exceptional mother

[terajet]

Thanks Courtney. Those words are very powerful.

Congratulations again....we miss you here.

[.:Shortcake:.]

Thank you for posting this again Courtney! You are AWESOME!

[Cait&AngelAbove]

Thank you Courtney!

[L-SBB]

you know what else i love? grads who come back & offer encouragement to those still trying

[Leanne78]

Wow, that made me tear up.

[sandiegomom]

awww, very sweet. thank you.

[pepper73]

I love that!! Thank you for sharing it! Those words are definitely comforting and encouraging!!

Originally Posted by L-SBB

you know what else i love? grads who come back & offer encouragement to those still trying