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Mommabear20 · 26/05/2022 15:48

Basically, I am 12 weeks pregnant with an unexpected baby (my 3rd in total), My friend at work recently (last week) had a termination at 14 weeks, it wasn't a decision she wanted to make, but due to many factors, it was the decision she felt was for the best. I want to be there for her now while she gives her loss, but I don't know how to do that while I know she will be thinking about my baby every time she sees me.
Ladies that have had terminations while wanting the child, what would have helped you in this situation? Would you have liked me to keep my distance, or not? Discuss my pregnancy or not mention it at all?
Just to clarify, she hasn't said anything to make me think she's uncomfortable or upset with me, but I just want to know how to proceed from people who've been through this already ❤️

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Bubbles021 · 26/05/2022 16:31

I had a termination for medical reasons at 33 weeks last June with my first baby. I have spent a lot of time with mums who have lost babies (not just through termination) and in all honesty everyone is different. For myself, I struggled being around anything to do with babies for a while because I was sad and angry that my son was too poorly to stay. However I know others who found comfort in talking about babies.
I would be really honest with her and ask her what would make her feel comfortable. This can feel really hard to do, but if I know one thing about baby loss (especially TFMR) it's we love when people are open and honest with us! Also, ask if she would like to talk about the baby.
14 weeks is a long time to carry a little one, and you have a future planned in your mind that's suddenly ripped away. Did she know the gender? Did she have a name? Did she see the baby? Would she like to tell you about them? I know I love when people ask me about my son and use his name. I could sit and chat about him all day. Even though your friends baby isn't here, she's still a mummy, see how you could help honour her little one 💖
Also well done for wanting to help, most people are sadly too scared of baby loss and instead avoid bereaved parents 💔

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