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17 weeks pregnant - just found out the baby has died...

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MummyWilliams · 26/04/2010 20:50

We lost a baby last year at 15 weeks, now this, we have just found out that we lost this one at 17 weeks. Can our relationship survive? xxx

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HappyWoman · 28/04/2010 06:19

I do care and love my job. I think i too get frustrated when the pressures of time/money etc get in the way.

It is also very hard to be factual and emotional and still seem professional and in control without seeming cold-hearted iyswim.

People react in very different ways - it is hard when they are angry and want to question what you are saying and get second opinions. But it means a lot when those same people do thank you later.

MummyWilliams · 28/04/2010 09:04

HappyWoman I have two DC, and now two mc. I have never met a sonographer who didn't show care, attention and sympathy if needed. It is hard not to feel anger and complete & utter disbelief when the baby has died, but I promise you its not aimed at you personally, although you may feel like it is. You have a wonderful job and I would guess that the majority of the time you are giving good news. When we go through scans, it is a naturally worrying time anyway. Not sure what else to say. xxx

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Chandon · 28/04/2010 09:30

I am so sorry to hear this.

KristinaM · 28/04/2010 09:45

happy woman - please understand that anger and disbelief are a normal reaction in this situation. its not directed at you and its not personal. Part of being a professional is learning how to support patients who are in this situation - can your supervisor offer you some training/support with this?

mummywilliams - i am so sorry for your loss. please do get some help in dealing with your feelings, it can be hard on a relationship, especailly if you grieve in different ways ( as many couples do)

AnyFucker · 28/04/2010 17:06

am really not sure why what hw said would make someone think she needed any further training or support (other than the usual mandatory training) to help her do her job...

poguemahone · 28/04/2010 17:11

I am sorry to hear this MummyWilliams. I really can't offer any advice other than please be kind to yourself and each other.

Swanky · 28/04/2010 19:12

I am so sorry for your loss We have suffered several baby losses, 2 of them late like this one of yours. You can survive it. Keep communicating, be kind to one another, make sure you know that its ok to feel angry and sad as well as happy sometimes, it doesn't mean you aren't crying inside. Make time for yourself and for your DH to just be sad together.

Please do take up offers of counselling if you are offered them. Its dire in our area, but we sought some privately after the second late loss and it really helped us come to terms with it and build on our relationship.

We now have 3 healthy children but it took 14 years!

Lots of love.

shhhh · 30/04/2010 22:29

you can get through this togther, as long as thats what you both want.
It can make you stronger and it (in a way) is something just you 2 have experienced togther and you have common ground iykwim.

We had x2 mc before we had dd and now ds. We weren't as far along as you (12 wk and 9 wk) but to us it was still a baby and still OUR baby which dh & I so badly wanted.

TBH it floored me, I was devastated at dh reacted differently to me which made me feel like he didn't care and i honestly did think at times that "we" didn't have a future BUT before wanting kids it was just us and we had to remind ourselves of that. "We" were the start of the relationship and we now needed each other more than ever.

Dh didn't want counselling BUT agreed I did and agreed to come to my 1st appointment, he wanted to support me and tbh that appointment made me realise that dh felt exactly like I did but didn't display it the same as I was...

I continued with counselling and even went for more sessions after the 2nd mc. I found it helped me lots.

AND when dd arrived I made sure I took the time to visit my counsellor to and to show her dd..to thank her and to allow me to have proof that through all these horrendous mc's happy times are there. I wanted her to have hope for other women in similar situations as I was. I remember the countless times at the sessions where I would ask her "but will I ever have my own baby"... she didn';t have a crystal ball but I guess now she can say to other women "well..it can and does happen" .

I wish you well, the fear of mc is always there. Sadly after 2 gorgeous kids I know that my desire for a 3rd may resukt in another mc but I aim to keep my head held high and to keep positive.

I hope things work out for you, I hope all goes well for you and your dp, I truly do keep my fingers crossed for you..

xxx

sleepysox · 30/04/2010 22:42

I'm so sorry for your loss. You will get through this, it will get easier. Hang in there.

Knickers0nMyHead · 30/04/2010 22:44

So sorry for your loss, thinking of you both

dublingal · 01/05/2010 01:09

Just wanted to say how sorry I am for you. My heart goes out to you. xxx

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