Advice--I'm Pregnant, Cousin Just Miscarried

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Anybody have any advice from experience what to do about the situation of me having a healthy pregnancy and my poor cousin just had her umpteenth miscarriage? She even tried to convince me to use her baby names since she's given up on hopes of being a mommy.:cry:
 
Similar situation too. Just returned from the Christmas break to find my colleague mc and I had just got my bfp. I have mc before and I keep asking myself what I would have preferred in her situation. What's the best way to tell when the time comes?? and how can I go on knowing she may be rightfully envious????
 
I think the first port of call is the old chestnut- put yourself in the other persons shoes. You know, dont gush and dont go into to much detail about your own happy circumstance. But most of all just be sensitive and take ques, read her and offer support. Its easier to be happy for someone who shows empathy than someone who just, in the eyes of the recrently beareved, 'rubs the pg in your face/ wounds'.

Dont expect too much and be open to the persons non-engagment with your pg. It doesnt mean they dont care or are not happy for you- they are grieving, and seeing someone pg could very much make them feel sad, inadequate and remind them of their loss.

Tread softly and ask....find out how they're feeling or as the case might be..how much they do or dont want to speak about it. Be careful what you say..dont say silly things ( im not saying you would, but some things can be very hurtful when you've just had a mc)

I'd probably appreciate a nod to my loss..such as ' i do not want to upset you as i know you are going through a very tough time, but you are important to me and as such i would like you to know that i am pregnant.' It might go down well... or it might not..again its not you but the bereavement and grief you are seeing so dont take it personally.

At the end of the day everyone handles this differently, but if you want to make it easy for her let her choose the amount of involvement with you and the pg.

I dont think you will find anyone who has ever had a mc goes around showing their envy. In fact most of us feel terrible guilty, more than you could know short of this actually happening to you. Trust me you will never know. But as i said above, she might choose to disengage in baby showers etc etc. It could just be too painful!! Or you could find she finds this an outlet..or more likely..puts on a brave face. Dont let her!!! Be a friend and let her do what comes natural to her!

Sorry for your friend/family's loss and congrats on yout bfp's!
 
Thank you, it was very well put. I remember her announcement when she was pregnant and I was gutted as it was only two weeks after my mc. She never really told me face to face but told the rest of the office and company one by one. Perhaps she knew I would feel hurt, but I was only more hurt that she hadn't spoke to me. I know I am lucky so far, as far as I am concerned after my miscarriages I am still trying to concieve, or trying to hold on!!!!!!
 
Good luck hun..i can only imagine how you're feeling. Im sure i will be a nervous wreck next time i get pg (ive had 2 mc's)- but on the other hand- you've got every reason to go full term this time and that is the norm rather than the exception , even after several mc's.

All the best, hun, you're holding on just fine and bless you for caring so much about others feelings seeing as you are quite full up with your own at the moment!!

Big Hugs, Omi xxx
 
Hi. I lost my little boy Harry in dec and my cousin who i am really close to is due the end of this month. I saw her for the first time on boxing day and it was hard for me to see her baby bump but we went of for a chat. A few of my aunties at the time didnt think it was a good idea that i went to the traditional family party that we always have, as they didnt went my cousin upset so close to her due date, i went anyway. We talked about what i had been through, cried over Harry and talked about her little boy and the baby she is expecting. Just make yourself available to your cousin and let her talk about her loss and how she is feeling but if she asks how you are doing answer her, dont skip the subject of your pregnancy as that can be upsetting aswell. I know that after a bad day i can pick up the phone and talk to my cousin and then she will let me know how she is doing and that helps me. Just be there if she needs you. Also with the name if you dont want to use it tell her that one day she may need it so she should keep it.

Congratulations on you pregnancy. x
 
I would tell her right away - in private and don't go on and on. If she asks, then I would talk about it. Otherwise, I wouldn't. I have had three m/c, and I find ANY pregnancy and pregnancy talk most painful. I try to be pleasant, but, all I want to do is run off and cry. So, I would just tell her, don't keep it from her. Don't announce it in front of a big crowd where she can see you get well-wishes and hugs (this will remind her how she should be announcing hers). Just keep it low key. GL-
 

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