I just need to put it out there. This week is truly tough for me. And for Cowboy too.
This week marks the one-year anniversary of when we lost our little baby. The actual loss of our baby was beyond heartbreaking, but this past year has proven to be just as sad, just as painful.
When we first lost the baby I sank into a bit of a depression for a few months. Nothing seemed to make me happy or bring me any joy. A lot of time was spent in silence. And a lot of time was spent in tears. As awful as those few months were, I'm grateful for them. Going through immense grief does bring an empathy for others that can never be replaced.
Little by little I began to accept what had happened. I began to enjoy life again. We were ready to try again. But my body kept sending me signals that something was wrong. I didn't know what it was, but I knew the pain that I was dealing with every month wasn't normal.
I went to several doctors who all assured me that these things just take time. They told me to be patient. And while patience is not my favorite thing, I tried to be. I did all the things that I was told to do.
And after almost a year of intense pain I finally saw a doctor that recommended I have some different tests done. And wouldn't you know it, something is wrong. I don't want to go into detail just yet, because we don't really know what we are dealing with at this point. But I do know that I am scared. I'm scared for what this means for us and our family. I'm scared for future procedures and surgeries. I'm also angry. I'm angry that I was made to feel crazy for having these paranoid feelings that something was wrong. I'm angry at myself for not standing firm and demanding better care.
I'm trying to see the positives in this situation (like we finally are getting closer to an answer, I have a doctor I can trust, etc.), but right now my heart is heavy and my mind is tired.
If you can spare a kind thought or little prayer, we could sure use them.
Love,
Betty
8 comments:
Thank you for opening up like that... it humbles me to read about how amazingly you are dealing with all this. I'm sure all those feelings are totally normal. I'd feel angry to!!
I'm so glad you have a doctor you can trust now. I'm hoping that there is no more suffering and painful feelings ahead for you. You can count on me to pray for you guys!
Take care. Keep us posted. xoxo
Love ya Betty, hang in there. Younger Cali Bro-JCS
Betty I am so sorry. So sorry for your loss and for your waiting and future of uncertainty. I wish I could say something that would make you feel better and I know there are few words out there that can. I'm sure you are feeling so many emotions and are overwhelmed with what the future might hold. What a hard place to be when there are so many unanswered questions. I will be praying for wisdom for your dr. and for you two as you make decisions as to where to go from here. Thank you for being honest and sharing your heart. I hope you feel extra loved, encouraged and comforted this week.
Prayers for you. Try to just move forward from here with the information you have now and make an action plan given what you now know. This will help you focus forward and not dwelling on what if's from earlier. I know it's easier said than done so prayers for you guys.
Im definitely thinking about you and Cowboy and sending my hardest prayers and good vibes.
Im in awe of your strength with this whole thing. You're a totally hardcore lady.
XXOXO
So sorry. I hope that you are able to get the medical help you need to feel better quickly.
i'm so sorry. i hope things get healed and you have lots of people around you to bring you strength
i don't have any words for you, but know that i feel for you.
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