Hey Everyone,
I just thought I'd post this challenge in case others wanted to participate. Tova Gold and Dr. Julie B are holding a 7-day challenge to help us to see the beauty in life and in ourselves again (aka your "muchness"). For me, it's a way to honour my daughter by not forgetting who I am. By letting her loss change me, but not ruin me.
If you want to join, here's the link to sign-up. https://findingmymuchness.com/2014/03/12/a-free-7-day-challenge/ This challenge is free, but I think they will be offering a paid course afterward (not sure about the details or if I will be participating or not).
The timing on this is perfect. I start back to work on Tuesday and I was worried about being myself at work. Obviously my loss has changed me and I don't want to be a terribly sad and downtrodden teacher. My kids are used to me being happy and encouraging. Thanks for sharing.
I signed up! Thanks for posting this. We are coming up on Brooke's first angelversary on the 9th. We had her memorial service last year on Mother's Day, my first one. I really need this right now.
Brooke Elizabeth born Feb 17, 2013 grew wings
May 9, 2013 @ 11 weeks & 4 days old from SIDS
Thanks for posting this, as my much muchier has been missing as well. My due date was supposed to be Mother's Day. If the week of emails helps me to better see the light and joys in my day, I may sign up for whatever they want to sell me!
TTC since 10/2010 IUIs # 1-5 = BFFN IVF # 1(July 2012) = BFN IVF # 2 (November 2012) = BFP (MIssed MC D&C @ 8w3d on 1/10/13)
IVF # 3 (June 2013) = BFN
IVF # 4 (September 2013) = BFP Fraternal twin boys! (Loss at 21w6d due to IC on 1/26/14...devastated.)
3/21/14--TAC (transabdominal cerclage) w/Dr. Davis in NJ
Ahhh! Now you know my real identity! I'm really sorry that you're feeling isolated. In all honesty, I can't make a fair judgement because I've been super behind. I think that for me, the community is okay, but it's more about taking a step toward joy each day (whether with others or not). I do think that celebrating each other is a good thing, but maybe it would be nice if there were some opportunity to get to know each other a little bit better first. I'm not sure. I hope that it wasn't a total bust for you!
@chickinNH Sending luck your way for the necklace!! And I'm really glad it wasn't a total bust. I had high hopes for it. Ironically, I'm feeling pretty angry at this point in time (after a relatively good week). Maybe I need some more muchness.
Re: Finding Your Mother's Day Muchness After Babyloss
Brooke Elizabeth born Feb 17, 2013 grew wings May 9, 2013 @ 11 weeks & 4 days old from SIDS
TTC since 10/2010
IUIs # 1-5 = BFFN
IVF # 1(July 2012) = BFN
IVF # 2 (November 2012) = BFP (MIssed MC D&C @ 8w3d on 1/10/13)