I might regret this.

erinlovesdavid

DH is going to be out of town this weekend, so I just emailed a friend of mine (whose husband is in China on business) to see what she is doing this weekend.  Some of you might recall me posting about this friend a few weeks ago.  She is pregnant, and her EDD is 4 days later than mine would have been.

I'm very happy for my friend, and I have to get over this bitterness.  I feel like I just have to rip the bandaid off and just do it.  I held my breath as I hit the "send" button on the email.  Too late now!

jamilynn9

Stay strong.   And even if you don't, if she's a true friend she'll understand.

TeacherVicky

Yes, stay strong! You are a great friend.

blznfiregrl911

I just did the same thing last weekend! My best friend is 2 weeks behind where I would've been. It was difficult at first, but she only talked about being pregnant after I did. It was a good first step in the healing direction.

TheGregory's07

Stay strong and you are a great friend.

ECR2010

I had the same problem last year after our loss. My two best friends were both KU at the time.

The best advice I can think of is you still have to be supportive of your friend, but also talk openly to her about how you are feeling. I didn't talk to one of mine because I felt like I kept freaking her out and making her worry more about her own pregnancy and we ended up in a 4 month brawl about it until we both calmed down and really talked it out.

And I'm sorry for your loss

erinlovesdavid

blznfiregrl911:

I just did the same thing last weekend! My best friend is 2 weeks behind where I would've been. It was difficult at first, but she only talked about being pregnant after I did. It was a good first step in the healing direction.

This is how I hope things go.  And I do think it is an important step toward healing.

This friend has also had a loss--she was PG w/twins, but lost one at 10 weeks, so I know (hope) that she will be empathetic. 

damabo80

alcohol...lots of it.

And of course, we'll be here when you want to wax poetic about seeing "the belly".

erinlovesdavid

damabo80:

alcohol...lots of it.

And of course, we'll be here when you want to wax poetic about seeing "the belly".

The MF is telling me "NO!" to the alcohol!!

Funny you should say that about the belly, because I think that is the part I am dreading the most.

BlakeG

You are a brave girl!  I hope it goes well and you are able to have some fun with your friend.  GL

asltrouble94

Good luck and you're a great friend.  I hope your friend knows how lucky she is to have you.

millejj1

Good for you for doing it! I'm so proud of you! I hope that things go well for you.

mommy411

Thats a great step...big hugs

cutebride73

I just saw one of my close friends who is due in between my 2 EDD's.  I initiated the visit as well (she was in town for the weekend).  It will probably be the last time I will see her until the baby was born and it was hard to see her and her belly, but I wanted to at the same time.  Good luck and I hope that it isn't too painful for you. 

Kristin&Adam

Hopefully you'll feel better once you get it behind you Have fun!