Come in for a little anti-kumbaya

BetchySprout · September 2010

Ladies, I understand everyone here is nervous. The 1st trimester is a horribly anxious time for many women.

If you stick around you will see horrible things. The February board has seen two horrifying diagnoses this week alone. We will probably see, at some time before May, many losses across the boards, some as far as term. Since I have been here I have even seen a mom lose her baby to SIDS, a mom lose her 2 year old to a disease they didn't know she had, and a mom die after a c-section. NOBODY is ever assured a good outcome.

AWFUL things happen. Odds are in our favors that everything will be fine. If they are not, God forbid, there are women here who will cry with you and help you through it. These are women from all walks of life who many of us have seen carry others through the hardest thing a woman can go through. Don't turn your back on them just because you are anxious. Taking a step back is always fine, but being an AW about it is just inexcusable. Maybe this post is just as AWish. I don't care, it needs to be said.

Today I am pregnant and I love my baby. I don't know what tomorrow brings, but I have today.

natgerber · September 2010

Well said

sparkymcgeee · September 2010

Yes If anything were to happen this time around at any stage of my life or my childs life I would want the support.

There have been a few days where I just couldn't come to the bump. There is nothing wrong with that and no one missed me. The same would go for anyone. Just do what you are going to do. No need to announce it.

fluffybuns · September 2010

This is a great group of women, and with so many of us, we will experience the good along with the bad.

I'm here for support for the good, and if I need it, for the bad.

I just got here, but it seems to have been a rough day all around.

mrs pH · September 2010

Pattypoundcake:
Ladies, I understand everyone here is nervous. The 1st trimester is a horribly anxious time for many women.
If you stick around you will see horrible things. The February board has seen two horrifying diagnoses this week alone. We will probably see, at some time before May, many losses across the boards, some as far as term. Since I have been here I have even seen a mom lose her baby to SIDS, a mom lose her 2 year old to a disease they didn't know she had, and a mom die after a c-section. NOBODY is ever assured a good outcome.
AWFUL things happen. Odds are in our favors that everything will be fine. If they are not, God forbid, there are women here who will cry with you and help you through it. These are women from all walks of life who many of us have seen carry others through the hardest thing a woman can go through. Don't turn your back on them just because you are anxious. Taking a step back is always fine, but being an AW about it is just inexcusable. Maybe this post is just as AWish. I don't care, it needs to be said.
Today I am pregnant and I love my baby. I don't know what tomorrow brings, but I have today.

Maybe I'm an emotional/hormonal mess, but I'm crying now! Crying The bolded got me. Ugh... and I never cry over Nest/Bump stuff. *LOL*

Very well said and thank you for saying this.

jc51723 · September 2010

Well said, PPC! As usual

Heather & Nayt · September 2010

Well said Patty, well said.

I know in my time on the bump I have seen horrible things happen to wonderful people. I don't understand any of it, but running away and only showing up for the good is just lame.

Pregnancy is scary, but I think for me the real worries start when the baby comes out. I know the safest place for him or her is in my ute, and if I could (and I didn't want to hold or snuggle him or her) I would keep them there forever.

Oh and thanks for making me cry, again.

ConnCottager · September 2010

Thank you for posting this, Patty.

My heart goes out to everyone today - I'm just catching up on posts. I hope everyone knows that we're here for all types of support, whatever is needed. ((Hugs)) all around (sorry Patty, I know that was a bit kumbaya ;-) )

nikilouhoo · September 2010

Yes and then some. Thanks for posting this. Good reminder for us all.

"Today I am pregnant and I love my baby. I don't know what tomorrow brings, but I have today."

I have been saying this to myself every day since I first saw it here last week. Wonderful reminder to be grateful for today, excited for tomorrow and compassionate to everyone, no matter where their journey takes them.

smfinallymg · September 2010

Patty - We have both been around for awhile and have seen alot of women go through some tough stuff. And we witnessed the greatness of these boards: the rallying of everyone to hold up that person when they need it the most. Well said and a nice wake up call.

JUSTBEYOURSELF · September 2010

well said.. I live each day happy that I am pregnant today and look forward to being pregnant tomorrow...

Stephcara · September 2010

::::round of applause for PPC::::

goillini823 · September 2010

Thanks for posting this. I really don't know if I would be in a sane state of mind if it weren't for the ladies on the bump. I didn't feel so alone during my losses. The poster that had the audacity to post she was outta here cause she couldn't handle other peoples losses mentioned she'd be back in a couple of weeks. I hope she realizes losses don't just happen in the first tri!

h2ojock13 · September 2010

Pattypoundcake:

Today I am pregnant and I love my baby. I don't know what tomorrow brings, but I have today.

Yes and Crying

Well said Patty!

CanuckFan03 · September 2010

Well said Patty.

I wasn't able to respond to most of the posts today, as I just got home from work, but ladies who got bad news: I'm so sorry, and my heart goes out to you.

I'm so glad I have this place, and I don't post very often these days because i'm back at work.

I love my baby today.