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Parents of lost babies and potential of all kinds: come here to share the technicolour, the vividness, the despair, the heart-broken-open, the compassion we learn for others, having been through this mess — and see it reflected back at you, acknowledged and understood.

Thanks to photographer Xin Li and to artist Stephanie Sicore for their respective illustrations and photos.

ttc | pregnancy | birth after loss > Exhausted

Mostly I am coping 'OK' - whatever that means. But I'm getting through the days, enjoying reading books and spending time with my husband. We even went shopping this morning and bought some things for the baby. But tonight I am grumpy and fighting with DH about things that really aren't his fault. I'm tired and I'm not sure how I do this for another 10 weeks. I'm scared about what the next 10 weeks hold and what will happen when we deliver this baby - I'm all to aware that things can go wrong at any stage and for plenty of babies that are OK in the womb, life outside won't be. I'm paranoid about everything I eat and drink and the GD has added another level of stress to that.

No real point to this - just a whinge really. This is hard and it feels like it's getting harder not easier at this point.
July 31, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMaddie
I feel the last trimester is hardest too. No words, just know I'm thinking of you and sending strength to get through this day. xo
July 31, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMonique
I have no words of wisdom either Maddie, but I am right there with you. I have 13 more weeks to go and my mind wanders to all of those things,too. Hugs
July 31, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterPaula
Ditto. I am just a few weeks ahead of you (34 weeks) and I could have written this post myself. I am about as paranoid/nutty as they come. I am thinking of you and wishing you some peace and comfort.

Many hugs.
July 31, 2010 | Unregistered Commentergmh217
Thanks for the support. It sounds like we're all in this together - here's to making it through with healthy babies to bring home and our sanity somewhat intact.

Maddie x
August 1, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMaddie
i just want to give a big hug to everyone. Not so long ago I was in the same spot. The last couple weeks of pregnancy I was in a panic, so sure that something was going to my baby...she is now almost 3 months old.
Hand in there ladies, I will never forget those feelings that you're all going thru.
August 2, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAmanda