Sunday, February 17, 2008

Still Waiting

So it's over, I know it's over. My body hasn't gotten the message yet. I'm still waiting to really start bleeding. I've had spotting, yes this is spotting even though some of it has been red. This is nothing like what I had 4 days before my beta which as far as I'm concerned was my period. Yes I'm still pissed about that. But just spotting so far. Minimal cramping that every once in a while will kick it up a notch and really hurt for about half an hour to an hour with maybe an increase in spotting which will eventually fall back to almost nothing. So tired of waiting. Oh and last night I felt nauseous for most of the night. Great, now the nausea is kicking in. Oh and then there is that shitty little thought process (I hope I'm not the only one who does this as I find myself thinking maybe I'm certifiably crazy) that runs through my mind every so often thinking, "what if they were wrong, what if my beta was ok and I'm killing my bean" Yup, I'm almost totally over the edge of sanity I think. I know that it was right but the whole waiting thing is doing things to my head. Lets just get this over with already.
As far as outward appearances I'm doing ok holding it together. I haven't cried in public in the last couple of days. Last Wed was actually the worst day for that while I was waiting for my results. Usually the sight of babies or pregnant women doesn't almost push me over the edge. Sometimes annoying but sometimes not an issue at all. It's only those I know who are pregnant that fill me with envy (yes I know how bitchy that sounds but again, I would not and have not ever wished anyone else to not be pregnant, I just want it too). Last week I couldn't handle it. I saw a newborn in the caffeteria at work, a woman in a wheelchair in the hall with a baby in a car seat, being discharged from the hospital. We did a tour of the hospital and I practically cried in the hospital chappel with 10 other coworkers present at the sight of all the origami cranes that were prayer wishes. We walked by the fucking nursery for God's sake. That just about did it too. I stayed as far away from that damn window as I could. I also tried to move as far away as possible from any pregnant woman sightings etc. Work helped keep my mind busy. By last night I was doing a bit better. I'm sort of now back to not falling apart at the sight of a pregnant woman. The last few weeks I've found myself able to and wanting to talk to God, to ask for calm and to beg for this to maybe happen. Now I don't know what to say. The only thing I can think of is I'm sorry I'm angry at you. I suppose that may be a start. Again, I find myself feeling like I wish I could have the faith that others seem to have. Right now I still feel like I'm being punished for something and like it's totally hopeless. That I am once again chasing the impossible dream that will never ever ever happen for me, that I don't deserve for some reason. I keep finding the thought "Get used to it, you are destined to be alone, no husband, no children, just your cats and dog" running through my head. It has seemed for so long like the things that I want the most are forever just beyond my reach. Now more than ever.

15 comments:

C said...

M, sometimes your reach may suprise you. 2008 is just starting and I REALLY pray this is the year of change for you. I REALLY want us to BOTH get PG together and be Preggo buddies. Just think we can vent and ache together. I am praying for us both to keep going forward! E-mail me sometime if you ever want to chat.

jp said...

I am so sorry you have to go through this. Is there a counselor or therapist you could talk to? This is a big loss and grief is a big big thing. Sending you prayers and wishing you peace.

S AND C said...

I am so sorry. I went through the same thing spotting for 4 weeks before i m/c it just felt never ending. Honestly over 2 years later i dont remember much its just too hard. BUT you will get through this and you will be able to move on and TTC with hope and hold your baby in your arms one day!
I am thinking about you!

Jen said...

I am so sorry. Sadly, I feel exactly the same way. The cursing at God, the questioning of why this is happening to us, the feeling that everyone can get pregnant properly but me...
I hope it gets better. I hope you feel better soon. Many hugs!

B said...

I wish this were easier Michell. Just seeing babies at the grocery store upsets me, I can't imagine seeing newborns every day. I hope that you keep talking to God. I'm still mad at God myself, but we're working it out. Take care of yourself Michell.

Vanessa said...

Chin up sweetie, it will get better :) I wish I had something encouraging and uplifting to say, but I know nothing will take your pain away. Just know that Im thinking about you and I will continue to pray that all your dreams come true.

XOXO

MissNoAngel (find me on Twitter) said...

I totally know how you feel sweetie ((hugs)). But - you are a very strong, person - you have to be to have come this far. I have a friend who keeps telling me "if its worth having, you are going to have to be willing to fight for it". Somedays, that just helps me SO much...sometimes you just have to grit your teeth and keep on fighting, even when you feel like its hopeless. We're all here for you sweetie...hang in there!

N7 said...

I wish i could fix everything for you. It's not fair. It is NOT fair. Nothing is fair and I won't waste your time with words of hope and joy and crap- you are in a legitinate funk and you are completely entitled to feel what you feel. I don't want to talk you out of how you feel. I just hope it can pass and something wonderful will fill this void and give you a long lasting, well deserved grin from ear to ear.
In the meantime, I wish i could send you a tub of ice cream and a good movie to comfort you for the time being. You can never go wrong with ice cream.....EVER!!!

Carrie said...

Thank you so much for your comment. It was very kind of you to be supportive especially as you're going through a terrible time yourself.

You're certainly not the only one who knows it is over but has moments of wanting it so badly you wonder if there is still a chance. I've been there too.

Deena said...

M~
Please don't discount your feelings and do take time to grieve. You have been through a lot in the past several weeks, and losing a baby is a hard thing to deal with.
Wish I were closer cuz you would be getting a big hug!!!
I wish this was easier.

The Beauty Junkie said...

So sorry M. I don't know what it's like to be alone. But you're not alone in support. We all have you in our hearts and I hope that God blesses you.

Dresden said...

I feel like this was something I could have written a month ago when I was going through the same nightmare.

I wish you would be easier on yourself. This was NOT your fault. Not at all. This awfulness just happens and it is wrong and unfair and gut wrenching.

I waited nearly 2 weeks before I had the miscarriage and the waiting for it is horrible. Still having the symptoms...all of it. It is just brutal.

Please know that you are not alone. We are all here with and for you. With SO much love.
xoxoxo

MrsSpock said...

I once heard the chaplain at work say, "Be as angry at God as you want, his shoulders are big enough to handle it." Anger is a part of grief, and you have the right to feel it.

Kim said...

Oh honey, I'm sending you hugs. I am so sorry you're going through this.

Unknown said...

I am very sorry Michell... I am so sorry you are going through this. Please try and take care of yourself and don't ever give up your dream of being a mom.