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I'm so bitter...

First off, I've had 3 miscarriages and now I'm on month 2 of no period and negative pregnancy tests. I've been scheduled for ultrasounds in a week, but it's looking pretty grim. I find myself jealous of every female friend of mine who has become pregnant or had a baby recently, and it seems like they all have at one time. One friend in particular just announced her pregnancy, but my bitterness is 5 months ago she and her husband had an abortion because they jointly agreed "it wasn't the right time" but now suddenly it's the right time? I was one of the only friends she told about the pregnancy and then about the abortion. She knew how against it I was but 3 days after telling me about her pregnancy, she told me they had gotten an abortion. Why do people even tell you that stuff!? I know it wasn't intentionally meant to hurt, but struggling with miscarriages and fertility issues made it hurt, and now the announcing of the new pregnancy makes it hurt even more. My husband and I want nothing more than to start our family... I guess my post is more of a rant about how insanely bitter and jealous I am and praying to God that someone else is going through this too (not for the hurting part, of course!) so that I know that I'm not completely insane and irrational. This just sucks. Watching people who can't afford to feed themselves have kids, or people who can't even move out of their parents homes, or who have 5 other children get pregnant.... It just blows. Eh, I just needed to reach out. I'm constantly on the verge of tears and I hate this feeling.

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  • I am so sorry. :-(
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  • Thank you, that means a lot. I'm not so much looking for pity or sympathy, just someone who knows what I'm going through, does that make sense?
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    I'm so sorry you are feeling this way. I hope your doctor can figure out what is going on so you can move forward and get your take home baby soon. :(

    Also, Is this your first post on GP? I don't recognize your sn. If so, maybe tell us a bit about yourself in an intro post, and definitely stick around. If not, I apologize for not recognizing you.

    ETA I'm sorry I can't offer more. I haven't personally experienced loss, but I know there are women here who have. It's a shitty thing I wish no one had to experience. :(

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  • There are many women here who have experienced multiple losses. I am so sorry you are going through this and hope that your doctor can give you some answers. If you are seeking support this is a wonderful community to be a part of you can support others who are going through similar things and also receive love when you need some extra.
  • Ditto the other ladies, and please post an intro post so we can get to know you a bit more. I think GP could offer you a lot of support.

    Unfortunetly, I have experienced one loss, but most here can understand how difficult it can be to express joy for others while in pain yourself.
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  • I'm sorry for your losses.

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  • I'm sorry your losses and that you are feeling this pain. Like pps have said, we have a wonderful community here. Feel free to stick around, introduce yourself. The ladies here are amazing and have wonderful advice and support. 
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  • I'm very sorry your losses...

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  • I'm so sorry for your losses
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  • I'm sorry for your losses. I haven't had any losses, but I still feel bitter sometimes.
  • Ditto to PP's…. I think many of us are in the same boat with regards to feeling like everyone around us is preggers except "me" at some point in our TTC journey. I have also never experienced a loss (just have never been pregnant), but I know that there are other ladies on here who have who would be a great support. This is a wonderful community, and I encourage you to lean on us to help you through this hard time. Best wishes for a BFP this year!

    P.S. I agree with @sgautschi, please introduce yourself to the group, if you haven't already! 


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  • I'm so sorry for your losses. 

    It really is difficult to be in a position where it feels like everyone is pregnant except you. Don't beat yourself up for being sad.  

    And, like others said, introduce yourself!  This is a wonderfully supportive community. 
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  • I'm sorry for your losses and hope you'll stick around. This is a great community.
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  • I'm so sorry to hear about your losses, and I'm sorry you're having a hard time. (hugs)
  • Oh dear, I'm so very sorry for your losses. I know it is frustrating, sad, and this probably the last thing you want to hear, but try to stay strong and stay positive. One of my closest friends suffered from 4 losses and when she told me, my heart broke for her. I've had my own share of frustrations from my journey, and I can't even begin to imagine how suffering loss feels. I think as long as you have good doctors you are working with that can get to the root cause of your losses and take steps to correct those issues, you will have success. It could just be bad luck too, but the doctor can help you figure that out. For my friend, it was a polyp in the uterus and low progesterone levels, which they were able to do surgery/give supplements and she is now PG with twins. So don't give up hope. And stick around here because everyone here is nice, supportive, and helpful if you have specific questions about this stuff.

    *hugs*
  • I'm so sorry. I also struggled with infertility for 3 years, it was horrible. I was mad, bitter and hated the world. You're not alone in your feelings.

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  • I am so sorry for your losses. I've had 4 myself and struggle with bitterness everyday. Stick around the ladies here are very supportive.

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