Just What The Doctor Ordered

I think I found the perfect Rx for getting through the heartache of miscarriage:  spending time with my mama.

My mom was in town yesterday for a doctor's appointment, and prior to all this, we had plans to go out to lunch and spend the afternoon together.  After finding out about this miscarriage, I was a little hesitant to go through with our afternoon plans, as I was afraid I would be bawling my eyes out the entire time and walking around in a depressed haze.  But I decided to follow through - and I'm so glad I did.

Not only did she let me cry on her shoulder when we first saw each other, but she also gave me the encouragment I needed to stand up for myself and seek out a second opinion and demand more extensive testing.  Taking me out for lunch, some retail therapy, and a Shamrock Shake didn't hurt either. 

And you know what else I did yesterday?  I laughed.  A lot.  My mom and I have always had a really great relationship, but it's been awhile since I've been able I really had a fun time with my mom.  So like I said, it was exactly what I needed.  I'm so grateful to still have my mom in my life, as I know so many others who have lost parents early in life.  I'm so thankful I have a mom who has always been open and honest with me - about anything.  I know she'll be there for me no matter what. 

So thanks mom, I love ya.    

And I also want to thank every one of you who have commented in the last couple days.  I'm amazed at the outpouring of support I have received from so many.  I'm so thankful for this community, even though I hate there are so many of us who struggle with infertility and pregnancy & baby loss.  I intend on checking out each and every one of your blogs and learning your stories also over the weekend.  I look forward to supporting all of you in the future the way you have supported me this week.