This week’s VlogMoms topic is thanks to Jennifer Gerlock from Hip As I Want to Be who asked: Describe a moment in your life (other than the birth of your children) that changed you for the better forever. My miscarriage changed my life. It’s amazing that something so dreadful and horrible as losing a baby that you’re just learning to love can make your life better. But recognizing what I had already and learning the importance of support groups makes me realize that there were positive outcomes to such a negative episode.
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Twitter: AndreaUpdyke
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My miscarriage changed me too. It’s amazing how that experience sticks with you. I am also thankful for what I was able to learn during that sad time. I am glad you were able to take something positive from it.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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Even knowing what we’ve all been through and how I’ve grown from my MC, it still strikes me when we say “thankful” and “miscarriage” in the same sentence. It still doesn’t seem right.
And, yet. I know EXACTLY what you mean, Andrea.
Twitter: rockonmommies
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You are so right!!! I shared my very few people, not my family other than my husband. It brought my husband and I closer together.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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Such a tough time to struggle through. But, yes. It made my husband and I stronger as well.
Twitter: KadiPrescott
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So glad that a horrible event was able to “birth” such a positive connection to other moms and a means of opening up about life. xoxo
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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Yeah. It wasn’t easy to get to the point of positive… it still took time. Hindsight, right?
Beautiful and inspiring talk Julie. Thank you for sharing such private thoughts. I am always proud of you. Love, Mom
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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Thanks Mom!
Twitter: Rajean
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This week was a bit harder, right? I think it is beautiful how you shared and I’m sure you’ll help others with your honesty.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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This wasn’t hard, but only because I’d done it before. But I loved that the question was such a strong one that made us all think more and reveal more of ourselves.
Twitter: StressFreeBaby
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Funny how tragic things can lead to good….and good for you for finding something good in the loss.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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thank you! It took a while to find some good… but it finally made me stronger.
Twitter: jendisjournal
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The year that I had my 2 miscarriages was a rough year, but I’m definitely a stronger person because of it. I agree about the exclusive group, and I think the stigma of miscarriage is changing. I went from not even talking about my sister’s pregnancy problems with family to sharing my story with the whole world through my blog: http://jendisjournal.com/2011/11/28/miscarriage-is-not-a-bad-word/
And hurray for the support system!
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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big hooray! I look forward to reading your story. I wonder if the stigma is changing (which I would say it is because of the internet and the widespread voice) or if it’s just changing for us because we’ve BTDT and we’re the online-types. I wonder if my sister’s crowd, who are never online, would feel the same or if it’s still a hushed topic in those circles?
Twitter: ErinCLane
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I hate that miscarriages are still hush-hush. It’s so important to talk about. I had two and the more and more you talk about it, you know you aren’t alone! So many people have had this unfortunate circumstance.
Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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As others have said this week, don’t be afraid to keep things in and use your voice. You support so many others, and yourself.
Twitter: FoundtheMarbles
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I didn’t know you then or else I would have gladly shared my experiences with you and been a shoulder for you.
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/justprecious
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awww. Thanks Jessica. I’m sure you would have. Nice to hear it, too.