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vampirequeen Tue 18-Dec-12 17:19:28

My daughter has just miscarried and is understandably devastated.

There seems to have been a lot wrong with the baby. There was water around it's heart and brain that shouldn't have been there and other parts didn't appear to be growing properly so it is a blessing in disguise.

I'm being strong and stoic for her but don't really feel it. Inside I've lost a grandchild.

I know I'm being selfish asking this but if anyone could give me a hug I'd really appreciate it.

Mishap Tue 18-Dec-12 20:38:31

I know what you mean kittylester - I was so proud when the DD who had difficulty conceiving and lost several pregnancies always showed genuine delight when her sister became pregnant. Sometimes these sad happenings make people stronger and bring out the best in them in the end.

Take heart vq.

Ariadne Tue 18-Dec-12 20:40:58

Love to you all, vq xx

POGS Tue 18-Dec-12 20:52:10

VQ

That is just heartbreaking for you all.

Not only hugs to you but to your dear daughter as well. flowers

numberplease Tue 18-Dec-12 21:38:06

So sorry to hear this Vampirequeen, another big hug from me. We went through this earlier this year when my DIL, (the one in hospital now), lost what would have been their second child. It`s so heartbreaking, and it`s difficult to know just what to say.

glassortwo Tue 18-Dec-12 22:27:07

vampire I am so sorry for you and your DD. I have also been in your position, your emotions will be all over and so will DD's just be there for her, give a hug when she needs it or words of comfort, it will be hard the times she needs to sound off and you take it between the eyes you will reel but you will know that you were there for her. Sending you a huge {{{hug}}}

JAB Tue 18-Dec-12 23:55:44

So sorry to hear your news vampire queen, they same time heals, but you and your daughter will never forget the little one that was lost, but I promise you will be able in time to look back and think it probably was a blessing, that time will be when your daughter has a healthy child and you a grandchild, I can say this because I have been there, I had a similar miscarraige, and yes you will mourn the loss, but when a healthy child comes along it eases the pain, and you will have such joy, I hope that time will not be too far away for you all. Meanwhile lots of (((hugs))) to you both, you have lots of GNetters thinking of you.

harrigran Wed 19-Dec-12 00:03:27

Hug from me too vq I have also been there myself and with my DIL. Be kind to yourselves and look after each other flowers

Faye Wed 19-Dec-12 08:09:31

It is a sad time for you vampirequeen. Even when the baby has things wrong, it's still a very precious grandchild. Lots of ((((hugs)))) from me too. flowers

Movedalot Wed 19-Dec-12 10:28:39

I'm welling up reading this. Please hold her and cry with her, she needs you now more than ever. I know there are organisations to help these days which she can approach later if she wants too.

It sounds a bit l ike I am oneupping but is not meant that way, I lost 7 babies and felt so alone as it seemed that it was almost something to be ashamed of in my day. My mother was no use at all and DH didn't understand the emotional thing. I just wanted someone to hold me and cry with me but all I got was the usual platitudes which made me want to hit people. I will never get over it.

janthea Wed 19-Dec-12 15:19:19

So very sorry to hear your sad news. Lots of ((((hugs)))))

NfkDumpling Wed 19-Dec-12 22:39:27

Miscarriages are heartbreaking even when it's nature trying to do things for the best. I had a late miscarriage. a boy, but then went on to have three lovely children who've grown into well adjusted adults. I wouldn't have them had he lived. My eldest DD also lost her first child in terrible circumstances and now has two lovely children.

This time will pass. Hugs and bestest wishes for the future for you and your daughter. flowers - Words are all we can offer but Movedalot is right, at this time a cuddle is the best medicine for both of you.

Nanado Wed 19-Dec-12 23:07:42

nfk sorry to read about your DD's loss, and I know that would be a terrible loss for you as well flowers

NfkDumpling Thu 20-Dec-12 08:04:40

Thanks. We were not alone and I hope VQ's daughter has the support mine received. Grans do tend to get left out though, which is understandable I suppose, so air hugs to you VQ. Look to the future.

(When my baby was born 12 weeks early he was bound to die, now he would have had a chance. Modern methods ensure that fewer women go through the trauma of 7 losses that Movedalot so courageously endured. And, as M said there was a certain under the surface stigma almost about loosing a baby then. As if you'd failed and let everyone down.)

tanith Thu 20-Dec-12 08:51:54

So sorry to hear such sad news vq ((((hugs)))) from me too.

bikergran Thu 20-Dec-12 09:26:09

thinking of you and your family vqueen....take care

yogagran Thu 20-Dec-12 13:51:47

So sorry to hear your sad news vampire, doubly difficult as your sympathies are with your daughter and yourself too [hugs] and flowers

soop Thu 20-Dec-12 14:01:17

I'm truly sorry Vamps May the next time, be the right time. flowers x