NOTE: This piece describes a pregnancy loss in detail. I was a pro at checking in to the ER, as this was my third visit during my pregnancy. I wanted to inquire about frequent visitor prizes. It was about 10:00 p.m. on December 8, 2011. “Brown blood” during pregnancy is fine because it’s old. This time there was “red” blood which is always a red flag because it is usually a … [Read more...]
Life After a Miscarriage
by Saviela Edwards Thorne Life after a miscarriage is everything but easy. Your entire life changes every time you see a pregnant woman or pass the baby items in stores, memories begin to haunt your mind. Your heart aches every time you hear the words, "You're not pregnant". You feel, like no one in the world understands what you’re going through and the ones you try to tell … [Read more...]