TXMary2 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :( http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/19-kids-and-counting/michelle-duggar-miscarriage.htm#mkcpgn=fbtlc1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgialee Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DusksAngel Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I hate that for anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 very sad for the baby. :sad: I think her body has just about had it IYKWIM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I've been there, and it sucks. God bless them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That's very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 very sad for the baby. :sad: I think her body has just about had it IYKWIM. I'm sad for the whole family. I doubt a second trimester miscarriage has anything to do with the number of children she has had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 My third pregnancy was a second trimester miscarriage. It is a very sad thing to go through and my heart goes out to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 thats horrible...and I hope people don't blame it on her having so many kids. I have a friend who only has one kid and has had 4 miscarriages. No one knows if its the number of kids, or the fact that out of 20 pregnancies the odds are she may miscarry a few. I have had one miscarriage out of 4 pregnancies. It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 A miscarriage is what brought them to not use any birth control. At 45 I think she needs to seriously consider thinking a bit more about having further children. They would not have announced it if they didn't have signs that the baby was healthy. 2nd trimesters are not the norm so I do have to wonder if her uterus is just not up to carrying babies anymore.:confused: I love them. My kids had started brainstorming J names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Very sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 very sad for the baby. :sad: I think her body has just about had it IYKWIM. It's very sad for them. I had 5 miscarriages after one baby. A loss is a loss is a loss no matter how many kids you already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 How heartbreaking. No matter the number of children you already have, losing one before you even get to know them is terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I think her body has just about had it IYKWIM. That's pretty much up to them to decide, not us. It really was a crummy feeling when someone judged me for being pregnant because they didn't feel I was up to it. It doesn't matter if it is baby #3 or baby #20. And I'm not sure how that is sad for the baby but not for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 My very first pregnancy was a week 19 miscarriage. I'm so sorry for her and her family no matter what the other circumstances. It's a terrible thing for anyone to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfcartmama Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 So very sad for her and her family. Bless them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That breaks my heart. Michelle and Jim Bob seem to really love each child they have. I believe that it is their choice to have as many children as they want. Many people were unhappy when I announced my fourth pregnancy. My third child has Cerebral Palsy and they thought it was more than I could handle. It was very hurtful. Each child is a blessing! Elise in NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth in MN Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I'm praying for the family. From the statement from Jim Bob it looks like the baby had no heartbeat at the latest exam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :crying::( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That is terribly sad. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excelsior! Academy Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 When asking them to reconsider their choices remember that is asking them to change their belief structure. It is incredibly sad. I have had two 1st trimester miscarriages, I can't even imagine a second trimester one. Prayers for their family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That's pretty much up to them to decide, not us. It really was a crummy feeling when someone judged me for being pregnant because they didn't feel I was up to it. It doesn't matter if it is baby #3 or baby #20. And I'm not sure how that is sad for the baby but not for the family. :iagree: I think it is a terrible thing for others to try to assign a reason for a miscarriage. My mil told me she figured the reason she never miscarriaged is because she is so stubborn and her body is sturdy. :glare: She told me this in response to my miscarriage. Yeah. Thanks, so I guess I am not stubborn and my body wasn't sturdy enough? She only had 2 kids. 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in a miscarriage. I'm sad for anyone that has a miscarriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 How horrible. :sad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Does anyone know how many weeks she was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lang Syne Boardie Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Praying for them. My own miscarriage 16 years ago was just at this time of year...crying through the holidays...so hard. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munchkins_mama Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That is heartbreaking for them. :( I've had three miscarriages out of six pregnancies. Totally random and not related to anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 So sad. Praying for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Oh my. That is very sad for all of them. I hope the other children are able to find some solace in this and not let effect their faith. My miscarriage certainly rattled my own for a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Poor thing. I wouldn't wish a pregnancy loss on my worst enemy. I had a premature baby born at 22 weeks (who didn't survive) in my very first pregnancy, so it's not necessarily related at all to having had multiple children. Since she's now had PE twice, I'm wondering if her body recognized it. I went into labor several hours BEFORE I started having testable PE symptoms other than high blood pressure in my 2nd pregnancy, and according to my perinatologist, that's not atypical once you've had PE, especially not if it was early-the body seems to recognize those early signs and try to get the baby out of harm's way-even if the baby really isn't ready to come yet. In my case, I was far enough along that it was OK, but if you're still in the 2nd trimester, it could easily cause a miscarriage. Edited December 8, 2011 by dmmetler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 That's so sad. I know what it's like and I feel for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) 1 in 4 pregnancies ends in a miscarriage. The odds are it was bound to happen. She's had 19 babies and this is only her 2nd M/C -she's a lucky lady. I was always so amazed and a little jealous how she seemed to just have one healthy pregnancy after another. I've had 3 kids and 2 M/C - no signs except for when I went for a routine U/S. It can happen to anyone. I'm sure they will try again ;) Edited December 8, 2011 by sewingmama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpuffins Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I think most of us here (irrespective of religious bend, thoughts on BC, or family size) would consider this very distressing and sad news. From the get-go when a person knows their are pregnant, losing that pregnancy is horrible. For it to be second trimester, and after having positive signs of pregnancy, as well as likely feeling the child move within her, that makes it even harder. Plus, if she had no physical indication that anything was wrong, that's hard. She was going for a routine ultrasound to determine the gender of the baby, so she was likely 18ish weeks (give or take). I suspect the whole family is grieving right now. I am profoundly grateful they are going to get the chance to do a proper funeral/memorial for the baby. from http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20552173,00.html She says the family will select a name after they know if the baby was a boy or girl, and then plan to have a funeral service. I grieve with her, I've had 3 m/c are each one rips a piece of your heart out with it. I'm glad her faith is giving her something upon which to hang on. Whether you agree with her faith or not, she is a woman trying to live it. Imperfect human, trying to live as she believes. That alone deserves respect. :crying: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macpuffins Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Poor thing. I wouldn't wish a pregnancy loss on my worst enemy. :iagree: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIS0320 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :angelsad2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 :( very sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ester Maria Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Personal opinions and disagreements with some of what the family does aside, an unwanted termination of a pregnancy is tragic for every woman, in every situation, regardless of whether it is her first or twenty-first pregnancy. Poor lady. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enviromommy Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 So sad. This is exactly what happened to me between my fourth and fifth children. I went for my 16 week checkup and there was no heartbeat. It's a horrible, horrible feeling, and I feel bad for her and the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I am so sad for them. I had two miscarriages between my first and second child. It is very painful. Praying for the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 I've had multiple second trimester miscarriages and it's heartbreaking no matter how many children you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 It must be awful to have your dear baby die then have to turn around and give a media interview. Those poor people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennsmile Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I have had two 2nd trimester miscarriages technically and it is the pits. That is so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 So sad. I feel terrible for them. A loss is a loss...no matter how many children you have. Faithe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 :(I just saw that.....so sad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homemaker Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 So sad for them. I had a 1st trimester miscarriage, I imagine that a 2nd trimester one is worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Oh, that's so sad! I miscarried with my first pregnancy but it was early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) It's a lot harder to carry to term as a woman ages. Sometimes it's not so much about getting pregnant as it is staying pregnant when you're in you mid to late 40s. She must have waited to announce the pregnancy --so it must be a rough mid term loss. That's very sad. My m/c was at 14 weeks. It was terrible. I was in my twenties, so physically, I rebounded quickly. Emotionally, it stays with you forever. Edited December 9, 2011 by LibraryLover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 So sad. I miscarried at 18 weeks with my first pregnancy. My heart goes out to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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