So, this is the first week I have actually felt somewhat normal. The hysteria that seems to lie just beneath the surface has let up a bit. It worries me that I will forget things, like the way it felt to be pregnant with my baby or the joy of feeling movement or seeing her on the ultrasound screen. I organized her pictures in a book yesterday and it made me feel so glad to have them in order. I can finally say I am ready to return to work. For those who don't know, I am an Ob-gyn nurse practitioner and I see OB patients, so I have been worried about returning and how it would feel. I don't want to break down in front of someone who is happy and scare them. I think I am ready now...supposed to go back next week.
I have also been doing alot of thinking since New Year's (I guess New Year's will do that to you) about the possibility of trying again. I am scared, but I really want to try. I am still waiting on some labwork, so will probably wait at least another month. Maybe I will get my rainbow baby this year. I hope so...please pray for me. I would really appreciate that.
I found out this past week that my friend who is due 2 weeks after my due date is having a girl. While I am happy for her, I am so sad for myself. It brings it home for me that I was expecting a little girl, too and she will not be coming home. Some things are just too sad for words...
The Six Year Journey
9 years ago
Good luck on your return to work. I have not returned to work yet and I'm kind of dreading it. I'll be thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI also recently found out someone in my family is pregnant and while I'm happy for her, it just makes me sad every time I think about it. It feels like I got punched!
I hope 2010 brings you a rainbow baby! My thoughts/prayers are with you.
I hope 2010 will bring up both a rainbow baby, it would be nice to have something happy to look forward to even though I am sure it will be extremely stressful the whole time.
ReplyDeleteGood luck about going back - you are very strong to be able to see pregnant people everyday.