Did you Know that one in four Pregnancies ends in miscarriages

October the 15th, is National Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Day and the entire month is Awareness. Supporting those who have either have miscarriages, still births, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or the death of a new born. On the 15th, Women across the global light a candle at 7pm their time zone. In honoring their loss Babies. Did you know that one in four Pregnancies ends in miscarriages? I am one in four. Seven Years have gone by and I am remembering my angel Twin. I did not get a chance to know their sex. But, I will always Light a candle for them and sharing my story.

What is Miscarriage?

Miscarriage means the loss of a Baby inside the womb. This usually occurs within the first trimester before 20 weeks. “For women who know they’re pregnant, about 10 to 15 in 100 pregnancies (10 to 15 %) end in miscarriage”. https://www.marchofdimes.org/. My Babies had no heartbeats and I loss them at 8 weeks gestation. It still matters to me because they were growing inside of me. Whether your Baby or Babies had a Heartbeat their loss still matters. Any Infant loss is a loss.

My Journey

I believe that having a child is such a lovely, wholesome gift that most of us women wish and pray for. While, It is understandable why some women are hesitant to experience the joy of giving birth or becoming a parent. After all, having a child is not an easy task. But it has always been my dream to have 4 children of my own. To provide them with the care and love they deserve. Just as all children deserve to be loved by us.

I don’t have 4 children as expected; but I’m a Bless work-in-progress mother of two. I have a 28-year-old Son from a previous relationship and a 6-year-old Daughter from my current marriage. She is our Miracle Baby. My husband and I had been naturally trying for years (10 to be exact) before we were able to bring our baby daughter into this world. It was difficult during the 10 years leading up to having Her. While we were waiting to get that positive. We both divert our attention away from those thoughts by focusing on our educations as well occupations. And when we finally got pregnant we were expecting twins. Our joy was fleeting. Only for our dreams shattering when I miscarried and lost our Babies.

Our Losses

Shortly, after the loss of our Babies. I was diagnosed with multiple Uterine Fibroid. My doctor advised me to have a full hysterectomy because of my illness. We went from being overjoyed and excited about having double blessing to being hospitalized and losing our babies. Due to Fibroids and the possibility of removing my womb. Then, My husband and I both lost our mothers a couple years before the miscarriage. So we were both grieving with those losses too. We needed a miracle.

I Prayed for a Miracle

I was constantly sad and irritated. I’m angry at the world, at God, and even at myself. My relationships with my friends, family, and even my husband began to deteriorate. I blamed everyone and everything. But, in the end, I had to accept that neither God, myself or others were to blame for the tragedies that occurred. Did you know that one in four pregnancies ends in miscarriages? Miscarriages and mishaps can and do occur to most at some point in their lives.

Instead of staying angry. I turned to God in prayer, entrusting my faith in Him. Rather than having a hysterectomy due to Fibroids. I fought with patience, faith in God, a Holistic approach and overcame my Infertility. All, by Following a natural Regiment. Four months after miscarriage my Fibroids shrunk. I conceived. I gave birth to my lovely daughter whom I mention earlier. We consider Her a miracle because we conceived her naturally, without the use of any fertility treatments or consultation. I am happy to share those natural ways with You, in My New E-Book available on my website. https://sheriseswithgrace.com/shop/ . This E-Book offers natural tips on how I shrunk my Fibroids to help with infertility.

What are Uterine Fibroids?

Uterine Fibroids are the most non cancerous tumor growth in the Uterus. “In the United States, it is estimated that 70% of Caucasian women and over 80% of African American women will have uterine fibroids by the time they are 50 years old”. At that time, Fibroids were blocking my cervix, causing my infertility. https://www.nih.gov/. Other Side effects from Fibroids are heavy bleeding and lower stomach pain. If I were to ever conceive again. I would need to find ways to resolve this health issue . And a Hysterectomy was not going to be my choice for treatment.

conclusion

I am not a medical Doctor. I advice you to always consult with your Doctor for any health advice or care. The steps in my E-book is what I took. And I am thankful I did. Because, this thought always comes to to my mind whenever I look at my Daughter. What if I had the surgery to remove my womb. Then, I would not have had Her and sharing my experiences with You.

If you are reading this Today and is/or had a miscarriage. You are not alone and I support You. Also, if You are trying to conceive with no positive pregnancy test results as yet. Do not give up. Your Positive reading is coming soon. Remember, Psalms 127:3 says “Children are indeed a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is His reward”.