Welcome to Heartache and Hope
You've likely come here because you or someone you care about is going through a difficult time. I'm so sorry for your pain.
My goal is to provide you support and a place to find the information you need. I don't think the pain ever goes away, but my prayer is that together we find strength and hope for each new day as we move into the future
Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer
Romans 12:12
Latest Articles
I’ve seen a few stories from women recently who had a chemical pregnancy but were told by medical professionals that they merely had a false positive pregnancy test. It makes me angry to hear that. The...
A chemical pregnancy is a miscarriage that happens before 5 weeks. It’s usually called chemical pregnancy because it happens before it can be detected via ultrasound. Pregnancies of less than 5 weeks...
What is the chance of miscarriage after seeing heartbeat on ultrasound? I’ve found myself googling that exact question several times over the past 2 years as I dealt with my fears and anxiety after recurrent...
I felt like I would be in a mentally strong place this holiday season, but it’s the weekend after Thanksgiving and I’ve had a pretty rough, emotional day. When you’ve been through any kind of loss, the...
I often see messages from wonderfully caring family and friends who are feeling lost and helpless, and just want to show love and support for their loved one experiencing miscarriage. It makes me so happy...
After a miscarriage or pregnancy loss, some women have heavier and longer periods than normal. I was one of those women. It can be hard to manage those very heavy periods, and they can even be more painful...
Evening primrose oil is a supplement that can be purchased over-the-counter. The evening primrose is a plant with yellow flowers, and the oils from it are extracted and sold in capsule form. While evening...
When you experienced your miscarriage or pregnancy loss, did anyone ever say to you, “Well, it’s all part of God’s plan”? Not at all comforting, is it? In fact, it feels wrong and perhaps the worst possible...
When should I announce pregnancy? I’ve heard this question a lot, especially from those who have experienced pregnancy loss like me. Some people wait until they’ve had a good ultrasound. Others wait...
Low dose aspirin (81 mg/day), also known as baby aspirin, can be used preventatively for several different reasons before and during pregnancy. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)...
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The topic of pregnancy loss is deeply important to me, as I have had recurrent miscarriages. I’m still on this journey. Still learning, still grieving, still hoping. Whether you need answers or just need to know that you’re not alone, I’m glad you’re here.
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