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

Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Unexplained Miscarriages
For couples who have had recurrent miscarriages, the woman has probably gone through multiple tests. The man may not have had any testing at all, or maybe only a sperm analysis. But there are other tests...
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Pregnancy after loss: I’m not excited and that’s OK
I’m currently pregnant after 5 miscarriages in a row. We’ve just entered the third trimester. I can feel the baby moving every day. And yet, I don’t feel any excitement about this pregnancy. And while...
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What's the difference between a chemical pregnancy and false positive pregnancy test?
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...
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What is a chemical pregnancy?
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...
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What is the chance of miscarriage after seeing heartbeat on ultrasound?
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...
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Heartache at the Holidays from Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss
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...
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Miscarriage Care Package for a Loved One Experiencing Loss
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...
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Surviving Heavy Periods after Miscarriage
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...
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Evening Primrose Oil for Missed Miscarriage
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...
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Why your loss wasn't "all a part of God's plan"
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...
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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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