The Explaining I Need To Do

by Leslie

I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but…actually, that’s not true. I know some of you have noticed. After eight months of blogging daily, I disappeared from the internet. I’ve been MIA for a week. I’ve heard from some of you and I’d like to thank you for your concerned e-mails and phone calls. They have meant more to me than you may realize.

After a long week of uncertainty, I learned today that I’ve had a miscarriage. We are no longer expecting.

It has been a rough week for our family.

Normally, I find a great deal of comfort in sharing many things with you, but this has been such a difficult experience…I just haven’t been able to find the words.

Thank you to so many of you for thinking of me and my family. Please know that we are all fine.

I’ll be back to my old blogging habits in the next few days.

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Comments

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RichM on April 19, 2007 9:12 pm
Words are not as relevant as hugs at a time like this. Be well.
Daddy Forever on April 19, 2007 11:49 pm
So sorry. I was devastated when my wife miscarried twice, but what I felt was nothing compared to how it affected my wife. I wish you and Dave the best.
Wendy on April 20, 2007 6:04 am
Oh Les, so sorry! Sending love & prayers for you & your family.
Ruth on April 20, 2007 6:56 am
I was missing you…I am so sorry for what has happened. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers always.
petite mommy on April 20, 2007 9:17 am
I'’m so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way.
Toni on April 20, 2007 9:25 am
Oh Leslie, I am so sorry for you and your sweet family. When our second child miscarried at just over 10 wks, I was devastated. Even as I write this I can feel tears coming with the remembering. Sometimes there are no words to say and sometimes there are words but no one to say them to. I will gladly be a listening ear if you need one as I’m sure will all of your other readers. Sending prayers for peace to you all.
Amy on April 20, 2007 11:59 am
Leslie

I am so deeply sorry for your loss. You are right, there just are no words to explain what is happening right now. It has been eight months since I lost my baby and I still cannot put that loss into words. Just know that I am thinking about you and that you can call me any time that you need to.
Karly on April 20, 2007 12:30 pm
Ah, Leslie, I’m so sorry. I’d been hoping you were on vacation or something. I don’t know what else to say but I’m sorry for all of you.
kelley on April 20, 2007 8:00 pm
Leslie, I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you, Dave and Julia. What a strong family.
Faith on April 20, 2007 8:56 pm
Leslie, I’m so very very sorry for you, Dave and Julia’s loss. Several women in my family have had miscarriages and though it’s not me personally that has experienced it - seeing what they went through and how hard it was for them and their family I am extremely sympathetic.

I wish I could do more or say more to make you feel better but words don’t help in a situation like this. I worried while you and Dave were so quiet, but had hoped it was more pleasant things that had kept you distracted.

Since I can’t give you one in person here’s a huge {{{{{{{{{{cyber hug}}}}}}}}}}. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.” - Unknown
Laurie on April 21, 2007 4:41 pm
I’m so sorry.
Pastormac's Ann on April 21, 2007 10:53 pm
So sorry for your loss of this precious little one. Praying for you and your family.
SusieJ on April 22, 2007 7:31 pm
So Sorry. So sorry. Sending you light, love, and prayers.
Mommy the Maid on April 23, 2007 9:26 pm
I don’t even have words that I feel can comfort you. I am sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way.
John Manard on April 24, 2007 5:36 am
Leslie,

You don’t know me really. Your husband knows me from the numerous things we have done on the net together. This is the one time I can talk from personal experience and understand the heartache your family is feeling. My wife and I had a miscarriage on our first attempt. It was the most painful thing I have ever lived through. But with each other we moved forward. And knowing Grim like I do, and hearing the good things he says about you, you all are a strong family, and will make it through this. From reading your blog and Grims, you are too people with many friends that will support you through these tough times. While not a religious man myself many others are and their prayers are with all of you during this time. No words are ever really strong enough I know this but know that your friends are with you and your family is always there.

Always
John Manard