I learned about this day from Lisa. Thanks for sharing this info with me.

Miscarriages occur often in women with Chronic Illnesses. This is a subject that many of us are not aware of. I’ve had three myself and the sadness and grief are indescribable. Knowing that my medical conditions may have caused this to happen had me feeling guilty for a long time.

After my third miscarriage (this is after having Peanut, two before her and then one after) I decided I would not get pregnant any longer. I now believe that this was a blessing in disguise because I was later diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis. With all of my health issues carrying, having and caring for an infant may have made me or the baby very sick.

I found some info I’d like to share with you. This is not to scare you but prepare you if you chose to become pregnant if you have a chronic illness.

“Autoimmune disorders, heart disease, kidney and liver disease, diabetes—chronic illnesses such as these cause as many as 6 percent of recurring miscarriages. If you have a chronic illness, find an obstetrician experienced in caring for women with your condition.”

From: You & Your Baby: Pregnancy. (c) Copyright Meredith Corporation 2006. All rights reserved. You & Your Baby is a trademark of Meredith Corporation. Written by Laura Riley, M.D.

The rest of her article can be found here.

Please light a candle in memory of our losses and in unity of our strength as women. Please reach out if your grief is overwhelming. And share this Wave of Light Day with others. Let the healing continue with each day.