The Instant I Became a Parent

How We Cope with the Loss of a Dream After a Pregnancy Loss

On October 15th, I will be hosting a retreat in honor of our children. From 5pm - 7pm EST, we will spend time in community. I will lead everyone in guided journaling and meditation exercises to cope. Utilizing approaches from grief-informed and trauma-informed therapies, this retreat will provide some grounding support to not only help us through the day, but to support us as we integrate our losses. The cost for the retreat is $30. To sign up, send me an email at erin@taproottherapynyc.com, or respond to this newsletter.

What does it mean to be a parent? Do you feel it when you see the two lines on the pregnancy test? Or after you have passed a certain point in the pregnancy?

For my final pregnancy, it happened even before I saw the positive pregnancy test. I knew I was pregnant – I could feel it. Having been pregnant three times prior, I was acutely aware of every symptom and change in my body. The changes others likely didn’t notice.

I took a pregnancy test, a few days early. And there, barely visible to the naked eye, was a second line.

Maybe?