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Was a sad and rough weekend for my family

Started by resq302, September 14, 2008, 08:54:39 PM

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resq302

It was a really tough weekend for my family.  My wife on Thursday had some woman issues and is also 11 weeks pregnant with our second child.  She called her doctor and was able to get an appointment for early friday morning.  I was coming off of working a 12 hr night shift at my police job and at my parents house doing some things getting ready to do some work on the chally over the weekend when I got the call...... my wife called and said that her dr. sent her to another specialty ultra sound doctor cause they didn't hear a heartbeat for the baby.  I immediatly dropped what I was doing and went over to where the specialty ultrasound place was to meet up with my wife who was a pretty shaken up by the premilnary news.  The specialty place took my wife right in and did the procedure on her and then after she got dressed, showed us to a consultation room (never a good sign).  They had my wifes dr. call us and talked to my wife with us in the private office.  I knew the news wasnt good just from how the nurse seemed to be acting.  The test confirmed that my wife had a miscarry.  Mind you my wife had no signs at all of a miscarry and it basically just came out from no where.  The doctor wanted my wife to have a DNC ( I think thats what it was called) to remove everything and "clean her up inside".  That procedure was done at a local hospital with my wifes dr performing the procedure.  It took only about 20 mins and she was out of surgery.  My wife is doing pretty good and our families have been pretty supportive but it is still an emotional and mental drain as to why and how this could have happened?  Lots of things start going through your mind and you start to question a lot of things that normally you wouldn't, such as religion, life itself, etc.  Fortuntely, my wife and I have been there for each other and it is making the grieving process go a little easier but when you are not doing anything and just sitting there or its late at night and you are laying in bed, it starts to get the best of you.

Anyway, I feel like this board is an extended part of my family as I have gotten to know a lot of people on here, which is why I felt compelled to start this thread.  Maybe it is part of the grieving process or not, I don't know.  I just know that it makes me feel better expressing myself this way.   I know that we are not the only parents who have gone through this as we are lucky to have a 20 month old daughter who also cheers us up just seeing her face in this time of darkness.  I know as time passes things will get back to normal and time heals all things.  Hoever, the scar of a memory will always be there and we wanted to have a boy and a girl.

Sorry if I have gotten eveyrone else here who read this a little sad and depressed too.  All I can really say right now is RIP baby Kapral. :engel016:  You're in a much better place now even though I would have rather had you around down here with your mommy and daddy.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

Charger-Bodie

Sorry to hear about this for you and you're family Brian. We went through a very similar situation about a year and a half ago.

Hang in there.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

69charger2002

man we're here for you. had the same thing happen to us a few years ago. my wife still thinks about it now and then. about a year later she got pregnant again and we have a beautiful 8 month old girl.. i think she was 4 months along before when it happened.. it is kinda depressing. but don't question religion. God has everything hapen for a reason, though a lot of times we don't understand. keep the faith bro, and we'll keep your family in our prayers, i know my family will
trav
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69bronzeT5

I'm so sorry to hear that. I truly hope things get better.

Like Brian said, hang in there.
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

472 R/T SE

If it's any consolation we lost 4 in 8 years of trying.  The last one they did tests on and it was my boy.  We started trying right after my little angel was born and had no luck and then I got hurt.  With us everyone was worried about my wife, well Daddy-O suffers just as much.  Counseling suggested planting trees to take place of the kids so I have 4 special trees in the back yard.

There was something wrong and it's God's way of avoiding anymore suffering.  Hang in there man, as much as I hate the saying, this shit happens for a reason.  It's actually quite common.  Regardless, sorry man.


BMOTOXSTAR

73' Dodge Rallye Charger 400/4BBL
06' Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4 HEMI
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Dans 68

My prayers are with you and your wife.  :'(

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

skip68

 :rotz:   So sorry to hear that.  :pity:   Planting a tree is a great idea.   :yesnod:    You guy's take care and don't let this come between you.
skip68, A.K.A. Chuck \ 68 Charger 440 auto\ 67 Camaro RS (no 440)       FRANKS & BEANS !!!


The70RT

Sorry to hear that. All I can say is hang in there man and my god bless.
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dkn1997

We went though 2 of them.  once before our first child, and once before the second child.  Don't lose faith, brother.   we came out on the other end with 2 beautiful kids.
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mikesbbody

Our thoughts and prayers are with you! hang in there

TeeWJay426

Sorry to hear this, Brian. You and your wife are in my thoughts and prayers- hang in there and be there for each other, and your beautiful little girl!
74 Charger SE, 400 HP, 4-speed

Just 6T9 CHGR

Sorry to hear it Brian.  I personally cant say that it has happened to me but it has happened to both my wife's sisters.  Take care of your wife.
Chris' '69 Charger R/T


41husk

All our thoughts and prayers are with you, keep your head up.
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

Nacho-RT74

Sorry to hear that!!! at least she will be fine and if wished you can bring to the world a new life anytime that will be loved like TWO childs!!!


good luck and kep the heads up!!!!
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Mike DC

Sorry to hear it happened. 


Try to keep in mind that it's a natural thing.  They just don't all go to term. 

 

resq302

A huge thanks for everyone who chimed in with their thoughts and prayers.  I am actually off of work today as I took a personal day to just be there for my wife.  I took our daughter to daycare so my wife would not have to be around other younger kids so soon to try and keep her mind off of it.  It seems to be better when you are busy and the mind does not have a chance to think about things and just trying to be cheerful and positive sometimes does not seem to cut it.  It is good to know that there are good chances that we will be able to have our second child eventually after seeing everyone elses experiences who have been through the same thing.  Its just been a lot to bear as we just bought a house and moved in mid July, just got a 2 day suspension from my police job (load of BS but thats a different story), and now this.

Thank you again for everyones support as it does make the healing process go smoother.
Brian
1969 Dodge Charger (factory 4 speed, H code 383 engine,  AACA Senior winner, 2008 Concours d'Elegance participant, 2009 Concours d'Elegance award winner)
1970 Challenger Convert. factory #'s matching red inter. w/ white body.  318 car built 9/28/69 (AACA Senior winner)
1969 Plymough GTX convertible - original sheet metal, #'s matching drivetrain, T3 Honey Bronze, 1 of 701 produced, 1 of 362 with 440 4 bbl - auto

PocketThunder

Hang in there brother... :engel016:  a late night ride in the Charger might help relieve some stress.   :Twocents:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

Shakey


Best wishes Brian - be strong for your Wife, even thought it may be extremely difficult right now!

Arthu®

I missed this thread, very sorry to hear that Brian. I can't even imagine how though this has to be on you and your wife. Hang in there.

Arthur
Striving for world domination since 1986

68charger383

Quote from: 69charger2002 on September 14, 2008, 09:10:17 PM
man we're here for you. had the same thing happen to us a few years ago. my wife still thinks about it now and then. about a year later she got pregnant again and we have a beautiful 8 month old girl.. i think she was 4 months along before when it happened.. it is kinda depressing. but don't question religion. God has everything hapen for a reason, though a lot of times we don't understand. keep the faith bro, and we'll keep your family in our prayers, i know my family will
trav

Sorry to hear the news. We had a similar experience as Trav. We got pregnant about 8 months later and my wife went full term without any problems. I know my wife had some issues after the experience and extra worries when she got pregnant again. Keep your head up.
1968 Charger 383(Sold)
2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10

chargerboy69

Sorry to hear that. It is a tough thing to go through. My wife and I just went through it a couple months ago ourselves.
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Chris G.

Very sorry to hear this Brain. Your family is very strong, so I know you will pull through this. Like others said, be strong for your wife even though I am sure it's hurting you just as much inside.

Hopefullly I'll get to see you before years end.

RJS

Brian, very sorry to hear this news. My wife and I were never able to have kids but have been thru all the different aspects to try and have them. On one side of the coin I don't know your pain but on the other boy do I!!!  In my opinion the best thing you can do is as much as possible with your wife and baby daughter!!!  Also hopefully I can get a smile out of you, have a sno-cone!!!  Ron

gtx6970

Brian,
I can't possibily know how it feels. Although both my girls were born prematurely , they are healthy. I do offer my thoughts and prayers.
I always look at something like this as Gods way of saying ,this one's special I'll keep  her with me.

a snowcone would be good though  :2thumbs: