Healing
I thought I was doing better, but last night, right before I went to bed I got teary.
Maybe it was because I had been packing up all of my pregnancy related items. I felt like it would give me closure and at the very least I wouldn't have to walk around my apartment and be constantly reminded by numerous pregnancy books, or the belly cream on my night stand.
I had HORRIBLE dreams. One was so bad, I woke up crying.
I thought about writing about it, but it was just too horrible.
What I've realized is this- I'm going to have good moments and bad moments. Good days and bad days. I might be laughing one minute, and crying the next.
Regardless of the phycological trauma, I need to realize that my hormones are fluctuating drastically.
So, I just have to let myself go through the process.
On a seperate note....
I just want to thank you all for your kind words and support.
I feel embraced by all of the love and good vibes you have sent my way.
I really don't think you understand how much you all have helped me.
I wonder what this would have been like if not for all of my internet friends giving me constant support and encouragement.
THANK YOU.

Comments
Hey there. I got your link from Southern Fried Girl. I don't know why things like this happen, but if it helps at all, people you don't even know are thinking of you, wishing you and your husband good thoughts.
Posted by: Molly | February 16, 2006 12:25 PM
Oh Torrie, the process is your's and only yours. (And Hubbys, i'm not diminishing his pain) only you know what you need to do. We all grieve differently, and just having support in whatever we need is a huge blessing. We're all here, holding you up, enjoying when you laugh, crying when you cry.
Posted by: Dawn | February 16, 2006 12:50 PM
We are all here for you.
Posted by: holly | February 16, 2006 02:03 PM
Torrie, I have thought about you every day. I know you are a very intelligent person and obviously by today's post you realize that it's going to be hard, but you're on your way to recovery. Probably never to forget the emotions, but to heal as best you can.
Hang in there. Keep writing here if it helps. But most importantly just take care of YOU.
Posted by: Suzie | February 16, 2006 02:33 PM
Here's to healing, Torrie, to healing in your own time, your own way, but slowly healing nonetheless.
Posted by: kalki | February 16, 2006 03:09 PM
Grief is like swimming through rough ocean water...every time you get your head above water to catch your breath, another wave comes crashing down. But the waves get further apart.
Healing takes the time it takes, and unfortunately there's no way around it but through it.
Thinking of you.
Posted by: Sarah | February 16, 2006 03:18 PM
Pamper yourself and drink lots of tea. That always makes me feel better.
Thinking of you
Posted by: shicsa | February 16, 2006 04:19 PM
Hang in there Torrie, your doing well.
I love Sarah's analogy of grief, its so true.
So here are to your waves getting further apart.
XX
Michell
Posted by: MIchelle | February 16, 2006 04:29 PM
Be gentle with yourself. Thinking of you both.
Posted by: Tracy Lynn | February 16, 2006 04:37 PM
I've never gone through what you're going through, and I don't know you personally, but having read a lot of your past posts over the past several months, I know you're strong and will heal in your own way, bounce back and be feeling better soon.
Good thoughts your way.
Posted by: Adrienne | February 16, 2006 06:08 PM
Hang in there, sweetie. It *does* get better with time. Keep your eye out for a care package from me.
*hugs*
Posted by: candace | February 16, 2006 06:20 PM
The good moments may get more common with time, but it's more than ok to be sad, and have tough ones. It's human.
Posted by: Closet Metro | February 16, 2006 09:29 PM
Take your time sweetheart. We are all hoping for a happy Torrie soon, but all things will come eventually and I know that every person is different in how they deal with the loss of a child.
I didn't want to join the chorus of 'oh it happened to me' before (not mocking those that did say it) but I just want to add now that when I lost my first two babies I didn't want to fall pregnant again. After the 3rd, i stopped trying. When I lost kaidin's twin, I thought it was all over. Now I am the happy momma of a 4 year old boy.
I still cry for those babies. I still hurt.
But although it took time, i learnt how to be happy despite it. I hope you learn that too.
Posted by: song | February 16, 2006 11:03 PM
The Internet world is here for you. So many people are thinking of you, and sending good thoughts your way... I have had you in my prayers and will continue to do so. You are a strong woman and mother - yes, you are a mother, and one day you will have that child - and you will get through this. In your own way.
Love ya, Torrie!
Posted by: Snickrsnack-Katie | February 17, 2006 01:08 AM
Us Netizens are here whenever you need us...you may have most of the time zones covered! :)
I wish you strength for the bad days and pleasant thoughts for the good days that will once again come.
Posted by: Tanya | February 17, 2006 01:54 AM
I've been thinking of you, coming back and reading this post again and again.
I feel for you, the heartache and disappointment.
Your words are soothing to me as a woman, another traveler on life's trail. Here's a hug, a hand squeeze, or a hand up as we pass one another.
It sounds like you're bravely allowing yourself to 'go through the process'. That's brave, and big.
Posted by: sheryl | February 17, 2006 10:16 AM
After trying to get pregnant for 9 years I finally did and had a miscarriage. It was the most emotionally painful thing i've endured. Don't let anyone tell you or the hub how you should feel or act. You deal with it in your own way and know that there is a girl in SC who feels your pain too. *Hug*
Posted by: Patti_Cake | February 17, 2006 02:08 PM
HI. Blove ya'. Here are some hugs. Keep on keepin' on, darlin'!
There were a lot of apostrophes in those sentences. :)
Posted by: Nessa | February 17, 2006 05:05 PM
Torrie~ I have been thinking about you a lot. Healing is such an emotional process. I am glad to know that not only do you and your husband have each other, but all the support online. Take care.
Hugs,
J Bo
Posted by: J_Bo | February 17, 2006 09:03 PM
Always thinking of you. You are going through this so bravely, and so eloquently. Everything you say here sounds like you are letting yourself be just where you need to be. Keep taking good care of yourself.
Love,
Susie
Posted by: Susie | February 17, 2006 09:36 PM
I've been kind of afraid to check back here, because I was worried, well, that you wouldn't have written anything at all yet. Instead, I find this incredibly sane, honest, kindhearted post. I'm pretty amazed by you right now. It's lovely that you were able to experience so much love and support, from so many different people, in so many different ways. I'm sure you will continue healing with grace, just as you've begun.
Posted by: grudge girl | February 18, 2006 10:39 PM
More hugs, honey.
Posted by: mrtl | February 19, 2006 03:27 PM
Time takes forever when you are sad. You take care, Torrie.
Posted by: amy | February 19, 2006 03:36 PM
Torrie, oh, yeah, your hormones are going to be whacked out from all this. You are really in the biochemical soup! You might want to give your doctor a call and ask HOW LONG before your hormones stabilize, so you'll at least know. Your body isn't going to go back to normal overnight and the hormonal dissonance is going to make the emotional healing process even rockier. Hang in there!
Posted by: Gymshoes | February 20, 2006 09:53 AM