What are you thankful for? A much needed happy thread here

Sorry for this idea if you think it is a bit lame (or are offended) but I thought it was time we had happy thread on this forum. I think all of us on here have been through a traumatic experience and come on here for advice and support. It’s lovely to be able to talk to women who’ve had similar experiences, but sometimes it’s nice to share more happy thoughts too.

So here is what I am thankful for:
*A wonderful husband who has cried with me, been strong for me and tried his hardest to understand my craziness over ttc. We were close before but this has brought us even closer- cheesy I know! The poor man has kept up with my baby making demands and I think some days he feels like a performing monkey! I have realised what an amazing man he is.
*My pregnant friend (4 weeks behind me) who I have kept a distance from who has waited for me until I was ready to talk again.
*My family and friends who have been there to talk to, offer cuddles on my lowest days and been around for me whilst also trying to give me space.
*My niece who was born a little while after my miscarriage who despite still being tiny has helped me heal.

Strange but just reading this back has made me feel all warm and loved!
Hope some of you feel able to share too.

to everyone on here.

xx

Its a good idea
I am to also thankful for a supportive OH who is trying his best to understand where in coming from.
Very supportive friends who looked after my children without question when i needed time and was in hospital.
And all the ladies on this forum whom support and kind words has helped me imensley

Was lovely to read your list Lolly. Thanks!

Lovely thread ginger

I am thankful that I know I can get pregnant - just need to see it through to a happy outcome.

I am thankful for my lovely hubby, wonderful parents and siblings who have been amazingly supportive but have also just let me be. I have been through the wosrt 7 months of my life, but all is not lost because of these people. I just wish I could express myself better and tell them how much they mean to me.

I am also thankful to the lovely ladies on this forum who are so supportive and have shared so much so that others in the same situation can benefit.

Great idea Ginger91. I am grateful for my beautiful daughter, and that apart from some fertility issues I am in great health, and have lots of great things and people in my life.

great idea
im thankful for my little girl, she makes me smile every day even when i feel rubbish
my best friend for listening to me worry about why i keep miscarrying and being so supportive
none of my family know about our 5 losses so i havn't let the have the chance to support me but i am sure they would of been great
wish i could be thankful to my oh but not once has he offered a shoulder to cry on just expects me to get over it so if anything i feel resentful towards him for the lack for support....sorry for the little rant there lol

AND A MISSIVE THANKS TO BNB GIRLS.....without them I would never of coped so well or be so sane right now

thank you all

xxxxxxxxxx

This is a fabulous idea.

I have had 3 losses and with each one has been pain and heartbreak but an equal amount of love and blessings. Without my losses I would not have really known and felt how much love and support I have in my life. I am incredibly blessed by my family, friends and workmates - surrounded by wonderful, wonderful people.

I treasure the fact that I have given birth to a daughter -the fact that she was stillborn at 22 weeks did not take away from the magic of that experience at all - it was amazing and not at all sad at the time - I just felt so blessed to have had her in my life at all.

My relationship with my stepdaughter and partner have been enriched by our losses and we are closer than ever.

I appreciate everything more - all of those little moments I may have otherwise taken for granted. The world seems brighter,more beautiful - everything is intensified.

I have learnt to let others nurture me instead of always wanting to be the one to nurture others. I have learnt to put myself first when I need to rest - over work, the housework and all those things that sap our energy sometimes uneccessarily. These lessons have been huge for me.

I would never have chosen my experiences but having had them, I can see them as blessings as well as disasters.

On my bad days I remind myself of these things.

Love and best wishes to you all

Great thread
Im grateful for the amazing support and kindness i have found on bnb

Im thankful for having my life enriched so much by another, for those memories i have of my little angel and for the way hes changed my life in so many ways

Im so very thankful for my nieces and nephews, although it hurts to be with them sometimes its fleeting because i can never stay down when theyre near, they just make me glow inside and every second i spend with them is such a gift

I'm thankful

That my baby was part of my life. He brought me more joy in 12 weeks than I could have ever imagined. My life is richer for having known him, and even though I feel completely lost and devastated right now, I wouldn't wish the experience away.

That I have ultrasound photos to remember my baby. I feel so angry at my body for betraying me and letting me believe that things were ok, but had my body done what it was supposed to, I wouldn't have had a chance to say goodbye or have any photos.

For my husband, who has been so supportive and loving. I couldn't ask for a better friend right now.

ok, i'm finally in the right frame of mind to add to this thread.

i am so thankful for my mother, who (in addition to what shes done my whole life) was able to be there at the hospital this summer until my husband could get there, and will be there next tuesday for my final scan this second time around, and for my (expected) ERPC. and who came to wash the windows at my house friday.

i am thankful for my whole family, and my generally excellent health, and my husband who has tried to give me the support and time i need -- even when i'm sitting around at the cafe we run together, typing away here instead of helping customers!

and of course, my ever faithful dogs, even when they jump on the bed.