When Jennifer Chen and her husband went in for a routine ultrasound they expected to get their first glimpse at their little "burrito."
That was the nickname she and her husband had for their first child. However, what they saw instead forever changed them.
In place of a baby there was an emptiness. Though Jennifer was pregnant, there was no life inside of her.
The doctor, at first, told her that this could be normal. That in a few weeks the baby might show up. But it was no use: Jennifer's first pregnancy became her first miscarriage.
She was devastated. The inability to conceive is heartbreaking. It's no wonder this couple's reaction to finally getting pregnant after years of trying was so emotional.
Looking for information, an outlet, or just some comfort, Jennifer went online to see if other mothers were sharing their experiences, but they weren't.
When she talked to her friends about it, though they were hesitant at first, the other moms began to tell her that they, too, had miscarriages.
“I first thought my miscarriage was shameful, and unusual. I’ve since learned that it’s just something women don’t want to talk about — but should," Jennifer says.
What she realized is that for some reason, even though so many mothers were hurting about their miscarriages, none of them were speaking out. Women were ashamed of their miscarriages.
Now Jennifer is sharing her story to help other women who have experienced this tragedy like her.
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