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Q: Friend Who's Girlfriend Miscarried...
asked by: neighbours on November 8th, 2006
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My good friend just phoned me and goes "there's something I haven't told you" and I was like "oh my god, this is gonna be awful" and it was, he told me that his girlfriend had been pregnant for 9 months and it was a baby girl and she was due to be born in literally about 3 days from today. But, his girlfriend miscarried. I didn't know what to say Sad what can you say to someone who calls you about that sort of issue? I was just so upset for him and his girlfriend (not that I know her) because I know how badly he wanted this baby.

Sorry, just had to let my upset out somewhere Sad
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Kia
replied on November 8th, 2006
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That's not a miscarriage.
Did he actually say a miscarriage?
I think he might be pulling your leg or something.
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taya*
replied on November 8th, 2006
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That close to a due date would definitely be a stillbirth versus a miscarriage, babe. Well, i'm not sure what to tell you. It's awful that that happened, and i'm sure that all you can do for your friend is be there for him and talk to him if he wants to let it out. Make sure not to throw yourself into the issue, though; you want to be supportive, but make sure that you don't put the burden all on yourself.

I'm very sorry that happened, and I hope that everyone is doing alright.

- taya xxxxx
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SamanthaM
replied on November 8th, 2006
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I hope he isn't joking because that wouldn't be funny at all. That would be a still born, not a miscarriage.
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neighbours
replied on November 8th, 2006
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No, he wouldn't joke about this kinda thing...Maybe it was a stillbirth i'm not sure but he wasn't lying...Whatever happened, they lost the baby girl.

Thanks guys
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amnl
replied on November 9th, 2006
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I'm sorry to hear that. That makes me wanna cry. He's in my prayers
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on November 9th, 2006
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If he is such a good friend why wouldnt' he tell you about the pregnancy??? Was he ashamed that she was pregnant? Seems kinda odd
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Melissa_20
replied on November 9th, 2006
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If its for real,i'm sorry about their loss.I know it can;t be any walk in the park.Poor thing.They're in my thoughts!
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AlliE_18
replied on November 9th, 2006
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Aw thats sad. Im not surprised if a guy used the wrong word miscarriage instead of still birth...You know what they are like Confused

Hopefully u can talk to him sometime and ask what caused that to happen... Like gen said tho, if he's good friends with you, how come you didnt know his g/f was pregnant?
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neighbours
replied on November 9th, 2006
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Well, we're good friends but I don't get to see him often as he doesn't live close to me...I guess he was a little ashamed about it cos his girlfriend is still young...

And yeah, I think he got miscarriage and still birth muddled a bit! I don't think guys really know the difference...

Thanks for all your kindness guys Smile
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Kia
replied on November 10th, 2006
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Sorry nikki, but I think there is something wrong with that whole picture.

I think you have been told incorrect information because no-one who has been in that position would mix up the big difference between stillbirth and miscarriage.
It's not as if it was border line, end of first tri or begining of second tri. He's saying that it was a completely full term pregnancy - so no, no-one in that situation would mix those up.

I don't know if he is trying to get sympathy from you or something, but whatever it is, it doesn't ring true.

Not to offend you hunni, I just don't think he has told you the truth.
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on November 10th, 2006
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That is how I felt too, but if I am wrong...I am so sorry.
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Bridget
replied on November 10th, 2006
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I'm so glad i've already had my baby. The original post would have freaked me out so bad. Sad
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taya*
replied on November 10th, 2006
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Nikki, are you sure he said miscarriage and not stillbirth? Maybe he said stillbirth and you heard wrong, or just forgot what he said and assumed he said miscarriage? I would hate to think anyone would lie or joke about something so serious...
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neighbours
replied on November 10th, 2006
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For g-d sake guys, he's not lying or joking or f****** around! What sort of sick person would do that? He told me that it was a miscarriage but he texted later and said it was a still birth. Thing is, he wasn't even with his girlfriend when she was going through it so i'm not sure he even knew exactly what had happened himself...I don't think his gf wanted to talk about it much after it happened.

Nevermind, just forget it ~ caca happens.
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Kia
replied on November 10th, 2006
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No need to be p*ssy - we're not doubting you, just doubting the person who told you.
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neighbours
replied on November 10th, 2006
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I'm not pi*sy, just that some of you guys are saying that he's joking and stuff and it's not true, i'm trying to justify a point.
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Kia
replied on November 10th, 2006
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Ok you say he wasn't actually with her at the time??
Maybe she's the one who's trying to get sympathy from him??

I dunno, hunni, but what I do know is that no-one losing a child for real would mix up miscarriage or still birth (not even *most* guys).
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neighbours
replied on November 10th, 2006
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Argh, I dunno anymore...I'm gonna question it more.
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on November 10th, 2006
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Why wouldnt' he be there for the delivery of his own child???
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