Dear Valued Users,
It's with a heavy heart that we announce the permanent closure of StepTalk.org on August 31st, 2025.
This decision wasn't an easy one. For over twenty years, StepTalk has been a source of support for stepparents around the world! However, over the years, the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading the site to remain secure, meet current standards and maintain availability have become unsustainable.
We are incredibly grateful for your support, contributions and the community you've helped us build. Your engagement has made StepTalk.org a special place and we cherish the memories and connections made here.
We would especially like to thank Aniki for volunteering to be a moderator and for caring so much.
Thank you for being a part of our journey and we wish you all the best.
Sincerely,
Dawn and The StepTalk Team
This would been our third and
This would been our third and first boy.
I was suppose to be 20 weeks
I was suppose to be 20 weeks but baby Ryan was measuring 16 weeks. I have already lost my dad at 42 I was around 15 found him, lost my 3 year old daughter's dad through suicide and now lost our baby boy through miscarriage.
Each loss was 7-5 years
Each loss was 7-5 years apart. First one was in 2004, Second one was 2011 and this one 2016. And I'am only 26
I have dealt with the past
I have dealt with the past two, I still remember them in my heart and mind. But, this one is fresh... All of them had a different feeling but, all were saddness. Never thought I would loose a child, since I had two normal pregnancies..
I had a miscarriage at about
I had a miscarriage at about 16 weeks. They are surprisingly common. Talk to your ob/gym about that or do some other reading.
YOU did not cause this. You didn't eat the wrong thing, do too much or too little exercise, or do anything else. It is not your fault in any way shape or form. (By you asking the question, I'm assuming that you did nothing intentional to end your pregnancy.)
Allow yourself to grieve. It's a hard time, and you need to take care of yourself--including your head and your heart. For sure, people might say stupid things to you, but that's because they don't know what to say. One of my friends told me that at least we had a dog and could get another puppy if we wanted to. Uhm, not helpful.
I did get pregnant again maybe six months later. Had a beautiful little girl. All grown now, but I still remember the child I didn't have.
I am 13 weeks. Thankfully
I am 13 weeks. Thankfully things are well.
But my doctors (and I have one of the best ones) said that miscarriage statistics are lot higher than people realize. That 35% of women experience miscarriage in the first trimester. You are definitely not alone and it happens a lot more than people realize. Of course you should try again. If you know of any health issues you have, take care of them. take folic acid (I am sure you were doing that), take prenatal vitamins and take good care of yourself. It will be alright next time around!
My mother miscarried 2 children: one at 7 months and one at 6! She had to deliver both of them! can you imagine? But then she had me and a year later had my brother.
Be strong!
Thank you everyone this
Thank you everyone this literally just happen January 27,2016. He was so precious, I don't understand why he brought me joy holding him? I felt like he was the prettiest baby in the hospital that morning. We named him Ryan.