Rica Peralejo Has Miscarriage 4 Days After Announcing Simultaneous Pregnancies with Sister

It was good while it lasted, it was good even when it ended. God is good all the time. On the blog is an announcement about my pregnancy, for those who care to know, we lost the baby. It isn’t a very happy one so prayers and sensitivity are appreciated. Link: http://www.ricaperalejo.ph/2016/pain-and-peace/ #mamawonders

A photo posted by Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio (@ricaperalejo.ph) on Mar 2, 2016 at 6:21pm PST

In today’s heartbreaking news, actress and host Rica Peralejo took to her blog to announce her miscarriage just four days after posting on Instagram that she and her sister Paula were expecting at the same time: “One of my biggest fears has been realized…I lost the baby in my womb.”

“For those who don’t know, I found out I was pregnant sometime in January, announced it last Sunday to the public, and on Tuesday found out that my baby no longer has a heartbeat,” she writes.

“The long explanation for the cause is that it is most probably a developmental problem. An abnormality with the baby that is not compatible with life so it didn’t allow my baby to progress any further. My doctor said that nothing could have altered this, even if I rested, stayed home, etc.” “Of course this doesn’t mean to say I am completely fine. I am in great emotional pain and many people say it will worsen in the days to come,” she continues.

Taking this time to thank everyone who has left me a message. I cannot quite answer all of you one by one but know that I read them all and let them sink into my heart for comfort. Some of you have sent in similar stories, and some worse. I cannot imagine the pain of the other moms out there who have lost multiple babies or at a latter part of their pregnancy or lost the babe only a few days after birth. If I am devastated, I really have no way of knowing your grief completely and that caused me to pray for you all. I prayed for all expecting moms yesterday, for health and protection, of a vibrant new generation in your wombs, and for moms grieving their losses today — healing and understanding and peace. Then I thanked God for His strength and joy and overcoming power that surely surpasses the overwhelming. This too shall pass. And one sad part of my life does not erase all the rest of the good God has blessed me with. I am sure we all have a lot to be thankful for still, right? And i am sure there are days when this is easy to see, then some days not. And i also understand that. ❤️ #mamawonders

A photo posted by Rica Peralejo-Bonifacio (@ricaperalejo.ph) on Mar 3, 2016 at 3:25pm PST

“I think I have a long way to go to heal. Right now I can already feel fear seeping into my bones, traumatized by silent dopplers and all. That is something I know I’d have to deal with in the days to come.”

An hour ago, she posted another photo on Instagram expressing her gratitude for the messages of love and support she received following her sad ordeal: “Taking this time to thank everyone who has left me a message. I cannot quite answer all of you one by one but know that I read them all and let them sink into my heart for comfort.”

There’s no easy way to deal with the loss of a child, and our hearts go out to Rica and her family. Based on the outpouring of commiseration she’s received, she’s definitely not alone, and we’re glad that she has a supportive online community surrounding her. For now, though, we hope she gets the time and the space to grieve.

[Inquirer.net]