My husband and I started trying to have a baby a few months ago. This past weekend, I started feeling my breasts getting tender and started hoping. On Monday when hubby went to work, I ran out and got a pregnancy test. I documented the whole thing because I was 6 days late and just had a feeling!

The test was positive and I was elated! I ran out to the store, bought a little Nike outfit (my husband and I were college teammates), wrapped it up with the test, and waited with my heart racing for my husband to get home. We were leaving later that afternoon for a road trip and I thought it would be awesome to give him the surprise and turn our trip into a total celebration!

When he got home we finished up packing and I made him lunch. I gave him the gift and told him that I appreciate how hard he’s been working lately. He had no idea and when he opened up the present he was shocked and thrilled. We were going to be parents!

We drove up to Michigan and enjoyed our time hiking and exploring the area. On our last night, I went to the bathroom and saw some spotting. I tried not thinking too much about it. I started looking up what it could mean as we sat by the fire that evening before bed.

I had cramping throughout the night and just knew. When I woke up the next morning there was blood everywhere. My underwear was soaked, and I felt it gushing out of me when I stood up. I was heartbroken and confused. I’ve seen many articles saying that early miscarriage is common, but I can’t help questioning if I did something wrong.

My husband has been extremely supportive, but I know he’s sad too. Is there anything I can do to prevent this from happening again?