Grieving while pregnant - Advice?

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Last night, my 14-year-old nephew died suddenly while playing basketball. We were told cardiomyopathy- His heart just stopped.... He was an amazing and healthy young man.
None of this feels real...
But, how on earth do I handle this while 32 weeks pregnant? I don't want to stress and have it effect my baby. But, I need to grieve my nephew... Every time I start to break down, I have to force myself to stop and relax... What do I do? Has anyone else dealt with loss while pregnant?

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Go ahead and grieve honey. Just keep an eye on kicks and activity.

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I am currently, I lost my brother 3 weeks ago. I was told that the rules changed if I don’t get more then 5 kicks in 30 mins to give them a call. 
I did call and was placed on a monitor. Baby was fine but every time I cried his heart rate increased to 190– typical range of his heart rate 130. I asked if that was cause for concern and they said no that babies can handle stress. Just take care of myself increase water intake and don’t skip meals. They actually wouldn’t discharge me till I ate something bc I couldn’t eat. I didn’t get much better with the eating and at my most recent appointment I lost weight and when they measured my stomach it didn’t grow so now I have a growth scan coming up. Just keep an eye the baby and don’t hesitate to call your doctor with any concerns. It does get easier with the grieving. I still cry at least once a day but it’s not the hysterical crying.
I am sorry for your loss

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I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope you find peace. My aunt passed in the very beginning of my second trimester and it was very difficult. I don’t have any advice because I juggled with the same emotions about not wanting to effect the baby. One good cry won’t hurt your little one though, get it out mama.

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Praying for you and your family. What a terrible tragic event , but know Gods always in control and you can pull through this. Stay in prayer

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I am terribly sorry i send my prayers and condolences its ok to grieve u have to let it out holding in is alot worse if u have to drop to ur knees and let out a scream do it.   and yes i just lost a cousin that i was close to on May 5th the day after my birthday i got the phone call when i had just landed on my vacation i couldnt enjoy it or grieve like i felt i needed to. Its ok to grieve.

Grieving while pregnant - Advice?

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