Miscarried due date in calendar

I was pregnant in the summer and had my due date on 4th March, which at the time I entered into my calendar on my phone. Sadly that pregnancy didn’t last and I miscarried at 8weeks. Now my husband saw that I still have that due date saved in my calendar. He thinks I should delete it, as it might upset me closer to the time having a reminder of what could have been. But I don’t really want to delete it, and think I’ll be fine. That being said he knows me (annoyingly) well and is often right in predicting how I’m going to react. Also I am in the lucky position to currently be pregnant again with a rainbow baby, so that could help me. What do you think? Should I delete the due date or keep it in my calendar?
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I’m only saying delete because your hormones could absolutely wreak havoc on your emotions when that time comes.

I had a DD of March 2nd and also sadly lost the pregnancy.. at 6 weeks 😔. I don’t have it marked in my calendar.. but it’s forever in my mind. I think about it often too.. I’m sadly not yet pregnant again.. but so so hoping I will be before March 🙏🏻. Itll be a sad month regardless I think.

I had a miscarriage almost 10 years ago and I kept the due date out of my calender for a while, but i ended up adding it. Now it doesn't hurt as bad and I can think about what he'd be like at whatever age he'd be turning that year. You're going to think about it regardless of if it's I your calender or not ❤️

I was due 21st March last year but sadly lost the baby at 11 weeks. Me & my partner booked a night away on that date to kinda distract us but just like you I fell pregnant again so it did help. I would delete the date because it’ll forever be in your memory anyway. My little rainbow baby is now 8 weeks but I often think I would have had 10 month old now. x

I think you’re going to be sad whether it’s in your Calendar or not. You don’t forget that date. My booking in appt for my son was actually on my due date for the baby we lost yes it shock me up a little and made me sad and worried about my new pregnancy but I was also full of hope.

I miscarried and due date was March 2024 and was in my calendar, I got pregnant with baby who was born May 2024 and I kept the March due date in my calendar x

It won’t make any difference that date will be etched in your brain that you can’t delete it. That date will come around and you will wonder what could have been regardless of whether you delete the reminder or not

I’ve said delete, however I made a memory box of the pregnancy tests and a little keep sake of what baby would have looked like at time of loss. This way I can still remember what could have been but it’s not written someone to catch me off guard. I’m also pregnant with my double rainbow 🌈 and I will never forget the too losses I had even though they were both before 7weeks. Do what every you feel x

You'll remember the date regardless, if you suddenly realise what day it is then it's likely to hit you the same way it might if it was on your calendar and you saw it. I've kept my due dates on my calendars as I tend to mark that day in some way even if its just lighting a candle for my babies that didn't make it.

Regardless of if its there or not as March approaches you will likely remember it and still get upset anyway, I miscarried in June last year my due date was November i kept my pregnancy app going right up until the day he would of gotten here and i will always celebrate his special occasions for the rest of my life we all cope with things differently so whatever works best for you

I don’t think it matters if it’s there or not you’re still going to remember such an important date and be upset anyway..which is totally fine. I think it’s part of the grieving process x

Your heart will never forget that due date, you don’t need a reminder in your phone.

I'd delete, you won't forget. My due date should have been the 9th of November. Being pregnant again definitely helps make it a bit easier to deal with

Deleting it wont make you forget it - so Id delete so as not to have the trigger there… should you choose to mark the day, you’ll remember it anyway. Sorry for your loss xxx

You won’t forget it. I’ve had 2 and I know the due dates of both

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Thanks everyone! I know I will always remember the 4th March as it was also the day my mum was due with me just 31 years apart 🥰

If you don't want to delete it, don't delete it.

I’m so sorry for your loss. I completely understand how you’re feeling. I miscarried at five months, and I kept the due date in my phone for a long time too. It’s something you’ll always remember, whether it's in your phone or not. I think it’s really important to allow yourself to feel whatever emotions come up—grief, sadness, anger—it’s all part of the healing process. For me, my due date was September 18, and even though I tried to push the feelings aside, when the date came, it was incredibly hard. But deleting it didn’t change the fact that I still remembered. Your husband might be trying to help by suggesting you delete it, and maybe that would feel right for you, but at least for me, I found that facing the grief was a more healing process, even if it wasn’t easy. Whatever you decide, be kind to yourself and give yourself grace. Grief doesn’t have a set timeline, and it’s okay to feel however you feel. You're not alone in this, and it's okay to take it day by day.

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