The due date of the baby we lost is coming up. How do I get through it?

I'm sorry. Due dates and anniversaries of a loss are often very hard, even months later, and it's normal for grief to return strongly as the day approaches. Sometimes the days leading up to it are harder than the day itself. There's no right way to spend it. Some ideas others have found meaningful: - Plan the day in advance so you're not caught off guard. You might take leave, or prefer to stay busy. - Do something to remember the pregnancy: light a diya or candle, visit a temple, church, gurdwara or mosque, plant something, support a cause that matters to you, or write a letter. - Tell your partner or a close person how you'd like to spend it, and ask them to check in. - Allow both of you to feel what you feel; one of you may want to talk and the other may not. - Keep social media off for the day if you're worried about reminders. It's also okay if the day passes more quietly than you expected. That doesn't mean you've forgotten. If grief feels as raw as it did at the time of the loss for many months, or you're experiencing persistent low mood or thoughts of self-harm, please speak to a doctor or contact a mental-health helpline urgently.