Bill and Giuliana Rancic Open Up About Recent Miscarriage

By PopEater Staff Posted Sep 30th 2010 09:50PM

As stars of reality show 'Giuliana & Bill,' Bill and Giuliana Rancic are used to sharing their world with fans. And when they started fertility treatments, specifically IVF treatments, this past spring, they shared that too.

But after getting pregnant on the first try, Giuliana suffered a miscarriage at nine weeks--and the couple was devastated.

"Both of us were in shock," Bill, 39, told PEOPLE. "Failure wasn't an option!" Giuliana said she was wrecked by the news. "I said, 'I'm not doing this again. I can't.' I was angry at life and at God," she reveals.

Their reality show, which returns on October 11, will capture the highs of finding out she's pregnant and the lows after the miscarriage. They hope it will help other couples that are struggling with similar issues.

"Hopefully we can help people understand that there's nothing to be ashamed of," says Giuliana. "It's such a taboo subject, but it's a very common problem."

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Friday 01 October

By kittylit

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So Bonnie, how do you explain that drug addicts and abusers are able to conceive and have children? Do they "have their hearts right"? Does God find them ready to be parents? Stop giving God credit for what is just science. Also stop blaming them for the inability (so far) to have a child.

Saturday 02 October

By beth

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She wanted a career and didn't try to have kids until she was older...happens a lot...more women would have kids if they didn't wait so long...but that is why IVF is all the rage..lots of women wait hoping that they can get pregnant in late 30's and early 40's

By Debbie

I understand how horrible it must have been for them but I do remember the doctor telling the husband that she needs to gain weight! And when the hubby told her she seemed to just blow it off. The mother's body needs food to nurish the baby! Forget about vanity for 9 months.

By Bobbie

Considering God is who created us with all of our faults along with all of the good, I think He understands when we get mad at Him...it's called being human. He didn't make us perfect, which is what makes being us so hard...but also so rewarding.

By leah

this couple should relax, if it is meant to be, they will have a child, giuliana needs to put on some weight...women can lose their menstrual period being too thin sometimes...and she is getting older...she should consider getting her body into a more healthy state...that may help.

By Barbara

If the girl would gain some weight, she could get pregnant and carry the baby to term. If you're seriously underweight, nature will not allow a pregnancy, as your body is trying to use all its resources to keep you alive. Her doctors have told her this, but she's unwilling to do what it takes. At a normal weight, she probably wouldn't even need fertility treatments.

By luna

You're right, if she put some fat on she probably would have a better chance with the baby. She looks anorexic and probably only eats lettuce.
And WHY WOULD A "LOVING" god cause so much pain? All you believers that God is testing you, do you make your kids suffer to prove they love you? If he really existed she'd have the first baby and not have to suffer miscarriages.
and don't bother answering my post cause I could care less what you all think.

By rehobothlear

My thoughts and prayers go out to the both of you. I suffered a miscarriage again back in March(It was my 5th). It is a rough road you travel on after suffering such a loss. There are no words, I wish I could tell you that it does get easier, but I'd be lying to you both. It takes time you get mad (at everything and everyone), you cry, eventually you find the strengh to move on, but it will stay with you then one day you will be blessed just keep that in mind, one day the pain and the heartache will be worth all the trials you feel you are going through when you do and you will hold your baby. Be strong and be happy and it will all work out in the end.

By jaba

FANS? JUST WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE? SEEMS LIKE EVERYONE WHO IS ANYONE HAS SOME SORT OF PROGRAM AND "FAN BASE." BREAK WIND? BAM! YOU HAVE A REALITY TV PROGRAM!!!! THERE'S NO HOPE FOR THE MORONS IN THIS COUNTRY WHO WATCH SUCH CRAP! THEY HAVE SWISS CHEESE FOR BRAINS!

By LC

They could have a friend carry a baby for them.

By nancy

Please G & B. Don't say things like you reportedly said. It really makes you sound like shallow Hollywood types, and I don't believe in your hearts of hearts you are like that. It was probably devastating news, but to have Hollywood tantrums and then to tell people about them, makes you both look so bad. Things don't ALWAYS work put the way we want them to, BUT you are NOT the only couple to have had a miscarriage and to act as if you are is awful. Pull yourselves up by you bootstraps, realize and accept that having a baby is going to be really difficult apparently and get on with the business of trying again. STOP BEING HOLLYWOOD DRAMA QUEENS, both of you.

By Lynn

I lost my first pregnancy at 13 weeks and yes both myself and my husband were upset and sad...however we both realized that everything happens for a reason, it was nothing I did or didn't do, it was nature and that certainly didn't stop us from trying again...2 months later I was pregnant agian with my first son. God has a plan for all and will never give you more than you can handle...this will make you stronger and in the end will show you your lifes true path. Don't give up...keep trying and except that what ever happens it was ment to be.

By finally

As one who has suffered through 3 miscarriages. There is hope! My first pregnancy was a miscarriage at 12 weeks to 14 weeks. That was the most devastating as to actually having a little baby put in a jar and brought with you when you had the D&C. Very very traumatizing. At this point the words never ever again happened and well 5 months afterwards yes decided ok try again and got pregnant started to bleed was devastated and well things went well from that point on beautiful baby girl. then the next one went smoothly they were 17 months apart had a boy . well had the salt&pepper shaker could have stopped but nah! Why not have more of a good thing. then next pregnancy miscarriage at 10 weeks. its hard when you plan on something so special& want it so badly. Then next pregnancy aced it. then aced another pregnancy!Wow on a role now. Then again miscarriage. then within one month pregnant again that was a scary pregnancy was like wow happened too =fast and had the last one . so ended with 3 miscarriages and 5 healthy kids. So yes there is hope. Just think we suffer though many things in life. & we recover too.

By Jen

I lost a baby in June. Being mad at God I think is all part of the emotional toll it takes on you. you have to blame someone and that's who is first in line. In my mind was why bless me with this baby then take it back. My heart was broken. Still is I have my really low moments where I do still blame God. My heart goes out to anyone and everyone who has ever lost a baby. You don't fully understand until it happens to you.

By Carol

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I saw a report on Tv that she had been advised to gain weight (five pounds) to help her get pregnant and carry the fetus. She was not willing to do that. Apparently being skeletal means more to her than having a healthy child. It is probably just as well. She is far to self-centered to be a good mother.

By Anelizk8

Before criticizing her weight & lifestyle, ask yourself, "do I know what it's like to walk a mile in her shoes?" Just b/c she's a public figure that may earn a better than average salary, doesn't discount the fact she's a human being w/very real pain. I was 95 lbs & 31 when I became pregnant w/my son, carried him to term, & was born happy & healthy. 19 mos. later I couldn't get pregnant again w/more weight on me to save my life. Lets not forget fertility begins to gradually decline after age 30. She said she lost it due to a chromosomal issue not her weight.

By blp

Giuliana is ANOREXIC and does not want to ruin her body. Like most Hollywood women. She needs to eat and suck it up. You have a trainer so you will lose the weight after you give birth! grow up!

By Christie

Bee, is right. You have more to gain by trusting God and asking for his help than from being mad at him. But, I saw a very wise quote recently that I also agree with. "It's o.k. to be mad at God, he can take it". I'm sure anyone that loses a pregnancy or a close loved one gets mad at the world for it. I feel that God has been there to guide me through my breast cancer and I trust him with my life but if I lost my husband or one of my kids, then I"d probably be mad as hell too.

By CAMILLE

SO SORRY ,GUILIANA,BUT THINK ABOUT PUTTING ON SOME WEIGHT,FORGET THE FIGURE FOR NOW,,YOU WILL GET THAT BACK, LIKE SO MANY OTHER CELEBRITIES,,,,EX.,{PAM ANDERSON} ...I'M SURE YOUR ITALIAN MOM TOLD YOU THE SAME THING ,,,,,,,,,IT WILL HAPPEN FOR YOU, FORGET VANITY, AND BUDDA....TRUST IN THE LORD!!......GOOD LUCK,,,,,,NEXT TIME WILL BE THE CHARM,,,,,CAMILLE

Monday 25 October

By jes

am i the only one that got the feeling that they were using this miscarriage for money? she goes through something so awful and she calmly shows it on tv. she just lost a child how could she care about a show or ratings? it just bugged me thats all. its not to be mean or anything and im not offending anyone whose has a miscarriage, but i just felt bad for this baby that lost its life.

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