My daughter aged 20 has miscarried at 9 weeks this weekend. Initially I was her rock and my own thoughts and feelings were never in my mind. However, 48 hours later I selfishly feel as though I have just been hit with a wrecking ball. Out of site from my daughter, I have turned into […] —> continue reading
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Is Our Baby Still Growing?
The first thing our little one asked when he woke up that morning was, "Is the baby still growing?" To which I said yes, but that we have to take it day by day. By 11:00 AM, I am already noticing some spotting and by dinnertime, I am already bleeding out. The last thing our […] —> continue reading
For Now, All I Can Do Is Send a Card
As I was holding my newborn in my arms, feeling endless pride and love my colleague walks into congratulate me and to inform me of the status of one of my patients. We were both admitted to the hospital on the same day, both term pregnancies, both in labor. However, we had vastly different outcomes. I […] —> continue reading
This Was Something I Could Not Fix
I am the mother of 3 healthy boys. My oldest who is now 23 is married, and has a 3 year old son. When we found out that his wife was pregnant again this time with a girl, I was so excited. I never had a daughter and now this was my time to buy […] —> continue reading