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Most of you don't know me. I used to post in here all the time before I got pregnant with my rainbow/miracle baby August of last year. My name is Stacey-42 Dh is Bill-40. We started trying to conceive our first baby together almost as soon as we got together. We were told in June of 2010 that we wouldn't be able to get pregnant on our own. I have PCOS so our doctor said iui would be the best way for us to get pregnant. We did a iui in June 2010. We did get pregnant with the first one. Sadly this would be our first loss. My body didn't know the baby passed away so I had to have a d&c. I ended up getting a bad infection from the d&c and ended up in the hospital on Iv Meds and pain killers. Dh and I deceided to take a break and see if we could get pg on our own. We did get pregnant on our on December of 2010. This would be our second loss. I had a feeling from the beginning that something was wrong. I had a natural miscarry this time. Dh and I had a talk and deceided we wouldn't prevent but we really weren't going to try anymore. We got pregnant on our own in Feb. Everything seemed to be going good with this pregnancy. We went in for a u/s saw a wonderful heartbeat only to go back two weeks to fine out pumkin passed away right after the u/s. I had to have anther d&c. This time around was a lot better then first time one. Dh and I sat down and had a long talk. We were about ready to give up hope on have a child. We made up our mind we would be happy if it was just the two of us. We had our dogs, farm and we would travel. I made some life changes. I left my stressful job to become a stay at home wife, lost weight and did a lot of soul searching. I still used opk's but I didn't tell Dh. I needed to make sure if we did get pregnant that I knew so I could start the progesterone. In August I had a friend ask me if I was pregnant. I laughed and said I don't know since I just ovulated. I was scared to test. One day I kept on crying at every little thing. I finally broke down and took a test. It was postive. I was so scared to tell anyone. For the longest the only people that knew was Dh, a good friend of mine that lives by us and a good friend from JM. We didn't tell anyone until we were in the second trimester. For the most part I had a easy pregnancy. The last trimester was hard with my blood pressure going up, baby boy being breach and having to much fluid. I was put on bedrest the last monthy. Everything was worth it. We had a heatly baby boy on May 14 by c/s since Cody stayed breach.
I have been where most of you are at with multiple losses. After our 3 loss and d&c our doctor looked at me and said there isn't anything else I can do for you. He said my age was the reason for the losses. I am so glad we didn't give up or listened to the doctor. I never knew it was possible to love someone so much. I know at times you may feel like giving up. Don't give up.
Dh and I talked and we deceided that we are ready to start trying for baby number 2. With our ages we know we really can't wait and I don't want Cody to be a only child if I ccan help it. I was a only child and I hated.
Here are couple of pictures of Cody.
First 4th of July
If you remember reading a post Lara posted awhile ago saying she was going to be like Stacey and not let anyone know until she was 10 weeks pregnant. I was who she was talking about. LOL.
If you read all of my story thank you. I know I used to loved it when grads came back and posted about their baby. It always gave me hope.
Thanks for sharing your story Stacey. Women like you are the reason I joined JM. I was at my whits end and all you amazing ladies have helped to give me new hope. I am 7 weeks along now and really do believe that this is my rainbow baby. I hope to come back in March and post a story just like yours to help encourage and bring hope to others. Miracles Do Happen was the name of my post when I shared my BFP with TTCAL group just a few weeks ago.
Thanks for sharing. I just went through a loss myself and concerned about my age. I will be 40 next week. I have changed up my diet and taken alot of vits hoping it will make a difference.
Stacey thank you for posting this. Being here so long, I have to admit that I'm about all out of hope. I try, and I try to stay as positive as possible. But honestly, there is only so much one person can do before all their hope is lost. You inspire me to keep pushing forward when I feel like all hope is lost. I'm so happy that you have Cody and I can't wait to see you get another BFP and have another rainbow baby
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i am so excited to see you trying again - wishing you the very best of luck!! And i'm still impressed you were able to keep Cody a secret for so long - i'd have cracked within a week
Your boy is beautiful!! Thank you for the inspiration. The age thing really hits home with me, as they say fertility goes down once you hit 35 and I just turned 36 Sunday, so I appreciate you sharing your story with us! I, too, like Haley am trying diet modification and supplements.
Thank you ladies. Believe me I know how hard it is to keep up the hope that you will have your rainbow baby. When the doctor told me it was my age and there was nothing else he could do I cried for a week. Then I did a lot of soul searching. Don't give up hope.
Katie I wish there was something I could do. You have been here so long and been through so much. Don't give up.
amazing testimony. i really dont like how medical industry makes woman feel their eggs are ancient by 35 plenty of women up to late 40s even some rare past have healthy babies, successful pregnancies.
I cant wait to celebrate another BFP with you!!! Love you Stacey!!
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Pregnancy Loss April 2009, September 2010 CP 10/2008, 1/3/11 {missing my babies every single day}Mommy to 4 Children - 3 boys ages 21, 20 and 17 & baby Scarlett
After 2.5 years TTC with 4 losses our Family was given the gift of Miss Scarlett.
Do not ever give up hope...
I am sorry for all your sadness and loss and I love your son, he is simply delightful and scrummy.
xxx
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Clare(32) Expecting our miracle Son Charlie.
Dear my Angel in heaven. I am carrying your brother, I beg you please look over them and keep them safe, i'll take over in July. Click for my blog.
