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Well first off I can not believe I am here 39 weeks 3 days pregnant with my rainbow baby. To say it has been a rollercoaster is an understatement. I had 2 perfectly normal/uneventful pregnancies in my mid to late 20's followed by 6 unexplained miscarriages. After the sixth loss I decided I had had enough I was done and was going to be happy being a mom to 2 boys. Then surprise I found myself pregnant for the 9th time, I had some light bleeding so of course I assumed it was the start to loss number 7. I even convinced myself I didnt want to have the baby-I think it was just a coping mechanism in case I did lose it. I found the bleeding was due to a SCH, which didnt bleed itself out until I was 16 weeks. I still wasnt convinced it was really going to happen until I was over 20 weeks. At the 20 week ultrasound they noticed a possible issue with the baby's kidney development which has been monitored and found not to be an issue. Then at 28 weeks I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, which I managed to control well with diet. Over the last 3 weeks I have had a few non stress test to monitor the baby's heart rate as it had been on the very low end of normal....After all of this I am 4 days from my due date and if I do not go into labor on my own I will be induced on Monday at 40 weeks....
I know this is a rambling update, Just wanted to share a story that may give some others some hope for pregnancy after recurrent loss.
__________________ Sandy-41 years young
BF-Ryan 36
Sons Noah12 & Drew 14
Miracle baby Ella arrived Mar 22, 2013
6 losses at 4 to 7 weeks (feb 05, July 10, Oct 10, April 11, Oct 11 Feb 2012)
No explanation for losses
Last edited by sandel07; April 1st, 2013 at 03:04 PM.
My 1.5yr old have very low end of normal nst's at the end too. I had to get a couple of BPP done on her. Her heart rate at the end was ALWAYS in the 110 to 115's. She did have high increases during activity, but this was her base line, even in labor....it would go to 100 alot of the time and they did not worry, but I sure as heck did, lol.
You have had a long road for sure, this baby will most likely test your patience forever! Cant wait to see pics of your little one soon!
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Thank you Shortcake for my beautiful siggy..]
Momma of 7 beautiful children now. Most recent is Jerry Jr. born 11/19/12 at 37wk, 7lbs 6oz and 19.5inches. Momma of 5 angels. New siggy to come! l
Awesome! I am so glad you are doing well (relatively ). I can't wait to hear about the birth story, just a few short days away. Good luck and I will send them now, ELVs
Around 4 am on Mar 22nd I woke up thinking...that might have been a contraction, then several minutes later a felt another one and decided to get up to time them. Initially they were 6-10 minutes apart. Then around 8am they were becoming more intense and regular so I called the doctors office and they told to head to the hospital (45 minutes away). I continued to time the contractions which were then consistently 6 minutes apart. We arrived at the hospital/admitted around 9:30 am. The nurse checked me and I was dialated to 5 cm. She called anesthesiologist for my epidural it took about 30 minutes for him to arrive, shortly after the epidural kicked in the nurse checked me again and I was dialated to 7, then 9 before noon. Things seemed to slow down a bit but after just 10 minutes of pushing my baby girl was placed on my chest....I still remember looking at her in disbelief. I just couldnt wrap my head around the fact that she was finally here....our miracle baby.
Ella Rebecca arrived March 22nd at 2:39 pm weighing 8lb 10 oz and 21 inches long. She is absolutely an amazing addition to our family.
__________________ Sandy-41 years young
BF-Ryan 36
Sons Noah12 & Drew 14
Miracle baby Ella arrived Mar 22, 2013
6 losses at 4 to 7 weeks (feb 05, July 10, Oct 10, April 11, Oct 11 Feb 2012)
No explanation for losses
Last edited by sandel07; April 1st, 2013 at 06:02 PM.
OMG, she is just GORGEOUS! Super congrats Sandy, enjoy all of this, you certainly deserve every last, sweet, little baby breath that she shed's on you Great job!
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Thank you Shortcake for my beautiful siggy..]
Momma of 7 beautiful children now. Most recent is Jerry Jr. born 11/19/12 at 37wk, 7lbs 6oz and 19.5inches. Momma of 5 angels. New siggy to come! l
Oh Sandy - she is just perfect... Congratulations!!! And get used to that feeling - Scarlett is 1 year 4 months and I still look at her and can't believe she is mine!
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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...
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Update on me...Ella Rebecca is here updated in post 9
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10/18/2011 (@8w5d) 
Great job!
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