Intro - Stillborn at 34 weeks

littleMissMeggers

Sorry this is a repeat post that I have also posted on the Pregnancy Loss board.

My little girl was stillborn at 34 weeks on May 27th 2012. On that morning I didn't feel her moving so I did the kicks count and still didn't feel anything and called my doctor's office. They told me to go to the hospital. A nurse checked her heartbeat and wasn't able to find anything so she had the doctor do an ultrasound which showed that her heart was definitely not beating.  It was the worst day of my life. There wasn't anything visibly wrong with her and she looked absolutely perfect. We got the final autopsy results back a few weeks ago and it showed that there was an umbilical cord obstruction.  It struck me as a bit odd since there was no knot in the cord and it wasn't wrapped around her neck. But the doctor said that she could've just pressed against it wrong and cut off her oxygen supply.  Anyways this whole thing has been a nightmare. Has anyone else had something like this happen?   

eroplane

I am so sorry for your loss. Brenna is such a sweet name. I don't have any experience with cord obstructions either but wanted to welcome you to the board. So sorry that you are here

StephK86

I am so sorry for your loss. I am also sorry that you have to join this board. I don't have any experience with cord obstructions but wanted to tell you how sorry I am. You will be in my prayers.

Heatherhah

Hello and I hate to have to welcome you here. I am so so sorry for the loss of your daughter Brenna.

My DD passed away at 38wks 4 days and they have no reason why at all they think she compressed her cord but there is no proof and we didn't do an autopsy to check we just weren't willing to do one. It is hard to really not have any real  reason why you baby died . I am so sorry and you are not alone.

I am glad that you found us we are all here for you!!Huge hugs!!

Heather

Bayberry12

It breaks my hart that you find yourself here.  Sadly you are not alone, we have all felt everything you are feeling.  

I lost my daughter at 38 weeks, and while her cord was not in a knot, it was wrapped tightly around her arm and leg.  The Drs don't think she died due to cord compression, but we don't have any reasons why, even with an autopsy.

 This is a nightmare, and I am so sorry you are going through it.  The women on this board are amazing, and have helped me so much these past few months, I hope you can find some comfort and support here as well.  

jbranden12

I am so sorry for the loss of you precious Brenna. Our firstborn Patricia was born sleeping at 31 weeks in March. Like you, I went in after feeling decreased movement and they could not find a heartbeat. She was also perfect, and we did an autopsy but no cause could be found.

You are right, this is a nightmare. We all wish we did not have to face this new reality. But being a part of this board has been helpful for me and I hope it can provide you with some support as well. I'm so sorry you have to join us. 

tuscanbride2007

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby girl, Brenna. My daughter, Annabelle, was born sleeping at 37 weeks, 3 days. I went into labor and when I was hooked up to the fetal monitor, her heartbeat could not be found. When she was born, the doctor immediately noticed a 3 inch blood clot in her umbilical cord. We had an autopsy performed it turned out that the blood clot was 7 inches. We have no reason of how, why or when this could have happened. It was just basically a freak accident. It just plain sucks!!

((HUGS to you)) I hope that this board will offer you a safe place to begin your long road of grief and healing as it as for me.

laurendSept05

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Brenna is a beautiful name.

dandywarhol

I'm so sorry for the loss of your little Brenna.

magdalina.h

I'm so sorry for your loss. Was the cord wrapped around her body at all? My Aidan was born early because my cord stopped supplying nutrients to him and he stopped gaining and was slowing down in movement because of that.

littleMissMeggers

magdalina.h:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Was the cord wrapped around her body at all? My Aidan was born early because my cord stopped supplying nutrients to him and he stopped gaining and was slowing down in movement because of that.

 I'm so sorry for your loss as well  The cord didn't appear to be wrapped around her body (at least they didn't mention that anyway).  I thought that a cord accident was out of the question until we got our results back.  The pathologist was able to tell that it was a cord accident due to the way the placenta looked and after running tests on it. It's amazing what they can find out.   

Carolee

I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter.  Your story sounds incredibly similar to mine - my son's heart stopped at 37 weeks.  Our autopsy didn't reveal much, but we saw an MFM after he died and it was his opinion that there was some kind of cord accident, like pressing against it wrong.  You're right - it is like a nightmare.  There were so many days where I just wanted to wake up and have it all be a horrible dream, but it was real.  I hope you're able to find comfort here - talking with others who have similar experiences was the most helpful part of my grieving process.

Petunia844

I'm so sorry for your loss.  We didn't do an autopsy, but our son was born sleeping at 33 weeks and the pathology on the placenta didn't show any explanation.  I hope you find some comfort here.

foxxy1

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Brenna. Please know you can be yourself here and there's no judgment. You're among friends now. *HUGS*

krysiahamaty

I am so very sorry for your loss. It is the worst experience in the world and I hate that you have to be here but I hope you find some comfort and support here.

We did not get an answer to why we lost Jack so I don't have any experience with the cord obstruction. But again, I am so very sorry for your loss.

Huge hugs.

awitt8

I am so sorry for the loss of your Brenna and sad that you now find yourself here. You are so right, this is a nightmare and unfortunately not one we get t wake up from....

Like you, I went in after no fetal movement and they found no heartbeat. Colter was born at 36 weeks on May 28th. His cord was wrapped around his neck and his feet. We did not do an autopsy but he looked perfect. Our midwife told us that they feel that his death was the result of a cord accident, he got tangled up and didnt get enough oxygen.

This board has been such an amazing place of support, I hope you find the same. ((HUGS))

Mrs Nice

I am so sorry for your loss of sweet baby Brenna. Such a beautiful name.

I lost my son, Ian, to a cord accident at 34w. It was around his neck three times and it had a true knot in it. My story is very similar to yours. We went to the hospital bc I couldn't feel any movement. There they tried to find a heart beat and couldn't. Ultrasound confirmed he was gone. Worst day of my life.  

I am glad that you have found us here. The ladies are so amazing and supportive. Please don't hesitate to ask or share anything. We really do understand what you are going through.

Big hugs to you! 

tubbsy32

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl. ((hugs))

lmielocl1

I am so sorry for your loss.  We found out one month ago today that our little boy at 18w no longer had a heartbeat.  After I delivered him 4 weeks ago today, they found that the cord was wrapped around his neck & arm multiple times. I ask why & how almost every day.  I am so sorry for all that you are going through.  My thoughts ate with you!

Leslie 

littleMissMeggers

Thank you for all of your sympathy and kind words. I'm so sorry for the losses that any of you have suffered that bring you here as well.  It's unfortunate that any of us have to experience this kind of devastation.  Thank you for your support.

msprego24

I'm sorry for your lost I also had a stillborn last year December I was 29 weeks and 4 days she passed because they cord got wrapped around her neck

JessicaG220

I am so sorry for your loss. . We lost our baby girl, Ava, on April 17. The cord was wrapped around her neck twice. It's incredible how many stories I've heard about people who have lost a baby to a cord accident. It sucks and I still can't believe it happened to us. Take comfort that you are not alone and other people are hurting right alone with you. I hope you find peace and support in this board. Hugs to you!

msprego24

Sorry for your lost i also had a stillborn baby last year in December i was 29 weeks and 4days so i know what your going through

Dixon813

I'm so very sorry for your loss.  I don't have any information on chords, but simply wanted to send you love and prayers.

TwinkleTor

Sorry for your loss! But like they all said before me "you are among friends, and we are all here for you because you understand what your going through!"

I lost my son Domenik on September 9th. I went in for a normal 28 week check up and they couldn't find a heartbeat. When I delivered him, his umbilical cord was twisted... It looked like a pearl necklace it was so twisted and clotted. We were content with that being the cause that we requested NO autopsy. I was feeling movement, but doctors said he was gone for a few weeks, they said what I was feeling was him floating in the Amnio fluid, he actually passed at 24 weeks.

This is a nightmare that I'm still waiting to wake up from... I've cried everyday since it happened. But some days are better then others! Again I'm sorry for your loss and everyone else's, we are all here for each other. Any questions, just ask! ((Hugs))

rachaelkemler

My little boys umbilical cord detached from the placenta.  I was just about 37 weeks and he only lived two days from loss of blood/oxygen.  I go in two weeks to discuss what happened more with a high risk doctor.  This was only two weeks ago so i am still heavily grieving.  I know your pain and will be praying for you

diamante1181

I'm so sorry for your loss of Brenna. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

schulme2

I'm so sorry for your loss of Brenna. What a beautiful name! I hope you find some comfort here. We are all here to vent to and listen. Prayers to you and your family!

LBJplus3

Firstly, I am so sorry for your loss. I felt an overwhelming urge to message you because our stories are very similar, right down to our daughter's names. My daughter was also named Brenna and she was still born three days before her due date in November, 2008. I went in for a routine prenatal checkup and the doc had a difficult time finding her heartbeat on the doppler. We went across the room to the ultrasound and she wasn't moving, there was no heartbeat. The cause of death was a "cord accident" and when she was delivered, her cord was wrapped around her neck and abdomen. I just can't get over how our daughters have the same name..... Please let me know if there is anything I can do support you through this difficult journey or if you ever want to talk. Laurie