trying to cope...

lib1978 · October 2011

On Friday, I had to terminate an unplanned (but wanted) pregnancy due to a Meckel-Gruber syndrome (rare genetic condition). We found out through a CVS at week 12 that the baby was affected. In 2005, we had to terminate two pregnancies for, what we found out later was, Meckel-Gruber so we knew this was a possibility as soon as we found out we were pregnant. Unfortunately, it does not make this any easier.

I am a mom to 2 nearly 3 year old boys. We conceived the boys through IVF with PGD due to Meckel-Gruber.

Right now, I feel like I have no patience for my boys, husband, friends...I know we will get through it (b/c we have done it before). I just feel sad, disappointed and devastated...

I had, mentally and emotionally, stating making plans for our little girl to join our family...