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July 2012 Moms
Pregnant again after the loss of a newborn
Emotions are insane right now, and not just because of the hormones.
We had a son on 9/15/11 who passed away. We knew he wasn't going to live for about a week before delivery, which was natural - we waited until my water broke. He had a genetic condition that has a 10-15% chance of repeating itself in future babies.
A month later, we became pregnant again. Just found out a week ago.
We aren't sure how to be. We are excited, but we are terrified of what could happen. Just two months ago, my son died in my arms. I'm so thankful for this new little miracle growing in what was Benjamin's home for 9 months, but I'm so afraid to just let go and be content.
We'll be going in for a CVS around mid-to-late December and get the results in early January. Please keep us in your thoughts... 
Me: 25 | DH: 30 | Married 12/10/05
Benjamin Clarke born 9/15/11. 4 pounds, 12 ounces of beautiful; 19 inches of amazing.
Lived for 15 minutes. Missing you, my darling son.
blog - www.justbreathebenjamin.wordpress.com
Benjamin Clarke born 9/15/11. 4 pounds, 12 ounces of beautiful; 19 inches of amazing.
Lived for 15 minutes. Missing you, my darling son.
blog - www.justbreathebenjamin.wordpress.com
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Re: Pregnant again after the loss of a newborn
BFP#2: 8/14/11 M/C 8/30/11 6w1d
BFP #3: 10/26/11
Beta #1 @11dpo: 22 Beta #2 @13dpo: 90 Beta #3 @17dpo: 480
Missed m/c 12w3d 12/28/11, d&c 12/30/11
dx Homozygous C677T MTHFR
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I have a dear friend whose son died at birth due to meconium aspiration. She got involved with H.A.N.D. and is now our regions chair. You might look into a local help group. I think H.A.N.D. is a CA group. They are absolutely wonderful ladies who have been through infant loss and are very supportive of other Mothers. Here is their website in case you are interested:
https://www.handonline.org/
My prayers are with you, your family and Baby Benjamin.
BTW my friend delivered a beautiful, healthy boy last June, 1 year and 2 weeks after the loss of their son.
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TTC Baby Rob #1 05/07, BFP 06/07, EDD 02/22/08, Baby Jackaroo born via c-section after 22 hours of labor on 02/27/08
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TTC Baby Rob #2 06/11 BFP 11/06/11 EDD 07/16/12 Natural M/C 11/25/11 @ 6w3d
Baby Rob #2 (Sloane), in our hearts always.
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Here comes Baby Rob #3
BFP on Cycle 17 09/27/12. EDD 06/04/12! Please Stick Baby! A/S 01/22/13 Baby looking great. Officially TEAM BLUE! Jack is getting a Baby Brother! RCS scheduled for 05/29/13. William Daryll born at 9:59am on 05/29/13. Left ovary and tube removed due to peach sized tumor found during RCS. Pathology came back benign!
Congratulations on this pregnancy & welcome to this board.
BFP #2 11/3/10; BO at u/s 10w6d 12/16/10; Natural MC 1/7/11; D&C 4/21/11
BFP #3 10/27/11 Please stick, LO!! 2/6/12 It's a Girl! Alexis Grace born 6/29/12
BFP#4 4/27/14 Stick, stick, stick!! 8/11/14 It's a Boy! Evan Wesley born 1/8/15
"Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow, that is patience." Let it Be (blog) ♥ My BFP Charts
This time I'm not leaving without you.
I'm so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss. It really is so sad. I can't even begin to imagine how you must be feeling.
Congratulations on falling pregnant again tho... much love and light and many prayers for a healthy road ahead!
I am so sorry about your little Benjamin. I can't imagine how devastating it must have been to lose him.
And congratulations! A new baby, a new chapter in your life! Thoughts and prayers for you...for God's peace, His comfort, His health and purpose.
I am so sorry for your loss of Benjamin. I saw his picture on your blog. Such a beautiful beautiful baby. You must be so proud of that little guy.
Welcome to the board. You must have such complex emotions and thoughts. I wish you a h&h 9 months.
My husband has a chromosomal issue (an inversion in chromosome 1). We'll be having our CVS, as well.
i am so sorry for your loss.
i know exactly what you are feeling. we lost our daughter on august 23rd. we knew she was going to be stillborn or pass away soon after. she was with us for a few moments.
got pregnant the next cycle, and i'm excited but terrified.
i'm here for you if you want someone to talk to, cry or worry with.
lullaby baby - miscarriage november 2008
delia jean - painting rainbows since august 23, 2011.
pebble - blighted ovum november 2011
Benjamin Clarke born 9/15/11. 4 pounds, 12 ounces of beautiful; 19 inches of amazing.
Lived for 15 minutes. Missing you, my darling son.
blog - www.justbreathebenjamin.wordpress.com