On saturday I went into L&D because I had not felt movement in 24hrs. I knew the minute they couldnt find her heartbeat she was gone. Because I was already 26 weeks I had to deliver. 21 hrs later my little angel was born. She was so tiny and precious. I was afraid I wouldnt want to see her or hold her, but when they handed her to me I didnt want to let her go. She weighed 1lb 6oz and 13in long. She reminded me so much of a smaller version of what my boys looked like. I cant even tell you how the time after that went. It seems like so long ago that I was feeling her kick and seeing her happy on the sonogram screen. But it wasnt that long ago, it was friday. I saw her heart beating on friday and then by saturday she was gone.
I had to work up alot of courage to post this. I was afraid to see the 2nd trimester board where I had posted the day before about a stupid receptionist who couldnt keep her mouth shut. But writing it out seems to be another way for me to cope. I never thought I would have to think about an autopsy or figure out where we want her ashes. I had always imagined how I would handle a situation like this (I am a glass is half empty type of girl) but I didnt. It is so much more heart crushing. Almost like you are having a constant heart attack.
I cant do what I would like to do, which is crawl into a hole and fall asleep until everything is over with. But again I cant. Not with 2 little boys who need there mother to be strong and able. Day by day is how I have been dealing. Sometimes hour by hour. I am sorry to all the mothers out there who have gone through this. I never knew. I wish we could all sit around crying and try to support each other. I am thankful for a husband who has gone through alot of loss and is carrying me through this entire experience. I thought god had put us together so I could fix his broken heart when all along he was given to me to fix mine.
Re: this is what loss feels like......
In memory of Corbin Scott 10/28/11-12/3/11. Heaven got another angel the night you left this world behind Heaven got a little better the day it took you away from me Missing you tonight, see you again sometime For now I'll close my eyes and dream of heaven tonight I'll love you forever I'll like you for always Now and Forever My baby you'll be
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2/21/11: IVF #1 Begins and results in TWINS!
11/4/11: The twins are born at 36w4d!
11/5/11: We said goodbye to our sweet baby girl as she was born with multiple complications and a severe heart defect, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you find some comfort here. The ladies are amazing. Take things minute by minute. And we are here for you to listen or give advice that we can. Hugs.
BFP #2 - Sylvie V. Q. born and died on 10.28.11 at 21w.
BFP #3 - Evie V. Q. Fetal demise @ 16w. DC 7.8.12
BFP #4 - Beatrix V. Q. Born 6.2.13 at 23w6d.
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet little girl. Did you name her?
I hate to welcome you to the board but the ladies here are amazing and have helped me so much. You're among friends here.
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BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
Too beautiful for this earth
BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
Letson Marie is a beautiful name. I remember feeling alone too - just know that you're not alone. It is hard, and it's normal to go between feeling ok and then breaking down. To edit your ticker, you can click on your avatar and then go to "edit avatar and sig" above your avatar. It will take you to a new page where you can scroll down and edit. (((HUGS))).
BFP #2 - EDD 2/26/12 M/C 6/28/11 @ 5w2d
BFP #3 - EDD 4/7/12 M/C 8/2/11 @ 4w2d
Too beautiful for this earth
BFP #4 - EDD 12/09/12, Lucille arrived 11/26/12
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I hate that this is what brought us all together, but this board is a wonderfully supportive place to be. It's so hard in the beginning when your pain is so fresh. You will be able to breathe again, despite how intense it all feels now.
I also have an older child; it was hard to keep going for her and yet she is what kept me going. If you ever want to talk please feel free to PM me. I hope you are able to find some comfort here; I know I have.