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gracie5107 · March 2014

*Siggy warning, and living child mentioned I've been lurking for a bit, and finally decided I needed to start participating. Our daughter, Juliana Grace, was born sleeping on March 21 at 36 weeks. I had a typical pregnancy up until 35 weeks, where I was measuring a bit small. My obgyn wasn't really concerned, as her heartbeat was strong and I had felt typical movement, but I was scheduled for a growth ultrasound the next week. I really wasn't concerned about things, but at that next appointment no heartbeat was found. I have never been so shocked and heartbroken. I have had two previous early losses, but I truly believed that I was out of the "danger zone". I was induced and delivered my baby girl. We held her, cuddled her, and said our good-byes. The umbilical cord had been wrapped around her neck. Testing is being done on my placenta, but we're almost positive it was an umbilical cord accident. Since that time my husband and I have gone through so many emotions, but we mainly still can't believe that this is our life and our little girl will not be coming home with us. Each day is hard right now and there are so many reminders of what we have lost. However, I am very grateful that we have a son who is wonderful. He is keeping us going right now, because we have no choice but to continue to be good parents to him. He is 2 and doesn't fully understand what has happened. I am glad to have found this group and hope you'll let me share my journey with you. Sorry for the lack of formatting. Apparently, it got deleted from posting with the ipad.

kflynn81 · March 2014

So sorry for the loss, you gave your daughter a beautiful name! Hope you find this board helpful there are a great group of women here. ((hugs))

milb11 · March 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Juliana Grace.

princezjk · March 2014

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I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet daughter, Juliana. I hope you find this board as helpful as I have.
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Bgirma · March 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Juliana Grace is such a beautiful name. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Jellybean71514 · March 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss- Juliana Grace is a beautiful name. Continue to hold onto faith and let your DH and DS provide strength you will need as you grieve. This board is also a wonderful source of support when and if you ever need it ... *hugs* xo

stefuge · March 2014

I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Juliana Grace. What a beautiful name! I know there are a few other ladies here whose babies suffered from cord accidents as well and I am so sorry. There is no way to be prepared for the death of your child, and it is a day by day process. Our son was 3 1/2 when we lost our second son and it is a challenge and a blessing to parent while grieving. If you ever want to talk, please feel free to PM me. I also talk in my blog about our journey though grief as a family and how we are helping him grieve, if you are interested (link in my siggy). Know that we are here whenever you need us. ((Hugs))

dadalou · March 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our son on 2/6 at 39 1/2 weeks. He died at birth. We have a daughter who is 3 1/2. She doesn't understand either so I wrote her a book to explain why baby brother wasn't coming home. I can PM it to you if you would like it. There is also the book We Were Going to Have a Baby but Had an Angel Instead.

schulme2 · March 2014

I am so sorry to welcome you here and so sorry for your loss of Juliana Grace. I hope you will find some comfort here among ladies who know the hurt and struggle through grief.

MCH77 · March 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of Juliana. ((Hugs))

ikrystal · March 2014

I am sorry for your loss. You will find a ton of support here. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

OutOfStep81 · March 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of your daughter.

gracie5107 · March 2014

Thank you all for your kind words. I am so sorry that we all are here.

gracie5107 · March 2014

stefuge said:

I am so sorry for your loss of sweet Juliana Grace. What a beautiful name! I know there are a few other ladies here whose babies suffered from cord accidents as well and I am so sorry. There is no way to be prepared for the death of your child, and it is a day by day process. Our son was 3 1/2 when we lost our second son and it is a challenge and a blessing to parent while grieving. If you ever want to talk, please feel free to PM me. I also talk in my blog about our journey though grief as a family and how we are helping him grieve, if you are interested (link in my siggy). Know that we are here whenever you need us. ((Hugs))

Thank you so much. I totally understand what you are saying by parenting at this time is a blessing and a challenge. During my previous losses I was able to isolate myself from seeing other children/pregnant ladies. That's not an option now. I also am so excited to see my son grow and develop, but right now it is also a reminder of what I will not get to see Juliana do. But on the positive, his laugh is contagious and he doesn't give me the option to let myself fall to far down. He needs me present.

I will definitely check out your blog.

gracie5107 · March 2014

dadalou said:

I am so sorry for your loss. We lost our son on 2/6 at 39 1/2 weeks. He died at birth. We have a daughter who is 3 1/2. She doesn't understand either so I wrote her a book to explain why baby brother wasn't coming home. I can PM it to you if you would like it. There is also the book We Were Going to Have a Baby but Had an Angel Instead.

Thank you so much. I am very sorry for your loss also. My son is just turning 2, so he hasn't needed as much explanation as an older child would, but your book for your daughter is such a wonderful idea. I will also look up the Baby/Angel book because I do want to talk to my son about Juliana when he gets older and can better understand what happened.

Noethola · March 2014

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I am so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. Sorry for the reason to welcome you here, but please know you are very welcome. This is a wonderful and supportive group.

lexusolsen · March 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. We just lost our son, Benjamin, on 3/15 at 27 weeks. We have a 2.5 year old dd who keeps us going. Today we took her to the park and to feed the ducks at the lake. It was difficult to watch other parents in situations we thought we would be in soon.

shandorfml2 · March 2014

Im so sorry for your loss of sweet Juliana. I lost my daughter Ana at 37 weeks. Like you we went in for a routine appointment and she had no heartbeat. They never found a cause.

veetveet · March 2014

There are no words. I am so sorry.

LyndseyTS · March 2014

I'm so sorry for the loss of Juliana Grace. This board has been invaluable to me in the last few weeks and I trust that these ladies will be a source of comfort to you as well (though I am certainly not "happy" to welcome you here).

mingaling2 · March 2014

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

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