Julie.
Just to say I'm thinking of you too. Ive only just got past Lydia 6 month, and I can understand your feelings. We're hoping to ttc in september, if it works it will mean I'm pregnant when Lydia's first birthday arrives, such a mix of emotions isnt it.
Thinking of you and little Zachary, I hope you find a lovely way to celebrate his Birthday.
Love
Em
xx

Mummy to little Lydia, born 16th December 03. Passed away 21st Dec 03 in her parents arms. Forever missed.

Julie,

i have enjoyed getting to know you on here...even though it is just from your posts. you always word things so beautifully and seem so positive. i will be thinking of you even more this week as i know it will be hard. let us know how we can help!

AliMarie---mommy to Madalyn Anne-born at 35 wks due to severe pe (9/18/2001 4lbs. 14oz.)

Julie,

Seems like we had a similarly tough week. I am thinking of you guys--hoping that everything went as well as it could. Take care of yourself.

Andrea--and everyone else--thank you for reminding me how much good and kindness this forum contains.

Take care,

Anne Garrett
Executive Director
Preeclampsia Foundation

Julie, I am thinking of you and your husband this week. Your amazing spirit shines brightly as you support everyone on this board. Please know there are many supporting you and praying for your family.

Take care!

Bridget
DS 06/02 (39 weeks, pe, postpartum hemorrhage)
m/c 11/03, 05/04, 07/04
TTC #2 very soon

Julie,

May God bless you, your DH and your pea in the pod. I am constantly thinking of how you are doing since we live so close to eachother. I am always praying for all the women in the forums. I pray all is well, and please keep us posted.

God Bless,


Susie (23)
Bianca 9/28/02 3LBS 2 OZS PE,IUGR 33wks

Dear Julie..I've been thinking a lot about you these days with Zach's birthday approaching. You, DH and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers this week. I wish you peace and healing. We are all here for you. Love and hugs.

Tamara
*Cole(2/15/03)-Gest.Diab/PUPPP/HELLP/severe atypical PE/Emerg.C-Sect
*#2 (due 2/3/05, schedule c/s @ 1/24/05)-Protein S/Gest.Diab.

Julie, Tara says you're right: Zach is watching over you and your little peanut.[:)] I'm glad to hear you're doing so well.

Carol (39)
DH Bill (40)
Tara Mairichi
12/7-12/9, 2002
The Mightiest Little Angel

i started crying when i read this thread. i usually stay away from the grief board because i get become so emotional. in 1989 i lost my baby at 5 months, not from medical problems but because i was with an abuser. when i had matthew, even with all the problems, it was a most cathartic experience for me, very cleansing for my emotional side and spiritual side. i never even considered children because i was afraid of losing the feelings i had all those years ago. i hung on to the pain and anger for so long that it became a cornerstone of my personality. before matthew, the last baby i held was my nephew. he is 13 now.

julie, you will never have what you felt with zach but what you can have will make such a difference. i think any mom who has lost a child and then had another can tell you that. you will be amazed by the amount of healing that will happen. i was. i hope zach's birthday will bring more comfort than pain for you and your husband.

andrea(35)
dh reg(52)
matthew-born Feb 6, 2004, at 34 weeks due to hellp syndrome (4lbs 10 ounces)

Julie, our love and thoughts are with this week as well. I wish you peace... (((HUGS)))

Aimee
Georgia State Coordinator

Ds Nicky - 3/24/00 (28 wks - eclampsia)
Ds Kalen - 7/10/03 (36 weeks - preeclampsia)

My heart goes out to you, I pray for peace for you during this difficult time. I pray that Zach is watching your new little blessing and will guide him or her safely into your arms. Each day is so hard, but anniversaries so much harder, we are here for you.

I hope you are able to have a peaceful week. Sending you lots of HUGS.

Jill
mommy to:
Tyler - 4 (36 wks, PIH)
Angel baby - 1/20/03 (11 wks)
Faith Kristine - 1/5/04-1/30/04 (30 weeks due to severe PE, passed due to NEC & Sepsis(preemie complications))

trying for #2 to share our lives with since 9/02