For all expecting and or TTC Ladies....

[angelkat]

I just wanted to give you all a hug. And to let you know it's possible to have a good outcome after a loss. When I was first pregnancy with Casey I would think,what life would be like with a new baby that wasn't my Katlyne. As she is my world, my sweet little baby girl. I would lay in bed at night and wonder what would Casey look it. Would he look like Katlyne and if he did how would I handle that?... How would I handle having another baby...

Well, my shinning star is right here with us, she is the light in Casey's eyes. Sure, I get tears in my eyes thinking I never got to share this bond with Katlyne but we had our own bond a special bond. One I will never forget. One that will be with me always in my heart and soul.

It's so normal to be scared about the whole pregnancy. Set simple milestones, enjoy them, celebrate them (don't celebrate to much or else you will have GD!) And as always, share your fears and tears with us as it really helps me to let it flow.

Never give up your hopes and dreams.....

Sending you all HUGE HUGS........

Hugs
~T
Moderator Grief and Loss
Mommy to
Drew(14)PE 37 wks
Ky (12)PE 34 wks
~i~ Katlyne(12/9/02-04/02/03)25 wks
Casey - 34wks Born 7/29/04
Katlyne's Tribute Site
http://forevernetwork.com/lifestories/lifestory.cfm?Archive_ID=10971&Directory=/Archives/MountHope&Sort=V

[gossamer]

Angelkat,
Your Casey shares a birthday with my Mary Rose. Seeing that brought tears to my eyes.
Gossamer

"Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were a minute old, I would have died for you. This is the miracle of life. " -Maureen Hawkins
http://www.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zonker29/album?.dir=/f23e

[julie f]

T,

Thank you for sharing that. You and Casey are an inspiration to me.

Julie (27)
Zachary James, 7/22/03-7/27/03, born at 26wks - severe pe

Miracle in progress... #2 is due February 2005!!!

Southern California Coordinator

[rachelt]

Thank you for the inspiration T. At times I get this "irrational" fear that I just cannot have another child. I'm in an "I'll believe it when I see it phase. Thank you.

-Rachel T.

Michael Elijah George Graham Stillborn June 12, 2004
My Precious Angel Baby

[ileana]

Thank you, T!

I got the avatar for AmandaB's Maija... You need to check it out she's beautiful...

And I was thinking that one of the first improvements that we need to do to the website should be to add a page with photos of kids that were born after a loss from preeclampsia... Have Majia and Casey and all the other kids, and then add your guy Julie, and other ones as they arrive. For months after I got to the Forum, I thought there is no hope, I will have pree again and it will be bad, now I think that pree will come again, but things might still be well.
We can add your message on the top of the page... it's so beautiful, T!


We need to give this to women that come here after a loss... there's still hope.


Ileana
IT Coordinator
Preeclampsia Foundation

Mother of Angel - stillborn on Feb 17, 2003 (24wGA, 410g)

[denise]

Thanks T for your wonderful words of inspiration!! I think Ileana has a great idea!![:D]

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Denise (28)
Jason (31)
Ariana (15 months)-born 5/3/03 at 35 weeks due to HELLP
TTC #2 starting in October!
http://hometown.aol.com/scrapperlang/Home.htm

[tinalowe]

T--you really are an inspiration! Thank you for your words.

Tina 23
DH Dereck 26

Emma Victoria stillborn 12-28-03 severe pre-e
ttc#2

[for faith]

T ~ You are definitely an inspiration to all of us. Your success has definitely giving me hope that it can happen after a loss. Thank you for all your continuous support, know how much it means to all of us!!!

Jill
mommy to:
Tyler - 4 (36 wks, PIH (just told by peri it was mild PE))
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

[tracey]

Awww, T, there you go again: inspiring the heck out of us all! [:D]
I know I am not the only one who has gained such hope from your story (and your willingness to share it!) Thank you so much for this. All of your children must be so proud of you!

Ileana -- I love this idea!



Tracey
mama to
angel Ila Elizabeth (02.06.04),
pea-in-the-pod, EDD 04.01.05

[laura]

I love that idea, too [:D]

T- as usual, you had me hysterical over this post.

Laura
Administrator/AK Area Coordinator

Alicia (severe PE) 5/98 ~ Camille (htn, oligo) 4/03
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/c/camilleandallie/