One year ago...

[sarab]

Thank you all so much for the support and comfort. I really am doing ok, I know my original post was a bit tragic. [:I]

Thanks again, it's so nice to have people to talk to and cry with who know where I'm coming from. Love you guys!!

Sara, 23
Local Coordinator, Utah

DH, Scott, 26
Maggie Lylas, 6/9/03, 29 weeks, severe pre-e
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/m/maggielylas/

[paljane8]

Hey Sara,

We all have our ups and downs. That's what we are here for.

Nancy Eastwood
Moderator/WA State Co-Coordinator

Calvin-8yrs
Saren-7yrs
Scott-4yrs (PE)
Janie-5/03 (PIH, oligo and low blood flow)
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/4/4lbs/

[celticepona]

I think that those of us whose lives are touched by this disease have a deep and unique love for our children, who have indured the disease with us. My mother survived PE with me, and we have had a close unbreakable bond all our lives. I feel the same for my Emily. It is so unfair that our children have to be affected by PE. We all pray that we can take the brunt of it to protect them completely. Until a cure is found, we all need to be strong for one another.

[ann marie]

Hi Sara,

I know a few weeks have gone by since your post. How are you doing?

Ann Marie
PIH/PE/Low Amniotic Fluid
Luke 3/17/04--37 weeks

[laura]

I so agree with you celticepona- I think I value my girls sooo much more than I would have if everything had gone smoothly. It really brought home their worth to me. Hopefully, by the time my grandkids are born, we'll have a handle on it. That's what we're working for, anyway!

Laura
Moderator/AK Coordinator

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

[sarab]

Ann Marie, I'm doing much better, thanks for thinking of me! I really am ok. Occasionally I get overwhelmed with sad feelings (like the night of my original post), but most of the time I am just fine. The memories are always there in the back of my mind, but, unpleasant as they are, they keep me from taking my beautiful little girl and my life for granted.

I agree with Celticepona and Laura - each day with our little babes is a miracle and a gift. I am amazed at how well Maggie has done in spite of all my body put her through. I just hope that I will remember that when she is 16 and out WAY too late with my car!!

Sara, 23
Local Coordinator, Utah

DH, Scott, 26
Maggie Lylas, 6/9/03, 29 weeks, severe pre-e
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/m/maggielylas/

[ann marie]

It's funny you say that because when I was on bedrest my husband would say boy is this baby in trouble...can't you just hear us saying...when your mom was on bedrest for 3 months do you think she was dreaming of a kid who broke curfew, etc. etc. :)

Ann Marie
PIH/PE/Low Amniotic Fluid
Luke 3/17/04--37 weeks

[paljane8]

Yeah Ann Marie, you think your bp was high during the pregnancy [:)]...

Nancy Eastwood
Moderator/WA State Co-Coordinator

Calvin-8yrs
Saren-7yrs
Scott-4yrs (PE)
Janie-5/03 (PIH, oligo and low blood flow)
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/4/4lbs/

[mom2gigi]

Haha! Yea, My little one just started climbing everything and trying to walk and everytime she falls, I freak. No wonder my BP hasn't gone done!

Adriana

Giselle - born 6/04 @ 35wks, severe sudden preeclampsia by emergency c-section.