Maggie’s Pregnancy
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Maggie was almost a Miscarriage
I was just barely six weeks along when late at night I went to the bathroom and found bright red blood. Red blood is never a good sign during pregnancy. For about two full weeks before this day, I had… Continue reading
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Amniotic Fluid Reduction
These words may be foreign to you or maybe you’re here because you know what the procedure is – and are maybe thinking about it for yourself. An amnio reduction is preserved for those who have rather severe Polyhydramnios while… Continue reading
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Is my Baby Incompatible with Life?
I’ve heard this phrase too many times to count in the few short weeks since I found out my baby has a genetic defect, namely Trisomy 18. Along with that, the words “termination of pregnancy” have been thrown around, too.… Continue reading
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Loneliness in a Prenatal Diagnosis
I had a moment last night as I lay in the hospital bed alone… an overwhelming feeling of empathy for all others fighting a battle on their own. To those who were there with me that same night in that… Continue reading
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Receiving the Prenatal Diagnosis of Trisomy 18/Edward’s Syndrome
My anxiety is through the roof posting this, but there’s something therapeutic about letting it be known. You never think something could happen to you like this until it does and it’s like your entire life is flipped upside down… Continue reading
