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And Then He Was Gone: Lee & Amanda’s Story

It was early 2017. This pregnancy was so different than the first. My wife Amanda was so sick, it felt like this pregnancy would never end. At the end of January, Amanda began experiencing unbearable pressure on her pelvis. The hospital told us it was nothing to worry about. It didn’t feel right, but whoContinue reading “And Then He Was Gone: Lee & Amanda’s Story”

Tug-of-War: Laura & Daniel’s Story

We had two healthy girls through two separate cycles of IVF: Lydia and Emmy. Both times, we transferred two embryos, and both times, only one embryo made it. It gives us comfort to know that Lucy is with those other two lost embryos in heaven. The third and last cycle, we transferred our fifth andContinue reading “Tug-of-War: Laura & Daniel’s Story”

An Only Child: Dorothy & Roger’s Story

It was 1990. When we started trying to become pregnant, 8 years after we got married, it didn’t take long. Everything was well. At 19.5 weeks, the day before my loss, I had an ultrasound. The baby was active, everything was fine. We were lying in bed that night. All of a sudden I hadContinue reading “An Only Child: Dorothy & Roger’s Story”

The Silence Was Deafening: Naomi & Trevor’s Story

I was diagnosed with PCOS at 23 but presented the classic signs long before. It was a devastating diagnosis, as the deepest longing in my heart was to be a mother. I married my husband July 8, 2017, and we hoped beyond hope to start a family. When we returned from our honeymoon, we wereContinue reading “The Silence Was Deafening: Naomi & Trevor’s Story”

There Was No Heartbeat: Lyanne’s Story

It was just after Christmas 1992, about a week or so before my due date. I started to have contractions, so we went to the hospital. They did an ultrasound and there was no heartbeat. I was too far along to get an epidural, so I delivered him naturally. The cord was wrapped around MacKenzie’sContinue reading “There Was No Heartbeat: Lyanne’s Story”

My Heart Was Broken: Melissa’s Story

I struggled to get pregnant. We tried for four years, then went on fertility drugs. I got pregnant with my son, who is a healthy three-year-old. Knowing I would struggle to conceive again, we went straight into fertility drugs again. I got pregnant right away with the baby I call Jubilee. My first miscarriage wouldContinue reading “My Heart Was Broken: Melissa’s Story”

The Hardest Words: Erica & Michael’s Story

After my husband and I started trying to have a baby, I found out I was pregnant right away, before I missed my period. We were ecstatic, knowing how much of a struggle it can be to get pregnant. I remember mentioning to my husband that it was early and miscarriages are common, but IContinue reading “The Hardest Words: Erica & Michael’s Story”

Divinely Prepared: Jennifer & Roy’s Story

Simon’s conception was a joy-filled surprise. We, along with our 18-month-old twin girls, awaited his arrival with delight and gratitude. At our 19-week ultrasound, we learned there were challenges with his health. We went to a specialized clinic for a more detailed ultrasound—every measurement was taken, every detail studied. Based on the scan and bloodwork,Continue reading “Divinely Prepared: Jennifer & Roy’s Story”

I Was Heartbroken: K. & B. C.’s Story

We had eight earlier losses. We use the names Hope and Faith to represent those early losses. We lost Gracen at 21.5 weeks due to a stroke in utero. There were 17 clots in his umbilical cord. A D&E didn’t feel right because of our faith, so I birthed his tiny, perfect body. It wasContinue reading “I Was Heartbroken: K. & B. C.’s Story”

I Felt Everything : Sonja & Tyler’s Story

One year after the birth of our first, I became pregnant. At 10 weeks, I started cramping and bleeding but figured that happens to some women, so I rested and continued my day. That night, I had a huge gush of blood, became dizzy, and went to the ER. The doctor confirmed my miscarriage andContinue reading “I Felt Everything : Sonja & Tyler’s Story”