On 02-03-03, I lost twins at 19 weeks. That’s not entirely accurate, though, is it? I had been feeling sick and was surprised when we found out I was pregnant. Usually, I got very sick, very quickly, and it was clear that I was pregnant. This time, the pregnancy test seemed like an afterthought—ruling itContinue reading “The Story of My Angel Babies: Jennifer Campbell’s Story”
Category Archives: Miscarriage
Our Fierce Warrior: Carissa & Chris’s Story
Ever since I was little, I have wanted to be a mom. I am the oldest of my three siblings and I have always loved taking care of them. Being a mom has always been a desire of my heart. My husband and I started trying for our first baby in November. We got pregnantContinue reading “Our Fierce Warrior: Carissa & Chris’s Story”
I Have This Feeling: S.M.’s Story
I found out I was pregnant at 4 weeks. I can remember being at work shortly thereafter, and I told one of my best buddies I was pregnant. We were both so excited. I was having a bit of pain, but I thought it was just the baby settling or something. But the next day,Continue reading “I Have This Feeling: S.M.’s Story”
No Heartbeat: Nicola & Dominic’s Story
I found out I was pregnant on 5th January 2019. This was the best news to start the year with! I had the typical pregnancy symptoms: morning sickness, stomach cramps, and I was completely exhausted. We had our first midwife appointment and were so excited. Not long after, I had a bleed. The hospital explainedContinue reading “No Heartbeat: Nicola & Dominic’s Story”
A Family of Three: Jacquelyn & Jameel’s Story
Jameel and I found out we were pregnant for the first time while on a trip together, just the two of us, in Paris. One night before heading out to dinner, I took a pregnancy test in the bathroom of our Airbnb. Two pink lines appeared immediately. My heart raced. I was excited, in disbelief,Continue reading “A Family of Three: Jacquelyn & Jameel’s Story”
Our Bubble Was Broken: Bill & Cheryl’s Story
After four healthy births and four perfect babies, our bubble was broken and our dreams shattered when our fifth child, Bretton-Elijah Lucas, arrived far too early, born still on the morning of March 25, 1996. His gentle birth changed our world forever. Two years later, we thought we were healed enough to try again. StillbirthContinue reading “Our Bubble Was Broken: Bill & Cheryl’s Story”
Excruciating: Hannah & Barry’s Story
We were surprised I was pregnant again. After the shock subsided, we felt excited. As time went on, I started having a terrible feeling. I called my midwife many times and we’d talk. She shared with me that if I was feeling like something wasn’t right, I should trust my feelings. So she sent meContinue reading “Excruciating: Hannah & Barry’s Story”
My Worst Fear: Chelsea & Greg’s Story
It was Sunday, and I was exactly 12 weeks pregnant. We had gotten pregnant on the first try. I felt so lucky; I thought if we did have a miscarriage, it wouldn’t be that bad. We would just try again. We had told close friends and family. I was going to start telling work andContinue reading “My Worst Fear: Chelsea & Greg’s Story”
I Said Goodbye: Sarah & Darryl’s Story
It was my first pregnancy. At 11.5 weeks, on a Wednesday, I noticed spotting. The next day, we went to the clinic to get checked out. We were scheduled for an ultrasound the next day, but in my heart I said goodbye to my baby. The ultrasound confirmed it. The radiologist explained what an anembryonicContinue reading “I Said Goodbye: Sarah & Darryl’s Story”
The Hard Thing: Christine & Jeff’s Story
We found out we were pregnant at 4 weeks, 5 days. Exactly one week later, I started spotting at night. In the morning, I was still spotting so we went to the doctor’s office. He sent us for an ultrasound the same day. After the tech was done and I was allowed to go toContinue reading “The Hard Thing: Christine & Jeff’s Story”
Waiting on Sunrise 