One year ago today I started miscarrying Chaim. I'd known I was pregnant for about 72 hours. The shock was starting to wear off, but it still seemed surreal. As soon as it started happening, I knew it was over. Called the hospital (it was after hours at my OB's clinic) to see if there was anything specific I needed to know or do - i.e. "I don't have to come in, do I?" (no). And though I didn't want them to, they paged my OB who was out of town on spring break -- but he's so sweet, he gave some specific instructions about how I was to be treated if I had to present to the E.R. and had the nurse call me back to let me know what his orders were. The days of that pregnancy were cold and rainy - literally and emotionally. As much as I mourn the loss of that baby I know I wouldn't have Annie had the miscarriage not happened; and Annie is the perfect baby for this family. My friend Hillary said, "It goes to show that the sun *will* shine again, even when we go through hard times. Annie is the perfect little sunshine after a difficult period in your life." She's right.
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Your friend is absolutely right! I'm sorry to hear about your loss Gina, but I also rejoice with you, Annie is such a beautiful little girl.
I'm so glad that my words helped you. Now I've got tears in my eyes!
thank goodness for internet friendships, eh?
Hillary, who cares very, very much for you even if we've never truly met
You are right.. darkness brings light and look at that adorable face!!!!! It's truly amazing what a year can bring.
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