Memory Box

So... I just thought I’d share this with everyone.

On July 7th, I found out I was pregnant for the FIRST time... I’m only 19 years old and I had broken up with the baby’s dad a couple weeks before finding out. So it was definitely unexpected and unplanned. But still a blessing...

Anyways, I went to the doctor to get it confirmed and I was already 5 weeks pregnant. At 7 weeks I got my first ultrasound and got to see the heartbeat (144). And again at 9 weeks (173).

I was really excited. Started to buy unisex clothing items and just small stuff here and there. Started thinking of baby names... Nothing big until I knew the gender.

At 13 weeks (September 4), I went in for my “first” prenatal check up. During this appointment I learned that my baby no longer had a heartbeat. It had stopped growing at 11-12 weeks... But my body hadn’t registered it yet. So that same day I went in to have a D&C for a missed miscarriage.

Even though it was an unplanned pregnancy, I was SO excited and looking forward to March 12, 2019... The first week after the discovery and surgery, it was so hard. I felt physically and mentally empty.

My mom went to the store and bought me a cute box to put all my baby items and ultrasounds in. Kind of for closure or a memory.

Idk, I thought I’d just share this because I know miscarriage is a pretty common occurrence. And this helped me feel better...

RIP Baby K 👼🏾❤️