*trigger* birth, loss & trying again

Kb

I lost my baby October 16th, he was born at 34 weeks and lived 10 beautiful hours on my chest. Unfortunately he didn’t develop kidneys, and even though we tried experimental treatment since 18 weeks pregnant, it didn’t work as we hoped. I’ll never regret the 34 weeks we had together and I’m so grateful for the 10 hrs he gave me. When I got home from the hospital I couldn’t even fathom trying again, I didn’t just want a baby I wanted HIM.

After 6 weeks when I was recovered my heart realized no one will ever replace him, any future baby will know all about their big brother, but I knew I needed to try again. I decided once I got back to my pre pregnancy body, healthy mentally AND physically, we would start trying again. Keeping in mind it took 9 months and an <a href="https://glowing.com/glow-fertility-program">IUI</a> to become pregnant after two early miscarriages.

4 months later I miss my baby more than anything, but we’re keeping his memory alive by donating back to the hospital he was born at, & the hospital that gave us the experimental treatment. Liam will save lives, because of his life.

I’m back to my pre-pregnancy health. & my husband and I have started trying again, along with consults with our fertility clinic. Praying for an easier 2019 🙏🏼