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Your baby's labor and delivery is like no other in the world.
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- My Full-term Stillborn Daughter Five Years Later
In early August of 2004 my wife and I were expecting our first child, Lillian. My wife, Amy, was doing everything by the book. - My Baby That I Waited for All My Life
I finally became pregnant at 30 years old. My husband and I were going through a divorce when I came up pregnant. - 33 Weeks Along, Lost My Grand Baby
We were brought to a "butterfly" room and got to spend more time with her. To see her in the bassinet I imagined her sleeping. - The Beautiful D'Lon Grace
Hello Fellow PoPs (Parents of Preemies),
I would like to tell all of you about my amazing little girl, D'Lon Grace, NICU Warrior. On June 14, 2005, my husband and I met the bravest soul and encountered the greatest love of our lives. - My Angel Who Never Cried
I was 15 weeks pregnant and got hit. I went to the hospital for an overnight stay, due to the accident. - My 7-week Miscarriage
I'm 19 years old and I was trying for a baby for eight months (unsuccessfully). I was beginning to think something was wrong with me. - Baby Gone
I'm 19 years old. It took me eight months to conceive, and when I found out I was actually pregnant I was shocked. - My Angel (Phenessia)
I was 22 weeks when I went into labor with Phenessia. I had just had a checkup on December 4, 2008. - My Beautiful Granddaughter
It's been almost 48 hours since my precious granddaughter was stillborn.
Amaliah was due on February 16, 2009. - Cord Knot Heartbreak
I was 39 weeks and it was a Wednesday. I was scheduled to be induced the following Monday. - Stillbirth Due to True Cord Knot
After undergoing infertility treatment, we were blessed with a successful IVF pregnancy. Soon we found out we were expecting identical twin boys. - Unfortunately, I Lost My Baby
My baby died from gastroschisis. It kills me now to know that some babies have survived. - Elias David, 22 Weeks
Before we walked into the doctor's office at 19 weeks pregnant, my husband and I had decided that as soon as we found out the sex of the baby we'd go to the store and register for our baby shower. Less than an hour later our dreams were shattered. - Strength
I just wanted to say some words to the story Never Give Up. You are a very strong soul. - Not a Day Goes by That I Don't Think of You
When I was 18, just four months after I married my wonderful husband, we found out that I was pregnant. We were so excited, because we had wanted to start a family right away.
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