Shelly

Mom to Andrew John

Born Sleeping on May 14th, 2009

and 2 Miscarriages

February 26th, 2010 and November 19th, 2010

Ann Arbor, Michigan

On October 30, 2008, we found out that we were expecting our second child. We were beyond thrilled. We didn't share the news with many people in the beginning. With the holidays coming up, we thought it would be the perfect time to tell our families. I went out and bought a Big Brother shirt for Matthew so we could tell our families by having him wear it. I actually bought it to tell my husband but it kinda backfired on me. We had planned on telling my family on Thanksgiving but some unexpected doctor appointments came up so I finally had to tell my mom so she could help watch our son while I went to my doctors appointments. They were so happy that we were having another baby. We had planned on telling my husbands parents at Christmas time since they live out of state and this was our year to be there for Christmas but the weather changed all of that. My husband ended up telling them over the phone. They were also very excited. 

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Nichole

Mom to Riley, August 12th, 2010

and Taylor, October 29th, 2010

Manistique, Michigan

People expect parents to quickly resolve the grief of a miscarriage. It’s as if since they didn’t know the child’s name, or it had not yet been named, or the pregnancy didn’t yet "show," our loss is somehow not as devastating. People often remark to us, "At least you didn’t know him/her," "You can always have another one," or "Probably it would have had a defect."

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Heather

Mom to Mackenzie Renee, Born Sleeping October 6th, 2005

and Brendan Jon, Born Sleeping October 27th, 2005

Madison Heights, Michigan

My husband and I tried for a year on our own to become pregnant, after no success we turned to a fertility specialist.  I was diagnosed with Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).  In order to become pregnant I had to take Clomid, FSH injections and HCG injections in order to ovulate.  After 3 years of hormones and several miscarriages (more than I can count on two hands) we finally became pregnant with twins in June 2005.   We were excited and nervous at the same time.  Every couple of days I went for blood work to monitor my hormone levels.  The numbers kept doubling as they were supposed to.   Everything was going along as expected, each week that passed was a happy one.  

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Jennifer

Mom to Isaiah Christopher

Born and Died August 3rd, 2008

Petoskey, Michigan

I am a mother.

A mother to five beautiful boys.

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Autumn

Mom to Nola Sophia

Born at 22 weeks

Grosse Point, Michigan

After celebrating our 1 year anniversary my husband and I were ecstatic to find out that we were pregnant! It was an easy pregnancy compared to what others had told me of their experiences. We were relieved that we were able to conceive in just one month since we didn’t know what to expect. I had very little morning sickness and on most days my complaint was that I didn’t “feel” pregnant. 

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Andrea

First Angel lost in March 2009 at 8 weeks

Second Angel lost July 30th, 2009 at 12 weeks

Fraser, Michigan

My name is Andrea and I'm the loving mom to my daughter Lauren ( Dec 07 ). my son Max ( Jul 10 ) and 2 Angel Babies that have left before we got the chance to meet them.

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Natalie

Mom to Baby P

August, 27th, 2010

Washington Township, Michigan

I found out we were pregnant three weeks before my husband and I were to be married.  It was such an exciting time – the start our lives together as husband and wife as well as mom and dad.

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Dawn

Mom to Cole and Dillen

Born and Died February 23rd, 2009

Ferndale, Michigan

Our story begins with the hands down, no comparison, happiest moment of my life.  I was 38 and my partner, Theresa was 45.  We had been together over 8 years and finally decided to try to start a family and then rode the infertility roller coaster that so many women endure.  We had been anxiously awaiting the call; at last the phone rang and it was our nurse confirming that my blood test was positive and I WAS PREGANT!  After talking with the nurse, my doctor came on the line and said, “You are SO pregnant!”  “There is probably more than one!” My numbers were very high.  Never in my life had I sobbed with such raw emotion – tears of pure joy! 

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Erika

Mom to Tanner Ray Johnson

November 30th, 2007

Paw Paw, Michigan

We found out that we where pregnant in july 2007.  It was a shock because dr's told my boyfriend who is now my husband that he would not ever have any children. My husband is an over the road truck driver and I went with him when he was out.  

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Rachel

Mother to Michael Joseph Milner, Born Sleeping November 14th, 2009

and Mother to Hope, Miscarriage July 23rd, 2010

Kalamazoo, Michigan

I was so excited to see that second line on that little strip.  It was so faint but I was sure it was there.  My husband said he didn’t see it so I took a digital test and there it was in plain English.  We were pregnant.  We couldn’t wait to tell EVERYONE and we did.  We were blissfully happy and there were no doubts, everything was great.

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Peggy

Eight First Trimester Miscarriages

Farmington Hills, MI

I will keep this on the short side because it is a story that spanned 9 years. We found out we were pregnant for the first time in December of 1998 after being married for just over a year. Since it was December, we figured Christmas was the perfect time to tell our families and we were so excited and bursting to tell them. 

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Cathy

Mom to Makinsey Lynn

Born May 28, 2010

Grew her wings on August 8, 2010

Tecumseh, Michigan
 

September and October of 2009 were both very busy months for us. We had 2 weddings, 2 bridal showers, 2 Bachlorette parties, a baby shower, 2 birthday parties, a Halloween party...basically we were booked up for those 2 months solid. November 11th 2009 I started getting sick and was sick the rest of the week until Saturday and Sunday. Monday came around and I was sick again. On November 18th 2009 I just happened to think "Hmmm, when did I have a period last?" I couldn't remember at all so I decided to take a test just to be sure. It came back positive, but this time was different.

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Laura

Mom to Madison Ann

October 3rd, 2007 - March 5th, 2008

Grand Rapids, MI

I found out I was pregnant in April 2007. My pregnancy was going fine and had a lot of morning sickness and heartburn. I had my twelve week appointment and everything was fine. I had my 16 week appointment and was measuring larger.  My Doctor said either I was farther along or their were more than one. I knew I could not be farther along since I got pregnant on the pill. 

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Jessica

Mom to Hadley

October 9th, 2007 - October 11th, 2007

Lake Orion, MI

In April of 2007, my husband Mark and I found out that we were expecting triplets.  To say we were shocked is an understatement but after spending two years trying to get pregnant, we quickly adjusted to the idea of welcoming three new babies into our family and started preparing for life with triplets. We found out we were expecting two girls and a boy and could not have been happier.  I could not wait to dress my girls in matching outfits and have a “Momma’s boy.”  Unfortunately, by the time I was 18 weeks pregnant, the signs of preterm labor had already begun and I was admitted to the hospital for the remainder of my pregnancy.  I was put on strict hospital bedrest and although we knew that things were very risky, as the weeks passed and we were able to keep my labor from progressing we began to become hopeful again. 

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Alycia
Mom to Kennedy Leigh

Learned to fly on August 8th, 2010
Manistique, MI 

My boyfriend & I found out I was pregnant at 4-5 weeks, and we were ecstatic. And every day I worried I was going to have a miscarriage. I read up on miscarriages that happen very early on, and miscarriages that happen without you even knowing it. Every day I wondered, and when I finally hit 12 weeks it was the biggest relief of my life. The day I had my first ultrasound I was so scared the baby wasn't going to be in there, or that it wouldn't have a heartbeat. She was too small at her first ultrasound, so we could only see the flutter of her heartbeat. One month later was when we heard it for the first time and it's a day that I will never forget. One week later I was scheduled to have a colposcopy done, because my pap smear at my first appointment had shown abnormal cells. From what I could understand, there was a chance they were high risk and could lead to cervical cancer, and so at my colposcopy they had also taken a biopsy (a tiny piece of my cervix). I was scheduled to come in September 7th to find out the results. After the procedure, I started having a little cramping and spotting but it wasn't alot and everyone that I had spoken to, doctors included, had told me I was probably just dehydrated and my "cramping" was most likely round ligament pains from my stomach growing to make room for the baby.

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Emily

Mom to Jack Everett Hughes

May 8th, 2010-May 10th, 2010

Woodhaven, Michigan

First let me say that if you are easily upset by sad stories, do not continue to read. I don’t want to cause anyone unnecessary sadness. But if you'd like to learn about an incredible little boy, who made more impact in one day of life, than most human beings do in a lifetime, then please read on.

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Jessica

Mom to Ethin RaiLuc

January 9th, 2009-June 27th, 2009

Newaygo, MI

In May of 2008 my life was busy. I had just moved and was adjusting to being a single parent when I found out I was pregnant.  My pregnancy started off very rough and I was put on bed rest due to placenta previa.  On a visit to the perintologist I was told that my placenta had moved back to a normal position, but they thought there was something wrong with my child’s heart.  July 17, 2008 I was given news that no parent wants to hear.  My baby, a boy my children and I had decided to name Ethin, was going to be born with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD) called  Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).

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Danielle

Mom to Angel Baby Jordan Jared

April 2009

Detroit, MI

In April 2009, I was 36, child-free and very in love with my boyfriend of 3 1/2 years, Jared. On April 9th the stick turned blue and my world came into focus!  I was elated--terrified, but elated! My first pregnancy, first baby, nothing prepared me for that feeling!! The nurse put me at 8 weeks with a due date of November 23rd and set-up my OB appointmentts. I started with plans for that pale yellow room, trimmed in lavender- the perfect nursery. Started thinking I'm going to gain about 25 pounds this year and for the first time ever, I didn't care! 
 

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Julie

Mom to Alistair Magnus

Stillborn on June 5th, 2010

Portage, MI

It was supposed to be a regular check-up at 26 weeks.  It was supposed to be my entry into my 3rd trimester.  It was supposed to be a day that I cried a little at hearing my baby's heartbeat with my husband and then raced to get fresh strawberries (of which my baby was made), and went to a book sale at our public library.  It was not supposed to be the day that my midwife couldn't find his heartbeat.  It was that moment where my day spiraled downward into a horror movie.

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Holli
Mom to Brenna
March 5th, 2008
Bay City, MI

I found out I was pregnant the day after my 31st birthday. I was totally stunned because my doctor had told me years ago that I didn't ovulate and probably couldn't conceive. After the initial shock, I quickly became excited. I knew right from the beginning that I was carrying a girl; which excited me even more because I had always wanted a little girl. My husband and I had a 10 year old son, and a daughter from his first marriage. They both were very excited to be having a new sibling.

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