Our Daughter (miscarriage)

YankeeNavyWife

At 17 weeks 3 days, I was admitted to the hospital with severe cramping and bleeding. it was discovered that my baby, though she had a strong heartbeat, had descended past my dilated cervix. Since she had a heartbeat, nothing could be done but wait. Unfortunately I had started to leak amniotic fluid. A few days later, my water fully broke and I became severely infected. Our daughter died inside of my vagina, but while she was still connected to me. That gives me some peace. I endured an emergency D & C under full anesthesia in order to save my life. 

Born still at 18 weeks 3 days, our daughter weighed 6.1 ounces and was 8 inches long. We saw and held her and she was perfect in every way. My body just failed her.

Spending my days recovering. This all happened on our vacation back home to tell everyone our happy news. Sadly it turned into a tragedy, but I'm thankful our families were all together. It certainly has helped the grieving process.

 So I guess with all that, I'll be heading back to the IF board, or maybe the Miscarriage/Loss board.  Hope one day to make it back here. 

 Best of luck to you. May you all get your take- home babies.