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Trying to get pregnant after premature birth w help of fertility dr???

akatherinen - 06:45am Oct 7, 2009 EST

I gave birth to my daughter at 23 weeks due to infection in my uterus. My husband was not happy about trying again he is very scared to have another baby. He is worried it will be premature. I was ready for another baby right after my daughter passed. I went for a normal OB pap and I explained some symptoms I was having during my period. She informed me she thinks I am infertile and that I needed to see a specialist. I went to a fertility dr. Its very expensive but he gave us good news, he doesnt see any problem on why we cant have another baby. I am on hormone replacement pills and will be trying for a baby this month. I am very scared we will have spent all this money for no reason just to end up having a surgery or something...I am trying to be optimistic. I am anxious, optimistic, scared and excited all at once..



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Peasinapod - Jan 13, 2010 7:49 pm (#7 Total: 8)  

Momma of Sky - now 5 (32 weeker), Will - 3 1/2 years old (37 weeks) and Adalynn - 16 months (37 weeks) and baby boy on the way!  

Replying to: mrsmaxson (Jan 13, 2010 6:49 pm)
Desperate to try again: I just lost my twin boys, Tristan and Gunnar, at 21 weeks on December 20 and...

Re: Desperate to try again

I am very sorry for the loss of your twin boys. I hope that you are able to find peace and healing throughout this difficult time.

Warmly,
Kristyn

Jackie G - Jan 13, 2010 8:45 pm (#8 Total: 8)  

Mom to Kimberly (25 wkr, now 6 yrs!) & Matthew (38.5 wkr, almost 4 yrs!)  

Replying to: mrsmaxson (Jan 13, 2010 6:49 pm)
Desperate to try again: I just lost my twin boys, Tristan and Gunnar, at 21 weeks on December 20 and...

Re: Desperate to try again

Sometimes, even friends who think they are helping, don't know what to say.

I have a friend who has had to have all sorts of fertility help to get pregnant in the past and still wanted more children. A mutual friend would constantly say "why do you want more? Isn't 2 enough?!?". So imagine when my friend became shockingly pregnant with no fertility help... she just wanted to share it with someone who would be as excited for her as she was. Our other friend was one of the last to know because my friend was worried about her reaction. I don't think our other friend means it badly, she just doesn't always say things in the best way.

No one, I mean *no-one* knows the heartbreak of losing a child. I don't, and I would never pretend to know that I did. It is up to each parent going through this to decide how to grieve. If getting pregnant again, helps you get through this, than go for it! I promise, we'll hold your hand whenever you need it.

Good Luck,
Jackie



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