Welcome to Parenting after Miscarriage or Loss. In this thread you will find women who are navigating the sometimes difficult but joyous challenge of parenting after saying goodbye. This can throw up many challenges and in here you will find friendship and a safe place to share your experiences.
I know that many of our regular members of this thread are having very difficult times at the moment - I hope we can continue to be supportive & hopeful in times that sometimes are very difficult. Welcome to our new members - it is always wonderful to have new members to share this journey.
Michelle ~ as you prepare to welcome your baby boy earthside please know that each and everyone of us throughout Australia and overseas are holding your hand in spirit. You are an amazing mother and baby George was clever when he picked you to be his Mumma. We know that no one could ever replace Greg at this time, but we hope that in some small way we can help support you and lift you up and swathe you in love as you prepare you birth your fourth baby and your second son. We love you girl, and we are all exciting cyber aunties waiting to hear of the birth of a very cherished little boy.
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Here's wishing each and every one of you, a happy and easy going parenting journey after a difficult ride to get there!
It is now when we all need to gather around Michelle and help her in any way we can as she prepares to birth George. She is doing it tough ATM (check the previous thread) so this is the time as the very special bunch that we are that we need to step it up a gear and go into uber awesome support team mode.
Michelle: I'll check in on you at each feed tonight. My phone is on 24/7 and is beside my bed so no matter what, even if you just want some distraction during the night please give me a bell.
I've just spoken to her & she really is doing it tough tonight. I hope the drugs have kicked in - I think by morning little Omar will be in a better position. (just a feeling). I am here too. My Quan Yin is lit my prayers are said & my love is with you honey.
Hi Ladies,
Michelle I hope things have calmed down for you.
My doctor did call me back after he talked to the MFM doctor at the office (which took a while). I guess the nuchal fold should not measure over 5mm and bub's was almost 7mm. There was also some fluid build up in both kidneys. Both could be nothing or they could be something. The doctor said that with my blood work he doesn't feel the need to do any invasive testing. I will have everything remeasured in 4 weeks and will go from there. It sounds like it is most likely nothing, I can't help but worry. The good news is that bub is kicking and a great size.
Michelle, I hope the fact that you haven't answered your phone means you're resting. As I said, you will be in my thoughts, and I have lit a candle for you and George. Hang in there. You are a superstar at this, I know you will be this time too
Spring, your words in the OP made me cry. Perfect hun, absolutely perfect.
Laney, I'm sorry you have this worry, especially when things were looking so great. I'm glad your Dr doesn't feel there's a need to begin invasive testing. Take heart in this, and keep thinking of all those great movements your bubba is doing Here for you
Jayne, where are you lovely?
Freya, are you okay?
Lee, are you feeling less hit-by-a-truck-like? LOL at eating all those WW biccies, I used to do that haha! Sometimes you've just gotta splurge
Bun, thanks . I hope you can pop in lots while your DH is away. Mine doesn't really have to travel for work, but he does often work long hours, and sometimes 7 days a week. It can be very lonely, and my online friends keep me sane when it's tough . Wow, that festival sounds amazing!!!!
Willow and Bek, I'm missing you guys It feels weird without you.
Man oh man, I can't believe what a little superstar my baby has been today. Just the last couple of days he seems to moving out of that haphazard newborn stage, and into something of a routine. I'm aware it could all come tumbling down any moment, but I'm certainly enjoying it while it lasts!!! DS1 never really was this settled. It's amazing what a bit of knowledge and experience can do, eh? If DS2 was our first baby, he'd no doubt be suffering alot more, and we'd be plundering along thinking that it was all totally normal, without any idea of food intolerance/reflux and the like. Poor DS he really was our experimental baby. I just can't believe how different things are now we're getting on top of them (I hope!).
Michelle, I am about to head to bed to sleep in a drug-induced haze. My thoughts are with you.
Bad day for the arthritis here. Cold weather doesn't normally make me hurt, but we've had a couple of days of bitter cold where I've struggled to keep warm and the pains in my legs are horrendous. Hoping he panadeine forte will kick in soon so I can get some sleep - the boys have already gone long ago.
Laney, I hope you can focus on the positives and not stress too much between now and the next scan.
Dont have any details just a sms sometime early this morning, he was born by emergency csection last night sometime and is in the NICU. Michelle is exhausted. She'll give details to someone later (Deb might know?) I think for now she is resting and processing everything.
huh just realised Michelle might not have wanted me to share...............I figured everyone would have gotten sms's. Or maybe she sent it to me because she knows I would be up half the night anyway and wanted me to share..............either way send lots of love and prayers to her and George. Hopefully when I kick this cold I can go visit and give her hugs from everyone in person.
Let's just keep it to this thread until we hear further. I'm sending all my love to Michelle and George. She must feel on a roller coaster of emotions. I hope George is in her arms soon.
Guys I've just been txting with Michelle. Please all light your candles and start praying for Michelle and George. They are facing some hurdles and every little bit of positivity and love we can send their way will help.
Congratulations, Michelle. I hope all is well. I will definitely keep my sick little boy away from the hospital as I very much do not want to spread his germs to those now caring for newborns. I remember nights in special care all too well and how horrible it is to be separated from your child at this time.
Welcome earth side, George. Be strong for mummy and get yourself out of NICU and into her arms where you belong as soon as possible.
Just read the news that George has arrived - Michelle - you have done an amazing job bringing him into the world safely - I pray you are okay after a huge and emotional week, and that George is safe and well and being looked after. Can only imagine how ecstatic and drained you must feel all at the same time - deep breathes hon, have been thinking of you constantly xxoxoxo look forward to seeing a pic or two of the little man when you are up to it.....xoxoxoxo
Michelle Congratulations gorgeous Mumma on bringing George safely into the world. I hope his NICU stay is a short one. I wish you a speedy recovery too.
Welcome to the world precious George.
Parenting after Miscarriage or loss ~ July 2010
Here for you 
. I hope you can pop in lots while your DH is away. Mine doesn't really have to travel for work, but he does often work long hours, and sometimes 7 days a week. It can be very lonely, and my online friends keep me sane when it's tough 
It feels weird without you. 
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