Everything seemed to happen so fast. Just over a week ago we were happily 28 weeks pregnant with our first baby. We had our usual OB appointment where I mentioned I didn't think I was getting big enough. He noticed there wasn't a lot of amniotic fluid and sent us immediately for a proper scan.
The scan showed our little girl hadn't been growing properly for some time. We had last minute genetic tests to rule out any issues before being scheduled in for an emergency C-section. Just minutes before the operation, the doctor checked and our little Emily no longer had a heartbeat. I then was induced and gave birth to her. We were able to spend some time with her and say goodbye. She was a beautiful, tiny, little girl. There didn't seem to be any specific problems, just that my placenta didn't develop properly after about 23/24 weeks and it was just bad luck? It is possible I had a clotting issue but those tests will come back in a few weeks.
We have her funeral tomorrow - which will be very difficult for us.
All we can think about is how unfair this is and how much we miss her and want her back in our lives - but have been overwhelmed with support from friends and family and also hearing about similar stories happening to other people. I didn't realise how common this was and how you can go on and have healthy babies afterwards.
All we have ever wanted is to start a family together - and we want to start trying as soon as we can but also want to have time to grieve.
I would love to hear from anyone who has had a similar experience and how you coped during this extremely difficult time.
My thoughts are with anyone else going through the same thing.