From Tragedy to Blessing.. <><
jennidoo - 06:59pm Jul 2, 2012 ESTI wanted to share my story here in this forum because many people around me seem to be so uncomfortable when I share it. But when I share it, it makes me feel better and gives me an opportunity to think about the blessings I do have!
I was pregnant with twins (Monoamniotic-Monochorionic "MoMo" twins). Yep, 1 out of 35,000 are these types of twins! I should have played the lotto! Anyway, I found myself admitted to the hospital at 23 weeks experiencing pre-term labor. I was in the hospital for 5 weeks. It was horrible being away from my family. I have a 16 year old, 11 year old, and 1 year old! They did continuous monitoring which seemed ineffective. The hospital staff were amazing! The 28 week and 1 day 12/4/11 they were conducting an ultra sound and noticed my baby Layla Marie at the bottom of the uterus barely breathing...
Emergency c-section... Rose Ayanna was born without difficulty and weighing 2.7 lbs. Layla Marie was recussitated for 22 mins and rushed to the NICU. It was too late, my baby girl went too long without oxygen to the brain.
Of course, I think "what if's" and wonder if this is any of my wrong doing? The conclusion I came to is no! The cord was entangled around both babies necks and bodies several times. If Layla didn't experience her difficulties then I probably wouldn't have Rose today. In these types of twins when one dies the other one dies as well. We are so fortunate to have Rose.
I give all the credit to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for helping with the grief and allowing me to parent this beautiful baby girl.
Rose is 8 months, perfectly healthy, weighing 17.1lbs now! Thank you for this formum to share.
brookeg
- Jul 2, 2012 11:47 pm
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Hello and welcome to share. Congratulations on the birth of Rose and I am so sorry for the loss of Layla. I am glad you can take such a tragic situation and see the silver lining out of it all. Rose is beautiful and I am glad that she is healthy.
Thank you for sharing your story
Brooke
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mrsmaxson
- Jul 3, 2012 12:58 am
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Thank you for sharing your story. People are always so uncomfortable when we share our stories of loss, but we must continue to tell them to honor our children. Rosie is beautiful. What a miracle that through Layla's passing, she was able to be saved.
Wishing you all the best,
Shannon
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lvazquez
- Jul 3, 2012 4:28 pm
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Mom to Donovyn (32 weeker), Tristyn (34 weeker), and Naethyn (30 weeker born sleeping) |
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Welcome to Share. I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious baby girl Layla. Your Rose is such an adorable baby girl. I do admire your strength and feel that Layla is also watching over her sister. I'm an angel mom too and although it's awkward, it's so important for us to share the story of our angels. Thank you for sharing yours and I wish your family peace and healing.
Lindsay
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NathansMom13
- Jul 3, 2012 4:54 pm
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Come to ShareUnion 2012: It's the BEST weekend ever!!! |
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Hi and welcome to Share. I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Layla. I'm sure Rose will grow up knowing about her amazing guardian angel Layla. Thank you for sharing your story with us.
Laura
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KHolley
- Jul 11, 2012 6:56 pm
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Welcome to Share. What an amazing story. I am so sorry for your loss. Rose is absolutely adorable!!! I look forward to reading more about her!
Katie
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jonniebelen
- Jul 27, 2012 9:22 am
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It's amazing to know that there are blessings in disguise.
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