By Sandra, London, Ontario CanadaI remember when the moment I saw the positive sign on the hpt...I laughed and cried at the same time. Almost a year prior I lost my daughter at 20 weeks for reasons I'll never know and I thought I would never recover from the devastating loss. That moment, and every moment after, was filled with gratitude and fear.
PROM at 15 weeks + 2 days. Delivery at 15 weeks + 5 days.
Story added: 2007-11-27
The pregnancy was going so well! Unlike the previous time, there was no bleeding, no cramping, I was just like any other normal pregnant woman! After week 12 I let myself be happy, not scared every minute.
I had surgery booked for a cervical cerclage on Nov. 21. One week before I woke up feeling crampy and I had a slight discharge. I immediately went to the ER and after 8 hours, I had an ultrasound and saw my baby and "everything was fine" the doctors said. But in my heart I knew something was wrong. I went home, did nothing for 5 days, and woke up on the 20th just as my water broke. I remember lying there thinking, "this can't be happening..."
My husband and I went to the hospital right away and it was confirmed that there was no fluid left. The doctor said a d&c was the only option. I disagreed. I saw my baby's heartbeat. But, there was nothing they could do. I had an infection and the risk to myself was too great. 3 days later I had the d&c and now I am feeling so lost. I don't understand why this happened.