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B's Mommy · 07-05-2012, 10:08 PM

We found out our baby, Eden Marie, is a girl on July 3rd. That same day we found out our beautiful little girl has a birth defect called anencephaly. Sadly this means we are not going to get much time with her, if any, once she is born. We might be blessed with a few minutes, hours, or maybe even days with her once she is here, but she'll be leaving us much sooner than any of us would have liked. Her life is going to be cherished and celebrated, and we are going to give her every bit of love that she deserves - this child will know how loved she is, and we will never let her be forgotten, even when she goes to meet Jesus. We could really use prayers during the next 5 months, because it's going to be an extremely difficult time for us...but we are determined to celebrate the joy of this child's life, even if it is short.

keen1981 · 07-05-2012, 10:10 PM

I'm in awe of you mama. So much strength. Hugs and many prayers.

waterisntsomething · 07-05-2012, 10:51 PM

Hugs mama. That is so rough to hear. In Ina Mays spiritual midwifery there is a birth story I believe towards the back of the book of a newborn with I believe the same defect (or one similar) it was very touching and made me cry. Might be worth checking out. You are in my thoughts.

L J · 07-05-2012, 11:25 PM

Ddc

I am so sorry that Eden is not going to get to stay. I am sending you so much love. I admire your strength. I am so, so sorry that you have to suffer this tragic loss.

paper_girl_76 · 07-06-2012, 03:44 AM

I am so sorry.

Mac & Cheeses mom · 07-06-2012, 05:14 AM

I am so sorry.

marliah · 07-06-2012, 05:16 AM

christina2babyboys · 07-06-2012, 06:25 AM

We are praying for you and your family! Just know that you are doing the right thing in this situation, even when it is hard. I can not imagine what you are going through.

my2sweets · 07-06-2012, 07:11 AM

Im so sorry

keonli · 07-06-2012, 07:15 AM

I am so sorry. (((hugs))) I'll be thinking of you during your entire pregnancy.

07-05-2012, 10:08 PM	#1
B's Mommy Registered Users Formerly: All Fleeced Out Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,178 Ratings: 58 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Devastated, but continuing with you ladies...loss trigger We found out our baby, Eden Marie, is a girl on July 3rd. That same day we found out our beautiful little girl has a birth defect called anencephaly. Sadly this means we are not going to get much time with her, if any, once she is born. We might be blessed with a few minutes, hours, or maybe even days with her once she is here, but she'll be leaving us much sooner than any of us would have liked. Her life is going to be cherished and celebrated, and we are going to give her every bit of love that she deserves - this child will know how loved she is, and we will never let her be forgotten, even when she goes to meet Jesus. We could really use prayers during the next 5 months, because it's going to be an extremely difficult time for us...but we are determined to celebrate the joy of this child's life, even if it is short. __________________ Wife to my best friend & Mommy to two beautiful girls. One with us, and one in heaven. Sign up and get two free weeks of hulu plus!! Swagbucks <--It's awesome. Sign up and get free giftcards!

07-05-2012, 10:10 PM	#2
keen1981 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 11,681 Ratings: 126 Feedback: 100%	I'm in awe of you mama. So much strength. Hugs and many prayers. __________________ BFing, CDing, all natural mama to three boys! Certified lactation Counselor

07-05-2012, 10:51 PM	#3
waterisntsomething Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,730 Ratings: 16 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Devastated, but continuing with you ladies...loss trigger Hugs mama. That is so rough to hear. In Ina Mays spiritual midwifery there is a birth story I believe towards the back of the book of a newborn with I believe the same defect (or one similar) it was very touching and made me cry. Might be worth checking out. You are in my thoughts. __________________ Hilary, loving Charles , mama to Charlie 1-21-12 Sweet Bunny Bottoms Upcycled woolies available on Facebook and Etsy! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sweet-...8887177?ref=hl http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetbunnywool

07-05-2012, 11:25 PM	#4
L J Gazelle Intense Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 9,918 Ratings: 365 Feedback: 100%	Ddc I am so sorry that Eden is not going to get to stay. I am sending you so much love. I admire your strength. I am so, so sorry that you have to suffer this tragic loss. __________________ Laura, mama to Henry 01.28.07 always missing Jack, 08.23.10 & newest addition Catherine 09.01.11

07-06-2012, 03:44 AM	#5
paper_girl_76 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,780 Ratings: 155 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Devastated, but continuing with you ladies...loss trigger I am so sorry. __________________ tina UC mama of 5!

07-06-2012, 05:14 AM	#6
Mac & Cheeses mom Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nj Posts: 5,053 Ratings: 92 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I am so sorry. __________________ Mom to Breille (cheese) 9-14-00 & Mackenzie (Mac) 12-31-10 I do know how to spell, my smartphone does not.

07-06-2012, 07:11 AM	#9
my2sweets Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4,815 Ratings: 5 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Im so sorry __________________ House Goddess & mama to 7 yr old princess L , 5 yr old mama magnet J and baking a baby boy due in Dec. Swagbucks. Search. Earn. Redeem. Yep, it's that simple (I've earned $55 in gift cards and counting!)