| ABOUT
ME |
I
had had trouble conceiving, and was 32 and finally
expecting my first baby. I couldn't wait to get a
copy of baby's first picture! At 14 weeks, instead of
giving me a picture, I received the heartbreaking news
that my baby had anencephaly, and no chance of living more
than a few hours after birth. They pushed me to get a
"therapeutic abortion". I protested that I would
rather "let nature take its course". I didn't
want to kill my baby! However no one, not even my
then-husband, supported my wishes to carry the baby to
term. Sadly, I went along with what was termed "best
for me and the baby" and terminated my baby. It
turned out to be anything but therapeutic! Thirteen years
later, I'm still grieving. I would give anything to be
able to go back in time, stand up for my needs, and carry
my baby to term.
Happily,
I have gone on to have triplets (1 girl and 2 boys), now
11 years old, and an 18-month old baby boy. Mourning
Mommies has been a wonderful resource for my healing! They
have been a godsend to me! |
