We are so very excited to announce that Hailey will be a big sister, but scared at the same time. For those wondering, we only have a 3% chance of having another CHD baby. Compared to the rest of the world having a 1% chance. So don't look down on us for trying again. I have heard from many friends that tried again after having a CHD baby that they got a lot of negative feedback. We have every right to try and have a family. This is all I have wanted since I was very young. So please be supportive of us throughout this pregnancy. Like I said, we have a 3% chance of it happening again and a 97% chance of having a healthy baby!
We have been trying since January and even had to take Provera to get my cycle regulated again after being MIA after Hailey's passing. It finally came back in April and we started charting using "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" and the first month of charting we were successful!! Conceived on Mother's Day 2010!!! Due date is January 30th 2011. We know Hailey is looking over this new little one, and we know she had a hand in this as she gave us this new little baby on one of the best days possible.
I want you all to know that this is going to be a very hard time for us but also a very exciting one! We would like everyone to help us stay positive and support us through this no matter what happens.
We will update as we find out more!
HOORAY!!! This is great news. Good for you guys! The doctors told us the same thing, and we would also like to try and have another child within the coming years. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteI think that is wonderful news! Good for you! We also plan on trying for more. We will be praying for Hailey's little brother or sister! :) :) Congratulations!!!!! :) :)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to continuing this journey with you!
ReplyDeleteI used that same book, "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" with both my boys. Works like a charm!
ReplyDeleteSending you many well wishes and prayers for your new baby to be.
Just found your blog...praying for you!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!! Pardon me but unless those "friends" have lost a child and even then there are your shoes.They cant be bitching.there is a difference concerned and by your side and then dogging you... Im so happy for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! From my experience in working in a peds cardiology office for 10 years, majority of the parents that do conceive another child with a heart defect is because they have strong family history of congenital cardiac defects. So I will be praying that this baby is perfectly healthy. You want to be parents so bad and you totally deserve it. I can't wait to for the updates, so will you find out if boy or girl?
ReplyDeleteYes, we want to find out if we are having a boy or girl. The anticipation is just killing me! Thank you all for your comments!
ReplyDeleteI think it is wonderful that you are having another baby--- I am so happy for you!! And personally, I have a 50% chance of a future baby having my family's heart defect, and my husband and I still might have another child! The bottom line is, we can't imagine not having had our son, Ethan (who passed away from it) and our daughter, Emily--- who BOTH have the heart defect. Yes, we are terrified, but we are still considering having another child--- because we know what incredible blessings Ethan and Emily are! I am praying for you and your husband as you miss sweet, beautiful Hailey... and am also praying for your new little one!
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ReplyDeleteTo clarify, each baby I have has a 50% chance of being born with the heart defect...
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