OMG, Did anyone watch A Baby Story today

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OMG, Did anyone watch A Baby Story today
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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 9:07pm
Talk about putting things in perspective. There was a couple on there this afternoon who had problem with infertility for 5 1/2 years before they decided to adopt. They adopted a baby boy who died at 3 1/2 months from a very rare muscle disease. 1 1/2 years later they got pregnant through invetro with twins. She went into labor at 22 weeks and lost both of them. She got pregnant a year later and found out at 11 weeks through a sonogram, there was no heartbeat. They had lost their 4th baby! After almost 8 years of trying they finally found a surrogant to deliver a healthy beautiful baby girl.

I have to say it made me feel like a real spoiled brat, feeling sorry for myself, whining and crying every month AF shows - when I already have an amazing 4 year old gift at home!

Just thought I'd share that with everyone, it really had an affect on me.

Julie

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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 9:13pm
WOW! It sounds like I would have been crying through that whole show! What a trial they must have gone through, I can't even imagine that kind of heartache over and over again. I'm so glad that they had a happy ending though!! Thanks for sharing!
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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 9:17pm
I have seen that one before. It made me cry when I watched it and I saw it before I started TTC. I definitely touches the heart:) I tried to go to their website once to see how that family was doing, but couldn't find anything. You are right about it putting things into perspective. I have only been trying for 3 cycles now, so it isn't hard for me yet. No tears or even real disappointment when AF shows. I do think I would give up long before then though. Not too sure if I could handle those kinds of losses. I am pretty sure however, that my future does include an adopted child, whether or not I can have my own kids. I want an older child, one who needs a good family to grow up in. I have an incredible urge to save a life.

Thanks for sharing that story, I had forgotten about it!

Melissa

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Sat, 09-06-2003 - 12:01am
Yes, I watched that, too, and you're right - talk about making you feel thankful for what you have! I don't have any children yet, but I also thankfully haven't lost any, much less 4!! The woman on "A Baby Story" today was a VERY strong person with a VERY sad story! By the end of the show, I was crying along with everyone else when their baby was born! My five short little months TTC seem like nothing compared to what they had to go through to get their precious child! Thanks for posting this - I was wondering if anyone else saw this! :)

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Sat, 09-06-2003 - 8:44am
Yes, I saw the show too. I was crying my eyes out at the end I was so happy for them. It is amazing to see what other people go through. Sure puts things in perspective. It's too bad everyone isn't as thankful for their children like I'm sure that couple is.

Chrissy

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