Kristen K’s Story

My Husband and I met in 2015 and got married in 2018. We started trying not long after with no luck. In February 2021 we got our first positive. A week later I started spotting. During ultrasound there was no heartbeat and it showed the baby had stopped developing around 6 weeks.

In February 2022 we were able to get pregnant again but again started spotting a week later. On ultrasound this time we seen a strong heartbeat. The bleeding continued and got worse with no explanation but we continued to see a healthy active baby on ultrasound. At 14 weeks I went into spontaneous preterm labor. We named our son Luca “bringer of light “.

We began genetic testing and testing for recurrent miscarriage. All of which came back normal.

We switched Dr’s and in the fall of 2023 were able to get pregnant again after 1 round of letrozole. This time we where immediately started on progesterone and baby aspirin. At 7weeks I again had a little spotting but nothing like before and it stopped after a couple days. At 9 weeks I had a major bleed and was for sure we were having another miscarriage. Much to our surprise during the ultrasound baby was fine with a strong heartbeat. I was diagnosed with a subcorionic hemorrhage and put on bed rest. The bleeding and spotting continued and at 11 weeks I had another major bleed bigger than the first. But again got a good report on the ultrasound and the hematoma had not grown. The bleeding stopped at 13 weeks and at our 20 week ultrasound the hematoma was gone!

Due to a gestational diabetes diagnosis at 26 weeks, and gestational hypertension at 33 weeks we where referred to a MFM specialist and scheduled weekly ultrasounds and Nst’s.

We had a scheduled medical induction on 5/18/25. After 36 hours of labor I stalled out and we underwent a unplanned c-section. On 5/19/24 and 8:33pm our perfect Double Rainbow Baby Laine Elise came into this world screaming her head off and it was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.

Pregnancy after loss(losses) is like spending 10 months holding your breath. You have to take every day one day at a time and sometimes one moment or one second at a time.The fact that she is here earth side is still very surreal to me. For months I didn’t know if we would ever be here, but here we are.

When I found project finding my rainbow I knew it was something I wanted to do. Not only to honor our first son Luca but because these stories have been so inspirational and healing for me. It’s helped me know I’m not alone and if my story can help just one person feel not alone or give them hope in their storm then I want to share.