Early November 2021, my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child. After a few months of trying, we were so excited to have a little one on the way. Everything was going well, aside from some minor nausea and exhaustion. All our early trimester screens were coming back clear, with nothing …
Katelyn had a miscarriage followed by a termination for medical reasons (TFMR) due to a severe form of spina bifida. She had very limited time in which to make this decision after finding out the severity of her diagnosis. All of her options were a losing situation. She wants everyone to understand that this was …
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My name is Gaby, my husband and I met in University in Mexico. After being together for 7 years, we got married in 2011. We knew we wanted to have kids but being immigrants in Canada made us wait a while to finally decide to start trying. It didn’t really take long and in January …
November 2021, I learned I was pregnant with my first child. Theodore Thomas was loved since the day I found out. I told my husband Sam on his birthday. We were both elated. My pregnancy for the first several weeks was relatively uneventful, despite having a subchorionic hematoma caught at 8 weeks that resolved and …
First Pregnancy My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for about 9 months. During those 9 months I officially got a diagnosis of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). After the doctor recommendation to wait 6 months, we moved on to the next step, using medication. I took Letrozole and got pregnant right away. …
Baby Bear – Our Daughter in the sky This is the story of our first child, baby bear. We had excitedly decided to start trying for our first baby in Jan 2022, we were nervous, excited and keen to embark on this adventure! I have PCOS so was pretty sure it would take us a …
My first pregnancy with our first child was going swimmingly. Prenatal testing showed no risk factors, we learned we were expecting a boy, and all our scans and appointments so far had been mercifully uneventful. Then, following a slightly elevated blood test result in January 2021, my doctor recommended moving up my anatomy scan by a couple …
I’ve always wanted to be a mom. Ever since I was little, it’s the first thing I answered when asked “what do you want to be when you grow up?” My now-husband and I discussed this on our very first date, to make sure we were both on the same page. Yes, we both wanted …
At 36 weeks pregnant, my husband and I were devastated to find out that our baby had a brain abnormality which would lead to severe mental suffering in the unlikely event that if at all he would survive the birth. During an ultrasound, I was told ‘I’m sorry your baby’s brain hasn’t formed.’ I let …
I spent my twenties enjoying life, exploring, and searching for the right life partner. I started dating my husband at 33, and we didn’t get married until I was nearly 36. We started loosely trying as soon as the wedding was over. I was a little nervous that due to my age it might take …