Some of Julie's Story is in this booklet - the last story. In this booklet are stories from our parents with preemie babies. These parents have lost a child and now have living children. The parents express with great passion *why* they have chosen the March of Dimes as the charity to support.
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Here are the reasons why I now volunteer with SHARE Atlanta's Subsequent Pregnancy Forum...
I have found the internet despite all the bad press regarding predators is one of the easiest ways to connect with others. Hey, I met my husband in a chatroom so I love the internet.
When I lost Caleb and JP, I posted on several websites related to loss including SHARE Atlanta and participated in several online chats for moms who had been through a loss. There was nothing more comforting to me than being able to spill my feelings and emotions to others who had been through it. Its funny, I thought so many of my feelings were crazy or irrational but realized that so many things moms go through after a loss is similar for all...no matter what the circumstance.
I got pregnant with my daughter and attended the SHARE Atlanta Subsequent Pregnancy group until I was put on bedrest. I was SO bummed out I couldn't go. I have "made it" and happily graduated from the Subsequent pregnancy group. It wasn't easy I will say, bedrest from July to November, cerclage placed at 14 weeks, weekly progesterone shots from 16 weeks on, contractions starting at 32 weeks, medication to stop the contractions, early delivery at 36.5weeks. Without the support of my SHARE buddies I would have been so nervous and scared. By knowing others who had been through it and successfully delivered a healthy child, I had hope.
Of course, when we drove home with Sarah Cate in her carseat it was all worth it. I can't say I remember being happier and as sad as it is to say, losing Caleb made me realize truly how precious this moment and all the moments since have been. Caleb has given me so many gifts that I can pass on to others. I walk in the March of Dimes Walkamerica in remembrance of him and have raised over $10,000 to help fight prematurity. I was a breast milk donor this year. Almost 200 ounces went to critically ill babies in the NICU throught the National Milk Bank. Last but not least, I am moderating the Subsequent Pregnancy board hoping I can give back a fraction of the hope I recieved last year.
In loving memory of Caleb Andrew - 16 weeks premature, with us 8 days 8/17-8/25/2004
In honor of Sarah Cate - November 6, 2006 - 4 weeks premature
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