Thursday, May 5, 2011

MM: Preggy Tales

Posted by Cecile at Thursday, May 05, 2011
Hubby and I wanted to have at least 2 kids, but because of my difficult pregnancy every time, one of our first baby died when she (Ruth) was still inside my tummy (stillborn). I was about 7 months pregnant with her when we found out the she stopped breathing during one of my routine check ups with my OB-GYNE. The reason wasn't clear yet, so they did an autopsy...the result was inconclusive :-/. My OB said that lack of fluid...but not really sure about it. What about that? Don't blame me if I hated that doctor for awhile there. To this day, hubby and I are wondering whether my hypertension and spilling of protein in my urine have something to do with it. The caused of her death is still a big puzzle to us. Anyway, whatever the reason was, we know God only know why. The only thing that give us comfort is that someday' we will be 'reunited with her' again. I do have a picture when I was pregnant with Ruth, but couldn't find it....same thing with Jake. So I am re posting this photo of Jake when he was at NICU.

After we lost Ruth, my Nephrologist advised me to not get pregnant again because it will be very risky for me and the baby, not to mention that it would make my kidney disease worst. And he was right. We didn't listen...we got pregnant again....yeah we planned it for we felt that God is going to bless us because we were doing the right thing.

Jacob was born two months early; he was a preemie and needed to stay at NICU for a month just to gain weight. He didn't have any medical issues...just needed to gain weight because he only weighed 4.3 pounds. I delivered him through c-section because he was coming out breech. I stayed at the hospital for three days; then was discharged only to go back again after four days for I had an infection. They open my tummy again to find out what was going on. I was at the hospital for a month. The doctors tried to figure out what was the caused of infection; with all the antibiotic I was taking...my fever still wouldn't go away...so the surgeon told me that they needed to open it again too determine the caused, and I said "NO!" I said: "if you do that again, I might not survive it. I feel fine and I think I am going to be alright without another surgery." And I was right. I recovered from that infection and went home with my son after a month.

Okay, the side effect of that second pregnancy was my kidney disease has worsen, and my kidney eventually failed. I have gone to a dialysis for 8 months, then had a transplant. It's been five years since the transplant and I am doing fine. Thank God for His wondrous blessings. With that, I am forever grateful for HIM! If you would ask me if I'd do it again, my answer is "YES!" I would do it over and over again!

mommy moments

14 comments:

MarlynCM said...

That was a touching story..
It is a heartfelt experience that after all the trials you encountered in your pregnancy, God has gave you finally your little angel..

When God is going to do something wonderful, He begins it with difficulty; If it’s going to be something very wonderful, He begins with impossibility..

Happy mother's day!

Mommy Jes said...

wow sis! ang tapang mo....thats a mother's lov etlga....no matter how dangerous it is for you mas nanaisin pa dn nating magkaron ng anak kesa anam healthy pero walang angel :) your story is so inspiring :)
God is really GOOD!

January Zelene said...

very touching ate.. and he was so tiny at 4.3 lbs.. mine was 4.6lbs and pre-termed too..

Hope you can come and visit my MM: Preggy Tale too.

Tetcha said...

Jacob, like my Justin, is also a miracle baby then. God is good all the time! Happy MM!

Tetcha said...

Here's my MM entry: http://www.pensivethoughts.com/2011/05/mommy-moments-preggy-tales.html

rikka said...

that's sad to here mommy...

I'm glad that you are still fighting. God bless always you and your family... We know that HE has plans for you..

Chubskulit Rose said...

God is great ate!

My Preggy Tale, happy mother's day!

Unknown said...

that's an inspiring story ... you have an angel in heaven and one gorgeous prince here with you ...

Happy Mother's day!

Here’s my preggytale

Stef said...

You are a survivor sis. I admire you. GOD is really great!
Here's my MM . Hope you can also join Messy Go Round . Thanks and see you around.Happy Mother's day!

Mel_Cole said...

Gosh, nakaka-tindig balalhibo naman tong story mo Mam Ces. You got me scared there coz I am now 7 months preggy with my second baby. I'm sorry to hear about your first pregnancy. And the open close open surgery is just...unbelievable...you should've sued them because of that. They could have done ultrasound or MRI to look what's inside rather than opening and closing it in closed dates...tsk2x. But then God bless you Jacob now. It's a miracle. Come and see my Mommy moments here. Happy Mother's day!

Laikka said...

aww..naluluha ako sa experience mo oi! sa iba naman na iyak talaga..whata tough woman and trusting you are dear cecile..you are a blessing.

God is good really! happy Mothers day!

Laikka said...

mine is uptoo by the way! hope you can visit too...:)

kimmyschemy said...

that was sad about your first child. i can't understand why there are women who have the nerve to throw their children away when there are women who want more and are given less. congratulations on having Jake..

a visit from Kimmy!

Chris said...

your story is very touching and we see how God has moved in your lives.. thanks for sharing your story with us!

 

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