My Tiny Baby

Hello....I wanted to share my story and hope that it helps and brings you hope.

On August 11, 1998 I gave birth to a wonderful 1 pound, 8 ounce baby girl.Ã‚ÂÂ We named her Kassidy LeeAnn.Ã‚ÂÂ She was a miracle.Ã‚ÂÂ I had her at around 26 weeks and she wasn't suppose to come until November.Ã‚ÂÂ She was here only a short time but her life inspired so many.Ã‚ÂÂ It's amazing how a tiny little person can change the way you feel about so many things.Ã‚ÂÂ She lived for 7 days.Ã‚ÂÂ It was the longest and shortest 7 days of my life but I wouldn't change it for the world.Ã‚ÂÂ Ã‚ÂÂ

We had an amazing time together.Ã‚ÂÂ I got to see her and hold her and some parents don't even get that chance.Ã‚ÂÂ I even got to see her little eyes just for a brief moment.

I'm only sharing this story to let you know that there is hope and you can move on even though it's hard at the time you will find inspiration through your situation and you will be able to share your story time and time agian with someone who is dealing with loss of a child for the first time.Ã‚ÂÂ You are not alone in this journey.Ã‚ÂÂ

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kim simcock May 29, 2007, 4:43pm EDT

you're an amazing person, you're baby was truly blessed

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Marty S. May 29, 2007, 4:45pm EDT

thanks, I am sure that this will help others.

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Chaya K. May 29, 2007, 4:47pm EDT

I had a 4 pound baby three months early 12 years ago. I named her Miracle. The doctors told me that she's be retarded and have all the other health issues, but she's fine, she's beyond fine, she's my Miracle. She has red hair and freckles. I brag on her because she skipped third grade and did fourth and fifth together, she isn't allowed to actually skip grades, but she does work in three grades ahead. Her friends need to be her age.
I told the doctors that they were wrong about her, since they were only practicing, I don't expect them to get it right.
Thanks
Cricket

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Suzanne W. May 29, 2007, 4:52pm EDT

My daughter was four pounds also, but she was only 5 weeks early. I've only experienced a fraction of what you've been through and I know it was some of the toughest days of my life. No one knows what it's like to be in your shoes until they are there themselves. Despite that - I am certain that Kassidy knows how much you love her where she is now and it's awesome that you are opening yourself up to help other mothers who may be grieving similar losses to your own. May God bless your efforts, Aubrey.

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. .. May 29, 2007, 5:43pm EDT

I had twins at 29 weeks. Natalie was 2lbs 7oz and Ryan was 1lb 6oz. Ryan had surgery at 1 week old for a blockage in his bowel. The surgery went well but he passed away when he was 3 weeks old. Natalie came home after a 55 day stay in the NICU and is now 6 months old and 14 lbs. I completely understand your loss. you can read more about my story in my article in the Parents of preemies group if you want to .
THankyou for sharing your story.
Rebecca

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Heidi D. May 29, 2007, 6:31pm EDT

It's amazing how great of an outlook you have for your situation. You are an inspiration for anyone who has ever been in your shoes. Instead of dwelling on the fact that you only got to spend 7 days with her, you see the positive in the situation and are thankful that you were able to spend 7 days with her. You are a remarkable person!!

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Tiffany G. May 29, 2007, 11:35pm EDT

Hey beautiful.. All these women are so right about you! You are an inspiration! And I want them to know that you are in every way of your life! You are my sister in law.. and Thanks to you and your wonderful family and christian values I have changed my life and I am sooo thankful to be a part of yours!! Because you are a remarkable person and I look up to you with pretty much everything! Love ya..

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Tara R. May 30, 2007, 11:49am EDT

What a great article! This, you, are truly inspiring. It is so wonderful that you are able to share this experience with all of us. God is working in your life and through you as well. It is so incredible to witness the impact that a person, like yourself, can truly have on the lives of other people. Thank you so much!

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Marvel S. May 30, 2007, 1:15pm EDT

I first had a 18 week baby and my husband and I got to hold her as well. But she did not live past that day. It was very devastating to us because we were told that we would not be able to have children and it took us 6 years to have this one. Then 2 years later we had a 24 week baby and she was 1lb 4oz and now is doing great now at 3 years old. She only has a speech delay but she is doing new things every day. I know what you have written about from personal experience! God bless you! Thank you for sharing your story!

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Amanda S. May 31, 2007, 9:39am EDT

Thanks so much for your story. I haven't had too many problems like this with my son. He was 5 weeks early with undeveloped lungs. He now is 17 months with asthma that he is growing out of.
My mother lost my first brother after me. He lived for about an hour. I was four and never got to see him. But she did give me two other brothers to torcher!
We can always hope to never lose a baby but offer lots of support when it does happen.

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