Before Katie I had a miscarriage and had to have a D&E at 13 weeks. The baby had stopped developing at 8 weeks, but my doctor explained that because I wanted so badly to be pregnant, my body held on for longer than it should have. The anesthesiologist said it was the saddest thing he had witnessed because I cried from the moment they gave me the anesthetic until long after I woke up. He kept wiping tears during te procedure.
I remember being 8 weeks pregnant with Katie, thankful for morning sickness which proved I was still pregnant. I remember that 8 week ultrasound because my doctor wanted me to know that everything was okay.
Eight weeks I was on pins and needles, waiting. Dreaming of Katie. I knew from the pregnancy test that it was a girl and we would name her Katherine and call her Katie.
Eight weeks of anticipation and love.
Now eight weeks of love and sorrow.
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