By Brooke, Grantville, GA USA
PROM at 17 weeks + 1 days. Delivery at 19 weeks.
Story added: 2008-06-30

My water broke at 17 wks. One of my best friends was in labor and we were at the hospital awaiting the arrival. I went to the rest room and when I stood up, I felt a little gush and thought I had wet myself. When I wiped there was blood and I couldn't believe it. My previous pregnacy was ideal and this one had been until this moment. I called my husband, who was in the waiting room and he got a nurse and came running into the restroom. They took me to labor and delivery and checked me. They 1st said I was fine and maybe strained and that is where the blood came from, but when I stood up the water came pouring out. My Dr told me to get in bed and that is when he told me how serious this was. I spent 24 hrs in the hosp and was sent home with antibiotics and complete bed rest. I could go to the bathroom and shower, that was it. I had hope because of where all of this happened. I thought God had me at the hospital for a reason. My son would be a miracle baby.

At 19 wks it happened. Father's Day of all days. I was using the bathroom and felt alot of pressure. I felt and it was my son. We called the Dr and rushed to the hospital. My Dr confirmed that I had felt his feet. 3 hours later he was here (June 15, 2008). He was beautiful. He had my nose and my husbands lips. I was amazed at how clear his features were. He was still born and they think he may have died the day before. We named him Noah (meaning peace and rest). I feel like I should have held him for a little longer, and want to daily.

It has been 2 weeks today and I hurt so bad. We had him cremated and part of his ashed put in cross lockets my husband and I wear. I hope time heals, but right now nothing comforts us.

We have a 7yr old daughter and she keeps us going. We tried for 4 years to get pregnant with Noah and don't feel like we can do it again. We don't want to have to go through this again. I do treasure the pictures we have. I first thought they would be painful to look at but now I look at them alot.

My heart goes out to everyone going through this or anyone who has lost a little one.

Brooke