[woodsetton]

My Dad's adoptive parents had a tough time conceiving. My 'grandma' had three miscarriages and that was in the late 1930s so it wasn't a straightforward recovery back then and because the government hadn't introduced the NHS back then, it cost them all their savings in doctor's fees. Then my 'grandad' joined the Royal Engineers and was sent as an officer to Africa/The Middle East for the duration of the war. They had hardly had any time after their wedding and the miscarriages to be together before they were separated. Even when the war was over he wasn't allowed come home as he was sent to Europe to oversee the rebuilding of all the railways. So when he finally came back they decided to adopt and picked my Dad out of a room-full of little boys in a London orphanage. They loved him so much even though he cost them £1 and 11 shillings in court costs to adopt legally! Grandma always said that Dad was the light of her life and said that the love she gave him would have been enough for two. So not long after, she got pregnant! My uncle was a big baby but she didn't mind at all. She used to say that my Dad made her happy enough after years of sorrow, that she was able to give him a little brother. Don't know just how true that is but doctors said they had no idea how she got pregnant after so many miscarriages.

Mind you, my Dad's a miserable bastard now and my uncle ran off with all the inheritance money after Grandad and Grandma died so perhaps it's good that she's not around anymore to see what her 'gifts' grew into.

[SCARLETXXXTREME]

After 4 miscarriages, one full term stillborn, and one termination due to my baby dying in the womb - I found I was pregnant with twins. At 16 weeks I miscarried one twin but the other survived and I gave birth to a healthy, beautiful boy - my only child is now 18. Don't give up hope.

[darkangelfrombelo]

Weird, why on earth would you people think I kept him? I took a picture because this is the ONLY picture I have and will ever have of him. He was a life, and I loved him from the minute he was conceived.

As to why I posted it--I thought perhaps some others might be interested in the development. Those five tiny fingers on his tiny face. I thought he was beautiful. Through my grief I felt amazement at this tiny human in my hands. I also hoped that perhaps it may help someone. I know I found comfort in reading about others' stories when I was going through my loss.

[uncompromised]

So very sad.. :((

[reubthadude]

I couldn't imagine! Children are such blessings.
Not to be morbid but the pic is indeed interesting.

[Cyclon]

I am truly sorry for your loss and deeply hope that you are able to conceive and embrace a child soon. A very close friend went through a similar experience, thus I know how difficult and painful this must have been for you. Peace.

[banana dick]

Originally Posted by woodsetton ↗

She used to say that my Dad made her happy enough after years of sorrow, that she was able to give him a little brother.

that is so sweet.

[Spiffyfable]

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[SnappyTurtle]

Thank you for sharing. Even though this breaks my heart, I'm happy that you seem to have gotten on with your life. Not that this kind of things ever leave you, but it's great to see you feeling better.

I'm in loss of words here.

[Stilkickin']

So very sorry. I miscarried twins around 9 or 10 weeks. I wish you the very best :)