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J9 has 203 days to go and is now in week 11
	Age: 29 Country: UK Province/region: England City: London Partner: husband Children: Pregnant: Yes Due date: 15 Feb ,2009 Occupation: Psychologist
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Hi everyone, my name is Janine. Thanks for stopping by my page.

We found out today (8th June 2008) that we are pregnant for the second time and are overjoyed but terrified at the same time.

Sadly our first baby had to go to heaven at 13 weeks. We discovered at our scan that our little bub had Anencephaly, a fatal neural tube defect which causes the head and brain not to form - a condition totally incompatible with life. We therefore had no choice but to say goodbye to our little bundle of joy and opt for a d&c on the 29th February. Our hearts were broken by this terrible experience.

We now have an Angel in heaven and we have taken many blessings from the 3 months our little baby had with us. That little person will always have a special place in our hearts.

We are so grateful for the wonderful second chance we have been given and can only hope and pray that all unfolds well this time around.

What follows is a poem a lovely friend from this site sent to me. It brought comfort to me and I hope it will do the same for others who have experienced a loss.

I did not die young.

I lived the span of my life in your body,

And within your love.

There are many who have lived long lives

And have not been as loved as me.

If you would honour me, then speak my name,

And number me among your family.

If you would honour me, then try to live in love,

For in that love, I live.

Never ever doubt that we will meet again.

Until that happy day, I will grow with God

And wait for you

If you are interested, all my updates are in my blog section on the right.

Best of Luck to everyone trying for a baby and Congratulations to all those with a little bundle of joy on the way!
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roosa - Friday, 20 June
Janine, how are you doing? I read in your update that you experienced a bit of spotting. Did it all stop? I had spotting in my first pregnancy during my first trimester. It happened 4-5 times about a week apart. It seems it is quite normal and well, that pregnancy continued being perfect. Then in my second pregnancy with Kathleen I didn't spot in the first trimester and I was so happy because it does worry you even if it's normal, and then I ended up loosing her. It is so hard to know what is normal and what is not... I just hope and pray the very best for you! I really can't imagine that you will have the same thing happen twice, the condition is so rare, yet I understand your anxiety so well.

I don't think this is my month. I have been spotting for the last 5 days and I have a feeling it will turn into an actual AF anytime. I am on day 27 and 10 DPO. It is depressing, but I am trying to get my mind on other things. I am actually going to a women's conference this weekend so hopefully that will help. I just hope I am not going to cry the whole time. I am feeling quite emotional at the moment. I always seem to when AF shows up and reminds me that I am no longer pregnant and I am not pregnant again. I so miss my Kathleen, my bump.

Thinking of you and hoping you are well!

All my love,
Karin

grexach - Thursday, 19 June
Sounds like just the normal stuff to me. No worries, honey. Get some rest, though.

Hopeful22 - Thursday, 19 June
I had brown spotting for a whole week, but when I spoke to the RN she stated that it could just be old blood. I was concerned because I had never spotted before. Don't be too worry about it, I would just go to the DR and get confirmation that everything is alright.

Echapps - Thursday, 19 June
Don't stress over the spotting. Remember I was spotting for the first 11 wks. Take it easy and call your doctor. You'll be in my prayers.

grexach - Thursday, 19 June
Was it just a little bit of brown spotting, or was it red? Are you also experiencing cramping? In December when I had my m/c it started with one fairly large brown spot, followed by lots of red bleeding, then clots. If you are just having a tiny bit of brown spotting it is probably just old blood that was around your cervix and is now coming out. That is nothing to worry about. Keep me updated so I can give you my support. I think everything is going to be just fine, so don't you worry.

kellyk - Wednesday, 18 June
so do you live in London or outside of it?? I love meeting people from other countries...... we're so sheltered in the US... I really don't know much about other areas and I'm a TEACHER (that's awful!) ha ha

mirielle88 - Wednesday, 18 June
that's a great way to look at it. thanks.. you take care too =)

mirielle88 - Wednesday, 18 June
i know, it's hard to hold back all the excitement.. i'm trying to wait until the second trimester to be really over the moon happy about it, but i want to be now, darnit! :P how have you been feeling lately? i hope it's going smoothly for you so far!

grexach - Wednesday, 18 June
My bean has a heartbeat! I'm so relieved and happy.

kellyk - Tuesday, 17 June
did you check with your insurance... given what happened the first time they may pay for an early scan... have you given any consideration as to having a CVS (chorionic villus sampling).. it's kind of like an amnio but it's done at 10-12 weeks... cells are analyzed for genetic defects and the baby's sex is determined :) The downside is that the miscarriage rate is 1 in 200...... I'm still undecided... part of me really wants it but then part of me thinks that with our odds the first time I probably shouldn't rule out 1 in 200 as being unlikely......I have my first appt Thursday morning.... I can't wait...

so what time is it in London right now???

kellyk - Tuesday, 17 June
ahhh, yes, I'm am gathering that I should probably try to stop the coffee... I never considered that it may interfere with the folic acid.... I take the folic acid at night and coffee in the morning... i'm gonna try to ween myself off... I think I'm going to mix decaf with the regular when I make a pot at first and then only make decaf... ahhh, there's just so many things to think about when pregnant..... have you gone to the Dr yet??

firsttime - Tuesday, 17 June
Congratulations on your pregnancy! I pray you have a healthy and happy pregnancy! I absolutely LOVE the poem!!

lea - Tuesday, 17 June
its so wierd though how time flies. i have not wanted to rush this pregnancy at all. i cant wait to see him and sometimes i get so happy about that i cry. but once hes here thats it forever and you cant get that feeling of having him in you tummy back. i cant believe we were talking when?? i'm now nearly 7 mnths preggers! I have put on 1 & 3/4 stone. wierd thing is my midwife said dont put any more on but i tell you when i have hungry weeks i just so need to eat. for the last week its died back down again and really i have to remind myself to eat! are you keeping it secret till 12 weeks? xx

ykeisha - Tuesday, 17 June
hi congrats

mirielle88 - Monday, 16 June
Hello :) Congratulations on your pregnancy, I am hoping for the best for you, your husband and your little one! I kind of know how you feel, I lost my first right before my 2nd trimester. So I am very excited for this time, but cautious. Well, congrats again! We are due right around the same time, yay! =) (And I love that poem on your page!)

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