02-22-08 I had some blood work done and found out I have a blood clotting disorder called MTHFR (hetero C677T). But turns out, this did not cause any problems with Emily's cord problem, as I am only a "carrier" of this disorder. There are some types of MTHFR that do affect pregnancy. My doctor has prescribed extra folic acid and one baby aspirin per day, just to be safe.

02-04-08 - What a year I just went through. I had two losses - an ectopic pregnancy 02-12-07 and at 7 months pregnant, I delivered a stillborn, my little girl, Emily, on 11-21-07. We found out through an autopsy that there was a problem with the umbilical cord when it was forming. I know she is in heaven and I will see her again. It still hurts very deeply, but I am doing better every day. We do plan on trying again, we have the green light to ttc at the end of this month.

11-21-07 - I had an ultrasound yesterday at 4:00 p.m. and they found no heartbeat. I was 27 weeks along. They sent me straight to the hospital to induce me. I delivered my little Emily at 5 a.m. this morning. Got to hold her, she was very tiny and really swollen. We are heartbroken. Please keep us in your prayers. This is terrible.

06-13-07 - Hello! My name is Tracy and I live in Ohio. This is my 2nd pregnancy. The first was earlier this year and at 7 weeks I found out it was ectopic (in my left tube). I had to have emergency surgery on Feb. 12th, and also lost my left tube. I was devastated and was on an emotional roller coaster. I felt a bit hopeless because I thought my chances were slim to none only having one tube and being 36 years old. But, after only two months of trying, we got pregnant again! SO HAPPY and thankful!! Just found out it is a girl today (10-09-07) and we are thrilled. Thank you God for this little miracle that is growing inside of me!!