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redheadmama
	Age: 25 Country: USA Province/region: City: Partner: Husband - RedheadDada Children: Yes, 1 Pregnant: No Occupation: Homemaker & Wife & Mommy
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Redhead Wifey--

I married Redhead Husby in May 2007. He's the most wonderful gift from God, and I am daily blessed by my loving & sacrificial husband. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't wonder why the Lord ever gave me such a blessing! I am very thankful.

On July 6, 2007 we found out we were expecting our first baby (that's when we became Redhead Mama and Redhead Dada). We were overjoyed! But a number of weeks later, I miscarried. We named our baby Covenant Hope. This was a very trying experience for us, and we grew closer together and also closer to God through the struggle.
Very soon thereafter, we were blessed with another baby! On September 15, 2007 we found out we were expecting "Baby Two"! This was a wonderful pregnancy and resulted in giving birth on May 23, 2008 to the most beautiful boy I've ever held. His name is Gabriel David (aka Redhead Boy), and he is the love of our life.
On March 23, 2009 we found out that God had blessed my womb with "Baby C", due around Thanksgiving. But then on March 30, 2009 our little Redhead Baby was lost in a miscarriage. We named our baby Glory Hesed (Hesed is a Hebrew word describing God's covenantal love and faithfulness). Again we felt crushed beneath a mountain. And yet we know that God is good, and works all things together for the good of those who love Him. We survive trials by His grace alone.
On May 25, 2009 we found out that yet again God blessed my womb with a baby! "Little Babe" was due on Feb 2, but on June 20, 2009 we lost our sweet child at 7 1/2 weeks. We named this little one Promise Anastasis which means "promise of resurrection."
We spent the summer of 2009 working with a reproductive endocrinologist, undergoing testing and research. We were able to uncover borderline low progesterone and hypothyroidism -- both of which we are able to address regularly and easily! We are so thankful for that. I also have high FSH and high LH, and although we are currently uncertain what that means for our future, there isn't anything we can do about it. :)
On October 14, 2009 we found out that we were expecting our fifth arrow. It was a long sequence of weeks with good results, bad results -- beautiful heartbeats on ultrasounds but ridiculously low hormones. After seven weeks in our family, our Peace Nikonos joined his siblings in heaven. The baby's name means "peace of the One who overcame" or "peace of the Victor." We love and miss this child so much -- the vacancy in our home is painful and devastating.

Four children in heaven.
One child in our home.
We still want a large family, and feel called to have a housefull of little redhead kiddos. We know that God has given us this desire, and that He delights in giving us the desires of our hearts. So we plod onward by faith, prayerfully seeking the Lord's will & wisdom in all of this.

May God have mercy upon our family. May He fill our home with laughter and dancing.

As far as my mommying practices... I am "into" cloth diapering (cuz it's cheaper, hehe), babywearing (cuz it makes life easier, hehe), breastfeeding (hello easy!), making my own baby food (have you ever seen the Beaba Babycook?)... I am not, however, a true "hippie mama" as I like to say. I'm not crazy about organic food and especially not organic clothing. lol. Yes, I drink coffee (although decaf these days, hehe) and eat refined sugar. Yes, I do [most] vaccinations. I am a stay-at-home wife & mommy, spending my days serving my family, keeping my home, cooking from scratch, learning to be frugal, training my son, and preparing to homeschool in a few years.
So now you know a little of my mommying philosophy. :) I love people who have similar practices/convictions, and also those who differ from me. I love to glean from others' experiences.

Message me if you'd like to chat. I love talking about babies, encouraging others through miscarriages, and being myself -- I'm pretty open & honest about things.

Blessings to you, and may you have many olive plants around your table (Psalm 128).

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butterfly-angel - Friday, 6 November
Please take care of yourself melissa...I have been worried about you..you are constantly on my mind...I love you...I sent you something today, it is just too bad it will take so long for it to arrive...Please know that I am here for you...love you ~hugs~ xxx

readyfor2 - Friday, 6 November
I am so sorry Melissa. x

hoping2bmom - Friday, 6 November
Just saw your posts on the 6 week page...we have very similar histories! This is the 5th time I've been pregnant, and I only have 1 child, my beautiful daughter Riley. I too have had 3 early losses, and there's really no explanation for it. The good news for us both is that our bodies did it right one time from start to finish, and there's no reason we can't do it again! It's sad how much I expect this pregnancy to end in another loss...but we can't think like that and I wanted to tell you that you helped me remind myself of that. If I lose this already deeply loved baby, I will be crushed but I'll keep on trying..and I know you will do the same. It's not always easy to understand God's plan, but just have faith that there is one. Sending you tons and tons of positive thoughts and I have no doubt we'll see you back on here soon with a BFP! : )

nainakika - Friday, 6 November
Red i'm sorry sorry that you have to go throught this again my heat is broken for you! i hope to hear from you soon just worried and wondering if you ok.

roosa - Friday, 6 November
Melissa, please know you are constantly in my thoughts and I am so, so sorry you are having to go through this. It is so devastating and hard to understand.. Please, please if there is anything I can do for you, let me know. I know we haven't met yet but I am still here for you. Love and prayers, Karin

SaraJoy - Friday, 6 November
Melissa - I have not been commenting on the forum, but I am still here and have been praying for you every day. I don't know what to say to you right now mama, because nothing I say is going to change a thing. Just know that you are being held, in prayer and in our hearts. So much love to you Red, so much love.
SJ

CanMum2b1day - Friday, 6 November
I think that its safe to say that everyone on this forum has been touched by your giving and loving nature. You are such an inspiration and pillar of strength to all of us. You endure more than your share of heartaches. We are all crying for you, your husband, and your son. Nothing we feel will ever amount to the pain your going through. Nothing we say will make it better. Know that your worthy of greatness and not this sorrow and emptiness your feeling right now. Not wanting to live or continue on is scary for us to read because we love you with all of our hearts. BUT we can imagine and I know that I too would feel the same way you do at this moment. I LOVE YOU and WE ALL LOVE YOU and WE ALL LOVE THE WOMAN YOU ARE and ALWAYS WILL BE.

MyAngelTwins - Friday, 6 November
I am very sorry............

girlinterrupted - Friday, 6 November
Red, I am so sorry. I can't think of anything else to say... My thought are with you xxx

fruitful - Friday, 6 November
I DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT WORDS TO SAY! I am truly sorry and wish there was something I could do to make things better.

Diane-taketwo - Friday, 6 November
Melissa, there are no words to say to make it right... I don't even know the words to make you feel at all any better. With all sincerity, I am sorry and I am hurting for your family. I wish there was more I could say or do... know we all love you. xoxo (((HUG)))

Chrissys4babies - Friday, 6 November
My prayers are with you and your family Im sorry doesnt seem to be enough

littlesunshine - Thursday, 5 November
I have been checking in on you and was so happy to read your news this morning then so upset to read your post this afternoon. I am so sorry you have to go through this again. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MrsRoberts08 - Thursday, 5 November
I am so sorry for your loss! I will keep you in my prayers!

averysfairytale - Thursday, 5 November
goodnight love. know I will be thinking of you. grieving with you and crying for you. Brian is so sad too. (((HUGS)))

averysfairytale - Thursday, 5 November
I am so sorry Melissa, I am so angry and hurt for you. Where is God in this. I just want to scream. I just don't understand. I feel utterly sick and hopeless. I am so so very sorry my sweet friend.

LiseyB - Thursday, 5 November
Prayers from Australia Red. x

chrissy0423 - Thursday, 5 November
My heart is with you. Hold tight to your son and husband.

*Marie* - Thursday, 5 November
Red, I just went to the forum and read your news! You are the strongest most selfless person I think I have ever met. Here you are, having just lost your beautiful baby, and youre on my page offering hugs. Your heart and loss is so much bigger than my own problems, but here you are anyways. I hope you know how truly loved you are! I am so sorry for the incredible pain you must be in right now, and I hope that you and your hubby do find some peace.

*Marie* - Thursday, 5 November
THanks Red, I need a hug. I also need you to pray for me and my hubby.... I dont really know what kind of reaction this is going to cause over the next couple of days in my household. I need prayers for strength. I know you are doing a lot of praying for yourself and your bean right now, but an extra whisper if you remember would be sooo appreciated. Not looking for miracles, just some peace.

Diane-taketwo - Thursday, 5 November
Oh, and really go for stuff to keep you occupied and HAPPY!! You may not be able to shut off the worry, but you can counteract the worry by adding extra HAPPY activities and 'laughter therapy' into your routine :) My 'womb service' joke is a poor start to laughter therapy - seek funnier sources!! : P

Diane-taketwo - Thursday, 5 November
Melissa, I am praying for peace of mind for you... truth - it is going to be a nerve wracking pregnancy for quite some time I think, but we will all be here to support you and pray for you both! (Or whatever way people choose to send you support - just knowing you're in everyone's hearts and minds must be comforting :) About the bleeding, I hope it slows soon, but remember it is the blood seen on last weeks ultrasound, that clot is now gone, and you need to expel it. See it as making your babies home 'neater' ;) A little 'womb service', if you will - ugh, that was bad! : P

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