Guest guest Posted March 23, 1999 Report Share Posted March 23, 1999 Sherry, My husband's mother lost her first baby within a few days of his birth. It was a horrible time for her and the entire family especially since she carried to term and it was very unexpected. Jeff's mom got very sick near the birth and my guess is that the baby was too stressed from the illness. It isn't talked about much so I am not sure of the details. Anyway, 5 years later, my mom in law was pregnant again with my husband Jeff and his twin brother Greg. She was scared because of having unexpectedly lost the first one and she didn't dare let herself get excited for the new babies until they arrived and were healthy. As it was, they were both born early and it was touch and go but now they are both strapping strong young men! My mother in law always felt this was God's way of making it all better. He gave her two baby boys to help her get over the loss of her first baby boy. Ofcourse, one never gets over the loss of a child but at least she had the family of two that she always wanted and she got that family all in one shot. I hope you can understand what I am saying. I hope that this is encouraging to you. Hang in there! Lori dave bishop wrote: > > > Thank you much, I am excited, but the twins thing is making me a nervous > wreck. > Sherry Bishop > Mother to Angel - 6-10-97 11-24-98 > GERD, G-Tube, Hypotonia, Hydrocephalus, Visually & Hearing impaired, > scoliosis, undiagnosed genetic syndrome, and who has the most pleasant > disposition. > Now expecting twins 10-16-99. > > ---------- > > > > To: Mitoonelist > > Subject: Re: Zach Update > > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:28 AM > > > > > > > > Sherry, > > > > Congradulations on the twins. I am so happy for you! > > > > Jeannine > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > > http://www.onelist.com > > Sign up for a new email list today > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those > affected by mitochondrial disease. > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Did you know that we have over 85,000 e-mail communities at Onelist? > http://www.onelist.com > Come visit our new web site and explore a new interest > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 1999 Report Share Posted March 24, 1999 Sherry, I want to add my congratulations on the twins, how wonderful! S. Re: Zach Update >> > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:28 AM >> > >> > >> > >> > Sherry, >> > >> > Congradulations on the twins. I am so happy for you! >> > >> > Jeannine >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? >> > http://www.onelist.com >> > Sign up for a new email list today >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those >> affected by mitochondrial disease. >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Did you know that we have over 85,000 e-mail communities at Onelist? >> http://www.onelist.com >> Come visit our new web site and explore a new interest >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Come check out our brand new web site! >http://www.onelist.com >Onelist: Making the Internet intimate >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 1999 Report Share Posted March 24, 1999 Thank you for the encouragement, I am not as naive as I once was and know the stats for healthy twins aren't as high as they are for singles. So a positive story is always good to hear. I also know life doesn't " owe " me healthy babies, but we are doing everything we can to try and ensure this. I am trying to get as excited over this pregnancy as I was last time, but like your MIL, you are too scared to get your hopes up. However, I am pretty close to putting away those fears and really enjoying the pregnancy. Thanks again for the encouragement. Sherry Bishop Mother to Angel - 6-10-97 11-24-98 GERD, G-Tube, Hypotonia, Hydrocephalus, Visually & Hearing impaired, scoliosis, undiagnosed genetic syndrome, and who has the most pleasant disposition. Now expecting twins 10-16-99. ---------- > > To: Mitoonelist > Subject: Re: Twins > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 4:33 PM > > > > Sherry, > > My husband's mother lost her first baby within a few days of his birth. It was a horrible time for her > and the entire family especially since she carried to term and it was very unexpected. Jeff's mom got > very sick near the birth and my guess is that the baby was too stressed from the illness. It isn't talked > about much so I am not sure of the details. > > Anyway, 5 years later, my mom in law was pregnant again with my husband Jeff and his twin brother Greg. > She was scared because of having unexpectedly lost the first one and she didn't dare let herself get > excited for the new babies until they arrived and were healthy. As it was, they were both born early and > it was touch and go but now they are both strapping strong young men! > > My mother in law always felt this was God's way of making it all better. He gave her two baby boys to > help her get over the loss of her first baby boy. Ofcourse, one never gets over the loss of a child but > at least she had the family of two that she always wanted and she got that family all in one shot. > > I hope you can understand what I am saying. I hope that this is encouraging to you. Hang in there! > > Lori > > dave bishop wrote: > > > > > > > Thank you much, I am excited, but the twins thing is making me a nervous > > wreck. > > Sherry Bishop > > Mother to Angel - 6-10-97 11-24-98 > > GERD, G-Tube, Hypotonia, Hydrocephalus, Visually & Hearing impaired, > > scoliosis, undiagnosed genetic syndrome, and who has the most pleasant > > disposition. > > Now expecting twins 10-16-99. > > > > ---------- > > > > > > To: Mitoonelist > > > Subject: Re: Zach Update > > > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:28 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > Sherry, > > > > > > Congradulations on the twins. I am so happy for you! > > > > > > Jeannine > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > > > http://www.onelist.com > > > Sign up for a new email list today > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those > > affected by mitochondrial disease. > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Did you know that we have over 85,000 e-mail communities at Onelist? > > http://www.onelist.com > > Come visit our new web site and explore a new interest > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Come check out our brand new web site! > http://www.onelist.com > Onelist: Making the Internet intimate > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 1999 Report Share Posted March 25, 1999 Hi Sherry, Big <<<<<HUGS>>>>> to you. It is sad but understandable that you can't let yourself get too excited. My MIL's experience even carried over to my pregnancy. No one really dared to get excited until the baby arrived, even I was afraid to get too excited since I knew anything could go wrong....I knew there were no guarantees. I know that If I were to get pregnant again, I would have similar difficulties getting too excited simply because of my fear of having another child with mito. Unfortunatley, life has shown us all another side that most people never see. We are more cautious in what we are excited about but we also appreciate our little ones so much more for it. I think you are very brave to have more children. I wish I had your courage. I want more children but I am too scared to chance having another child with mito. Everyonce in awhile I think I should just hold my nose and jump in! We should take our chances for another one but I am a big chicken! Take care, Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 1999 Report Share Posted March 25, 1999 Hi Dave, I'm the mother of a 16 yrs.old daughter with mito. complex 2 & 3. During my second pregnancy I found out I was carrying twins. Due to 's conditions I worry just like you. But, as of today I have two very happy, strong 11 yr. old boys. Please enjoy this time and I'm sure your have two beautiful , healthy babies too. Becky Sasser bsasser@... God Bless!!!!!!! Re: Zach Update >> > > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:28 AM >> > > >> > > >> > > >> > > Sherry, >> > > >> > > Congradulations on the twins. I am so happy for you! >> > > >> > > Jeannine >> > > >> > > >> > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? >> > > http://www.onelist.com >> > > Sign up for a new email list today >> > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those >> > affected by mitochondrial disease. >> > >> > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > Did you know that we have over 85,000 e-mail communities at Onelist? >> > http://www.onelist.com >> > Come visit our new web site and explore a new interest >> > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those >affected by mitochondrial disease. >> >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Come check out our brand new web site! >> http://www.onelist.com >> Onelist: Making the Internet intimate >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those >affected by mitochondrial disease. > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Is ONElist important to you? Has it changed your life? >http://www.onelist.com >Come visit our new web site and share with us your stories >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 1999 Report Share Posted March 25, 1999 How wonderful. so glad to hear another encouraging story. You guys are the best! Sherry Bishop Mother to Angel - 6-10-97 11-24-98 GERD, G-Tube, Hypotonia, Hydrocephalus, Visually & Hearing impaired, scoliosis, undiagnosed genetic syndrome, and who has the most pleasant disposition. Now expecting twins 10-16-99. ---------- > > To: Mitoonelist > Subject: Re: Twins > Date: Thursday, March 25, 1999 8:01 AM > > > > Hi Dave, I'm the mother of a 16 yrs.old daughter with mito. complex 2 & 3. > During my second pregnancy I found out I was carrying twins. Due to 's > conditions I worry just like you. But, as of today I have two very happy, > strong 11 yr. old boys. Please enjoy this time and I'm sure your have two > beautiful , healthy babies too. Becky Sasser bsasser@... God > Bless!!!!!!! > Re: Zach Update > >> > > Date: Tuesday, March 23, 1999 10:28 AM > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > Sherry, > >> > > > >> > > Congradulations on the twins. I am so happy for you! > >> > > > >> > > Jeannine > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> > > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > >> > > http://www.onelist.com > >> > > Sign up for a new email list today > >> > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> > > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those > >> > affected by mitochondrial disease. > >> > > >> > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> > Did you know that we have over 85,000 e-mail communities at Onelist? > >> > http://www.onelist.com > >> > Come visit our new web site and explore a new interest > >> > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those > >affected by mitochondrial disease. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> Come check out our brand new web site! > >> http://www.onelist.com > >> Onelist: Making the Internet intimate > >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >> Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those > >affected by mitochondrial disease. > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Is ONElist important to you? Has it changed your life? > >http://www.onelist.com > >Come visit our new web site and share with us your stories > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > >Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those > affected by mitochondrial disease. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Ideas on how we can improve ONElist? > http://www.onelist.com > Check out the Suggestion Box feature on our new web site > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 1999 Report Share Posted March 25, 1999 Thanks, you understand exactly what I am goign through. I really want to avoid not bonding with this baby now,because what if the worse happens, and I don't see them alive I will have not bonded with them and missed out on all that love. so I am desperately trying to bond with these babies. but as you mentioned there is this bit of caution that my sub concscious is doing! As for being courageous, not sure if that is the word I would have chosen. But I thank you. Sherry Bishop Mother to Angel - 6-10-97 11-24-98 GERD, G-Tube, Hypotonia, Hydrocephalus, Visually & Hearing impaired, scoliosis, undiagnosed genetic syndrome, and who has the most pleasant disposition. Now expecting twins 10-16-99. ---------- > > To: Mitoonelist > Subject: Re: Twins > Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 7:43 PM > > > > Hi Sherry, > > Big <<<<<HUGS>>>>> to you. > > It is sad but understandable that you can't let yourself get too excited. My MIL's experience even > carried over to my pregnancy. No one really dared to get excited until the baby arrived, even I was > afraid to get too excited since I knew anything could go wrong....I knew there were no guarantees. I know > that If I were to get pregnant again, I would have similar difficulties getting too excited simply > because of my fear of having another child with mito. Unfortunatley, life has shown us all another side > that most people never see. We are more cautious in what we are excited about but we also appreciate our > little ones so much more for it. > > I think you are very brave to have more children. I wish I had your courage. I want more children but I > am too scared to chance having another child with mito. Everyonce in awhile I think I should just hold my > nose and jump in! We should take our chances for another one but I am a big chicken! > > Take care, > > Lori > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > http://www.onelist.com > Sign up for a new email list today > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 1999 Report Share Posted March 25, 1999 Thanks, you understand exactly what I am goign through. I really want to avoid not bonding with this baby now,because what if the worse happens, and I don't see them alive I will have not bonded with them and missed out on all that love. so I am desperately trying to bond with these babies. but as you mentioned there is this bit of caution that my sub concscious is doing! As for being courageous, not sure if that is the word I would have chosen. But I thank you. Sherry Bishop Mother to Angel - 6-10-97 11-24-98 GERD, G-Tube, Hypotonia, Hydrocephalus, Visually & Hearing impaired, scoliosis, undiagnosed genetic syndrome, and who has the most pleasant disposition. Now expecting twins 10-16-99. ---------- > > To: Mitoonelist > Subject: Re: Twins > Date: Wednesday, March 24, 1999 7:43 PM > > > > Hi Sherry, > > Big <<<<<HUGS>>>>> to you. > > It is sad but understandable that you can't let yourself get too excited. My MIL's experience even > carried over to my pregnancy. No one really dared to get excited until the baby arrived, even I was > afraid to get too excited since I knew anything could go wrong....I knew there were no guarantees. I know > that If I were to get pregnant again, I would have similar difficulties getting too excited simply > because of my fear of having another child with mito. Unfortunatley, life has shown us all another side > that most people never see. We are more cautious in what we are excited about but we also appreciate our > little ones so much more for it. > > I think you are very brave to have more children. I wish I had your courage. I want more children but I > am too scared to chance having another child with mito. Everyonce in awhile I think I should just hold my > nose and jump in! We should take our chances for another one but I am a big chicken! > > Take care, > > Lori > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > New hobbies? New curiosities? New enthusiasms? > http://www.onelist.com > Sign up for a new email list today > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Brought to you by www.imdn.org - an on-line support group for those affected by mitochondrial disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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