3 years ago today, Christmas celebrations came to a grinding halt.
Shaking in distress after her discovery in the bathroom, she woke her husband to let him know. There was substantial bleeding.
3 years ago today a heavily pregnant woman carrying twins was driven to the local hospital. Crying all the way, begging, pleading for her unborn babies to hang on, to stay safe until they could reach a doctor.
Arriving at the hospital, only to be told that she would yet need to be taken away by ambulance, but waiting for endless hours on a hospital bed until someone could cart her away.
3 years ago today, a distressed mother laid quietly in the rickety gurney as she was rolled into an ambulance. Comforted by a dutiful midwife, a stranger who was missing out on her own Christmas celebrations with her young family.
“Trust me. You won’t have the babies here. They’re safe, I’m sure. I’m just here as a precaution and we’ll get you to your hospital safely, ” reassured the midwife, studying the fear on her pregnant patient’s face.
3 years ago today those words were spoken but will be remembered as the hope this mother desperately clung onto.
3 long, tedious days of medical tests, routinely checking heart rates, blood pressure, any kind of movement. Without any clear answer to the bleeding, only to be advised that the birth of two babies was going to happen sooner than expected.
And without given a definite cause or understanding of what had tragically happened, a somber couple were sent home on New Year’s Eve. Untimely dumped with a heavy reality while a city began its celebrations and fireworks.
3 years ago today, I sank deeper into the frightening journey of being a parent; consumed with constant worry; left helpless to protect my unborn to the dangers and harm of the world.
Firmly clutching the power of relentless hope and continous prayers; having faith that all would be as it should; determined to see the safe arrival of my twin sons.
Exactly 3 years ago today.
Trish says
Thankfully a happy ending as we know it today (hugs) . My bleeding scare was between Christmas and new Year @9 wks.
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Kirrily says
Dear Grace. It is indeed so precarious. And precious. This thing called life. Bleeding in pregnancy is terrifying and alarming in varying degrees and a lot of the time, it’s not properly explained (or explained away). I bled in all of my pregnancies. Even the two successful ones!
I am still constantly amazed that any of us are here at all xxxx
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Lily Mae says
Beautiful.
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Lily Mae says
Beautiful
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Tracey @ Bliss Amongst Chaos says
How terrifying for you, Grace! I can only imagine the fear you had, hoping against hope that everything was going to be ok. What a way to finish Christmas!
Glad that everything was alright in the end 🙂
xx
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G says
How scary Christmas 3 years ago muct have been. I’ve had a small amount of bleeding in pregnancy which only needed a quick trip to my obstitrition to calm my fears. I can only imagine the worry that you must have had, needing an ambulance ride. I’m so glad you a midwife with you to give you hope, and that your boys made it here.
xx
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Emily says
I can’t imagine how scary that must have been. Thank goodness for the precious souls you now snuggle at night, Emily.
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Mum Talks Autism says
I don’t think there is any fear like the one you so perfectly described here Grace. I am so pleased that the boys are okay. The alternative is just to much to even think about. What a beautiful celebration you get each year. Who needs a New Years celebration when you have this to celebrate. MTA
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Catherine Rodie Blagg says
It must have been absolutely terrifying, I’m not surprised you remember it so clearly xx
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Janine @ Shambolic Living says
I remember that fear so well. I had placenta previa with my second pregnancy. Every bleed was terrifying. Until an emergency caesarean seven weeks before my due date. It is horrible to hear you have a “high risk” pregnancy.
Somehow, despite the fear, we still managed to get our babies here. And look at them now!
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Deb @ Bright and Precious says
These events are so scary and so defining.. and so hard to forget. I could feel your emotion as I read. Big sinking heart feeling. So glad the ending was good. SO GLAD. xx
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iSophie says
There is nothing scarier then seeing blood during pregnancy. I am so glad I know it’s a happy ending, but nothing can ever take away that feeling you had at the time. So sorry you had to go through that. 🙁
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Jane @ The Hesitant Housewife says
Wow, this gave me goosebumps! I am so, so glad that it all worked out, and 3 years later you have your 2 thriving, cheeky boys xx
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Rachel from Redcliffe Style says
That would have been terrifying. I’m glad your gorgeous boys arrived safely. Rachel xx
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Rhianna says
Oh gosh you poor thing, must have been a terrible time for you. Glad it all worked out in the end. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses
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Danya Banya says
What a scary memory with such a happy ending!
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Leanne @ Deep Fried Fruit says
It’s so wonderful to see your boys playing here three years later.
The present is definitely a gift …
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Mama Stylista says
Oh my gosh that made me cry! Thank you for sharing, I could feel your pain. My pregnancy wasn’t perfect either and every time I look at my son I feel blessed. Your twins are absolutely gorgeous btw! You must be so proud. x
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Veronica @ Mixed Gems says
So grateful for happy endings. I hate that we have to go through such trials in life sometimes but they make us treasure so much more what we have because it was hard yearned for and fought for.
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Kirsty @ My Home Truths says
That would have been such an intense and scary time for you Grace – that is abundantly clear through your words. I’m so glad the twinlets came through okay – can’t believe they are nearly 3!
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Denyse Whelan Education Specialist says
glad I knew the happy ending…still scary to read…and must be replicated by so many too. Hugs dear G. xx
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Julia Kuku Couture says
I had a similar scare on a christmas eve a few years ago. I am so glad everything work out for both of us. xx
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Nami says
Grace, happy belated birthday to your little Koalas. That must’ve been one hellish-joyous holiday – wishing you and your family a great 2013.
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