Lindsey
Mom to Garrett
Stillborn July 31st, 2004
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
My baby angel Garrett was stillborn July 31, 2004 at 38 weeks. I had a perfect pregnancy and had no reason to suspect anything would go wrong. I was surprised to wake up one morning at 2:30am with a horrible feeling that something was wrong. It wasn’t until a few hours later that I realized I wasn’t feeling my baby move. Despite that, I was completely blindsided when the doctor told me my son’s heart had stopped beating. After delivery, we learned that Garrett had died from an umbilical cord accident.
I thought stillbirth was an antiquated term. I couldn’t believe how often this happens and how many people I know that have had a personal experience with stillbirth. After Garrett was born, it seemed like people were coming out of the woodwork to tell us their story. My husband and I decided that Garrett would not be a hidden part of our past as if we were ashamed. I was proud of him and I wanted the world to know that I AM a mother.
Lindsey can be contacted at lindseywimmer@msn.com
Lindsay,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Angel Baby, Garrett. I lost my first and only child, Lucas, on 18 October, 2010. There was a problem with his umbilical cord as well. I understand all of the emotions that you must have gone through–pain, depression, anger, questioning, hoplessness–and my heart goes out to you and your family. I will be keeping you and your Angel Garrett in my thoughts & prayers.
(((Hugs)))
Sara
Lindsay,
Our stories are almost identical. I lost our first daughters at 38 weeks on Sept. 10, 2004, due to a nuchal cord accident, the umbilical cord was wrapped around her little neck 5 times. We have been blessed with 3 children since, but I miss our daughter, Mary Catherine, everyday. I’m sorry for your loss of Garrett, maybe our babies are friends in heaven!
Molly