Gabriel Michael

On June 22, we went to get our 18 week ultrasound and find out if we were having a boy or a girl. We cannot explain how or why... but our baby did not have a heartbeat. He measured at 17 weeks, which also meant that I had to deliver him. The hospital was wonderful in comforting us. The umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck twice, and it was twisted at his belly which cut off everything to him. There is nothing we did that caused it, and it does not mean we will have at-risk pregnancies in the future. It is very unfortunate, and rare, to have a miscarriage in the second trimester.

We are so thankful to have such wonderful friends and family during this time. My friend, Rachel, stayed with Kaitlyn while we were at the hospital. It's very comforting knowing we have such great friends and family during difficult times.

Our Angel, Gabriel Michael, was born at 8:05am. He was 8.5 inches long, and 6.6 ounces. The hospital nurses put together a beautiful memory box for us that had a little bear, rattle, baby ring, and a beautiful hand-made card. The hospital put a butterfly on our door which signified the loss of a baby. They also made a birth certificate for us with his tiny little footprints on it. I got a candle, and put a butterfly on it, to remember him. We received two beautiful flower arrangements at the hospital from Mike's parents and aunt and uncle. We are really looking forward to being around family later this week.

Flowers, memory box, and candle

birth certificate

The Lord will comfort us, and we cling to Him during this time. Psalm 23