I Had a Stillborn Baby
My names Steff and im 23 years old. I was 22 weeks pregnant when i found out the worst news of my life! At first i noticed my baby girl hadnt kicked me for 2 days, being a first time mother i didnt really know what to expect so i asked a few people (mothers) if that was normal, i got responses like "shes ok she probably just changed positions" or "dont worry shes just sleeping" By day number 4 of not feeling her kick me i went to the hospital to get a check up. I was not prepared for what came next, They couldnt find her heartbeat, the doctor said my baby had died. I was and still am absolutely heartbroken! My husband was at work in the mines when i rung him and told him the awful news, he jumped on the next plane and flew home to me. The next day on the 26/01/2013 (Australia Day) i gave birth to my beautiful baby girl Ava-Rose she was so small and perfect and i miss her more then anything. I am in the process of planning a memorial service for her at my house as i have had her cremated so i can keep her with me. Im not sure what im meant to do or say at this type of thing and was hoping someone could shed some light on this subject? Thanks for listening to my story.