Sunday, January 04, 2009

Baby Gabriel

December 31, 2008 we said hello and goodbye to a 14 week, 1.4 oz., 5 1/4 in. baby boy. Our hopes and dreams for a 5th baby next June came to a screeching halt as we experienced a miscarriage. No one is exactly sure why it happened, but God is good and we look forward to meeting him in heaven. And, if you care to click on the image and look really close, you'll see, to our amazement, a tiny version of his mom's very special hands.

Update
After a couple trips to the perinatologists and numerous blood tests, a likely cause of the miscarriage has been determined. Deb tested positive for Factor V Leiden, a blood clot disorder that has been known to cause miscarriages at this stage.

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

We are keeping your family in our prayers. Thank you for sharing pictures of your precious Gabriel.

May our gracious Lord soothe your aching hearts.

Blessings,

Rachel

Unknown said...

I haven't ever seen pictures like the ones you posted. I'm touched so much by your little Gabriel and am so glad you were able to see him.

I am also just amazed at the two little fingers that are just like his momma's. What a special bond you two have.

Thank you for sharing your life and Gabriel's too.

Love,
Lynnette

Anonymous said...

Just wanted you all to know that I continue to remember your grief and pray for peace. Lots of love to your precious family...Joyce

Anonymous said...

You are in my prayers. What a precious family you have, here as in heaven!
Blessings, KolbrĂșn