My Story
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Topic: My Story
Posted By: LeahL
Subject: My Story
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 2:55pm
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I have been meaning to write about this for so long, I kinda briefed it a bit,
My story It was October 1998 and I was only 21, when the doctor told me I had stage 2 ovarian cancer, The best way to treated was hard and fast, which meant I would be left with a 1 in 10 chance of ever conceiving naturally. The 1st round of treatment worked and there was no signed of cancer left. A year had gone by and I was happily married to my then boyfriend James, we both new that TTC would be difficult and could take some time so at 23 we jumped on the TTC bandwagon. 24 cycles later we found our self with an IVF specialist, preparing for what lay ahead. The first cycle of IVF worked, and we were over the moon, awaiting the arrival of our little boy, but sadly at 21 weeks I was in a freak car accident and went into labour. Lucas James Long was born sleeping on the 1st of July 2003. After that we decided to put TTC on hold for a year or two, but then In 2004 I found out I was pregnant, and bubs was conceived naturally, again it was never meant to be, we lost bubs at 9 weeks. From then on I never thought I would ever have a baby of my on. One day after work James introduced me to a family who had adopted a little girl from China and as they say the rest is history. I fell in love with the idea of adopting and with the support of my family 3 years later we are bringing our own daughter, Mia Grace home. I have to say even though adoption is a hard process I would recommend it to anyone. Leah, ------------- Lucus,Born Sleeping~31.06.03 (21w3d) http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Gwen_
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 3:06pm
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Im so sorry about your losses, can't wait to see and hear more about Mia, ------------- We're in America for 3 months with Mummy and Daddy! http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: mum2emj
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 3:07pm
 leah, thanks for sharing, brought tears to my eyes, both sad for your losses and happy for your beautiful little girl mia.
you have gone through so much and you now have your precious girl in your arms, it must be amazing  take care xxoo
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 3:19pm
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That is a beautiful story, Mia -- thank you for sharing it with us. Your baby is a blessing and we are honoured and thrilled to have you as part of our community!
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 3:19pm
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Thank you for sharing your story. I have thought that you must have been through a lot before you came to this point.
So glad that you now have found happiness in your beautiful wee girl, after so much heart ache. Cant wait to see more pics when you get home! 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 3:24pm
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Thank you so much for sharing your story Leah. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 3:55pm
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im so pleased you shared your story....and am pleased that the adoption route has proven so successful for you. Little Mia is so lucky she was guided to you, and you and James will wonder how you lived without her for so long.....
I cant wait to watch her grow up! |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 3:56pm
| Wow Leah!! People like you make the world a better place. Now I am crying again |
Posted By: noodle
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 4:04pm
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Wow Leah you have been through so much, thank you for sharing your story!
enjoy your precious wee girl!  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Faraway
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 6:37pm
Ditto ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Katherine wrote:Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 6:38pm
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Your story brought tears to my eyes...what an inspiration you and your DH are. I feel sad for your losses but little Mia Grace is truly an angel and you are absolutely blessed indeed. Good luck with the future and I'm looking forward to hearing more about your wee one! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: katie1
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 8:01pm
| Your story really touched me and like Katherine said it is an honour to have you as part of the 'Oh Baby' community. Little Mia is so so special and I will really look forward to your posts. You deserve every minute of the happiness and joy that Mia will bring to your lives. |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 9:38pm
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Gosh what a sad start to a story but what a beautiful new start you have now. Thanks for sharing. -------------  |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 11 August 2007 at 11:09pm
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Wow....thanks for sharing your story and I am so sorry for your losses. I am glad however that Mia has joined your family and you are now a happy family.
Yay for you!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 10:08am
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Wow an amazing story, thankyou so much for sharing. Sorry for your losses but you have battled on and now have a gorgeous wee girl ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Busy mum to Miss 15yrs, Miss 10yrs and Master 4yrs |
Posted By: AnnC
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 2:17pm
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sad story with a happy ending ... so pleased for you on the news of Mia. ------------- Ann 
Also Mum to Josh (15) and Brooke (10) |
Posted By: MyMinis
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 2:45pm
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Thanks for sharing with us, sorry for your losses, but congrats on wee mia she is so lucky to have both you and James in her life.
Im sure she'll bring so much joy into your lives. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
http://tweetytweety85.bebo.com - bebo |
Posted By: SMoody
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 3:26pm
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You really are an inspirational woman. I cant wait to see more photos of your darling daughter and glad that you guys are a family now. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: nictoddie
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 3:41pm
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So pleased you get to be a mummy, hope you enjoy the road to blessings..... ------------- 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 12 August 2007 at 5:10pm
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man it sounds like you guys have been thru a lot I'm so glad you have got a happy ending and wee Mia is so gorgeous.
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