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"My bear meant so very much to me, it made me feel not quite so alone, at that time i did feel like i was the only one that had lost my baby. When i left the hospital i held my bear tightly and although it could never replace my Kai, it was something that was his and i could hold so very close to my heart"
Jaylee Cooper
This group is a branch of anencephaly blessings from above, dedicated specifically to supporting members through pregnancies after the loss of a baby to anencephaly. It is a safe place to post about your fears and joys during a subsequent pregnancy, some of which might be unhelpful to women still carrying their anen baby. Congratulations on your pregnancy! May your journey be peaceful!
Folic Acid: Folic acid is a necessary element needed for correct neural tube development. It is part of the B-Complex Vitamins and is also called folate or folacin. It is present in many leafy, green vegetables, orange juice, dried beans, and peas. Normal recommended daily dosage for all woman of child bearing ages is 400 micrograms (0.4 miligrams).Taking more than 1 miligram of folic acid daily is not recommended for all woman, because folic acid can mask the symptoms of pernicious anemia (a B-12 deficiency) and makes diagnosis difficult.For woman who have had a child with a neural tube defect, it is recommended for them to take 4 to 5 miligrams of folic acid daily for 2 to 3 months prior to conception and until at least the 3rd month of pregnancy. Studies have shown that by taking folic acid "before" pregnancy, nearly 70% of all neural tube defects can be prevented.(Folic Acid can significantly reduce the risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect,but does not totally eliminate the possibility.)
It is difficult to get enough folic acid by diet alone. Cooking can also wash out some of the folate as it is water soluable. Folic that has been added to cereal's can be lost in the milk if it is not drank. In fact, in order to get 4 mgs of folic acid(the recommended dosage for those who have had a previous child with a NTD), you would need to drink 80 glasses of orange juice or have 100 servings of broccoli. In the United States, we now fortify many of our grain products, such as bread, to help prevent neural tube defects, but it is still important to take a daily vitamin containing folic acid!
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"An angel in the book of life wrote down
our babies birth.. And whispered as he closed the book
...Too beautiful for this earth.."
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Welcome to my website.
I have created this forum in rememberance to my beautiful daughter Savannah Mae who passed away on 08/07/06 due to anencephaly.
Almost 2 years have gone by, and I miss my baby girl dearly. I want to make this site a place where people who have suffered the loss of a child due to anencephaly to come and find out information.
When I lost my baby girl it frustrated me to no-end as to how little information is out there about anencephaly. When Savannah was diagnosed, I didnt even know what anencephaly was, and greiving her was 100 times harder because I found it hard to find women who had been through a similar thing to me.
Feel free to join my site and look through the information, and please feel free to share your loss with the rest of the mourning mums here.
Thanking You all...
Lori and Savannah
Happy 2nd Birthday today baby girl... 2 years have passed and it feels like only yesterday that I held you in my arms... Your palm fit over my finger..
I love you... miss you...
Love Mum
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So I found GREEN!!!!!
"Green signifies a positive change, good health, growth, healing, hope, vigor, vitality, peace, and serenity. Green is also symbolic of your strive to gain recognition and establish your independence."
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