Missing Alexa

[DanWhite]

Well This being my first post, I would like to introduce my self and tell a little about my story,

My daughter Alexa Morgan was born still July 21. 2002. My wife had as normal of a pregnancy as possible, although she was gensional
diabetic. We went in for a well check on a Thursday when she was 2 weeks overdue and the doctor said he wanted her to come in on Saturday for an ultrasound and we would start induction. Friday night My wife before bed has a cold glass of milk, a regular ritual for her because she had pretty bad heartburn during her pregnancy. After she would always feel Alexa kicking and moving around and that Friday was no different. We always joked and called it our prenatal play time before bed. We went into the hospital on Saturday for the ultrasound and to our horror the ultrasound tech could not find her heart beat and she was not moving. Our daughter passed away during the night. God How I wish Nilmdts was around here then. We were give a disposable camera and none of the pictures came out. We did get a few polroids and I will cherish those shots as long as I live.

Dan

[kelly bennett]

Im so sorry for your loss Dan but glad that you found us here.... I will keep your family in my thoughts.

[Margaret Hatcher]

Dan:
I too wish that nilmdts was available then, I am so happy that we are here for you now. I will keep you family in my prayers.

[Lindzy Foster]

Dan,
Thank you for sharing the story of your Alexa, im so sorry for your loss...thinking of you and your family.

[motherofthree]

Dan, I am so sorry about your sweet angel and your lost photos. Since I had the gift of being blessed by NILMDTS, I wish that these photos could be given to everyone that suffers a loss. I am glad you have the polaroids, though. You have found a supportive, caring place. Welcome.

[Christine Barrack]

Dan,
Thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for your loss. We are all here for you and your wife anytime you need. I will be keeping you in my prayers.

[amburke2]

Dan,
I'm sorry for the loss of your baby Alexa. I am glad you joined the group here. We're here when you need to talk or hear a similar story.

[Marcus Momma]

I am so sorry for your loss too! I bet your baby girl Alexa was just beautiful!! I thought taking pics would be morbid but it is the best thing we did after he passed or my memory would fade over time and I wouldn't remember his sweet face. I am sorry. We are all here to listen any time you wanna talk about miss Alexa!Thinking of you!!

[KEA's Mom]

I'm very sorry for the loss of your daughter Alexa. Welcome.

[Tammy]

Dan,
Thank you for sharing your story of your precious Alexa~ and I, along with everyone else here share in your heartache. Please know we are all here to offer our shoulders, share our tears, experiences and advise when needed.
It is so good to see more Dad's becoming involved with the forum. I think Fathers who have been through this heartwrenching tragedy can help shed some light to us on how your grieve, how you heal, etc.
Please visit us again very soon~ welcome to our "family".

[MichelleS]

Dan, Welcome. I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet Alexa. I am also very sorry that your pictures didnt turn out. I to wish that NILMDTS was avalibale for everyone in there time of need. Welcome, and if you need to talk we are here.
Michelle

[DanWhite]

I would like to thank everyone for there Kind words, I have been reading a lot here and it has been nice to know that I'm not alone.

Some have asked how us dad greive, I think we grieve pretty much the same as moms eexcept we internalize more. We also did not have the chance to bond with the unborn baby like the mom does. So I think we may be a little more detached also.

here is a Pencil skech we had done of alexa
http://danielglenphoto.zenfolio.com/img/v2/p348505820-10.jpg

[CurtisIII's Mommy]

Dan thanks for sharing Angel Alexa with us....we'll be here if ever you need to talk!! Take Care!

[motherofthree]

Wow - what a beautiful angel. Who did your pencil sketch. I is wonderfully done.

[DanWhite]

Wow - what a beautiful angel. Who did your pencil sketch. I is wonderfully done.

it was done by an Artist named Dana
http://www.portraitsbydana.com/

[Cheryl Haggard]

Dan, I am also sorry for your loss. But I am glad that you have found us here.

I noticed that you are registered as a parent on this forum, but you are also a photographer? Are you an affiliated photographer with NILMDTS?

[DanWhite]

Dan, I am also sorry for your loss. But I am glad that you have found us here.

I noticed that you are registered as a parent on this forum, but you are also a photographer? Are you an affiliated photographer with NILMDTS?

Cheryl,
Yes I am a photographer, I just recieved my approval as an affiliated photographer with NILMDTS yesterday. I am soo happy that I will be able to give a gift that I was not able to have to someone that is going through what I did.

Dan

[Cheryl Haggard]

Dan, Congratulations. You will have the photographers side of the forum open to you. We will make sure that Kirk changes your status...

[DanWhite]

Dan, Congratulations. You will have the photographers side of the forum open to you. We will make sure that Kirk changes your status...

Kirk already has it opened up. But not sure that he changed the status.

Dan

[Kirk Kief]

I'm three steps ahead of ya'll.

[Rayna']

Welcome Dan and I am sorry about your angel.

[spidey935]

I am truly sorry for your loss. I am a father of twin sons, which one has passed. I feel blessed and cursed, for I see both of my boys through one. I will always remember and love Louden but I will only truly see him through our pictures we took. As I look at my son I will always wonder what 2 would be like. God Bless.