Hello All!

My name is Mindy Simmons. I am cautiosly awaiting a new arrival in
November. So far things have been good, but that does little to ease
my fears. In October of 1996 I gave birth to a stillborn son, Athen.
After 28 weeks of problem free pregnancy :( He was absoultley perfect
at 2lbs 2 oz and a head full of brown curls. In the last ten years I
have done a lot of healing and have found my peace with the situation.
I know he is with me everyday, and should I ever doubt that he has ways
of letting me know he's there. It may sound quite crazy but I think he
very much had a hand in this pregnancy. I had began to except that he
maybe the only child I would ever have. To be honest that seemed
easier to deal with than the thought of trying again. Needless to say
this baby was a suprise. So as each week goes by I get both more
excited and more nervous. I am unsure how I will feel when I cross
that 28 week mark, but I am glad I have each of you to lean on if I
need it.