7 weeks ago we got the biggest surprise of our lives; a positive pregnancy test telling us that our 4th child will be joining us at the end of February. While unplanned, this child is so wanted. And so when my body turned against me last week, we thought we had lost our little miracle.
24 agonizing hours later I got to see our little baby kicking , unaffected so far by the hemorrhage that I also have in my uterus. And so begins a fight for this baby and its life. While what I have comes in many forms, it tends to not be a big deal and yet my body has decided to make it a big deal. Just within the last 7 days I have had 3 midwife appointments to check whether the baby is still alive. Every time I have left these appointments so grateful for the fighter that continues to grow within me.
I have gone back and forth with whether or not we should share the news of my pregnancy. I have wanted to scream it from the mountain tops but at the same time when there is no guarantee of success, I don’t want to burden others either. And yet, I have to celebrate the miracle that has happened for us. I want to make it public to tell this little baby that we believe that we will get to hold it in our arms come February. That we will need every seat in our stupid minivan, that Brandon will need to build us a 5 bedroom house one day.
So I need a little bit of hope and good luck from all of you. A little bit of good thoughts to tell this baby to keep fighting my stupid body which had no complications carrying twins but here sees to have met its match. Just a little bit of love, a little bit of perseverance, so whatever lies ahead is something we can all get through.
Thank you,
Pernille
Pernille Ripp 
Love, hugs, and prayers to you and your family!
My thoughts, prayers, and hopes are all being sent on to you.
Bless you and yours.
Prayers go out to you and your courageous little fighter.
Positive thoughts, lots of prayers and hope for all of you.
Celebrate, shout, and know that many are also shouting and celebrating, hoping and praying right along with you!
I wish you a healthy, happy birthday come February. It is not a burden to share the news. You deserve to be able to share your hopes and fears along the way and if the worst should happen, you’ll have support from those who know.
Sending you all good thoughts, love and positive energy from Baltimore, Maryland! I will be thinking of you often…:)
Heidi
Thinking good thoughts for you. My mom had something similar during her pregnancy with me, so many years ago – and I was happy to stay put until the end of February. 🙂 Sending you best wishes and prayers.
Sending positivity, hope and healing waves.
Congratulations on your bundle of Hope and Love. Tell your husband to start building that extra room on the house. I have a very strong feeling that you are going to need it. 🙂
Sending prayers your way!
Congratulations on your wonderful news! Take care of yourself and your baby amidst the busy start of another school year.
Wonderful news. You will be in my thoughts!
Congratulations, and my prayers are with you.
Sending good thoughts, prayers and blessings for a healthy and thriving baby and pregnancy. Marlina
Sending positive and healthy vibes your way! Congratulations to your family!!
Congrats!! Lots of luck headed your way.
Congratulations! Prayers and good wishes coming your way.
I’ll cross my fingers for you and your fighter. Buona fortuna from Italy!!
(Suggesting February 6th for the birthday…;))
Lots of prayers! Fight on, sweet little baby!!
Wishing you and your family all the best! Stay strong! Keeping you in our prayers!
Thinking of you!
Wishing you the best, Momma, and lots of strength and courage for your little one. Prayers sent your way.
Thinking of you and sending positive healthy energy.
Prayers and well wishes to all of you. It sounds like your “little fighter” is stubborn and determined. Great things to be. Peace!
Congratulations on such exciting news, and tons of prayers for the safe arrival of another very lucky baby in February!
Aviva
Pernille Best, best wishes for your beautiful growing family.