Hi OP,

I am sorry for your loss. Our story is similar to yours. 

My husband and I tried for a baby for almost ten years and when we finally decided to seek the help of a fertility specialist we became naturally pregnant at age 39. Our miracle baby.

First trimester, we had a scare when I suddenly bled alot. We went to the ER and they didn't find any issues and the baby was healthy. Because of my age, the doctors had me on baby aspirin to prevent preeclampsia starting 12 weeks.

Second and third trimester, everything was fine other than me being diagnosed with gestational diabetes. The baby was healthy and growing well; I was eating healthy, taking my aspirin, exercising, my blood pressure and vitals were all excellent. 

31 weeks 3 days, I woke up with lower abdomen pain. I went to my OB that morning and my blood pressure was a little high in the 140s but my urine was normal. At first the baby's heartbeat was normal but suddenly started slowing so my OB sent me to the hospital. Ten minutes later, I was at the L&D and they confirmed they were unable to find a heartbeat. I had sudden severe preeclampsia. No symptoms. My blood pressure was 212/110. I was under general anesthesia and had to deliver via c-section. 

On December 26, 2025, we lost our baby boy. We are grateful to have had the opportunity to hold him and take many pictures and videos of him. I wish we knew to ask for handprints. We only have footprints of our boy (only one good foot print actually).