Well it took me awhile to figure out the least trigger-y way to announce on FB. I really like how it turned out, and it has a lot of symbolic meaning to us. Here's the picture we did and what we wrote:
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"Rainbow Babies" is the understanding that the beauty of a rainbow does not negate the ravages of the storm. When a rainbow appears, it doesn't mean the storm never happened or that the family is not still dealing with its aftermath. What it means is that something beautiful and full of light has appeared in the midst of the darkness and clouds. Storm clouds may still hover but the rainbow provides a counterbalance of color, energy and hope.
It has been five years of trying to add to our family, and five losses along the way. The bear in the picture is our Disneyland wishbear - we got her in California at the Downtown Disney Build-A-Bear during one of our fertility treatment cycles in 2014. At Build-A-Bear, they let you choose a satin bear heart, make a wish, and place the heart in the bear yourself. Our wish was that we would have our miracle baby someday - and now, we have hope that we can see the rainbow at the end of our storm.
Having been through infertility and repeat loss, we would like to be respectful of our friends who have been through the same. We will be keeping news and pictures to a minimum but we'd also be happy to share more if anyone is interested through private messages, so please do send us a message anytime. Thank you to everyone for all your support and understanding.
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April 23rd, 2017, 03:10 PM #1
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Our rainbow baby FB announcement!
Me (38) and DH (38)
SAHM military momma to
DS1 (2004), 
DS2 (who's all boy but loves to dance, though not in a tutu!) (2006), 
DS3 (2009), and our rainbow baby girl DD1 (2017) 
early m/c Jan 2013
Cycle #1 @ HRC (Oct 2014) - 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized and biopsied. 1XX and 1XY abnormal. 1XX no DNA found, rebiopsied and found normal, frozen.
FET attempt #1 (Nov 2014) - cancelled due to functional cyst. FET attempt #2 (Jan 30, 2015) - NT. Remaining embie failed to thaw.
May 2015 - started infertility treatments at OFC. Femara 2.5mg
July 2015 - BFP after second round of Femara. Aug 4 2015 - 6w4d
Dec 21 2015 - mmc 7w1d
Apr 2016 - IVF Cycle #2. Converted to IUI because of uneven response and leading follicles.
Apr 19, 2016 - IUI with 3 mature follicles (2 right, 1 left), post wash: 17mil, 94% motility and 89% rapid motility. BFN.
June 3, 2016 - 5mg Femara cycle. 5w.
Sep 1, 2016 - 5mg Femara cycle. 8w.
Our rainbow baby girl arrived on Mon Aug 28, 2017 - "After every storm comes a rainbow". We are so thankful and grateful for every moment.
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April 23rd, 2017, 07:26 PM #2
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It is beautiful! Very well worded and respectful of others who might be in the same journey. Very happy for you and your family and your rainbow baby.
Pregnant with baby GIRL #2, due August 2019
Successful girl sway, born in 2017.
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April 24th, 2017, 01:55 AM #3
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Congratulations xxx
21 18 13 7 4 and our ht 10 months...
Swaying and praying for our
Our sway worked baby girl joining our blue gang in November
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April 24th, 2017, 02:08 AM #4
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Lovely xx
2 beautiful blue eyed boys who both own my
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2012 2014
How strange it is to miss someone who has never existed... but now you are here, I recognised your beautiful face instantly, my little missing puzzle piece
2017
'No one knows when or how their story ends...' My wonderful mum 2014.
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April 24th, 2017, 03:34 AM #5
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Congratulations to you and your family X
And My Beautiful Daughter
Thank you Lord & Genderdreaming
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April 24th, 2017, 07:38 AM #6
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Beautiful picture & words!!
So happy for you Lace, after all you've been through, I am so thrilled you are finally getting your rainbow baby xxxx
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April 24th, 2017, 12:52 PM #7
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Love it!!!
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April 29th, 2017, 12:53 AM #8
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Beautiful! I love it!
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