I am so glad we chose yellow for Charlotte! It describes her bright and silly personality!

Charlotte is our day 4 yellow National Rainbow Baby Project participant!

Sometimes pregnancy loss causes parents to fear the unexpected in their next pregnancies, and live every day with worry. Then, their little rainbow arrives with the brightest light.

This is the Story of Charlotte…

In her Mother’s words –

Charlotte came from a lot of tears, prayers, wishful thinking, and several rounds of medication. Before Charlotte, there was only a dream and the hope of having a baby in our arms. I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was only 19. I wasn’t worried about having kids at that age because, first, I was so young, and second, I thought there was no way I would have issues getting pregnant. Fast forward about three years, I was planning a wedding, trying for a baby, and living my best life. I got a faint positive a week before my wedding and kept it a secret from everyone until everything settled down after the wedding. Unfortunately, I ended up having a chemical pregnancy just days after my wedding, and my world crumbled. I felt so lost and alone that I never told anyone except a few people closest to me. I was back to hoping and dreaming for a sweet baby to make their way to me. My husband and I began trying again right away. By November 2020, I found myself hearing words I never thought I would hear: “You’ll have to start fertility treatments to help you get pregnant.” That was the start of our second journey. I went through all the allotted months, and on my last cycle of medications, I made the decision to set up appointments with an IVF specialist. Two weeks after my consultation, I got my positive pregnancy test. I was terrified and scared to be pregnant, fearing what could happen. Every day was a struggle; I lived in fear and never got to truly enjoy every second of my pregnancy. I’m so happy for my sweet girl, but I’ll always feel guilty about not soaking in every moment of my pregnancy. This post is liberating for me, as I share my story that I’ve kept sacred, secret, and close to my heart. I want people to know they’re not alone, and I never want anyone to feel the way I did four years ago. That is my story, and I’ll cherish it forever.

Charlotte’s Mother is a Photographer too!