No sure things...

Nothing in life is for certain. There are so many times when I think to myself or find myself telling other bloggers that there is a "safe zone" in pregnancy. A time when you can stop worrying. When things can't go wrong. I guess it should be more considered the "relatively safe zone". Chances of problems go down drastically. It becomes more and more likely your baby or babies will come home with you. But as I started with nothing is 100% a sure thing.

A good friend and prior roommate of mine had her water break and went into labor yesterday at about 36 weeks or so. I remember thinking it was a little early but she'd probably be fine. Her little girl was apparently very sick though (I don't know all the details nor would I go into them if I did) and the baby ended up passing away a few short hours later. I feel so sad for my friend, her husband and their young son. I don't believe they knew of any problems so to be expecting a healthy baby and have something so devastating happen...I can't imagine. There are definitely worse things than being infertile.

I also have another close friend who has been through both infertility and a still-born baby. To her I admire and look up to her strength beyond words. I hope and pray that everything is okay with our girls but this made me realize there is no guarantee on anything. My heart goes out to anyone who has experienced loss like this.