Wonderful story Pete – God bless you, Wendy and Matthew.

Mike

Are you trying to make us mothers cry? What a great story!! The birth of a child is definately a miracle.

Now why do you have to go and make me cry? Nice, real nice
I’m not reading any more of your articles if they’re tear jerkers…make me laugh like usual and I’m in, otherwise forget it.
Hi Wendy and MAC

Now why do you have to go and make me cry? Nice, real nice
I’m not reading any more of your articles if they’re tear jerkers…make me laugh like usual and I’m in, otherwise forget it.
say Hi to Wendy and MAC!

ok so i posted my comment twice

Very moving and emotional. Thank you so much for sharing

very nicely written ,sad but w/ a joyful ending….never for a min. will your loss of the first preg. be forgotten but i am so very happy 4 wendy and you to have the joy of mattew,nice story…i have 4 daughters and they all have been a wonderful joy even up to their bratty yrs…lol but u always love them!

Thanks to all who read this and made comments. I reall appreciate it!

Peter,
First, I would like to say sorry for you lost. Second, I would like to congradulate you for your son. (I think you may have secretly wanted a son all along, I know Daniel did.) This was written so beautifully. I was crying! I’m so glad God gave you the strength to continue even after your first loss. (If you don’t believe in God, then I’m glad you had enough faith and strength to continue on and not pursue some of the other worser options some people actually pursue.)Say hi to your wife and son for me!!
Once again, great article! Bree

What a wonderful story of love and courage, on both your parts.

A great story about love, courage, determination and faith. Thanks for sharing. I wish you and your family all the best.

This is an amazing story… My heart goes out to your wife and you. I have yet to give birth to a child of my own but this story only proves what i know the birth of a child is to a mother. Thank you for this story. it brought tears to my eyes and i can’t wait to give birth to a child of my own.

Wow, this is really beautiful. It made me cry!
What a wonderful example you and your wife are of love and determination. Beautiful.

First, sorry for the loss of your first, second, congrats on bringing another beautiful child into our world. I also commend you on your devotion and strengh to you wife during that difficult time. Thank you for sharing.
Bless you all

Wow what an amazing story. I know what it is like to lose a baby, really hard going. So sad. my heart goes out to you both. God bless you.

Inspiring story! Congratulations to both of you for your beautiful bundle of joy!

Very sweet and endearing

You made me tear up! Not easily done. I love connecting with a peice.Well done, thank you.

My heart goes out to you and Wendy both. That was such a personal story to share. Thank you and God bless you both!

Nine months after you wrote this piece, i and my wife were told she had a missed misscarriage. They just couldn\’t find the baby\’s heartbeat. I tell you, it\’s an experience no one should have. So many questions really.

Kudos to you, you\’ve captured it brilliantly. I wrote a poem about my experience titled \’Weep\’s Cross\’ on this website.

Cheers

I am speechless! Simply speechless! Kudos! @}-}–

ohhhh… you made me teary eyed.. thank you for sharing this..

What a wonderful story/experience. I began reading this a while back but did not finish it so it was great to have some time to read about your journey to fatherhood. Being a parent is JOY!! Beautifully written. You have touched my heart

Losing a child whether they were physically brought into the world yet or not is tough. This article really brought the tears rolling because I can relate to it in some sense or another. Well done.

the work is really good

Aw…how sad & happy at the same time. Matthew is a miracle child. My mom had a miscarriage after my 2 older sisters, and then again after she had me. Your wife and my mom are both very brave.

Wow amazing story! You both have so much courage and came through shining. All the best to you both and congratulations on your gorgeous son who is now already 2 years old. Time goes fast!

Hi Peter, A truly amazing story, I really liked the part about the thumbs up. I know that you are wonderful parents and Matthew, one fortunate little boy.
Mose

Wow. The pages couldn’t load fast enough. I’ve been thinking about children lately and worrying about being a good future father lol This story had such emotion and truth and just… dedication that true parents have. I’m so sorry for the pain that you and your wife had to go through. I can never imagine being on either side, but things in life build and prepare you. I know from reading this story that you’re well aware of that.

Congratulations on your son and congratulations on finding the courage to press on.

This is so beautifully written. Your wife and children are so very lucky to have a man such as yourself. I look forward to continuing to read your submitted work!

This was soo beautiful. God bless Matthew, you and your wife

A long read but well worth the journey
I feel for you both.
Bless
and strength to you peter.
love your family photo’s on your home page,just lovely

We have a son who was born with heart defects, so I can relate to waiting for test results and hoping for your child to make it into the world with your wife safe and sound. Thanks Peter for sharing your story.

You amaze me