British reporter and wife welcome a miracle baby

British radio reporter Mark Robinson and his wife Jayne welcomed their first child, a girl named Jessica Grace, who was indeed a miracle.

Nine years ago Jayne underwent a complex and pioneering surgery to remove a tumor in her cervix.  Even though there were potential severe risks involved in conceiving a child, Jayne did not want to give up on her dream of having a baby.  "Usually they would just remove the womb as well but I really wanted to have children and I was quite young so they left it in," she said.

When she learned she was pregnant, she and Mark were overjoyed – and scared, as doctors told her she could not carry a baby the full 40 weeks.  Eight weeks before her due date, Jayne’s water broke.  She was rushed to the hospital and underwent a C-section – and little Jessica came into the world at 3 lbs, 9 ounces on August 20th.  According to her parents, she is doing very well.

"I cried so much when she was born and I still do," Mark said.

To read their full story, click here.

Source: icNewcastle

Thanks to CBB reader Beki.

Comments

I am so happy for them. After 5 years of infertility my husband and I finally became pregnant. So many of us take our fertility for granted. And we don’t realize how devistating it can be to not be able to concieve a baby. I am so happy they were able to have a healthy baby. Congrats!!!!

- NicoleH on September 10th, 2006

Congratulations to them. I had my daughter 8 weeks early due to pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome and she weighed 3 lb. 2 oz. She was very little, but never had any health issues — she just required some supplemental oxygen to aid her with her growth (conserving energy). I understand their excitement and wish them the best.

- Jill on September 10th, 2006

my daughter was also born 8 weeks early( by emergency c-section )weighing only 2lbs 14 oz. today she is a healthy 4 year old. I know this family feels happy and scared at the same time. I wish them the best.

- Free on September 10th, 2006