Inside Giuliana and Bill Rancic's Miscarriage Nightmare
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E! News host Giuliana Rancic opened up about her heartbreaking struggle to conceive a child with husband Bill Rancic on The View Friday.
The couple -- whose quest to start a family was first chronicled on their reality show, Giuliana & Bill, during Season 2 -- fought back tears as they discussed the miscarriage Giuliana suffered while undergoing IVF treatments six months ago.
"About eight weeks in we went for a routine ultrasound and the nurse looked very concerned," Giuliana, 36, recalled. "She brought in the doctor and he looked concerned."
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The Rancics were the instructed to wait in the doctor's office while he reviewed their case more thoroughly.
"When we were in there he came in, and we just knew that something wrong. And I broke down and I couldn't believe it," Giuliana said. "Our pregnancy was going beautifully. We had told our family. We had confided in people and told them, and we were just thrilled."
Added Bill, 39: "You could see it in the doctor's eyes that he had news he didn't want to tell us, but he had to. It was a miscarriage."
Despite the devastating news, the couple -- who wed in 2007 -- admits they eventually came to terms with their situation and remain hopeful they will one day become parents.
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"It was several months of guilt and sadness," Giuliana said. "And finally, I think we just came together and we said, 'There's got to be a bigger plan here, right? There has got to be a reason.'"
Giuliana and Bill just launched a national iPSA campaign with RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, and EMD Serono to get the word out that if couples are having trouble getting pregnant, they should see a fertility specialist as soon as possible to get evaluated and learn about fertility.
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45P.S. B & G that picture is my daddy holding my baby girl at about a week old. He died 2 years ago on 12/20/2008.
Hey B & G, we went through the most heartwrenching trauma while trying to have a baby. While going through treatments for endometreosis they told me I could never get pregnant. I'd had 3 miscarriages previously and when I did get pregnant the doctor said it was a miracle and impossible. At 30 weeks I was on bedrest and on medication that made my heart race and made me feel like I was dying (to stop the contractions). I went into the hospital at 37 weeks on a Monday convinced my water had broken, they said it hadn't but my amniotic fluid was leaking. They should have taken the baby out then but they used petosin (sp?) to help dialate me and it didn't work. Tuesday night my water did break and they still left me in labor until Wednesday night around 8pm I started shaking uncontrollably and I grabbed my husband and told him to get the doctor to get the baby out because I knew there was something wrong. I was rushed into an emergency c-section and had a fever of 104 and my baby girl 105 who was rushed to the NICU. My husband was frozen between me and our baby, they kept telling him to take the baby but he just kept telling them to put his wife back together. We spent 6 days in the hospital with all our family my parents and his and brothers. I knew the swelling in my ankles was not normal because the only swelling I had during my pregnancy was my belly. My husbands mom took him in the hall to tell him that it was not normal (she had four boys). After the NICU blew out all the veins in my daughters arms and legs they had to shave part of her beautiful curls and put an IV in her head. My husband went home to get clothes for me to go home but I called him at 3am to tell him I couldn't breathe (there was a gurgling in my chest), my nurse said I was fine but I couldn't sleep. I told the morning nurse and she had 3 doctors running tests on me, then I was 20 minutes later transfered from post partum ward to Cardiac with Post Partum Cardiomyopathy (Congestive Heart Failure). I was told I couldn't breast feed anymore because the meds could hurt or kill my baby and the pressure on my heart would kill me. I had to have my tubes tied and live with the fact that I could only have the one baby. There are so many ways of having a child, please don't give up because I know you'll make wonderful parents. We live in Texas in a small German town outside San Antonio called New Braunfels (I myself am from Chicago, IL) Downers Grove suburbs....not far from Hinsdale in fact. I love your show and totally understand how G must feel and Bill take care of your wife like you have been. You're great and will make wonderful parents, I can feel it and I pray for you.
what you need to do is go on a trip and leave all the modern crap at home ( cell laptop pda.... etc ) don't try just cuddle and be there for each other have fun trying. I too know how you feel I also lost a baby
Have you heard of IVF with no medications or minimal medications? I know of a doctor in New York that does minimal medication treatment for IVF. His name is Dr. John Zhang. I have friends that have babies thanks to Dr Zhang. They too tried conventional IVF with toms of medications only to have no success. I like you, know the heart wrenching pain of not being able to conceive naturally. I also underwent IVF and know how devastating it is not to get pregnant and/or to miscarry. I was lucky to conceive via IVF and my twins are now 12 years old. My Friends went to: New Hope Fertility Center 4 Columbus Circle #4 floor NY NY 10019 (212) 517-7676 If you are interested speak to Jessica Mellina-Bruno for information or for an appointment. You can also see their website at newhopefertility
I feel really bad.. because you both are very young still. However.. there are Many orphans here and in Italy that need adoption, whom lost their parents. Many people wish they had the money to adopt a child.
She has to do the Robitussen formula.. My sister got pregnant after 5 years of trying using it.
i am such a dufest,sorry about the mistake, will touch the screen on your show with my holy water,on you and bill,YOU WILL HAVE A BABY, my faith is really strong, i love you guys
hi g&b,i have holy water from county cork in ireland, its for really special things, i use it very rarley, my sister was very sick, my son tried so hard to have a baby, lost one, tried again, i don,t know what it is but i rubbed my holy water on my son & his wife, they are six mths pregant, i believe
Correction, my husband and I have been married for 10 yrs but have been together for 12 yrs. I couldn't find a way to correct my post and I didn't mean to post twice but I thought it didn't post the first time. Sorry.
I am so sorry for your loss Giuliana & Bill. You should both try IVF again when you are ready. I had put off IVF at first for several years because I didn't think in my heart that it was going to work and because our health insurance at the time wasn't going to cover it. I, myself, went through IVF three times. I ended up having a baby boy from my first IVF cycle at 36 yrs old. My second IVF cycle I was told I was pregnant but then all of a sudden I wasn't pregnant (false pregnancy reading.) I am pregnant with my third IVF cycle and I am going to be having a baby girl this time. I also wasn't too crazy about the needles in the stomach and especially in the back. However, if I had never tried, I wouldn't have my handsome baby boy right now of whom is going to be two years old already. He is such a good little boy and such a character. Hopefully all goes well with my baby girl that I am going to have very soon at 38 yrs old. My husband and I have been married for 19 yrs now.
Don't give up! I myself wasn't too crazy about needles in my stomach and back. My husband and I didn't do IVF for several years until he had health insurance that would cover this Also, at the time, I truly didn't believe in my heart that it would ever work. Miraculously, I had a baby boy from our first IVF cycle when I decided to try. My second IVF cycle was a false pregnancy which devastated me. My third cycle, I became pregnant with twins. One baby didn't have a heartbeat. However, the other baby is still going strong and I am going to be having a baby girl soon! If I didn't try and have hope in IVF, I would have never had my handsome baby boy Thomas of whom is already going to be two years old. I wish you and Bill all of the best that life has to offer. I wish you babies!
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Don't give up, it will happen and the both of you will be wonderful parents. Good Lluck
I miscarried in 2008 when i was 14 weeks along 1 year to the date later i became pregnet again nad gave bith to a healthy baby girl. In october i foung out i was pregnet again we wher very excited to have another child. on the 28th of october i was 8weeks along and hadd another miscarage. but i took it as a blessing, god would never give me something that i could not handle. in mycase the dr saids i have to have a miscarge to have a secessful pregnetcy I hope everthing works out for everyone just keep your heads up. your day will come
I miscarried a little over a month ago, and have been looking for someone to talk to. My husband and I hadn't told many people because I was only 6.5 weeks, but our hearts were broken. My heart is still broken. I've experienced so much guilt. Guilt about lifestyle choices. Even guilt about grieving. I am terribly sorry to hear about Guiliana's miscarriage. I did recently hear that Mariah Carey and husband, Nick Canon had gone through the same but that Mariah is now expecting again. I pray God's blessings on all of those trying to conceive.
I had a miscarriage this July and it was the hardest thing I have ever gone through. My husband and I were turned upside down. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I get so excited to see y'all show!
Realizing the two of you have lost your baby but there is a reason for everything in life, keep trying, I have watched all your shows and one thing I see is that Guiliani is not appriciated of nothing. I have nothing and to have a husband that would take on doing what is does most women would say "Thank You"
I know this was awhile ago, but keep trying. I had 2 very healthy babies with no problems then on my 3rd try I had a miscarriage at 6 weeks for no reason. Tried again and had another miscarriage at 6 weeks. I thought about being done, but tried one more time and now have a 3rd child who is 7 mo. old. It is worth it if you can. Adoption is always good if you can't. I am a teacher and see both, you will have a loving family someway.
We are not dr's and I'm pretty sure no one on this post is either. So, we cannot say why or how it happened. I lost my first baby at 29 7 months ago. It was very devastating, I did everything by the book. It normally just means there was something wrong with the pregnancy and nothing to do with yourself. Although, you do have tons of guilt. I've heard some people on here say oh just try again. I hate to hear that. I finally did conceive again, and am currently 5 months along. I am a nervous wreck every day, I am excited one minute and terrified the next. I don't think you ever get over the loss of a child no matter how far along you are. Once you see that heartbeat it is real, and once it's gone, it is losing a family member. I hope they and all of us who have suffered through this pain will go on to find the joy of being a parent!
Nothing makes me more mad than people looking at children placed for adoption like they are a last option. These children are beautiful and should be considered to those who want to adopt and share love. Not just as a last resort at parenthood. We need to stop looking at adoption this way. I think adoption takes a special type of family, on both sides. People who adopt children do so for many reasons, not just their fertility status. Second, G&B thank you for sharing this personal experience with us. You are an amazing couple. This is such a taboo subject and to shed light that not everyone falls in love and pops out babies is amazing for people like me who had to go down this route too. You two are truly amazing. Thank you. My first round of IVF resulted in a miscarriage/stillbirth of my twins at 6 mnths. It changed me forever. I cant explain to someone the heartache, loneliness and violation I felt/feel. Many people told me it was "meant to be" or "at least they werent 'real babies'" . I swear the things people say. Dumb! It took everything out of me to try again. I lost my mind and myself during this process. IVF is murder but IVF after a loss is pure hell. I ended up pregnant with my son and he is a healthy 6 mnth old. This is your dream. Unfortunately, the struggle might be harder but your love for your miracle will be that much stronger. You are in my thoughts. I am deeply sorry for such a significant loss. Please take care.
Dear Giulianne- Accept my deepest condolonces on the loss of your precious baby. I would like to offer to you and Bill my service of being a surrogate to your baby. There may be some things to consider ie; I am post menopausal! However, I am a nurse, had 4 successful pregnancies, and am in good health. I have no desire to become a mother at this stage of life, but would love to hand over a beautiful baby to you and Bill. I realize there are ramifications to consider, and I would have to have hormone shots, etc., but I am willing to do it for you. I live in Pittsburgh, Pa. and am willing to explore the possibilities if you are. If this is something you would consider, please e-mail me at mandie6@windstream.net. It may sound somewhat nutty, but please know I am serious and want you and Bill to be parents. Sincerely- Mary Z.