Saturday, January 31, 2009
A Ride on Life's Rollercoaster
This has been an emotional week for us. On Tuesday, Mike and I went to the doctor for our first prenatal visit. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. When the doctor did the ultrasound, she said that the baby was developed to six weeks four days (instead of nearly ten weeks) and that there was not a detectable heart beat. She decided to run some additional tests to make sure that our dates were not off before saying for sure that we had a miscarriage. The tests confirmed what we were all expecting: the baby was not viable and I did end up having a miscarriage. There were two parts of this experience that were especially hard for me: waiting for the test results and wondering if there was any way that the baby was still viable and then trying to understand why this situation happened. It has definitely been a frustrating and emotional week, but we have tried to learn from the situation and see how we can grow from this trial. This is something that I would not wish on anyone, but I will say that I feel it has enabled us to grow as a couple. I am also so thankful to our family and friends who have been so supportive these past few days. I am so blessed to have such a great mom who was willing to drop everything and come spend time with me when I was really needing it. We appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers. Hopefully things will work out better next time!
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I am so sorry to hear that. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We love you guys!
Lisa! I am so sorry! I totally had the same thing happen over a year ago... it is super frustrating to not know if the baby is going to make it or not. Keep me posted on how you are doing :)
Oh my gosh, Lisa. I am so sorry! I cannot even imagine what you have been going through! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
I'm so sorry girl. I hope you're doing ok. Let me know if I can do anything for you.
I am soooooo sorry to hear that! I actually just went through the same thing this last week. It is such a nightmare...especially the waiting. It's much harder when you just don't know what's going to happen. Have you heard of the Eager study? I joined that. They pay you and give you lots of stuff to help you get prego again, they are REALLY nice too. It was cool to have someone to talk to. Anyway, if you're interested you should check out their website: www.eagertrial.org
oh lisa. i am so sorry you have to go through this. i had a miscarriage this summer. it is a heartbreaking experience. the only thing that really helps is time. i know it's hard. hang in there! it will stop hurting as much.
That totally stinks, I hope you are doing better now, that's got to be so hard to go through. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
I'm so sorry Lisa, I had no idea. We're thinking of you and let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
Oh my goodness. Miscarrying is such a hard thing. I miscarried three times before we got Avery and completely know how you feel. Your post brings back a lot of emotions that I had as well. On one of them I miscarried about the same time you did. It is REALLY hard and no one can tell you anything to make you feel better. I truly am sorry and know exactly how you feel. I believe with all my heart that there is a time and place for everything. I know that is what everyone says, but I truly believe it. It's funny how many people you find out how common miscarrying is. It is hard though when you are so excited. I hope that you are doing okay. Give my love to Mike too. (It affected Jake in a way I never thought it would).
I have also heard of the Eager study. I was going to join, but I had had two miscarriages at that time and they wouldn't let me do it. I believe it is a study that has to do with aspirin. You should look into it if you still have a hard time on the next round.
I hope that you are okay and if there is anything I can do (even if it is cry with you!) I would love too.
You guys have been in our prayers! I hope things are going a little better this week... Let us know if you need ANYTHING at all!
i'm sorry to hear about that. love you both.
you're in our prayers.
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