Well, I went in for my long awaited first appointment.
Long story short, there was a sac but there was no baby...or not that they could see. I measure 7.5 weeks, which would be exactly right if I had a period in Oct. I just don't remember having one. I won't go into my personal functions, but let's just say I don't keep track of things.
I have a belly...you see the picture, I have morning sickness, I'm snoring (only snore when I'm pregnant), and I have....well, just call me Pamela.
Although, I have sobbed and feel devastated because they saw no embryo, there is still hope.
Here's what they told me.
#1. My uterus is tilted pretty bad. Sometimes in can be hard to get a view of the baby because of that
#2. They've seen this before (although not often) and there have been positive outcomes.
#3. There is no dead embryo. So, at least there wasn't a baby and then it passed. That would be much harder.
So, apparently as it seems....I am pregnant without a baby. Layman's terms. Wish I knew more.
I had to go get blood work done. I go back in on Saturday for more blood work. I then go back in on Monday for another ultrasound and my results.
I am scared. I wasn't planning this pregnancy, but I was so excited about it once I found out. I have experienced all the pregnancy symptoms. I've been getting excited about bringing a baby into this world naturally. I am getting too upset to go on writing about this and want to go be with my family.
Please PRAY that we will see that baby when we go back in on Monday. Pray that if there is a baby in there, it will be strong and it will grow and show itself.
I am going to be ok. I am joyful. I am grateful for my life and everything that I have. If this is a loss, it will be hard but there is no reason for sadness. Ultimately, everything is good. Even pain. I know this all too well.
If anyone has a similar experience, I would love to hear about your outcome. Good or bad.
email me efstrain@gmail.com
Love, peace, and hope to you all,
Liz
6 comments:
I will definitely be praying for you! Keep up your faith!
We are praying for you!
You are so strong and as is your faith. Whatever the Lord has in store you will handle with His hands wrapped around you. Our prays are with you. Love you.
oh, liz..i am praying non-stop. i am baffled at this story..this is one thing i have not come across with all of the crazy baby stories I have heard..please keep us updated on the appointment monday..and if you meet anyone else with similar issues. very crazy! nothing is out of God's plan..what keeps us all going,
love, prayers, and big hug from athens family,
heather
Liz, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today! I'm sure that was a really tough visit, and uncertainty is one of the hardest feelings in the world. Sending all my good thoughts and energy your way.
-Kendra
I have a tilted uterus (it's also called a retroverted uterus). I don't know what comfort that brings, given my history... but God is bigger than all our worry and so much bigger than google. :)
I have to disagree with you, though, about all things being good. Not all things are good. Death is not good. But because of Jesus, all things are being redeemed. He loves you, Liz.
Praying for you.
elizabeth manley
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