I have the most incredible news!
Today, I went to the doctor about the dizzy spells and fatigue I have been mentioning for the past few days. The symptoms have been going on for a few weeks.
When I got there, I showed him the results of the tests, and he said that except for the 35, the rest appears to be normal. I personally think that the 35 was a mistaken test... So that is a relief that I am most likely not having any blood sugar problems.
When I got to the pregnancy center today (I don't know if I have mentioned here that I have begun working at a Crisis Pregnancy Center several weeks ago?) , I was sitting there and wondering what the problem could be. No one had come in for a couple of hours, so I had plenty of time to sit and think.
I considered the idea that it could actually be the inner ear problem, since I have been having sinus allergy problems lately.
And then I remembered that I had spotted the day before yesterday, strangely. My menstrual cycle ended only 2 weeks ago. But for some reason, I had this weird idea to take a pregnancy test. I thought to myself, "why would I waste a pregnancy test? I am definitely not pregnant.", but for some reason I felt compelled to do it anyway.
I went into the bathroom and I took the test. I left it in the room and went into the other room to read a book for a little bit, then I went back in to check on the test.
When I came in the room and saw the test, I gasped in unbelief. There were two VERY bold lines on the test.
I just stood there in shock looking at it and thinking, "no way, this cant' be happening." because I just didn't think it was possible.
Then I ran to the phone and called James. I told him excitedly and then as soon as I got off the phone I started blubbering and crying. I paced back and forth and I don't know why but I just couldn't stop crying. It was a mixture of pure joy and thankfulness, but also sadness for the baby I lost and will never get to see grow up.
I am so excited, thrilled, and thankful! I am so thankful that I have been blessed with another pregnancy, but I am going to be so cautious with this one. I can't just take it for granted that this baby will make it....Please pray that my baby will be safe and sound through this pregnancy.
When I got there, I showed him the results of the tests, and he said that except for the 35, the rest appears to be normal. I personally think that the 35 was a mistaken test... So that is a relief that I am most likely not having any blood sugar problems.
When I got to the pregnancy center today (I don't know if I have mentioned here that I have begun working at a Crisis Pregnancy Center several weeks ago?) , I was sitting there and wondering what the problem could be. No one had come in for a couple of hours, so I had plenty of time to sit and think.
I considered the idea that it could actually be the inner ear problem, since I have been having sinus allergy problems lately.
And then I remembered that I had spotted the day before yesterday, strangely. My menstrual cycle ended only 2 weeks ago. But for some reason, I had this weird idea to take a pregnancy test. I thought to myself, "why would I waste a pregnancy test? I am definitely not pregnant.", but for some reason I felt compelled to do it anyway.
I went into the bathroom and I took the test. I left it in the room and went into the other room to read a book for a little bit, then I went back in to check on the test.
When I came in the room and saw the test, I gasped in unbelief. There were two VERY bold lines on the test.
I just stood there in shock looking at it and thinking, "no way, this cant' be happening." because I just didn't think it was possible.
Then I ran to the phone and called James. I told him excitedly and then as soon as I got off the phone I started blubbering and crying. I paced back and forth and I don't know why but I just couldn't stop crying. It was a mixture of pure joy and thankfulness, but also sadness for the baby I lost and will never get to see grow up.
I am so excited, thrilled, and thankful! I am so thankful that I have been blessed with another pregnancy, but I am going to be so cautious with this one. I can't just take it for granted that this baby will make it....Please pray that my baby will be safe and sound through this pregnancy.
I was going to say "take a test" - that you were probably pregnant! Congratulations!
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Congratulations!
That made me cry.
I'll keep you in my prayers!
Roxanne
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Congratulations. I am so very excited for you!
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Happy Dance! I am so excited for you! You and your family are in my prayers. Take it easy and try not to think too much about it. Just remember that there is a little one in heaven watching after you and your baby.
Congrats!
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Congratulations!!!!!! I look forward to my next
God bless.
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I am so excited for you! Congratulations and get lots of rest!
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Congratulations! Everything will be fine and remember God has NOT given us the spirit of fear but of a sound mind & of power. Rejoice in this blessing! You will be in my prayers!
Suzeq
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Bethany thats great!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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That is the most wonderful news, Bethany! I will keep you and baby in my daily prayers.
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Congratulations! I'm so happy for you
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Rejoicing with you Bethany! It did sound funny to me that you had a virus and felt the way you did. I was hoping for the past few days that you were pregnant.
I had 5 children, then 2 miscarriages then 1 more child and I am now pregnant. It is hard to grasp having babies after a miscarriage, and I still find it hard to bond with this little one that is growing bigger every day, but I will pray for you. God bless you and James,
Cheryl
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Bethany, that's wonderful!!! Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!! And I'll definitely keep you in prayer.
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Ugh! Why did I not consider implantation spotting!!! That is what that probably was. I should have known though I've never had it I have read about it a lot. Congrats Bethany!!!!! I am sooooooo happy for you. I will keep you in my prayers every single day! Let us know as soon as you know the due date. That probably explains whe worsened fatigure and dizziness. Maybe you don't drink lots of water? My blood pressure gets very low when I don't and it causes me to get tired and dizzy. Maybe? I don't know. Just a thought.
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OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am SO HAPPY for you!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!! I'll DEFINITELY be praying for you and your growing family!!!! CONGRATS!!
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Let's all pray for good health and long life for this little one
(launches video)
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5792002857037121340&q=gestation
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Bethany,
I am so excited and happy for you. What a wonderful gift from God. I will praying for a healthy pregnancy and healthy mom and baby. keep us updated. shelly
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I am so happy for you! I will be praying for you!
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That is just totally awesome. I pray that Satan will not steal this time of joy from you by implanting fear and uncertainty in your mind. Perhaps you could go and sit amoung your trees and tell Blessing about the new life and your feelings?
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I am not sure what might be happening, but I did get a little bit of spotting this morning again, and I don't know what would cause that. I am going to go to the ob-gyn and see if she can tell me what is going on, how far along I might be, and any other questions that might come my way.
I thank you all for being such a good support system for me... I really hope that this baby will be allright...
Jm, I love that video, and I thought about doing that with the last pregnancy...in fact, I was taking pictures every week ( as opposed to every day). I will have to try again with this one when I have confirmed that things are going well. It would be really neat to try.
I appreciate the words about God giving us a spirit of a sound mind and not of fear. I have not been dwelling on this, in fact, I've been doing other things and trying not to think about it as much as possible. I think I will have to get about 3 months along before I will feel at least a little more secure about the baby's well being. No matter what, I know that God's will will be done.
Thank you all for the ideas and encouragement~ you have no idea how much all of you mean to me!
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Bethany, that is WONDERFUL news! Congratulations to you and James - God is gracious and merciful. I pray for a healthy pregnancy for you and baby, and that things will be smooth and uneventful! Blessings to you and your family!
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Vicky, and everyone else, thank you!
Sandi, I realized I hadn't really responded to you. I think you are probably right on the money with the idea of not drinking enough water. Two weeks ago, our water filter had broken and we were drinking yucky tap water. I hated the taste of the chlorine, so I was drinking more coffee, cokes, and other stuff like that... I finally got a filter again the other day...and the last two days I have been drinking a lot more water, and what do you know? The dizzy spells are gone! I wonder if this is just correlated or if it actually is the cause?
It's very interesting. I know I need to drink a lot of water anyway, so I will be doing that.
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You know, I just wonder if it is. I know I do the same thing. I have never been much of a water drinker. But I'll drink ice tea, diet soda and coffee drinks till the cows come home which are high in caffiene of course. But I have actually seen my blood pressure get down to the high 80's/60 when I do that. I had the docs ask me if I felt dizzy or faint. I had a nurse once tell me that wouldn't happen if I drank more water. I drink more water and guess what? My blood pressure always goes up. If you ever get up fast from a seated position and you feel suddenly faint or wobbly? That could be low blood pressure. I always have that problem. And that's why. Eh, it's a thought anyway.
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Well, all this time I've been looking in the wrong places. lol I've been looking for blood SUGAR, but never once considered blood PRESSURE. Next time I experience the dizziness, I will borrow my father in law's blood pressure monitor and see what mine is.
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Oh Bethany, I am just so happy for you! God is wonderous, isn't He?! I just couldn't be happier for you. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
(I just read this line today and it made me laugh..."God will never give me more than I can handle...I just wish sometimes He didn't trust me so much".
God Bless you!
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Congratulations Bethany!!! I am so happy for you and will definately be sending you the Safe pregnancy vibes from VA!
Gwen
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Aimee and Gwen, thank you very much!
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Aw, I missed hearing this news first hand. Bummer. Congrats though!
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