I am crying!
Oh my goodness. I am just in shock and in tears. I don't know what to say, or think, or what....
THANK you for praying! Thank you so much!
I am still not sure but ....
Today, I went in to get my blood levels checked. I have been having what I believe is exactly like a period, so I was sure that I had totally miscarried...I had no hope that the levels were going to do anything except go down.
I asked the lady who took my blood if she could possibly please let me know how I could get the results today, because I did not want to wait a whole weekend to know what the results are. She told me that if I would call at about 11:35, they should have the results in.
I called at about that time, and the receptionist there told me that they didn't have them in. I told her that I thought they would be in by then, and she said, no, I would have to wait for them to call me. Well, I thought about it, and 10 minutes later, I called again. I was desperate to know.
I waited on hold for about 10 minutes as the new receptionist looked for the doctors and asked them about the results. She said that they were in rooms at the time, but would be out shortly. She asked if they could just call me back with the results. I said, well, can they call me in about a half hour? Because I will be going into town soon.
She said, "Well, just give me a minute." and I waited another 10 minutes. All of a sudden, I heard the voice of my doctor on the phone (the one who has always been considerate and compassionate in this situation), and she said,........
"Bethany, your levels are going up. It looks like you're still pregnant!"
I took in a sharp breath and didn't know what to say. Then I said, "How??? How can I be pregnant? I am bleeding and bleeding...it's just like my period! How can they be rising????"
She said, "Well sometimes you do bleed in pregnancy...", and she said, "Your levels were 1529 the first time, then they were over 2000, and now they are showing at 4000! This is wonderful"
I started crying and crying and I said, "Oh my goodness, I can't believe it!!"
She said, "Do they have you scheduled for an ultrasound? If not, I'll get you scheduled for one next week."
I got an ultrasound scheduled and I have been crying and crying with joy..... I cannot believe this. It is almost too unreal!!!!!
I have to go call James now! Thank you so much for praying!
THANK you for praying! Thank you so much!
I am still not sure but ....
Today, I went in to get my blood levels checked. I have been having what I believe is exactly like a period, so I was sure that I had totally miscarried...I had no hope that the levels were going to do anything except go down.
I asked the lady who took my blood if she could possibly please let me know how I could get the results today, because I did not want to wait a whole weekend to know what the results are. She told me that if I would call at about 11:35, they should have the results in.
I called at about that time, and the receptionist there told me that they didn't have them in. I told her that I thought they would be in by then, and she said, no, I would have to wait for them to call me. Well, I thought about it, and 10 minutes later, I called again. I was desperate to know.
I waited on hold for about 10 minutes as the new receptionist looked for the doctors and asked them about the results. She said that they were in rooms at the time, but would be out shortly. She asked if they could just call me back with the results. I said, well, can they call me in about a half hour? Because I will be going into town soon.
She said, "Well, just give me a minute." and I waited another 10 minutes. All of a sudden, I heard the voice of my doctor on the phone (the one who has always been considerate and compassionate in this situation), and she said,........
"Bethany, your levels are going up. It looks like you're still pregnant!"
I took in a sharp breath and didn't know what to say. Then I said, "How??? How can I be pregnant? I am bleeding and bleeding...it's just like my period! How can they be rising????"
She said, "Well sometimes you do bleed in pregnancy...", and she said, "Your levels were 1529 the first time, then they were over 2000, and now they are showing at 4000! This is wonderful"
I started crying and crying and I said, "Oh my goodness, I can't believe it!!"
She said, "Do they have you scheduled for an ultrasound? If not, I'll get you scheduled for one next week."
I got an ultrasound scheduled and I have been crying and crying with joy..... I cannot believe this. It is almost too unreal!!!!!
I have to go call James now! Thank you so much for praying!
Keep the faith. It's all in God's hands anyway. I'm still keeping you in my prayers. Same thing happened to me.
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Oh, Bethany! I'm so happy to hear the news. I will definitely keep praying for you and the little one.
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I am sooooo happy for you, God is so faithful! Just make sure you take it easy right now
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what a good God we have. I was listening to a song last night about how good our God is. You have been in my prayers and will continue to be. congrats shelly
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Bethany, I am so happy to have opened my email and saw your update. Praise God. I can't wait to hear about your u/s.
God bless.
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yayyyyy!!! oh bethany i am so happy for you. i am a lurker ever since i came across your website on prairiehomemaker. i check on here every few days, and was so upset to see that you thought you were having another miscarriage. my hubby and i were both sad for you and i prayed God with bless you. and He has! praise the Lord. take care and rejoice in the moment. congratulations!
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I am so happy for you! But I have to add that I got a good laugh at your last line..."I have to go call James now!" Did you tell us before him? lol!
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Crying happy tears for you!!
Emily G.
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I've snuck on here a few times in the past couple of days because I was worried about you! I am so glad that you can have some reassurance now. Yay for Drs who can get ultrasounds scheduled quickly!
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I am so happy for you Bethany!
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Praising with you. This happened to me with my third pregnancy (the bleeding and the numbers). It ended up being vanishing twin syndrome which is quite common. Maybe something to check out. I do have an amazing 7 year old now and it was the best delivery in history!!
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THANK YOU SO much!!!
Here is exactly how I feel right now:
Ain't God Good video
Roxanne, you know what's even funnier? I was still on the phone holding to make the ultrasound appointment as I typed the message above!
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Bethany,
This is such good news! God is always in control. I will keep you in my prayers!
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Yay! w00t! whoopie!!! I'm so excited for you guys. I know it may not be 'in the clear' yet but I'm just thrilled for you. Keep us posted esp after your ultrasound. I wonder if you could be having twins. I didn't think they could tell so early. I guess most twin stories I hear there's one lurking in the background & they don't 'find' them until much later in pregnancy. I pray that everything with your pregnancy will go well, that you will be healthy & feel great throughout. I'm so glad you were persistent about finding the results out, I can't imagine someone thinking it's okay for you to wait until it's 'convenient' for them to let you know. That would have been a very hard weekend.
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Well, what do you know! Congrats, Bethany! Will keep praying.
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YAY!! I'm so happy for you! I almost commented twice on your other (sad) blogs but I was afraid anything I said would somehow make it seem worse lol. I'm so happy for you!!
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Yay! This makes me so happy. I can't wait to read for the next nine months.
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Praise the Lord!!! I am so happy for you!
Alicia
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OH Bethany!!! I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!
I was going to mention this before, but I haven't really sat down at the computer for longer than like 15 minutes (long enough to post a quick post, check emails quickly, browse my top 5 favorite blogs -- which this is one of 'em -- and get off) a day in a couple weeks. But, I've got some things to do online, so I want to mention it now before I forget.
When my mom was pregnant with me, she had what seemed like a period every month for the first 6 months of her pregnancy. And everything turned out just fine for her and for me (obviously lol).
Keep your faith, girl. The Lord is very good!!
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You are all so awesome. I will be sure to update as soon as I know anything more!
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I am soooo happy for you and will continue to pray for you and your baby! God has a plan for each on of us before we are even conceived. It is so awesome to imagine his love and wonderful power. Sometimes odd things happen with our bodies that we cannot understand, only God knows and has a plan for everything. Try to relax a little and remember that God loves you and that baby no matter what. Your husband and children love you and if you relax it will be better for you and the baby. You are going to be okay.
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Bethany,
I am crying tears of joy for you! I will continue to pray. Keep us updated.
Also, on a different note, your vintage apron is adorable! And I love the progress on your mural. You are a very talented woman.
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Praise God!! :o)
My s-i-l had alot of bleeding with one of her pregnancies, but my niece just turned 15! :o)
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Will continue praying that all goes well.
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Happy Dance!!! I can't stop smiling! It sure is a rollar coaster ride isn't it? You are in my prayers!
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Thank you all sooooooooo much. I am hoping june 6th will hurry and get here! My ultrasound will be on that date.
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Bethany,
I am so happy for you. I know it is hard waiting, but at least you got that ray of sunshine to help you with the wait. I will continue to pray for you, James, and your baby.
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Andrea, you're so right...this was a ray of sunshine to give me some hope before I find out more. Thank you for your prayers.
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Oh wonderful! What wonderful news!
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Hi Bethany,
Your honestly and openness has amazed and touched me. And thank you for the photos on Liz Stanek's site. Amazing and beautiful.
My husband and I were surprised and thrilled to fall pregnant naturally as we needed ovulation stimulation with our first, Benjamin, who is now 22 months.
But it doesn't look like it is 'meant to be'. I am going through the motions of having a miscarriage. Yesterday, I was told that this pregnancy is unlikely to continue. My levels were too low (only 64 at about 4 weeks) and had not increased enough after almost another week (to only 106 on Monday). I've got cramps and bleeding and the doctors are not hopeful.
I've been reading an Australian website called New Life Ministries: http://www.newlifeministries.com.au/html/miscarriage.html
It is very strongly about faith in God being instrumental in helping to prevent miscarriage. I am at the point of starting to accept that it isn't going to work out this time, but this website seems to say that if I just want it enough and demand it of God, then I may be able to stop the miscarriage. What are your thoughts? What do you think is the purpose of these babies that don't make it?
Sorry for the hugeness of the life questions and given the vomitous state of things at your house at the moment, I completely understand if you don't manage to reply. I hope everything proceeds smoothly and peacefully for you and your family. Regards, Louise.
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Louise, I left a reply for you here:
http://bethany.preciousinfants.com/2007/07/04/answer-to-a-question.aspx
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