August 2009
7 posts
I had my final set of labs drawn yesterday. My HCG level was 4.9 and anything below 5 is considered negative for pregnancy. It’s finally over.
I know that this was meant to be and that Rob and I will have another healthy child soon. At the same time, I don’t EVER want to forget that this happened. Yes, we lost him or her very early. But, this baby grew inside me for nearly six...
It is now official.
We have lost our little bean.
What should have been..
Was it me? Did I do something wrong? Am I being tested? Must the pain last this long? I try to be a good person. I try to do everything right. It’s hard to accept it. Feels like I’m giving up the fight. I was supposed to be strong. I was supposed to have it all. I feel like a failure. Why get back up again when I’m bound to fall? I have to keep going. I have to keep...
It looks like we are losing this little one. I had some more bleeding today, which led me to get some more blood work done. My HCG level was 78.9 today, down from 109.7 two days ago. I will update once we know for sure.
Still in shock.
Asher and I went to Babies ‘R Us today to buy some diapers and wipes. I only had a few minutes there, but it felt different. Walking into that store as a pregnant woman made me WAY too excited. I walked up and down the same aisles as always—aisles containing things like Elmo soft potty seats (AHEM), snack traps, Boppy covers, and Pack ‘n Plays—but it all seemed so much...
“A grand adventure is about to begin.”
– Winnie the Pooh
An intro.
For those of you who do not know, I am Whitney and I am expecting my second child with my wonderful husband, Rob. We are beyond thrilled with this news and can’t wait for our son Asher to have a sibling! I am determined to document this pregnancy thoroughly and enjoy every second of it, as it will more than likely be my last. SO, here is our story. :o)
We have one son, Asher, who is 17...