I had my second ultrasound today. Last week’s there was a gestational sac but it was empty. All week I have been so worried and scared. I was so happy to be pregnant that I feared it would be taken away.
I get to the doctors office and my heart is pounding in my chest and I’m beginning to shake. I go in and get ready and I tried not to look at the monitor as she is inserting the ultrasound wand. But I had to.
Empty.
I sat up and just broke down crying. The doctor said to get dressed and meet me in the conference room. So I did and she went over my options.
- miscarry naturally
- take some meds to help me miscarry
- do a D&C
I’ve decided to go with a D&C. I don’t want the terrible cramps and massive amounts of blood, just to remind me of what didn’t last. I’ve had a D&C once before when my birth control patch (many, many years ago) caused me to bleed three weeks of the month.
I provided two dates for it and I hope it’s next Thursday so I don’t end up miscarrying on my own.
I’m sad.
When I walked in the house, ugly crying, I sat on my sofa and my super sweet dog Kona curled up with me. She even did some things that did make me laugh. I didn’t cry much longer.
I told everyone who has been following my journey and I got many hugs, prayers and thoughts sent my way. I realize this is an awkward situation and most people don’t know what to say but saying things like:
- it will happen, you’ll see
- go the surrogacy route, my first is on her 9th pregnancy helping people
- things happen- don’t let it get you down because the future holds so much
- God is good and timing is everything
These people don’t have a clue and have no problems making babies. I know they are trying to be positive and say the right things but that’s not it.
I have one more IVF try left.
I will get back on the horse and try one last time.
I will be a mother or I won’t.
I’m sorry. What a let down for you. I’m glad your puppy was there to give you loves. Keep us posted when you can.