Hello there dear sisters...
I've missed you all very much but I've continued to keep you all in my prayers...
Especially you, Sonu - Sweetie, I am so sorry for your loss. Unfortunately there are many of us who know how devistating it can be. It breaks my heart to see anyone go through this, especially someone I've become close to. My heart really does ache for you... but I'm glad to see you're starting to rejoin us - which is a very good thing!! I know God has given us to one another to be there in good times and bad. Know you are loved and have all our support.
kbat - thinking of you too sweetie. Even though we know the odds, it doesn't take away the disappointment and pain when AF shows her ugly head. Keep your head up and your eyes on Him.
Hrobinson - Congratulations on getting ready to start your estrace for the FET!! Very exciting. You sound so positive. I pray that you will put your trust fully in Him, as you embark on this new portion of your journey and that He will bless you richly. As far as the estrace goes - it may do more, but I know it helps to increase the estrogen level in your body and prepare your uterus for implantation. I had to take it from ER until 10 wks pg. Since I've never had a FET, I'm not sure exactly how it works before the ET. Wishing you all the best!
Nic - I am so glad the bleeding stopped and you have moved on to see a beautiful heart beat in the U/S! That is fanastic news! Keep up that PMA and keep praising Him for his goodness! So happy for you!!! I know what a blessing and huge RELIEF it is to make it past the milestone from the previous pg... I know I nearly bounced off the examination table when we saw that our little one had grown and was going strong at the 8wk u/s. I am SOOOO happy that you have passed your scary date as well!!! Praise God!!
Mia, Chriss, Dean sisters, Indie - how are you ladies??? We must all be busy bees with the spring arriving. Please let us know how you all are doing!!
I want to thank you all for all your prayers for my grandmother. She is the reason I have been away for so long. I went to visit her and help my mother and sisters care for her (though she is in the hospital - we are the type of family who has someone in attendance 24/7 - too many bad experiences with my grandfather, who passed 11 yrs ago). She has had a tough few weeks, but finally moved out of ICU to the step-down unit, where she remains for now. It's been one of those difficult situations where they find something else wrong nearly every day. Finally, after insisting on specialists, we have finally discovered as of today that she has Lymphoma - though we will have to wait until Monday to find out exactly what kind and how much it has spread. She is a tough cookie and has always been an inspiration to me with her strength and courage. She survived breast cancer 10 years ago and of course, we were pleased when we found out that it had not returned. I know she has it in her to survive this too, if it is God's will. Though I know we can't all live forever and when she goes, she will go HOME to be with the Lord... I am still not ready for her to go... I have always imagined she would be one of those on the Smucker's 100 year old birthdays - she's just that kind of trooper. Please continue to keep her in your prayers - along with my family, especially my mother, who insists on staying by her side from sun up til way past sun down (fortunately, we have been able to make her go home for the nights).
As for me, which seems to pale by comparison, everything is fine. I praise God that I'm still having m/s all day and many nights... but it helps me to know my little nugget is hanging on and growing strong. Though I hope that it will start to fade soon... the m/s, that is! I am in my last week of the 1st trimester, so I'm so very grateful to the Lord for allowing me to continue to carry our child. I will call on Monday to schedule my Nuchal Translucency U/S and bloodwork for sometime next week or the following.
I hope you all are having a blessed weekend. Praise be to Him!
