I took a pregnancy test last Monday and it came up positive. I started bleeding the next day, so I took another test and it came up even darker positive. I went to the doctor and they took my blood and my hormone level was at 35, this was last Tuesday. I went back in on Friday because I was still bleeding and got the results this Monday. My hormone level did go up to 54, but not up enough for a healthy pregnancy. I am pregnant, it is just touch and go right now. I have stopped bleeding and I called the nurse at my doctors office yesterday with some questions and she said it is good that I stopped bleeding and I am on partial rest, trying to stay off of my feet. I go back in this coming Monday for a follow up. Basically we don't know what is going on. It could be that I am just really early pregnant and that is why the hormone numbers are being slow to increase, or I could be on my way to a miscarriage. I have had 2 miscarriages in the past and this is nothing like those. They were very painful with very heavy bleeding. The bleeding I had last week was like a lighter than normal period, though it did last 4 days. Ladies, I need all the prayer I can get, I have been very down lately and just scared. I know God is in control. We just moved a few weeks ago so I haven't been online in a while. Also as a side note, my husband isn't too thrilled about having another one, so I am dealing with that too. Sorry for the ramble. Thanks.

I'm sorry for your troubles! Please keep us updated, and I will say a prayer for you and your little bean!

Give your Dh time, Lord willing he will see what an amazing blessing this child is!

blessings,
Amber

Praying for you and your family.

Oh, hun, sending you a great big hug, and a prayer!!

Praying for you. Keep us posted.

praying for you

Praying..

the slow rise in numbers is how the pregnancy that ended in miscarriage started for me...initially (the first 14 weeks) it was the only thing that sparked any mention of a problem...I carried normally clear into my second trimester (no spotting until then when the miscarriage started)...we had seen and heard the heartbeat on ultra and everything a couple of times even...but things just weren't right in the gene codes I guess and we lost the baby due to problems with the embryo..
....hang in there....we'll hope for the best for you, everybody is different!! We'll hope your hormones are just rising slower and that everything will work out wonderfully for you!
I hope you don't get angry and think I am trying to destroy your hopes! I truly want you to be happy and optimistic..just be cautious in your optimisim to guard your feelings....you and I both know how hard it it to lose a pregnancy and trying to keep a cautious outlook can try and curb some of the sadness....sorry if I seem a downer :roll: Hope in the Lord.

You're in my prayers.

I was thinking, and realized that your numbers really are not THAT bad. With Noah my numbers rose about 60% in 48 hours, and my doc said that was normal and within limits. Obviously Noah made it to term, so even slow risers can make it. I have been through two m/c so I know how devastating it can be, but please try and remember that the Lord knew this baby's life, no matter how short or long it may be.
Our motto throughout our loss of Noah was (it's actually lyrics from a song) He gives and takes away, but my heart will choose to say, Blessed be the name of the Lord!
Yes it hurts when he takes away, but praise him for even giving, because he could choose to not let us have the opportunity to love that baby at all.

Please keep us updated!
Blessings,
Amber

praying Gods will, and a sucessfull pregnancy

Thank you all for your prayers and encouragement. Breezy, of course I am not mad about your post, I appreciate you sharing your personal experience. I am trying to keep a realistic approach to this, but I go from optimism to being negative and I know I need to keep it in the middle. I keep praying to keep the baby, but I know that God's ways aren't mine and He is the author of life and it is in his hands how this will go. Ladies you are awesome, thanks so much!

a wonderful perspective ....MANY prayers being said for you and your little bean!

many prayers for you and your family

i know how scary this can be as i have went through that 3 times. I am praying for you and pls keep us up dated.

I wish you all the best Jen! That is good news :)

First of all, thank you ladies for all of your prayers. I had some more blood drawn yesterday to see if my hormone levels had gone up and I called today because I had a wierd mucousy discharge and the nurse told my my hormone levels went down to zero, so I did miscarry and I am going in tomorrow for a sonogram to make sure there isn't anything left. I have been emotional, as to be expected, this morning. I will say that God works through even the little ones, my ds has never reciprocated an " I love you" when I tell him this, but just a few minutes ago I told him " I love you" and he said " I huv you too". God is good. I thought that was so sweet and I needed that this morning. Thanks again for all of your support.

I'm sorry. You are in my prayers.

sorry about your miscarry, praying for you.

God is good in the little things isn't he? When I was in the emergency room miscarrying, my little boy kissed my cheek and said "all better now mommy"....I couldn't help but thank God that my arms were not empty during my loss! He is good in the little things! Prayers for your loss!

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

I am sorry for your loss, many prayers still coming your way. God is wonderful in using our children to bring us joy in times of need. Your faith and love for Him will bring you through this. As I went through this many years ago, a friend had told me - "Just think, your baby is now a beautiful, high angel standing right with God. As he has to be perfect because He creates us as He wants us, and to fulfill each purpose. Untouched, pure, whole; that's what are our babies are - angels by God's side!"

Keep your praises up even in trials... we're here for you.

God Bless,

You are in my prayers. I am sorry for you loss. The Lord is with you and your family always.

Sara

I'm sorry to hear about the miscarriage. Lots of love and prayers.

I'm so sorry about your loss. Praying for you hon. ((HUGS))

I just saw your responce...I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you.

You are in my prayers.

Sara

Thank you all for your prayers, they have been felt over here. I am doing alot better. I know God has a reason for everything and His timing is perfect. Thanks again.