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Posted 11/26/2010 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
I got my last set of lab results today.  Even though I had the IUD removed, it's not a viable pregnancy .... levels have dropped from 45 to 22 in the past 48 hours ... so now I am just waiting for the miscarriage to begin.  I have been pregnant 6 times ... and have 3 gorgeous kids ... so I know I have lots to be thankful for ... but between the crazy hormones and emotions ... and NO MEDS for a week ... I feel like a tired, depressed old woman tonight.

I have 3 cousins who are pregnant and glowing ... so yesterday was tough.  No one in my family other than my parents and spouse knew about this pregnancy .. so I heard all day about tiny clothes, decorating nurseries, growing bellies, excuses to eat EVERYTHING ... and I just had to leave the room several times to pull myself together.

I'm ok though .. and it does not seem to be ectopic, so I'm grateful for that.  I'm really looking forward to taking my Cymbalta in the morning ... because I'm sore all over and that has worked like a miracle drug for me recently! 

Everything happens for a reason ... and even when we have no idea what that reason is ... I have confidence that things will work out. 

We're going to the skating rink tonight ... going to be silly, eat pizza, and  ... gasp!  maybe even drink a BEER!  lol. 

Thanks for the support and good wishes over the past week .. it's been a rollercoaster, to be sure .. but it's time to get off that ride and get in line for another one!  :)

Posted 11/26/2010 10:59 PM (GMT 0)
Do-Over,

It sounds like you really and truly wanted to be pregnant. I am sorry you had to listen to all the pregnant mothers to be talk about the exciting things. But like you said, everything happens for a reason. You will have another chance if you choose to do so. I bet if you would have explained to the other ladies, that they would have understood. But I can see your reasoning for not. And that is truly okay.

I hope that you feel better soon. I am glad that you will be able to take your meds tomorrow.

Take care,

Hugs, Karen
Posted 11/26/2010 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Im sorry you are going through this. Im a mother of 3 healthy children and I have had 4 losses. I really do understand that sadness. Thoughts are sent to you
Posted 11/26/2010 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
If I were you, I wouldn't start the Cymbalta and no alcohol, etc. until you do miscarry.  Doctors have been wrong, you know.  I lost two children and I know how difficult that is but you are still carrying that baby and things could change.  Stranger things have happened.  Just think about it, okay?  If you are going to miscarry, it will be soon and then you can start up medications again.  It's better to be safe than sorry.

 

Sherrine

Posted 11/27/2010 12:48 AM (GMT 0)
I am sorry do-over, I read your first post and really didn't know what to say, that was a hard situation to be in. Like Sherrine said I would hold off on drinking and the cymbalta just in case. I do know what it is like to lose a child, my 20 year old daughter was a twin and her brother was still-born so I know how bad it is to lose one. I guess what Im afraid of for you is that you might be feeling guilty about this loss. When I was pregnant with the twins it was my third pregnancy in 2 years and I had so many doubts as to whether I would be able to handle 4 kids ages 2 and under. When I lost Mitch I thought I was being punished for doubting God. It took a long time for me to realize that no matter how I felt nothing would ever bring him back to life. Please dont beat yourself up over this. It really wont help you or your family. I will be praying for you.
Gentle Hugs
Shirley
Posted 11/27/2010 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Sending you healing wishes and gentle hugs. I wish I could take your pain away...your in my thoughts. Bay
Posted 11/27/2010 7:02 AM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry you are having to deal with this sadness, loss and all the emotions that accompany it.
Posted 11/27/2010 10:45 AM (GMT 0)
I am truly sorry that you are in this situation. My thoughts are with you and best of luck.
Posted 11/27/2010 8:16 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry to hear that your are losing the pregnancy. But how have things been with you and hubby? Did this bring you closer together and maybe smooth things over? There's a reason for everything. Sometimes we never know what that reason is but just have to trust it's a good one. Prayers for you hun.
Posted 11/28/2010 5:07 AM (GMT 0)

Sending gentle hugs and prayers...I'm so sorry you are going through this!

Hugs, Robin

Posted 11/28/2010 6:00 AM (GMT 0)
I am very sorry this is happening.  Saying a prayer for you.

Sue

Posted 11/28/2010 2:55 PM (GMT 0)
I am sorry for your loss do-over. Its never an easy situation to deal with, but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hugs,
Pam
Posted 11/28/2010 4:25 PM (GMT 0)

Sending hugs your way...

Donna

Posted 11/28/2010 5:26 PM (GMT 0)
I miscarried once, too, and even though the circumstances were far from ideal, I was still very sad. I think that's unavoidable. Very sorry for your loss....

Debbie
Posted 11/29/2010 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry! Sending gentle hugs.

hugs, Robin
Posted 11/29/2010 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry. Losing a baby through miscarriage is never easy.

Gentle hugs - Austen
Posted 11/30/2010 9:59 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Do=over -

So sorry to hear of the miscarriage prospect. I have had several although no longer are even in the age group that has babies, not me anyway. I would be very careful about using the Cymbalta until it's over. I was never supposed to have a baby and I began to miscary at the side of the road one day. I pulled over and waited for the pain to stop and then went home. I didn't go to the doctor for over a week. After he yelled at  me for Not having a DnC done he informed me that I had been pregnant with twins and the other twin was there and seemed to be fine. Had I gone in I would not have my beautiful daughter. 5 years later I miscarried again and this time went in. They looked at what I had saved and said that I had lost the baby. They told me that they could not find another child. 7 months later, I gave birth to my 2nd daughter. Doctors are not God and our body's and babies all act differently. Had I listened to my doctor I would not have any children as I had to have a hysterectomy after the last birth. So for me on 3 accounts the doctors were wrong. I will continue to pray and hope that all is as what God wants for you at this time.

Steph

Posted 11/30/2010 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the support and kind words from everyone! My Hcg level was back down to 7 yesterday .... and I'm pretty sure that the worst of the miscarriage is behind me now. My dr said that if it goes all the way down to 0, I won't have to take the methotrexate or have a D&C.

@MinnyMouse .. that is an amazing story .. thanks for sharing it! I have never heard of that happening before ... wow!

I started taking the Cymbalta this morning because I was such a wreck ... this time of year is always so hard for me, and I was in so much fibro pain I was about to lose my mind. I had that thing where I was hurting like crazy, but couldn't stop moving .. my legs were twitching, my arms flexing, tossing and turning ... it hurt to sit, to stand, to lay down ... I just couldn't get away from the pain ... and the depression was creeping in too!!! I just can't stand the thought of falling into that pit again ... and once I heard that the hCG was only 7, I felt at peace with taking the Cymbalta again.
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