I'm AM working on the long awaited vacation post. I think one of the problems I've had with writing the post is the fact that the vacation didn't end on the best note. As soon as we got home, I got sick, and that was followed by some heartbreaking news. I've been debating for weeks now about whether or not I'd share the following information on my blog...
Over the course of the week following the trip we learned we'd had a miscarriage. I had a *faintly* positive hpt. I began having symptoms of a miscarriage (I won't share ALL the details here) the following day, and the Wednesday after we returned from our trip I went to the clinic for some lab work. My hCG level was very low, but was elevated above typical non-pregnant levels, and at the low end of the expected level for a 4 week pregnancy. The Dr. who reviewed the results suggested that I return the following Monday to retest, which I did. I was saddened when the report came back that my hCG levels were now <1. This confirmed the miscarriage. I'm thankful for the short time God gave me with that baby, and am looking forward with anticipation to any other blessings He sends our way.
I've closed the comments on this particular post because I don't want or need a lot of "I'm sorry for your loss" comments. If you're reading this, I'm probably at least somewhat important to you, so I know that you are sorry, and I would appreciate your prayers as we continue to deal in our own private way. Thank you.
