Sunday, February 15, 2009


I absolutely love this picture and had to post it(thanks Melissa). As some of you may or may not know, we were expecting(we found out later, twins) and lost one of the babies on January 25th and the other on February 9th. My doctor said that there was most likely something wrong with the first baby(genetically? I think) and then we found out through blood work and ultrasound that the second was an ectopic and was in my left tube. Our options were few: laparoscopic surgery, D & C, or a shot of methotrexate. Methotrexate was the safest with the best results and no effect on future fertility, so that is what we chose. This stops the cells from dividing so that the tube doesn't burst. It has been a very emotional couple of weeks with lots of prayers from family and friends, thank you so much. We know that everything happens for a reason and that God has a plan. And whatever that plan maybe we will continue to trust in Him and all He has given us. I thank God everyday for the four beautiful babies that God has given to us. Going through this has shown me so much and made me realize things that I did not understand. The moment I found out I started to plan things. Things for the upcoming school year, for the summer, the car seat arrangement, everything. Our life changed and now I just feel a loss that I didn't before understand. I think that through this I have a different compassion for those who have lost a child at any stage because your life truly does change the moment that you hear the words or read the little stick and know that you are pregnant. Well with that and the tears that I now have, I just want to say thank you again to all that were praying for us and the baby(ies). We know that they are in heaven and the short time they were with us taught us so much. God bless, Amanda

5 comments:

Jamie Jo said...

Wow, Amanda! You are in my prayers. I really think the amazing thing about miscarriage is the love we as mothers (and family members) already feel for the baby. We feel this love at a time when a lot of women are finding out they are pregnant and getting abortions.

I've been thinking about you all weekend, and praying for you every time!

God Bless you!

Amanda said...

Thank you. You will be in mine as well, hope you all feel better soon!
God bless!

Sarah said...

I am terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I know that no words can really comfort at this time. I will say a prayer for you today. God bless you, your husband and children!

Melissa @ Homegrown Catholics said...

I was really happy that I could help you in some way. And I am so happy for you that you are getting ready to try again so soon. I will continue to pray for you!

And thanks for your comment on my blog earlier. It meant a lot.

MommyMonkey said...

Wow. I am so very sorry for the loss of your two precious babes. I will certainly keep your family in my prayers.