there are so many reasons why i wanted this to work.
this baby would have been payton's fraternal twin ... born six years later.
my beta was scheduled for today.
valentine's day.
today also happens to be my grandmother's 80th birthday.
valentine's day.
today also happens to be my grandmother's 80th birthday.
i would have been due on october 21, 2011.
that is nika's birthday.
i was due with payton on mason's birthday.
i just really, honestly thought it was meant to be.
our baby tried.
it snuggled in.
seven days past transfer i got a positive result.
i was pregnant.
i was freakin ecstatic.
i had spent that entire morning sobbing thinking it hadn't worked.
and then i tested again, just this one time.
it was positive.
it was just payton and i at home.
i jumped up and down.
i sobbed tears of joy.
i told payton we were having a baby.
she jumped up and down.
and looked around for said baby.
she didn't understand ... but i'll never forget that moment.
we called daddy together.
he just laughed at me because i was freaking out and i could not stop crying.
he was so excited.
we called daddy together.
he just laughed at me because i was freaking out and i could not stop crying.
he was so excited.
but then i continued to get only faint test results using other brands.
that scared me.
nine days past transfer i retested with another digital test.
the same brand from which i had received my positive.
the same brand from which i had received my positive.
BFN.
big fat negative.
i.was.crushed.
gutted.
i sobbed.
and sobbed some more.
two days later.
i got another positive.
i was so confused.
it is isolating.
infertility is so freakin isolating.
today my nurse confirmed a negative test result.
i have lost this baby.
a chemical pregnancy.
guess that is what they call it.
i am gutted.
i really thought it was meant to be.
I have no helpful words except I'm very sorry. So sorry.
ReplyDeleteInfertility sucks!!!! I am so very sorry. I thought you'd be shouting great new today. This sucks. I love you and we'll both be pregnant someday, just in God's perfect timing.....big.huge. hugs.
ReplyDeleteI'm crying with you, my friend. I offer my ear for if/when you want to talk/cry/yell/whatever...I'm here. ♥
ReplyDeleteOh Bethany! I'm crying for you :( Prayed for you guys that this would work. I know sorry doesn't make it any better; but what other words there? And I am. I am so very sorry. My heart is heavy with this news :(
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort & peace for you today. You are loved ♥
ReplyDeleteI love you. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteBethany, I'm sorry. Ugh, I am so sorry the wind has been completely taken out of your sail. It is unfair that this did not pan out. I hope something positive can come out of that nasty little negative test...
ReplyDeleteyou had me at so many reasons... I was pulling for you and said my prayers. I'm sorry for how you must feel.. will there be another try? I was thinking you said this was it.. ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry....I know how much this baby was wanted. I have no words. Only sadness :(
ReplyDeleteOh Bethany, I'm so sad for you. Damn it. I really wanted this for you. Truly so sorry;(
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteCrying tears with you my friend. :( Hold your sweet little ones that are here with you a little closer today. many x & o's
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Bethany...:( Sending prayers your way!
ReplyDeletei am so sorry bethany! i am serious, i am sick to my stomach reading this and so incredibly sorry!!! i know virtual hugs aren't the same as the real thing - but i am sending them anyway!
ReplyDeleteCrying with you too. Love you, lady. I'm here for you anytime. We still need to schedule that dinner!!
ReplyDeleteOh Bethany...I am so very very sorry. We have have been praying for you and you were never far from my mind/heart today. :(
ReplyDeleteI am so very sorry. It just sucks.
ReplyDeleteOh, that is downright horrible. Oh, I'm so sad. Thinking of you today.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry! Words can't express my sorrow for your loss!
ReplyDelete{{hugs}}
ReplyDeleteI am so crushed for you...
ReplyDelete(((HUGS))) Bethany...
I'm so, so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry. I have been there too.
ReplyDeleteOh Bethany, I am in tears for you! I understand the pain of this loss...I have been there a few times! It is so hard! I still want to be pregnant again, but the infertility has definitely taken a toll on me and my emotions the last few years. I know it will work out for you, but it is still so hard right now. It was especially hard when we had told our girls too! I wish there was something I could do for you! I will keep you in my prayers though. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry Bethany; I prayed this would work too.
ReplyDeleteOh Bethany..I'm so sorry...I have no idea what it's like to deal with infertility, so I won't say something trite, but I can imagine the pain and confusion with all those contradictory tests...
ReplyDeletethinking of you friend...
The words are hard to find right now, so I will just say I am so sorry! I hope you find peace.
ReplyDeleteOh Bethany, I am so sorry.
ReplyDeleteYou were on my mind today...and now I know why. I am so very sorry, I know how much you and Kyle wanted this. There are no words to heal the pain. I hope you can feel the love across the miles. I want you to know that I totally love your little family. Your handsome, sweet loving Mason, your super spunky hippy chick Payton (who might be my DIL someday who knows right?) and your incredibly sweet and amazing Russian princess Nika. You are blessed, even though today was not what you had dreamed.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Bethany. So very sorry. I wanted this to work for you. For your family. For your heart. I wish we could fix it.
ReplyDeleteSending you love my friend and lots of prayers.Sorry your heart is heavy.wishing I could do more.
ReplyDeleteWould send you big virtual hugs but I am hoping that next month i will be able to wrap my arms around you in person.
SH*T! I know I should say something more soothing or encouraging, sorry, nothing eloquent coming.
ReplyDeleteit just totally stinks ...
I'm so sorry!
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to say. I am heartbroken for for you and love you. Remember that we never understand what God has planned for us.
ReplyDeleteMy heart hurts for you. I know I can't possibly understand your pain but I certainly can feel bad that you hurt. And I am with Heather in hoping that I will be able to give you a "real" hug next month. So sorry!!
ReplyDeleteIm sorry. words just seem adequate.
ReplyDeleteI am sorry for your loss. Praying.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry Bethany. :( I wish I could give you a big hug!
ReplyDeleteNo words... just want you to know I am thinking of you, and will visualize you feeling whole and strong and content in the days to come. *hugs*
ReplyDelete:( I'm so sorry, I was so hoping that this would work too. Praying for you guys.
ReplyDeleteoh, dear girl...it isn't enough to say i'm sending arms to hug through this voided space, but it's all i have. but it's yours. for as long as you need.
ReplyDeletebig love, sweet girl.
I'm so sorry, Bethany. I had all my fingers and toes crossed for you that this would work. Know that you're in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry. Praying for you!
ReplyDelete((Hugs)) to you. I'm so sorry that things didn't work out this time, it is truly heartbreaking. Can't wait to see you in March- we'll have a cocktail and toast to the beautiful children we do have!
ReplyDeleteSending hugs and prayers of comfort to you...look at all of these people who care so much about you!
ReplyDeleteSo so sorry to hear that. I lost an early pregnancy in Nov and it just sucks. Sending you hugs from WI.
ReplyDelete{Hugs} Im so sorry Bethany!! Praying for you and your family!!!
ReplyDeleteI've been there, Bethany, and it sucks. Big time.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry. That's all I can say for now.....
Hugs to you,
Peggy
Mommy to Cason
Fellow infertility expert (unfortunately)
I am so sorry friend! {{{HUGS}}} to you!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so so so so sorry. I know how bad you wanted this baby...I wanted it for you. I don't know what else to say. Wish I could give you a big hug!!! Sending my love....
ReplyDeleteThere are no words. I'm devastated for you. Oh how I wish this was different. I'm so sorry Bethany. Something about the baby being Payton's twin just breaks my heart into pieces. Biggest hugs my friend. If there is anything I could do, I would do it for you in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteBethany, you have the whole blogosphere rooting for you.
ReplyDeleteYou're not alone.
I'm so sorry. I wish I had something more comforting to say, but just I'm sorry.
ReplyDeleteOh Bethany! Prayers for you, I can't even imagine the roller coaster of emotions you have gone through! xo
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry Bethany! I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers, and will pray that the Lord will ease your sorrow! Coleen & Nolan
ReplyDeleteI wish I had the words to comfort you...I'm so sorry. We love you guys, hang in there...
ReplyDeleteI am sorry...there are no words.
ReplyDeleteLove & hugs to you...very brave of you to open up to everyone about such a sensitive issue.
ReplyDelete-Meegs
This is so sad. I'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI dont know what to say Bethany....Just know that I love ya girl and i am sending you lots of cyber hugs.
ReplyDeleteUgh. No words. This is heart wrenching for me second-hand. I can only imagine. (hugs)
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that Bethany.
ReplyDeleteOh, Mama.
ReplyDeleteMy heart is so heavy for you. You word it so well, the confusion and the ups and downs of the tests and the results. Oh, dear Mama. I will keep praying for you. Sending you so much love. Wish I could send you what you really want. Wish I could so very badly.
I just now saw this post...I am so so sorry Bethany...no words to make you feel better, wish I could give you a big hug...You are such an amazing momma and so blessed with all you have...I can hope and pray this little miracle of having another little one will happen in time for you and Kyle...xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am in love with your new pics at the top of your blog ...such sweet adorable kids you have...
I am so so sorry.
ReplyDeletei am so sorry....
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Oh Bethany, I am so, so sorry! I really wanted it to work for you! I feel so bad. I can't imagine how hard that is. I will keep you in my prayers. You are one amazing woman! Please, let me know if I can do anything. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know that pain. BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteso sorry, Bethany. how crushing. praying.
ReplyDeleteBethany, I am so so sorry. So sorry. I feel sick and sad inside knowing you are going through this. I know there is nothing I can say to make it better, but I want you to know I am thinking about you and praying right now for your heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. I can't really imagine what you're going through, but I can hear some of it in your words. "I'm sorry" doesn't do much, but there it is- I'm sorry for your lost little precious one, and for your lost hope, and for the pain. I've never been where you are, and I can only pray I never will be, and I wish nobody ever had to be. You'll get through it, and one day the pain won't be as fresh. Until then, know that you have all these friends (even if you don't actually know us all) who are thinking about you and feeling your pain as best we can.
ReplyDelete**Internet hug for you**
My heart is breaking for you. I am so sorry for you loss. Sending hugs to you and your family!
ReplyDeleteI am sorry Bethany. Infertility sucks ass and too many of us deal with it. Love from my family to yours.
ReplyDeleteChristy