[widdlelou]

This is Linda's husband, Cyrus. Linda asked me to write a post, as she is lying in bed right now. Since her miscarriage earlier this year, we have been trying to get pregnant again. We got a positive pregnancy test last Thursday, putting her at about four weeks. She has been cramping for the last several days, and this afternoon discovered a small amount of dark spotting. This is the very same day that the last miscarriage began, and it hard to not think that it is the entire scenario playing out again right before our eyes. Linda has had a very difficult time even believing that this pregnancy was for real, as the sting of her loss is still so fresh.

We have held to the belief that since we have already had one completley normal and successfull pregnancy that our chances of this one being completely fine are just as high as the last time. Linda has tried to stay positive. Yesterday, she went ahead and purchased a book at the Discovery Store documenting pictures of all stages of fetal development. We even reluctantly took home a large amount of maternity clothes from her sister in-law earlier today.

Now as she sees the spotting, it almost seems cruel. We are trying to go day by day, being thankfull for each day that we experience the gift. We kind of saw today as a milestone to cross, proving that we had already triumphed beyond where we had been before. To see circumstances repeating themself to any extent is not only discouraging, it seems wrong at a fundamental level.

For those of you who pray, please do so, as I am a firm believer that God does hear. I believe that he is a good God. From a theological perspective, I do understand why terrible things are allowed to happen to his children, but that is of little comfort in such times. In a practical sense, it is not understandable. Thank you for those of you who have been of such support to Linda. Without you I know that the last months would have been so much harder for her. Please continue to hold her up.

 

[rach03]

Oh no...I'm keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[angelcat]

I will keep you in my prayers.

 

[slgt]

Cyrus, thank you for posting - Linda, you are in my thoughts and prayers...

 

[alyssatuininga]

My hopes and good thoughts are with you both!

 

[famille_huggins]

Cyrus and Linda -- I appreciate both of your courage and bravery to share your current experience, your fears, and your hope in God. Please know that I am praying for both of you, and for this sweet baby. I believe along with you that God is faithful, that He is a good God, that He hears us when we pray. As you well know, things happen to people no matter how hard we pray. Sometimes, though, those things that look like they may be bad turn out to be the most amazing miracles. That's totally what I'm hoping for you! Please know that I am desparately praying to God for his mercy in your frightening situation and for the health and well-being of your baby as it grows to full-term.

In the meantime, I wanted to share a few scriptures that may be of some comfort to you, and am primarily doing so because of the faith you proclaimed. (You started it!

) These are scriptures that have brought us enormous comfort recently. I hope they can bring you some small measure of comfort as you wait on the Lord...

I Peter 5:10
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

Isaiah 40:31
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 33:20
We wait in hope for the LORD; he is our help and our shield.

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God.

Psalm 147:3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

 

[widdlelou]

Hi, Its me this time not Cyrus.

I haven't had any more bleeding and the bleeding I had was old blood it looks like. I'm going to try and make an appointment this morning as soon as the place opens up. I've still had cramping. But I really really thank you all fromt he bottom of my heart. Your prayers were felt and the verses OH so comforting and exactly what I needed. Thanks all for being there for me. If I could just breath I would do best. I'm keeping positive. My parents have my other one and I'm praying all will be good.

 

[Thalia]

Thanks for the update: I just saw this and will be praying for you.

 

[rach03]

Thinking of you Linda...I hope things are going better today.

 

[famille_huggins]

Linda -- I hear you just wishing you could breathe. I had those same feelings. It's so hard. Still praying for you and hoping that all is well today, and that the spotting you saw is just implantation bleeding finally making its way out. Praying that you will find peace as you move through your pregnancy, and praying that you'll be gentle with yourself on those days that seem harder than others.

Amanda

 

[widdlelou]

So went to the doctor and got a internal sonogram. I have a cyst and that is what is causing the cramping and I have no bleeding that he could see. But ths cyst isn't bad and it will probably clear by itself and he says it comes from pregnancy so I said I'll take it!!! So I'm going for a blood draw this week and a sonogram in 3 weeks. And I'm so out of my head excited. i swear I can't get off my knees praying and thanking God. Just thrilled. Thanks for the prayers and support ladies. I really appreciate it.

 

[rach03]

Oh yay Linda, that's great news! Sorry the cyst is causing you pain and worry but I'm glad there is no more bleeding and your little one seems to be doing fine!

I'm so happy! Hang in there, keep us updated!

 

[famille_huggins]

Yea Linda -- So glad to see you so relieved, and thanking God along with you that the news is better than good. Please do keep us updated, and enjoy your pregnancy!

Amanda

 

[slgt]

Linda, what a huge, huge relief! I was out mowing the lawn and thinking about you - hoping that you had good news by now. I'm SO glad!

 

[StacieM]

Linda: reading the posts by your husband and by you made me teary eyed. I'm so glad you were able to go to the dr and find out what was going on and also learn that the issues have not been because of your baby!

One day at a time is all some of us can handle. So glad to hear that things are looking better!

 

[alyssatuininga]

Linda, so happy to hear that all is fine and that you had good news from the doctor. Congrats!

 

[Parker'smommy]

Oh Linda!!1 I was so upset when I saw this post here and now I'm on my knees thanking God too for you and your babe!!!

Please continue to keep us posted. I'm so happy for you and your family.

Oh, and you've got a good man there- Cyrus....a very good man there.

 

[Jlcampbellkidz]

I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. Praise the Lord for your great news. And the verses that were posted here, are helping with my own pregnancie and loss issues.

Congrats!

 

[famille_huggins]

Yea Laurie -- I'm so pleased. I looked at your location under your name. Where in N.TX./Dallas are you? We're in Justin, about 20 min N. of Ft. Worth or 25 min W. of Dallas proper (when going down 114).

Hope your pregnancy is going well, and I'm so glad those scriptures were meaningful to you. They certainly have been some I have leaned on alot lately...