My Early Miscarriage

On Saturday night, I had a positive pregnancy test.

It was faint, so I took another one first thing Sunday morning – also positive.

On Monday night, I had really painful cramping.

Tuesday morning, I started bleeding.

My doctor’s nurse arranged for blood work to be done Tuesday afternoon. I got the results this morning.

Here is a copy of an email I sent this morning to the people who knew:

Dear Friends and Family,

The results from yesterday’s blood work came back this morning. The pregnancy hormone was at “2” and the nurse gently said, “I’m really sorry – you’re no longer pregnant.”

The antibodies screen came back normal – no worries.

Pregnancy hormones increase each day of the pregnancy. If the number was 5 or higher, then they would have kept testing to see if there was a baby still there. So, in a way, I’m relieved that we don’t have to keep holding on to hope and wondering.

The nurse said I should be alright because it was so early, but gave me things to look for to know if I needed to go to the ER.

I feel more worn out from sadness than anything else.

Tom and I gathered the kids around this morning and told them the news. They were sad, but took it well.

We are very thankful for the five children that we do have and for this little flicker of life that has taught us so much.

Thanks for all of your prayers, your stories and your sweet notes and calls filled with encouragement. No one could ask for a better circle of friends and family. I am very thankful that we did not have to go through this alone. You mean a lot to us! Praise God.

Much love,
In Christ,
Sarah Joy Albrecht