Today we are grieving the loss of yet another child and preparing for a miscarriage in the midst of our Christmas plans. Yesterday's ultrasound revealed that the baby's development stopped somewhere around 5 1/2 weeks. Dr. Pineda requested lab tests to confirm what the sonogram images suggested, and we received the results at 9:30pm last night. Our tests showed that the HCG level only went up to 1332, instead of the desired 7200. As a result, the doc ordered that I discontinue my progesterone supplements to allow my body to recognize what has happened. Unfortunately, we should anticipate a miscarriage within the week.
Of course, we are deeply saddened by this turn of events. We hoped and prayed that this miraculous conception was a sign that we would know this precious child on earth. This is not how we had envisioned our holiday, but we know that God has a plan bigger and better than ours. And we are thankful that we had a brief opportunity to experience a pregnancy & the joy and anticipation that goes hand in hand.
We are ever grateful for your support, encouragement and intercession during this difficult time. We don't know what we would do without our family & friends...and our faith.
Peace with God brings the peace of God. It is a peace that settles our nerves, fills our mind, floods our spirit, and in the midst of the uproar around us, gives us the assurance that everything is alright. ~Bob Mumford
From our hearts to yours, have a blessed holiday weekend. ~Ramona
12 comments:
We are devastated with you. I'm glad you shared early on about this miraculous pregnancy so that we could share in the brief joy of it with you. It makes our sadness deeper and that feels right. We'll continue to lift you up in prayer, dear friends.
i am so sorry to hear this news. like jenna said, thank you for sharing your pregnancy with us so we could rejoice with your family for a time. now we grieve with you. i am praying for you all.
Ramona and Wade,
We are sharing prayers as well for God's great peace and comfort to over-come you, both. We are sorry you must go throug this once again!! Love and prayers!
The Curtis Family
My heart aches for you. This is a time of year for joy to abound, and to deal with this at this time is a hurtful thing. Last year, Brian Chapell shared these words with us, "I am sure that recently all the world seemed to be celebrating while you were hurting. But the One that was being celebrated weeps with you over [your] loss." You are constantly in our prayers.
I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious baby. I looked and looked for an update yesterday, hoping and praying this would not be the reason for no update. There are really no words adequate for a time such as this. My prayers are with your family.
There just aren't words....I share what many other bloggers have said/felt....grateful to share in the brief joy and deeply saddened for you guys. My prayers continue to be with you all!
Leann
I am so sorry.. You are in my prayers...
Wade and Ramona-
We got home tonight to find your news - our hearts ache for you all! I know that nothing I can say can take the pain away - I wish I could. Know that you are being prayed for as you struggle with the "whys" of this trial, knowing that God's plan is perfect. I echo the sentiment of "thanks for letting us be a part of your excitement" and letting us grieve and pray with and for you. We pray that your family can still enjoy Christmas this week.
Thinking of you all and praying for you-
the bauers
Ramona & Wade,
We're so sorry about your news. I truly believed this was the miracle you prayed for. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris & Tim
Ramona and wade,
We are truly sorry. Continuing to pray for comfort, hope and joy knowing God is holding you in the palm of His hand during this most difficult time.
love,
Catherine and Barth
Dear Ramona,,
I've recently read "The Legend of the Three Trees," a book written for children, but certainly with deep meaning. Three different trees dream of growing up and becoming something grand. An olive tree dreams of becoming a beautiful treasure chest holding the greatest treasure of all. An oak tree dreams of becoming a large ship for a magnificent king. A pine tree dreams of becoming the tallest tree on the mountain, pointing everyone to God.
Yet, as the story unfolds, each tree becomes something different than they thought. The olive tree becomes the manger for baby Jesus (the greatest treasure of all). The oak tree becomes a small fishing boat that carries Jesus (the King of Kings). The pine tree crashes to the ground, but is used to make the cross upon which Jesus died (pointing people to God).
You probably feel like your dreams are shattered. I can't imagine what it's like to have experienced the loss that you have. We don't know what the future holds, but certainly question why God gave us only these few short weeks to rejoice in this little miracle.
As I reflect upon this legend of the trees, I can't help but think about how you have been an encouragement to me. You said, "we know that God has a plan bigger and better than ours". Theologically speaking, this is the "P" of "TULIP" (capital P!). God is "Preserving" you, not letting you go, keeping you near, giving you faith to go on. And you are "perservering", holding on to Him because you know that He does have a bigger and better plan. This is such an example of "walking the talk." My trials are nothing compared to yours. I praise Him for giving you this unbelievable perserverance and peace. I will continue to pray...
Lots of love,
Lori
i so wanted to post on this blog of yours yet, i was in the hospital. i want you both to know how sorry dave and i are to hear of your loss of child. words do not seem sufficient.
kate
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