From tragedy to Blessing

I went through a miscarriage at 9weeks and scheduled to see the dr. It was my 2nd miscarriage and I knew exactly what was happening. But I didn't bleed afterwards, which is the only thing different from last time. I was so confused and processed it as maybe needing a d&c.

I spent Friday, Sat. and Sun. Crying my heart out with my husband by my side. I walked into the Dr office Monday afternoon (today, 4/24/17) with acceptance and needing to look forward. It would have been my first sonogram. I had taken a picture of the miscarriage as I found what was my entire world-to-be on the toilet paper in my hand during that heart-wrenching moment.

I showed him the photo explaining that I wasn't there to confirm my pregnancy, but to confirm my miscarriage. He agreed by looking at the picture, that it would presume to be exactly what I feared. So he continued to take the wand out and do an ultrasound to verify and then precede to find out if I still have tissue that needs to be removed.

As soon as the image was up on the screen, tears flowed from my eyes.

There in front of me was a baby. He looked at me in shock. He turned the noise on so I could hear the heartbeat. 167rpm. Perfectly healthy.

He explained that I must have had twins and one was not surviving. This is why I didn't bleed after the miscarriage.

I am still going to be a mother. 9 weeks pregnant. Due December 1st.

I had already told my family, friends and coworkers of my pregnancy. And therefore of my miscarriage. I made sure to get a printout of this blessing! They may not believe me otherwise!