Update

I started bleeding and cramping yesterday afternoon and the Emergency Department did an ultrasound that showed that the baby had stopped growing at 6 weeks and there was no heartbeat. I woke up at about 3:00am today with really painful cramps and lots of bleeding, which continued all day, and I passed a large amount of tissue about 2 hours ago. I think that should have been the majority of tissue and hope I will not have to have a D&C. I really wanted to let it all happen naturally. My cramps have come back, but are much milder and the bleeding has kind of changed to a more period-like situation. The doctor said this can often go on for a week or so, but I'm hoping this will be quicker since it seems like a good portion of the important stuff has already passed. I guess we'll see how things progress over the weekend.

We are upset and it's been a hard day, but for the most part we want to move on and try again as soon as possible. The doctor suggested I keep the appointment I have scheduled on the 30th of this month with the perinatologist (was my 1st trimester screening) to discuss the MTHFR and what we need to do moving forward. Thanks to everyone who has sent texts or emails, and don't feel snubbed if we don't answer your calls, we just really don't want to talk to anyone right now, but appreciate knowing you are thinking of us.

Of course, knowing us, we find the humor in everything and Derek says his sperm have ADD like him and just forgot what they were doing in there. Hopefully next time they will be more focused and get the job done. We are keeping our fingers crossed.

The Bauers