Sunday, May 27, 2012

Advice to Myself at 4w4d

There are three ways to experience this purgatory called early pregnancy.

1.  I can believe that it is just a chemical pregnancy waiting to be confirmed by Tuesday's beta.
2.  I can believe that I am a little pregnant now but wait for it to all come to an end.  Or,
3.  I can believe that I am pregnant based on my doubling betas so far.  I can believe.

If I do have a negative outcome on Tuesday or the week after at the ultrasound or in the weeks after that, I will feel the same disappointment and devastation no matter what outlook I choose.  So why not choose outlook number three and be happy?

I am really trying.

Light a candle; all we can do is hope.




7 comments:

waiting and wishing said...

I am hopeful Tuesday's beta will bring more good news!

Rebecca said...

It is very true. And very hard to do. Sending so many positive thoughts your way!

KC said...

Try to be hopeful, your last Beta was good so I think all is well. Take care of yourself and I will be thinking of you. I know it is hard but hopefully you will be able to breath a sigh of relief soon. I never stopped worrying my entire pregnancy with my boys. I was always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Now I wish I could go back and enjoy it more without so many worries!

Just T said...

Thinking of you and hoping that tomorrow delivers good news. Try to keep your chin up :)

Kate said...

Right there with you, Jill, hanging on trying to stay positive and hopeful.

this is the one, it's got to be.

Love and light to you.

Anonymous said...

I opted for #3, as well. I hope all goes well on Tuesday.

Sandy said...

I have my fingers crossed for you. Your Beta went up so that's a good sign. Praying for high numbers today for you!