I was 13 weeks pregnant.
Almost no one knew. I was afraid to tell people because what if something went wrong? My boss knew because it was important she understood why I was declining to lift heavy boxes.
I was 13 weeks pregnant.
It meant I could start telling everyone soon. I would be out of the first trimester and on surer footing.
I wasn’t used to being pregnant. I felt nauseous, but that’s about it. I was very pragmatic and told myself that if I miscarried I would see it as a sign that it wasn’t meant to be… this time.
Yeah, right!
There I was 13 weeks pregnant at work, standing behind my counter, just doing what I always did at work when I felt a gush of liquid come out of me.
Huh, that was weird, but pregnancy is weird so whatever.
Then another gush.
Oh shit!
I told my boss I had to go to the bathroom and I ran. I pulled my pants and underwear down and there was a watery bright red liquid on my underwear. Tears came out of my eyes before I even realized I was crying.
I was 13 weeks pregnant!
My husband worked in the same place as I did. I ran to an office, locked the door and called him. I called during a time when personal calls aren’t allowed because it’s too busy. The person on the other end of the phone must have known it was urgent because they put him on, no questions asked.
I said, “I’m bleeding!” He yelled, “I have to go” and hung up on me!
He hung up on me and said he had to go! What was I supposed to do? I was 13 weeks pregnant.
I tried to call the doctor, but I couldn’t think straight. Then someone tried to open the door of the office and there was a pounding on the door. It was my husband! He hadn’t yelled, ” I have to go” to me, he was saying it to his co-workers.
We went to the ER and I was still crying when I told them…
I was 13 weeks pregnant.
I had an ultrasound and a wonderful nurse held my hand. I saw my baby and she was moving. I saw my baby! All I had ever seen before was a cluster of cells, but now…
I was 13 weeks pregnant.
I was sent home and told to get some rest. My husband held me, fed me, and loved me. He said, “You are going to be okay.” But I didn’t care about me because…
I was 13 weeks pregnant.
She is 11 months old now and I am okay.
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mub
said…
I can’t even imagine how scary that must’ve been. I’m so glad everything turned out well =)
August 12, 2009 3:07 AM
blueviolet
said…
Oh my gosh, I can’t imagine how frightened you must have been. I’m so
glad everything turned out ok and you have your lovely little girl. 🙂
August 12, 2009 4:02 AM
Missy
said…
You did a great job writing this story.
August 12, 2009 4:08 AM
JennyMac
said…
WOW….and I am so glad it ended in good news. It was heart stopping there for a moment.
August 12, 2009 5:05 AM
Drama queens mum (Kimberly)
said…
That must have been scary. I’m glad that everything turned out okay.
August 12, 2009 6:10 AM
Sassy Chica
said…
Chica….what an amazing hubby you have and the bonus is he has you! As
a mother of a teenage daughter myself, I encourage you to take lots of
pictures and record many memeories(as you are doing)….this might help
you from wanting to sell her to the gypsy’s when she becomes a teenager
and finds her Self Will and Attitude!This was a beautiful heartfelt post, thanks for sharing!Smooches,Sassy Chica
August 12, 2009 6:17 AM
El
said…
I didn’t expect the happy ending (Put Pie!), it was such a relief. You are a remarkably gifted cantata!
August 12, 2009 6:31 AM
michelle
said…
Wow. Great story telling. Gave me shivers and tears and smiles. Thanks
August 12, 2009 6:58 AM
Maureen
said…
I love you guys! (sniff, sniff)
August 12, 2009 7:00 AM
M
said…
Your story reminded me so much of my miscarriage experiences, only mine
didn’t end so well. I had two miscarriages before my son was born
(http://Mandthe2Henrys.blogspot.com/2007/11/gut-instincts-actually-do-matter_24.html;
http://Mandthe2Henrys.blogspot.com/2008/01/remembering-is-much-better-than-re_22.html)–what
a miracle he is!!–and even the beginning of my pregnancy with him was
difficult. I spotted through the whole first trimester! Turns out my
doctor had me listed as a positive blood type when I’m actually a
negative, so they gave me Rhogam and no problems since. Still, it’s hard
to think about those poor babies I lost in the beginning. I wanted
someone to empathize with me so badly, so I’ve posted the links to the
posts I made after my miscarriages, in case any women out there need to
read it. I know how it feels, and it’s terrible. I’m so happy you didn’t
have to have that same experience…and that even after the two
terrible ones I had, I finally got my beautiful baby boy. Life is a
MIRACLE!! 🙂
August 12, 2009 7:19 AM
Clare
said…
Oh wow I am so happy to read the ending. It brought back some bad
memories for me though. I had the water gushing at 21 weeks and we lost
her. That was 7 years ago. We have a happy ending though, our daughter
was born 10 weeks early 3 years ago and is our little miracle.
August 12, 2009 7:51 AM
brainella
said…
I’m so glad it ended well. 🙂 You had me scared.
August 12, 2009 9:06 AM
Gibby
said…
This brought tears…
August 12, 2009 9:19 AM
sarah m
said…
Wow, what a story. I was worried…but so glad it has a happy ending! 🙂
August 12, 2009 10:33 AM
Michelle
said…
Wow. You gave me goosebumps! I can’t imagine how you must have felt,
but I’m so glad it worked out well in the end. That was beautifully
written.
August 12, 2009 11:52 AM
mrs.notouching
said…
Great story! With an even greater ending!
August 12, 2009 12:34 PM
Helen McGinn
said…
Oh god, Mami….I’ve got tears in my eyes…I’m sooooo glad everything was ok. Can I hug you? *HUG*xxx
August 12, 2009 2:21 PM
Kathy B!
said…
I can’t even imagine how frightening that must have been. How wonderful that it all turned out okay…
August 12, 2009 2:23 PM
Superstar
said…
I am so glad that you and the baby turned out ok.
August 12, 2009 3:37 PM
The Crazy Suburban Mom
said…
That was really wonderful….
August 12, 2009 3:40 PM
One Sassy Girl
said…
O….m….g…. this scared me. I didn’t see a good outcome coming but am SO glad it was a happy ending. Phew!! You poor thing. That must’ve been so scary. I’m incredibly happy for you that all ended well 🙂
August 12, 2009 3:51 PM
Joanna Jenkins
said…
My heart was pounding as I read that.Phew!xo
August 12, 2009 4:39 PM
Nori D
said…
Beautifully told. I know how scary that is. At 19 weeks, I bled
with my little boy. I never understood what all the fuss about ‘bright
red blood’ was all about until it happened to me. The next few months
were torture each time I went to pull down my undies…
August 12, 2009 5:15 PM
Yaya
said…
I’m glad everything was ok!
August 12, 2009 5:49 PM
Peterson Family
said…
Oh my! I am soooo glad that everything was alright in the end! I think
that when people are meant to be here…the universe finds a way of
getting them here! And now you can’t imagine life without her!
August 12, 2009 8:00 PM
Green-Eyed Momster
said…
I miscarried a twin when I was pregnant with Youngest Daughter. My
midwife couldn’t find a heart beat when there should have been one and I
was bleeding that night. I cried and cried and cried my eyes out. We
were getting used to the idea of having another little one around. I
was still testing positive and at the next appointment, they found a
heartbeat. Youngest Daughter survived. I’m so glad that your daughter is a survivor too. What a wonderful post. You sure have a way with words.Hugs for you and your little one!
August 12, 2009 9:24 PM
JosiahsMommy
said…
*hugs* I’m so glad everything turned out ok. This is a powerful post. Thanks for sharing.
August 12, 2009 9:45 PM
Emma Hughes
said…
wow!! what a massive worry!! i cant imagine!! so glad it turned out well foryou in the end :)Thank you for commenting on my blog !
August 13, 2009 12:55 AM
Multiple personalities..
said…
That’s a pretty rough thing to go through. I can’t imagine having such a
scare. I’m so glad everything worked out in the end. Thanks for sharing
Mami! 🙂
August 13, 2009 8:41 AM
Erin
said…
OMG I can’t imagine how scary that was for you! Glad it all worked out okay!!
August 13, 2009 9:14 AM
ck
said…
My heart dropped for you at the start of this post. I’m so glad it had the ending it did.
August 13, 2009 11:08 AM
shortmama
said…
Awww so sweet! So glad she was ok!
August 13, 2009 11:12 AM
monica
said…
Wow great story! I am glad that everything worked out for the best!! Very scary and with happy ending! Thanks for stopping by.
August 13, 2009 11:31 AM
BookLady
said…
Super story, Mami. Yes, I cried. I love babies, and they ARE miracles.
Imagine what it takes to form/develop/gestate a baby. How everything
has to work at just the right moment. A. real. life. baby. Amazing.
August 13, 2009 11:51 AM
Sophia’s Mom
said…
You brought tears to my eyes Unknown Mami.No one can imagine how terrifying it is to have/ or think you are having a miscarriage.I am glad your little Put Pie was ok!I have a blog award for you today!http://wannabeworkathomemommy.blogspot.com
August 13, 2009 1:06 PM
Patty
said…
I’m so glad everything turned out okay in the end. That was a powerful post. Thank you for sharing it. I’m a follower now. I love your blog.
August 13, 2009 1:47 PM
I’m Just Sayin’ – Kerri
said…
Wow – thank you for sharing that with us.
August 13, 2009 2:23 PM
Lane
said…
Scary time. I know some from some of the complications we dealt with,
the anxiety is sickening. I’m glad everything turned out okay.
August 13, 2009 3:15 PM
Holly
said…
I have goosebumps now. Glad everything turned out okay. Stopping by from SITS.
August 13, 2009 5:21 PM
Raine
said…
What a great post! I was just tearing up when everything turned out okay – thank god!
August 13, 2009 7:55 PM
DysFUNctional Mom
said…
You gave me chills! I am so glad everything turned out ok.
August 14, 2009 1:50 AM
shelley
said…
i know how scared you must have been same thing happened to me with both
prenancies! bless you and your little one, babies are very special!
stopping by from rolll call this am, stop by and say ‘hi.’ i’m having a
giveaway this week plus just saying “hi” to all new friends out there..smiles,shelleyhttp://iamstillstandingafterallthistime.blogspot.comhttp://theplaygroundprincess.blogspot.com
August 14, 2009 5:21 AM
candiacrew
said…
That post had me on the edge. I’m glad it turned out well. Hi from SITS.
August 14, 2009 2:41 PM
Eva Gallant
said…
Great post!Just stopping by from SITS to say hi,. Hope you’ll do the same.
August 14, 2009 6:23 PM
Mrs4444
said…
Thank GOD! Wow. That was terrifying!
August 14, 2009 6:43 PM
latinmomof4punks
said…
Yay for “Put Pie”. “I’m so glad this had a happy ending”.Thanx for stopping by my blog Amiga!~Amor, Familia Y Cultura~ Betty
August 16, 2009 6:24 PM
Lindsay @ Just My Blog
said…
I’d never seen this post before….What a scary thing to go through! I’m
so glad that your little angel made it through it all okay.
April 24, 2010 4:58 AM