Well, everyone, this pregnancy was not meant to be. My husband and I were visiting Denver this week, and I started to have spotting and cramping, so I went to the ER. Ultrasound showed no heartbeat, and my blood work was pretty funky.

I've had problems with PCOS and hypothyroidism since I was a teenager, so I know that it was related to that, even though I'm ten million times healthier than I used to be. My progesterone was too low to sustain a healthy pregnancy, and I had too much testosterone in my blood; typical of PCOS.

Anyhoo, I'm seeing my regular doctor here in Oregon and she's going to put me on a progesterone supplement and give me supplements to regulate the amount of testosterone in my blood. I will also going to be taking Low estrogen birth control pills so that this doesn't happen again until I'm healthy and ready!

This is sad, but I feel like everything happens for a reason, and the whole experience was amazing, eye opening, and a true learning experience that has brought me and my husband closer together. I feel like it was a blessing even if it ended badly. We are armed now with knowledge and hope.

Thanks everyone for your support! It really means a lot to me. Onward with my journey towards optimum health!

So very sorry to hear of your loss.

I am also very sorry for you and your husband and family. However, I do have to tell you that your attitude is amazing. You must be a very optimistic person to seek out the good in a bad situation. So many focus on the bad side of things (and what you endured is bad) but it is amazing despite your greif you can recognize the positive impact of it as well. Your strength and outlook on life seems very wonderful. I wish I could know you in person. I love to surround myself with people like yourself.

I am so sorry for your loss, many thoughts and prayers for you.