Last July, just after completing my ultrasound training, I met a young girl who came to the office for an ultrasound. She was nervous but excited. And so was I! After all, this was my first official ultrasound on my own. During the ultrasound, I had to relay the unfortunate news that I was not seeing what I expected to.

Though she should have been 8 weeks along, there was no baby, no heartbeat. She came back the following week for a repeat ultrasound. And sure enough, still no baby, still no heartbeat. For the first time, I had to deliver the sad news that she was likely going to experience a miscarriage. She was devastated.

She confided in me during her first appointment that she had an abortion in her past and felt cursed because of it. She believed in God and now believed he was punishing her. She was sure that losing this baby she wanted was punishment for getting rid of the baby she didn’t want.

A few days later she called, asking to speak to me specifically because she was miscarrying. It was my day off, but how could I say no? I deeply cared for this girl. So on my day off, as my own children were laughing and playing in the background, I had the opportunity to talk with her about losing her child; to walk with her through her pain and sorrow. I had the opportunity to pray with her and share God’s unconditional love and tell her she was not cursed; she was loved and valued by her creator.

I didn’t hear from her for several months, until recently, when she came back for a pregnancy test and ultrasound. This time, baby is doing great and so is mom! Her situation may not be ideal - she’s unmarried and in between jobs. But guess what? She is interested in mom’s coaching. She keeps coming back. God is working in her life. And we get to be a part of that and support her as she becomes a parent to this beautiful baby.

by Darcy, Nurse/Sonographer