sad

About a month ago, we found out that were expecting a third precious addition to our family. Our little bean was due just after Valentine's Day, and we were so excited to tell family after we heard the heartbeat next week.
Well, over the weekend, I started seeing some brown spotting, and I called my OB today and requested an ultrasound since we are leaving on vacation this Wed., and I didn't want to be worrying the whole time.
Well, at the ultrasound, the tech could only see an elongated sac, but there was no baby in sight even though I am supposed to be 8 weeks 5 days. I am completely heartbroken.... We were so excited for this baby, and we felt so blessed.
I am trying to be thankful for this suffering, and I know that God is so good, and I know that He has the power to make all things new and use our pain and suffering for good. I have already been offering all of this up for all the infertile couples out there, and for a few other intentions.
I am so thankful to be Catholic, and to have a true understanding of redemptive suffering. I don't know how I would get through this otherwise.

Also, to all you beautiful pregnant ladies out there, I am so happy for all of you, and I am still so excited to hear about all your pregnancies and beautiful babies! I do feel so blessed to have our two beautiful girls, and I have faith that God will continue to bless us with more children.

Prayer buddy, I am so thankful for you, and I pray that your prayers can just take a new direction for me. And if any of you other ladies could send up a few prayers for me, they would be so deeply appreciated.