We are
pregnant.
pregnant.
Phew! now that it's out of the way. There it is! A big ol' yes! As of Tuesday December 9th (when I am writing this) I am 6 weeks & 6 days. This has been the craziest few weeks so let me start at the beginning.
We made our transfer Saturday November 8th of ONE 3-day embryo. Our bloodwork wasn't for 13 days after that. I knew in my heart that I couldn't wait that long to have a nurse over the phone tell me the results. I started testing 10 days after our transfer on Tuesday November 18th, with our bloodwork that coming Friday.
We made our transfer Saturday November 8th of ONE 3-day embryo. Our bloodwork wasn't for 13 days after that. I knew in my heart that I couldn't wait that long to have a nurse over the phone tell me the results. I started testing 10 days after our transfer on Tuesday November 18th, with our bloodwork that coming Friday.
I was prepared mentally on the tuesday for it to be a no. When that second line came up, I didn't cry, I didn't do anything but stare at it. I believe I said out loud "well would you look at that". I took the digital one, and there it was "YES+". I woke Mike up to tell him. We didn't have the usual crying/hugging/so excited reaction I thought we would have. We are so used to not getting good news that we were thinking- okay, this is nice, but prove it to me. I tested every day till bloodwork day. Bloodwork is measuring your levels of HCG. It's called your BETA bloodwork. The nurse called at around 1:30 in the afternoon, we put the phone on speaker, to hear her tell us, "CONGRATS you're pregnant!!!". It was then that it was real.
Our HCG level was 333. Which I thought was cute, 3 eggs/3 fertilized/day 3 transfer ya ya ya lol. It was then that we both cried and hugged and became excited. I did bloodwork again 3 days later, our HCG levels rose to 1385 which was great.
Our HCG level was 333. Which I thought was cute, 3 eggs/3 fertilized/day 3 transfer ya ya ya lol. It was then that we both cried and hugged and became excited. I did bloodwork again 3 days later, our HCG levels rose to 1385 which was great.
I have taken a few dozen tests, haha! just to be sure! It's unreal to see it come up in words.
We had our first ultrasound Monday December 1st at 5 weeks & 5 days.
It clearly doesn't look like a baby yet. The circle is the little yolk safe and the smudgy cluster on the left attached to it- is the baby! The ultrasound tech had a cute little theory that she likes to think of this stage as the diamond ring. The ring is the yolk sac, and the diamond is the baby. It was pretty cute. But it's in there, she said it looks beautiful and everything is good.
I feel blessed, wonderful, anxious, excited & nervous. I want this so much, I just hope everyday it doesn't go away and likes it in there. I know for sure I feel it! that little guy/gal wants me to know they are here. During my implantation phase, was almost unbearable. I even considered calling an ambulance one night. I spent 3 nights sleeping on my bathroom floor because it was tiled and cold. The cramps were very, very intense. They would start and last for 15-20 mins. The pain would rise and stay high for several minutes and eventually die off. This was probably the worst I have ever experienced. I would get cramps during the day but at rest, at night, seemed to be the worst. As for other symptoms:
very very very sore boobs, like can't wear shirts sometimes it feels
cramps, dull/achy low belly pain
sooooo tired, exhausted ( I nap now! )
no longer "regular"
bloated
very few headaches so far
little waves of nausea ( no throwing up yet/hopefully not ever )
food aversions
TMI- a lady parts infection. the hormone levels are fluctuating
emotional/moody
SO forgetful
Second ultrasound at 6 weeks & 6 days below
I feel blessed, wonderful, anxious, excited & nervous. I want this so much, I just hope everyday it doesn't go away and likes it in there. I know for sure I feel it! that little guy/gal wants me to know they are here. During my implantation phase, was almost unbearable. I even considered calling an ambulance one night. I spent 3 nights sleeping on my bathroom floor because it was tiled and cold. The cramps were very, very intense. They would start and last for 15-20 mins. The pain would rise and stay high for several minutes and eventually die off. This was probably the worst I have ever experienced. I would get cramps during the day but at rest, at night, seemed to be the worst. As for other symptoms:
very very very sore boobs, like can't wear shirts sometimes it feels
cramps, dull/achy low belly pain
sooooo tired, exhausted ( I nap now! )
no longer "regular"
bloated
very few headaches so far
little waves of nausea ( no throwing up yet/hopefully not ever )
food aversions
TMI- a lady parts infection. the hormone levels are fluctuating
emotional/moody
SO forgetful
Second ultrasound at 6 weeks & 6 days below
The baby actually measured at 7 weeks today, making my due date July 29th, 2015.
The sac measured perfect, the size was perfect and the heartbeat was "textbook" at 122 BPM.
The embryo won't be a fetus for another little bit, and will have a yolk sac until weeks 12-14. Today was so reassuring and felt so good to hear and see such good news. Our doctor met with us after and said at this rate and results, the chance of miscarriage is less than 5%. We cried lots of happy tears today. It's so incredible to see the little heartbeat.
Before I close out this long blog I have to mention the staff at OFC. Even if my cycle wasn't positive, I had the most positive experience with the staff. All the doctors, Jackson (ours), Kotarba (retrieval), Vause (transfer) and Haebe (HSG/review) were all so nice, welcoming, funny, reassuring and comforting. All the nurses, IVF nurses, reception were always so polite even though I called all the time. Most of all, the ladies who have it the hardest- the ultrasound tech's. These women are the front lines of good or bad news and have to constantly be positive and support couples everyday. They are so amazing.
For now, we are over-joyed, extremely blessed and thankful everyday. Staying positive for a healthy, happy baby and pregnancy. We also look forward to our little embryo waiting for us on ice whenever we are ready.
stay tuned! xo
The sac measured perfect, the size was perfect and the heartbeat was "textbook" at 122 BPM.
The embryo won't be a fetus for another little bit, and will have a yolk sac until weeks 12-14. Today was so reassuring and felt so good to hear and see such good news. Our doctor met with us after and said at this rate and results, the chance of miscarriage is less than 5%. We cried lots of happy tears today. It's so incredible to see the little heartbeat.
Before I close out this long blog I have to mention the staff at OFC. Even if my cycle wasn't positive, I had the most positive experience with the staff. All the doctors, Jackson (ours), Kotarba (retrieval), Vause (transfer) and Haebe (HSG/review) were all so nice, welcoming, funny, reassuring and comforting. All the nurses, IVF nurses, reception were always so polite even though I called all the time. Most of all, the ladies who have it the hardest- the ultrasound tech's. These women are the front lines of good or bad news and have to constantly be positive and support couples everyday. They are so amazing.
For now, we are over-joyed, extremely blessed and thankful everyday. Staying positive for a healthy, happy baby and pregnancy. We also look forward to our little embryo waiting for us on ice whenever we are ready.
stay tuned! xo