I am eight weeks today and I had one follower ask for an update, so here it is.
Last Tuesday we went for our second ultrasound. We were one day shy of being three weeks from our IUI. Scott and I went in for our ultrasound and we got to see the baby. It was still just a little blob, but we got to see and hear the heartbeat. It was amazing. The technician was so fast that we had to ask her to do it again because we didn't realize what we were hearing at first! She measured the baby and we were measuring at exactly 7 weeks. That puts us one day ahead of the timing based on the IUI, which the doctor said was right on track.
We did get an ultrasound picture but I let Scott take it to work before I had a chance to scan it, so hopefully I will get it back and I can post it soon.
The weekend after we found out we were pregnant I was feeling extremely bloated. I called my sister Sara to ask "Is this normal?" I am sure it will be the first of many calls to my two sisters who have had children. She reassured me that it was indeed normal and offered to let me come to her house to raid her closet for maternity clothes! I felt a little silly doing it so quickly but the bloat was already getting a little out of control. I left with some great items, including two dresses that have been wardrobe staples ever since. I also got some shorts and a few pairs of cargo pants. They've been heaven-sent for my weekend wear.
I have been very lucky and feeling really good. My only symptoms are being really, really tired, bloating, and my boobies are sore and growing. (If you're reading this, sorry Dad!)I have also been bloated and it progresses throughout the day. I start out fine in the morning, but by the time I've had breakfast and lunch my belly starts to stick out. I know it's just bloat right now, it's too early for it to be the baby. But I love it. I proudly stick my tummy out each night for Scott to rub or kiss. He is so excited. It is still sinking in for both of us.
Last weekend I went with Sara to Slightly Pregnant, a maternity resale shop. I was looking for some work pants and didn't have much luck. We took Emily shopping with us and stopped for lunch. I experienced my first bit of mommie-camaraderie. A random woman started talking to us at Pei Wei, telling us all about her two daughters. It was a little weird. But, a big thanks to Sara for taking me shopping and treating me to lunch.
Today we are eight weeks and I am afraid that morning sickness might be kicking in, but it is starting in the afternoon and hanging around throughout the evening. If it means a health pregnancy, I'll take it!
We were released from the study/RE last week and don't have any more visits at the clinic. I will see the OB for my first appointment on July 14th. I'll try to do better with updates in the meantime!
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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Our First Ultrasound 5w4d
Scott, Baby, and I had our first ultrasound this morning. We are currently about 5 1/2 weeks pregnant, based on my LMP. Next week the doctor will give us a more precise date, based on the size of the baby durning our next ultrasound.
At our ultrasound this morning, everything looked good. I am posting a picture, and if you look at the photo and all you can think of is Ross and Rachel on Friends, you are not alone. There really isn't a whole lot to see this early. But, you can see the gestational sac, which is the larger black bean-shaped thing. The yolk sac, which is the small little lighter circle within the bean-shaped sac. At the very bottom of the yolk sac, you can kind of, almost, barely, see a little white line or blob, that is the baby!
We also got to see the heart beat! It was just a little flicker on the screen, but it was amazing.
We go back next week for another ultrasound. The doctor said that the baby should about double in size by then and we'll be albe to see a little more and we should be able to hear the heartbeat too!
At our ultrasound this morning, everything looked good. I am posting a picture, and if you look at the photo and all you can think of is Ross and Rachel on Friends, you are not alone. There really isn't a whole lot to see this early. But, you can see the gestational sac, which is the larger black bean-shaped thing. The yolk sac, which is the small little lighter circle within the bean-shaped sac. At the very bottom of the yolk sac, you can kind of, almost, barely, see a little white line or blob, that is the baby!
We also got to see the heart beat! It was just a little flicker on the screen, but it was amazing.
We go back next week for another ultrasound. The doctor said that the baby should about double in size by then and we'll be albe to see a little more and we should be able to hear the heartbeat too!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Finally!
It finally happened! After nearly three long years, we got our BFP! Like all of the celebrities say, "We are over the moon!"
It all started last Monday night, Memorial Day. Scott and I spent the weekend camping with family and friends. We had a great time. Since I was in the TWW I didn't drink, which was actually quite fun. We arrived home on Monday evening and I was feeling a little off. I really didn't think much of it because of the long weekend we spent at the lake. But by Monday night, I had a sneaking suspicion that something might be up.
Tuesday morning Scott went to work and I had another vacation day. I was planning on putting all of the camping stuff away, doing laundry, and just relaxing. Instead I woke up Tuesday morning, ran out to the car to go to the dollar store for some HPTs--pregnancy tests. And yes, they sell them for $1 each at the dollar store.
Well, the car was dead. I had left the lights on all weekend long. I called AAA and they came to jump the car. I raced off to the store, ran in, and bought 5 HPTs. I got home and used two of them. The first one came up a little weird because the dye ran. I thought there were two lines, but they were smeared. The second one came up with two lines right away. Then I took a third. Positive too!
I was in shock and disbelief. So I ran up to K-Mart, which is right around the corner from our house. I got a two-pack of FRERs, the gold standard in home pregnancy tests. There was a 'normal' test in the pack and there was also a digital test.
I took both of them right away and this is what I got!
I was laughing and crying. I just couldn't believe it. I called the nurse at the clinic right away. I needed verification that I wasn't seeing the remnants of my trigger shot. She said that it was most likely a positive test and I should come in the next morning for our scheduled Beta draw.
I called Scott at work and told him. He was just like me, in shock and disbelief. We decided to be cautiously optimistic until the blood work the next day.
Wednesday I went in for my Beta and it came back at 260.
Friday I went for a repeat and it was 847.
Sunday I went for another one and it was 1747.
Tuesday was my last draw and it was 4668.
My numbers are rising well and doubling like they should.
Our first ultrasound is scheduled for June 15th!
We are pregnant!
Oh, and we have told family and some close friends, but we are not "Facebook ready" yet, so please only post comments here if you know me in real life. Nothing on Facebook for a few weeks yet.
It all started last Monday night, Memorial Day. Scott and I spent the weekend camping with family and friends. We had a great time. Since I was in the TWW I didn't drink, which was actually quite fun. We arrived home on Monday evening and I was feeling a little off. I really didn't think much of it because of the long weekend we spent at the lake. But by Monday night, I had a sneaking suspicion that something might be up.
Tuesday morning Scott went to work and I had another vacation day. I was planning on putting all of the camping stuff away, doing laundry, and just relaxing. Instead I woke up Tuesday morning, ran out to the car to go to the dollar store for some HPTs--pregnancy tests. And yes, they sell them for $1 each at the dollar store.
Well, the car was dead. I had left the lights on all weekend long. I called AAA and they came to jump the car. I raced off to the store, ran in, and bought 5 HPTs. I got home and used two of them. The first one came up a little weird because the dye ran. I thought there were two lines, but they were smeared. The second one came up with two lines right away. Then I took a third. Positive too!
I was in shock and disbelief. So I ran up to K-Mart, which is right around the corner from our house. I got a two-pack of FRERs, the gold standard in home pregnancy tests. There was a 'normal' test in the pack and there was also a digital test.
I took both of them right away and this is what I got!
I called Scott at work and told him. He was just like me, in shock and disbelief. We decided to be cautiously optimistic until the blood work the next day.
Wednesday I went in for my Beta and it came back at 260.
Friday I went for a repeat and it was 847.
Sunday I went for another one and it was 1747.
Tuesday was my last draw and it was 4668.
My numbers are rising well and doubling like they should.
Our first ultrasound is scheduled for June 15th!
We are pregnant!
Oh, and we have told family and some close friends, but we are not "Facebook ready" yet, so please only post comments here if you know me in real life. Nothing on Facebook for a few weeks yet.
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