I just wanted to document the steps that are coming along with this pregnancy. I had been feeling a little bit nauseous in week 7 into 8, but nothing like what I feel like lately. Starting right about the beginning of week 8, the sickness has definitely gotten worse. I feel car sick all the time, and it becomes worse in the afternoon into the night. I haven't thrown up yet, so I am grateful for that. W has been out of town since Wednesday (which was 8 weeks for me) and so I've felt a bit miserable in dealing with it alone. I've felt more tired than usual, and some days are worse than others. I've gained one pound so far, and feel bloated and a bit uncomfortable in regular jeans.
But on the bright side, it reminds me of being pregnant and makes me grateful that everything seems to be normal thus far. I'll take being sick, as hard as it is to deal with.
I got to tell my last brother we are pregnant on Friday night, which was fun. I love having reactions from people who are surprised by it all. Going through IVF is definitely a different experience to go through. It takes away the element of surprise, but I wouldn't have changed it. I am grateful that I chose to share with those closest to me, as the support I got was so helpful in the process. But I do feel a little bit ripped off in the joys that surprising everyone brings. I still keep trying to think of ways to still add the element of surprise in, with maybe a gender reveal party or something of the like.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
8 weeks and the heart beat
I couldn't let this week end without writing my thoughts on this week. What a wonderful week it was! I'd been counting down the days to Tuesday and feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness. Nervous that this embryo hadn't actually taken ahold correctly, that we could have a ectopic or chemical pregnancy. But excited to finally see if we had a healthy baby growing or maybe identical twins. Excited to see our little peanut and hear the heart beat.
Tuesday came and it was perfect. W and I met at the office and they called us right back. Checked my stats and had me change. Dr. P must've been just as anxious as us, because he was ready to come in before I had a chance to sit down and cover up. We started the ultrasound and immediately saw our little ONE up on the screen. It is already moving around and was so cool to see. Dr. P pointed out the heart beat for us to see. They did all the measurements, and everything looks great! It's measuring right on schedule. Then he moved on to what he called the fun part, hearing the heart beat. And it was incredible! I've never heard something so amazing in my life! I immediately started crying and grabbed W's hand. I am just in awe of it all. I can't believe I'm carrying a tiny little baby around.
A couple other cool things from the appt with Dr. P. He asked who our regular OB/GYN is going to be. I told him Dr. D and he said, "Oh A? She's great, you'll love her. Her dad was also an OB/GYN. Please tell her hello for me when you see her." He gave both me and W a hug after the ultrasound and told us he wants us to bring the baby back in to see after it's born. We gave him a pair of BYU socks and wrote a thank you card. I am genuinely sad to leave the UCRM, as they've been so incredible to us. I feel so much gratitude to them for helping us get to this point. We are getting to experience the dream of getting pregnant and planning for our family and it's such an incredible feeling. I've felt so emotional all week...I'm sure it's the hormones, but I feel so thankful for how things are going in our life right now. I can't wait for each milestone to pass and to meet this little one. We already love it so much.
I decided to tell the rest of my siblings this week, as well. We told J&M on Saturday and got a sweet reaction from M, who jumped up out of her chair to hug me. I told my oldest brother on Wednesday and got the "Oh that's good! I almost bought you a BYU onsie the other day, but wasn't sure if you were all done with the IVF or not." I told my youngest brother that night and I think his reaction is my favorite so far. He looked so surprised and said are you serious? And gave me the best hug! I asked if he wanted to see the ultrasound pictures and he was so excited to see them. I just have one last brother to tell this weekend, and I'm excited to see his reaction too. J is an awesome uncle and our niece and nephew adore him.
So now we just have 4 more weeks in the first trimester. And 3 weeks till we meet Dr. D and get to see our little peanut again.
Tuesday came and it was perfect. W and I met at the office and they called us right back. Checked my stats and had me change. Dr. P must've been just as anxious as us, because he was ready to come in before I had a chance to sit down and cover up. We started the ultrasound and immediately saw our little ONE up on the screen. It is already moving around and was so cool to see. Dr. P pointed out the heart beat for us to see. They did all the measurements, and everything looks great! It's measuring right on schedule. Then he moved on to what he called the fun part, hearing the heart beat. And it was incredible! I've never heard something so amazing in my life! I immediately started crying and grabbed W's hand. I am just in awe of it all. I can't believe I'm carrying a tiny little baby around.
A couple other cool things from the appt with Dr. P. He asked who our regular OB/GYN is going to be. I told him Dr. D and he said, "Oh A? She's great, you'll love her. Her dad was also an OB/GYN. Please tell her hello for me when you see her." He gave both me and W a hug after the ultrasound and told us he wants us to bring the baby back in to see after it's born. We gave him a pair of BYU socks and wrote a thank you card. I am genuinely sad to leave the UCRM, as they've been so incredible to us. I feel so much gratitude to them for helping us get to this point. We are getting to experience the dream of getting pregnant and planning for our family and it's such an incredible feeling. I've felt so emotional all week...I'm sure it's the hormones, but I feel so thankful for how things are going in our life right now. I can't wait for each milestone to pass and to meet this little one. We already love it so much.
I decided to tell the rest of my siblings this week, as well. We told J&M on Saturday and got a sweet reaction from M, who jumped up out of her chair to hug me. I told my oldest brother on Wednesday and got the "Oh that's good! I almost bought you a BYU onsie the other day, but wasn't sure if you were all done with the IVF or not." I told my youngest brother that night and I think his reaction is my favorite so far. He looked so surprised and said are you serious? And gave me the best hug! I asked if he wanted to see the ultrasound pictures and he was so excited to see them. I just have one last brother to tell this weekend, and I'm excited to see his reaction too. J is an awesome uncle and our niece and nephew adore him.
So now we just have 4 more weeks in the first trimester. And 3 weeks till we meet Dr. D and get to see our little peanut again.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
The Results
Beta #1 was done on Saturday morning. W and I woke up bright and early and went to get my blood drawn. We hung out at home, hoping the time would go by faster. We watched a movie and then decided to get started on some yard work, instead of sitting around. That's when the call came. It was good news! My beta number was 371, which is fantastic! The nurse gave me instructions to continue on with the progesterone injections and Estrace pills. She told me I needed to come in for another blood draw on Monday morning, to make sure the number is rising. And to schedule a viability U/S with Dr. P in a couple of weeks. She congratulated us and hung up. I jumped into W's arms and cried with him for a second. We both couldn't wipe the grin off our face for a couple hours.
I hung out with my sisters that night. They both knew we'd had the test that morning, and so I tried to go into the night with my best poker face, so I could still try to surprise them. I said: Okay, I'll tell you what the nurse said, then we can continue on with the night. She gave me the number and said she'd like me to come in again on Monday to see if the number gets any better.....Because we're pregnant! Both sisters were teary eyed and said they thought I was going to give bad news! I love when I am a good actress! They asked why I wasn't crying, and I told them I think I'm just too shocked my it all right now.
We told my parents the next night, after everyone had left their house. I just simply said: Do you guys want to be grandparents in May or June? And got teary hugs from them, and my dad also saying why aren't you crying, and I am? Ha Ha. But truth is, I was feeling anxious about Monday's numbers. It seems too good to be true, what if the numbers don't rise? But I still wanted to share the news with them, knowing that my mom was waiting for the results too. Dad went out and picked some apples for me to eat, and said that I need to make sure I'm better at eating fruits and vegetables now that I've got his grand baby growing in there. Ha Ha. Makes me happy thinking of their reactions again.
Monday I got another blood draw. I asked the girl taking my blood what they'd like to see, she said they want the numbers to double. She said my 371 number is really good, and I should be happy with those results. I felt anxious waiting for the results, and tried to stay busy at work. I got the call just before lunch and the number was fantastic! It more than doubled up to 768! So we really are good and pregnant and I'm thrilled.
I got my girlfriends together on Monday night to share the good news. I downloaded an app on my phone and am starting to feel more giddy about it all. Today, I am 5 weeks pregnant. Yes, it's still early, but I feel so good and at peace with it all. I am going to continue to take it easy, not start running again, just yet. I won't be drinking caffeine or doing anything I think could create a bad environment for this little baby. I want to do everything I can, to ensure I create the best home for this little "Afro Baby", as we've started calling it.
I hung out with my sisters that night. They both knew we'd had the test that morning, and so I tried to go into the night with my best poker face, so I could still try to surprise them. I said: Okay, I'll tell you what the nurse said, then we can continue on with the night. She gave me the number and said she'd like me to come in again on Monday to see if the number gets any better.....Because we're pregnant! Both sisters were teary eyed and said they thought I was going to give bad news! I love when I am a good actress! They asked why I wasn't crying, and I told them I think I'm just too shocked my it all right now.
We told my parents the next night, after everyone had left their house. I just simply said: Do you guys want to be grandparents in May or June? And got teary hugs from them, and my dad also saying why aren't you crying, and I am? Ha Ha. But truth is, I was feeling anxious about Monday's numbers. It seems too good to be true, what if the numbers don't rise? But I still wanted to share the news with them, knowing that my mom was waiting for the results too. Dad went out and picked some apples for me to eat, and said that I need to make sure I'm better at eating fruits and vegetables now that I've got his grand baby growing in there. Ha Ha. Makes me happy thinking of their reactions again.
Monday I got another blood draw. I asked the girl taking my blood what they'd like to see, she said they want the numbers to double. She said my 371 number is really good, and I should be happy with those results. I felt anxious waiting for the results, and tried to stay busy at work. I got the call just before lunch and the number was fantastic! It more than doubled up to 768! So we really are good and pregnant and I'm thrilled.
I got my girlfriends together on Monday night to share the good news. I downloaded an app on my phone and am starting to feel more giddy about it all. Today, I am 5 weeks pregnant. Yes, it's still early, but I feel so good and at peace with it all. I am going to continue to take it easy, not start running again, just yet. I won't be drinking caffeine or doing anything I think could create a bad environment for this little baby. I want to do everything I can, to ensure I create the best home for this little "Afro Baby", as we've started calling it.
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