Well our first IUI was a flop. I really felt deflated after I got my period because I had such good odds. Good numbers all around.
Kim, an IUI is an intra uterine insemination. They basically take the sperm and just help it get closer to the eggs with a catheter. I was on injectable meds and produced about 6 eggies with the first IUI.
December we had to take off because the clinic was closed. Then we decided to do IUI#2 with my January cycle. I had really low hopes, I only produced 2 eggies and the numbers weren't good. So shortly after we had the IUI we decided to sign up for IVF orientation. By shortly I mean 15 minutes after the procedure lol. My IVF orientation is booked for February 23rd and we saved a cool $750 towards IVF already in January alone.
On 10 days past ovulation, my hubby and I went to a Leaf's game. I had 2 beers, but with such low hopes for anything working I didn't feel guilty. On 11 days past ovulation I felt horrible horrible period cramps and knew that my period was coming. Hubby and I went out to get some wine and beer and have a movie night. But on our way home I thought, lets get some pregnancy tests just to make sure ... you know "juuuust in caaase". Well I peed on the test and immediately a huuuuge BFP came up!! Of course we put it off as HCG from the trigger shot still being in my system. I tested again on 12dpo and it was darker.
I am 13 days past our 2nd IUI and my blood test came back as 103. Which the nurse said was wonderful! So I am officially pregnant!!!
We're going back Thursday of this week to make sure the numbers are doubling and I won't relax until I see that. I have absolutely no symptoms...other than being very irritable. So I'm having a hard time accepting the pregnancy. My last one I was so sick and symptomatic it was insane.
We had a nice cry yesterday...I think the emotions are all over the place. We're happy to finally have made it here after 15 GRUELLING cycles. But we are sad because our son is not with us. I went into his nursery yesterday and there was this black cloud lifted. It did not feel like a room for mourning but instead a room for growth and life. I am sure he will be proud of his little brother or sister and would want nothing less than to have him/her receive all of his treasured things.
We are absolutely over the moon and we just pray that this little bean will stick!!!
All the best to you Marta!!! I hope to read more exciting posts like this one about everything you're feeling again!!!! Congrats
ReplyDeleteHey,
ReplyDeleteI was with you back at the baby centre boards in July/August just before you left for a break. I have thought about you often, and just today I thought I would go back to the old boards to see if I could find your blog address. I can't believe what I just read! I cried and actually am still crying. I am so happy for you. Sticky baby dust to you and I hope that everything is good. Take care,
Heather (mom10yrsl8r)
I am so excited for you! I have been reading your blog for months now (from when I was on the pregnancy boards on babycenter) and have been thinking about you, wondering how it was going and have been checking for a new post from you everyday. Coongratulations on your BFP!! Sending you sticky baby dust!
ReplyDeleteMarta!
ReplyDeleteI am soooooooooooooooooooo excited for you! I cried the other day when I saw your pictures of the tests! You so deserve this and I am sure this little bean is already so excited to have such awesome parents waiting for it to grow!
I've been stalking your blog waiting for this announcement as well as your beta updates on baby centre... I will continue to stalk for updates!
Congratulations my friend!
-Kim