First Ultrasound!

I had my first ultrasound today and everything looks great! I am 5 weeks, 2 days!  There is one gestational sac with one yolk sac. That is all we could see so far.  There was no fetal pole or heartbeat yet but the tech said it is still early for that.  I have another ultrasound on Monday, July 18th and I will be 6 weeks, 6 days.  They should be able to see the fetal pole and heartbeat! I am starting to get really excited but we aren't ready to tell people yet.  I think after our next appointment, we will start telling our friends and extended family.  Grow little enbryo, grow!

I must have dreamt about it!

I said I was going to dream about 400 and... the nurse called me yesterday and told me that my second beta that was drawn on Thursday was 496!  That more than doubled since Tuesday (191)! I am starting to get excited but I am still nervous that something bad could happen.  I think just having gone through infertility puts that extra little doubt in the back of your mind.  I have an early ultrasound scheduled for next Thursday as well as some bloodwork.  It is going to be a long 5 days!

We told my mom and stepdad as well as Nick's parents and sister and brother-in-law.  I also told my best friend since she knew about our troubles.  We are going to wait a little while before telling the rest of our family and friends.  I am going to try and relax and be excited for the holiday weekend!