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!

Continuing Cautiously

I tested again on Monday with a HPT and got another Positive.  I called the nurse line at the RE's office to see if they would bump my beta up from Wednesday to Tuesday and she did.  So, I went for my beta Tuesday morning and it was 191 which I am told is pretty good!  The doc ordered a repeat beta on Thursday (this morning) but I haven't got the results yet.  The nurse should be calling me tomorrow.  The HCG level should at least double every 48 hours.  I am going to bed tonight dreaming of 400! To be completely honest, I have tested every morning with a HPT since Sunday.  I think I just wanted to be sure it didn't go away.  I wont test anymore though since I'm not at home.  Nick and I are in Clarion this weekend for some4th of July family activities.  We got here around 6 this evening and won't be heading home until Tuesday.

Cautiously Excited About a BFP!

I tested this morning with one of my Walmart specials, an Equate Brand HPT (picked up after my dollar store fiasco).  IT WAS POSITIVE! I am so nervous though.  I don't want to get too excited because I know there are so many things that could happen.  I know I am at increased risk of miscarriage since I have PCOS.  Again, a wonderful side effect of PCOS.  I am going to test again tomrrow and Tuesday then my beta is Wednesday.  If my beta is positive, my doc will order a repeat beta, probably 2 days later to confirm.  Beta's should continue to rise the further into the pregnancy you go.  If the numbers (level of HCG hormone in my blood) start to fall, that means you are going to miscarriage. 

Embarrassed at the dollar store

So, I decided to go to the dollar store yesterday to pick up some HPT's.  I am planning to start testing tomorrow at 11dpo.  It is kinda early to start testing, hence the need for cheepie tests.  I have one name brand test that I am saving for Tuesday or Wednesday morning (beta is Wednesday).  Anyway, when I get there, there is a big hand-made sign hanging on the wall in the asile that says "HPT's available behind the counter, please ask cashier".  Well the store was busy and of course there was only one register open with a line.  I suddenly got embarrassed and left the store.  I was mad at myself afterwards for caring what other people thing.  I mean, I am a grown, married, women.  What am I so embarrassed about?  I guess just the fact that it was the dollar store... who buys HPT at the dollar store? I found out from the TTTC message board that you can buy cheap HPT's in bulk from various online sites, including Amazon.  If this cycle is a bust, I am going to stock up for the next IUI.

On a side note, my mom called yesterday evening and asked if I was getting nervous about the beta next week.  I guess she isn't going to forget. 

First 2ww dragging

This 2 week wait (2ww) is killing me.  My beta (blood pregnancy test) is scheduled for June 29th (a week from tomorrow) but I don't think I can wait that long.  I am planning on taking a home prenancy test (hpt) Saturday morning.  That will only be 11 days past the IUI and the accuracy is only like 50% that soon.  If it is positive, I will be super excited and if it is negative I won't worry to much yet! If it is negative, I will probably test every day until my beta on Wenesday hoping for a positive.  I would rather find out our first IUI was a failure in the comfort of my own bathroom than a phone call from a random nurse.

I told both my mom and my MIL about the IUI and the 2ww.  I am not sure if they will remember or not though.  I am hoping they both forget and if it is positive, I have some time to find a clever way to tell them before they remember to ask me about the appointment.  I was thinking I could mail them each a picture frame and in the frame, insert a card that says something along the lines of... "Insert grandchild's picture here" or "Coming Soon, A new grandchild".  I am sure they won't wait long enough for me to send these so maybe I can use this idea when we find out what we are having (B or G) and surprise them with that news. 

IUI #1 is in the books

This morning I had my first IUI done.  Nick and I went to the doctors at 8 AM sharp for him to provide his "contribution".  Then at 10 AM we had the insemination done.  The process was no worse than a PAP.  Afterwards, I had to lay on on the table with my knees up for 15 minutes.  Nick and I had lunch, and went to work for the second half of the day.  It was extremely weird for me going back to work though.  It was like I had this big secret, "I MIGHT BE PREGNANT", but couldn't tell anybody.  Also, I found myself being very cautious with my body.  I didn't want to lift anything heavy, go to the bathroom too much, or even cook dinner.  I know I'll get over it but I just really want this to work.  I go in for my blood test in 15 days, right before 4th of July weekend.  We are going to Nick's parents house for the weekend for a cook-out.  We joked today that pending the results of the test, we will either be drinking champagne to celebrate or hard licquor to forget!

The only part of the IUI that was a little disheartening was when the PA came in beforehand to show us the vial label for Nick's "contribution" and the label on our chart to compare and make sure the first and last name as well as the birthday were all accurate.  Yes, that is my husband and yes I do want that "contribution" to be used! Handle with care and don't mix them up, thank you!