Beta #2

48 hours later my beta levels went up to 376.5! That is a great doubling time of 35.68 hours. I am so relieved!

However, I still have some very light, infrequent spotting which has me worried. The doctor suggested I stay off of my feet as much as possible and not lift anything heavy. I'm going to miss my grandma's 80th surprise party this weekend, which I'm very upset about... But I have to do everything possible to make sure our baby is safe.

Our first ultrasound is on June 9th, when I will be 6 1/2 weeks, so we will see the yolk sac and maybe the flicker of a heartbeat!

Beta #1

Today I had my first blood test, and my beta number was 148, which is good! I go back on Thursday to see if my beta has increased, and hopefully doubled.

My biggest symptoms today at a little over 4 weeks are FREQUENT urination, bloated belly, increased appetite, and fatigue! I am so sleepy all day long. Thank goodness the school year is over in a couple of weeks!

I have no nausea and my breasts are not sore anymore, and the lack of constant discomfort is making me wish I had some so I can "feel" pregnant! (I may soon eat my words).

I will update Thursday with my latest beta numbers.. PLEASE double!!!

Today I am pregnant!

At 12dpo I tested to a negative. I resolved that I'd probably begin my period in the next day or so after but when it didn't come, I became suspicious. Today at 14dpo I saw two lines and the word "pregnant" appear on tests! It was the most incredible feeling in the world. It's still a bit surreal, but my husband and I couldn't be happier! Tomorrow I will have my first Betas drawn, and then they'll be repeated on Thursday to make sure they're doubling.

I am so thankful that today I am pregnant! I hope to grow this baby until my due date in January!

Best. Day. Ever.

2WW

I'm officially in the two week wait! This is an exciting but nerve wracking time. I am being super careful about not drinking caffeine during this time incase it interferes with implantation/uterine contractions (assuming that sperm met egg). We had good timing, so I'm trying to be hopeful without getting my hopes up. The only physical differences I feel are REALLY tender lady bits, and a little cramping today (4 or 5 days post ovulation.)

I go in for progesterone blood work on Monday to see how "strong" my ovulation was. I hope it is better than last time, when my levels were not ideal.

I'll pee on a stick on May 21st if aunt flo doesn't show up by then.

Grow Follie, Grow!

Lefty grew a follie! On Monday (cycle day 13) I had an ultrasound to monitor progress after cycle days 3-7 on Femara. The RE saw a "tiny" follicle and told me to come back on Thursday (cycle day 16) to see if it would grow. Well, today I had the second ultrasound and it grew to 14mm. It needs to be over 20mm to be released, and the doctor thinks I'll probably ovulate on Sunday... Mother's day! How poetic.

The doctor took a cervical mucus sample so I was able to watch my husband's sperm swim around as the microscope projected it onto the TV screen. It was by far the coolest thing I've ever seen. They were very active, or as my doctor called them, "happy sperm."

I feel excited that the medication is working (slowly but surely) and that my left ovary was up for the challenge! I'm going to stay hopeful that this is our cycle.