I am a bad blogger, and have nothing to write a whole post about recently. But, lucky you, I have random thoughts to pass the time.

Pregnancy=sex dreams. Score.

I am actually going to fill out my bikini top this summer.  Huge Score!

I think my dog is prejudice. Come to think of it, I should write a full post on this.

I'm back at the gym now. I notice that my treadmill is set slower than the senior citizens in front of me. I always hope no one else is paying attention.

I sometimes let random shortened words make their way into emails to people that do not frequent message boards. I then wonder if they think my e-mail has been hacked by a 7th grade girl.

Rain falls, but you also get some sun.

The other morning I started crying, just randomly crying. Don't get me wrong, I am no stranger to tears, but these were different.

Happy tears.

I believe it!!

Finally. I may be a little late to this party, but I finally believe I am pregnant. Finally.

Measurements were encouraging yesterday, and nasal bone was present. No flipping us off this time, but still cute.

1st ultrasound

We saw one babe in my uterus. Yay, for no ectopic! By my calculations I was 5 weeks, 3 days yesterday. I was measuring 5 weeks, 1 day. Close enough that I am not worried there. We saw the gestational & yolk sac, which is all we should be able to see so early.
My next appointment isn't until January 17th, since they like for the RE to be present, and that will be the next time he is in town. If all goes ok then, I will graduate from my RE!! Since we waitied an hour over our appointment time yesterday, I will not be sad about moving on.

::Exhale::

I have been on the verge of an anxiety attack all day, waiting to hear my last beta update. My husband kept trying to remind me that all the other betas had been good, and I had no reason to expect bad. But, hello, has he never met me? I told him Christmas would be cancelled for us if we got bad news.

Finally, the call. Beta #4 is 1,971. First u/s is on Monday. ::massive sigh of relief:: I am still shaking and on the verge of tears, but for good things this time.

Another shout out to all of you for your amazing support. Seriously. Speechless.

Beta # 3

533.  And only one needle poke today!
Another draw on Thursday, and then an u/s should be scheduled.

Still nervous, still cautious, still pregnant!

How will I explain this bruise?

Lots of needle pokes, a blown vein in my hand, and having to leave the RE office & go to another lab to finally get my blood drawn: all worth it. Beta #2 is 206!!

I know I am not in the clear yet. I have seen great first & second betas followed by a loss. ::points to self:: I will continue having my levels checked until it reaches 2,000. Then an ultrasound will be scheduled.

Thank you again for all your good thoughts. When I started this blog I never thought I would have followers. All your comments & support mean so, so much!

Beta #1

At 12 days past iui, my hcg is 93 and my progesterone is 50. Repeat on Friday.

 ::Deep breaths::

Thank you all for the positive thoughts. You guys rock!

Ecstatic & Scared

I'm off for beta #1. More to come later.