I never got to say that with my last pregnancy and I am so happy to report that the babies are alive and well. They both showed us their cute little heartbeats going at about 150 and waved during the super quick scan that my OB did at my first appointment with her yesterday.
Yup, I'm officially seeing an OB. It's awesome and it's terrifying. I'm so excited to be this far and yet I know that we still have so far to go. I just keep repeating the mantra "We are bringing these babies home" because we will and I totally believe in the power of positive thinking!!
As far as symptoms go, I'm still super nauseous all day and really tired all day. My friends at work say that I'm looking better these days, but I'm not so sure. Oh yeah and I definitely have a bump. I can totally hide it in my scrubs (at least I think I'm hiding it), but in my maternity clothes there is a definitely bump and it's getting harder to hide. My weight yesterday was 142lbs. My normal weight goes between 130-135 (except for when I dipped down to 125 after my miscarriage), but I'm guessing I was on the higher end of that with IVF so I've probably gained 5-7lbs so far. My doctor did not seem concerned at all. She just encouraged me to eat a balanced diet and not to worry about it.
Today is also a special day because this morning my husband gave me a shot for the last time. OMG. I can't believe I'm done with the injections. After 11 weeks straight of shots and 9 weeks straight of PIO shots, it's crazy that tomorrow morning there will be no needles entering my skin. Totally crazy. And it makes me super nervous. I would almost prefer to keep getting shots because I feel like I'm doing something good for my babies and now I just have to sit back and trust my body to do the right thing. It's terrifying and totally normal according to my doctor. When did all of you finish your progesterone supplements? How did you feel about it?
Next up, first trimester ultrasound scan next Thursday!!
Well now you can walk around without a sore rear end. Sounds like everything is moving along wonderfully, congrats!
ReplyDeleteGreat news all around!! I stopped the PIO at 10 weeks. I was nervous as well...it feels like something is missing! However, I'm now at 12w5d and the babies are doing great!! Congrats on the graduation as well.
ReplyDeleteGreat to hear you're officially with an OB and off the shots!!!
ReplyDeleteYay! Sounds like everything is going great! And you WILL take those babies home, not a doubt in my mind!
ReplyDeleteI stop taking my shots at 10 weeks, but am on every other day only now at 9 weeks - it is scary! But I asked my Dr. about it as they don't test to make sure all is ok and she said really it is overkill so all will be fine. You will do great.....just imagine the freedom!!!
How exciting!!! My RE is having me stop Endometrin at 10 weeks. Not the same as PIO of course, and you certainly have earned your graduation from that!
ReplyDeleteIt's scary being without hormonal supplements. I'm supposed to stop tomorrow, and I'm very nervous. I bet most of us here have been on some sort support for our cycles for at least a year or more as we've gone through our own cocktails of infertility interventions. Now suddenly our doctors are telling us we don't need meds for our bodies to work right. It goes against everything we've learned through this journey.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, that's just my long way of saying, congratulations on your graduation from your RE and meds! Your babies are in a good place!
Good Luck, it's a frightening, wonderful and hopeful process. No-one can guarentee anything at this stage which is terrifying. I am booked in for an ultrasound scan next week to see if I am pregnant. lets keep all our fingers crossed. Beth.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news all around! Congratulations!:)
ReplyDelete