Trips see the Doc

Tuesday was our first Doctor appointment after a nice mani/pedi with mom, she came with me to the Dr.  We saw the OB Doctor and my IVF Dr. Bohler.  The OB doctor answered questions then came Dr. Bohler.  He replayed the conversation on the day of transfer about, "he was only trying to make one".  Then he went on to tell me all the risks about triplets and having them premature, NICU, complications...

When he was finished with all that he said, I think you will be fine and he hugged me.  I thought that was very nice of him, he is a kind little man.

So they upped my Folic Acid three fold, added a second progesterone and some Vitamin D.  He said he was going to be overly cautious which I told him I appreciated.

He will keep me until 10-12 weeks then I move on to a high risk dr, probably at Norton Suburban.  Guess I better get on that and make my first appointment for March.  Until then I will go back to see Dr. Bohler every two weeks.  Next Appointment is March 11 at 1:30

I decided to start this little fill in the blank update for each week and I will really try to do it on Tuesday since that is the start of a new week for the trips.  I think I call them that because of my poker days, I always loved flipping over trips! lol

How far along:  7 weeks 2 days

Baby's size: Large Raspberry

Baby's development: Growing a millimeter every day.  Babies have webbed fingers & toes and are looking a lot more like babies now.  Lips, nose, eyelids, legs and back are taking shape.
Gender: ? But we looked the statistics up last night and it is 37.5% that we will have either a boy/2 girl or girl/2 boy combination.  It is only 12.5% that you would have three of the same sex.

Weight gain: 2lbs

Maternity clothes: Stretchy pants are the best and yes, one of them is a maternity pair but you would never know since I can fold it down to conceal my pudge!

Stretch marks: Nope

Belly button in or out: In

Wedding ring on or off: On 

Sleep: I fall asleep great but wake up a lot.  I am also wide awake before my alarm goes off.

Symptoms: Boobs are sore, tired and random starving moments.  I had my only nausea sitting in the pedi chair when I turned on the massager, bad idea.  When I turned it off, I was fine.

Food cravings: Nothing specific

Food aversions: As of yesterday, OJ.  I have been drinking a little glass each day since I found out I was pregnant and I couldn't stomach it yesterday.

What I miss: A glass of wine

Movement: None

Mood: Easily annoyed but I have been really good about biting my tongue

Best moment this week: Ultrasound of course.  We saw our babies, they were all in good placement, good measurement and good heartbeats.  That is a real blessing.

Looking forward to: 12 weeks, I think that will make me feel that we are safe and I can start planning.  The thought of everything is overwhelming but I believe God will provide.

Shocker...

Today we waited so long to finally get our ultrasound. When she got started it wasn't but maybe 5 seconds and I could see two babies. Then another 5 seconds and there were three. She measured them and measured their heartbeats. They were all in the 130s. She said they look great.

As for Kyle and I, well we told the fam and everyone is very excited. We are a bit in shock and overwhelmed with the thought. Those weeks that I wished would fly by I now want to slow down. Looks like we will be due more like August.

Keep the prayers coming for these three little babes.

Finally Friday!

I am so grateful it is Friday, finally!  I thought this work week would never end.  It's 9:06 and I have had my protein bar with peanut butter, some orange juice and I am ready for a nap.
Just two more days and it's ultrasound day, thank goodness.  I need to see a sea monkey in the womb with a little heart beat to make me feel SO MUCH BETTER!  Some people said I needed to learn patience which I think is kind of insensitive but I have to remind myself that they have not been where I have.  I continue to have doubts and question that everything is where it should be and doing what it should be.  Of course this doubt comes on the coat tail of my realization that we have made it more than half way through the 1st trimester with no issues. If I can have a good ultrasound and then make it another week after with no issues I will have the best pregnancy yet.  That would be awesome!

Spring Tease

It is 57 degrees outside, can you believe it after all the snow we have had?
Nothing super exciting to share today but look at my cute little ticker at the top of my blog.  I don't love that design but it will do until we know a gender.
See I am trying to be positive and do some of the fun stuff that normal expectant mother's would do. Now you can see how far along we are and some fun facts about our bean, like the heartbeat started this week.  That is exciting.

Progesterone Update

I spoke with Yvonne on Friday to see about the progesterone shots.  She said I don't have to take them anymore, what?  I am going to finish what I have which takes me through tomorrow and that will be a grand total of 29 shots.  I suppose that is a milestone in itself.  Now I will switch to the Crinone, a gel, until probably 9 weeks.


I did ask Yvonne if I needed to come in for a progesterone check and she said no, it wasn't necessary.  When I told her that made me nervous, she said I have nothing to worry about.  HA!  She isn't me.


I keep thanking God each day when I wake up and I am still fine.  It almost seems unbelievable to me but God does work miracles.


Wednesday is another milestone, I will be 6 weeks :)  Half way through the first trimester.  Someone asked me if I was excited yesterday, the answer is still no.  I guess when you have driven the path I have, you won't feel better until you are past the landmarks that are so important.  Maybe that will be next Monday's ultrasound, maybe not, or maybe 12 weeks with no bleeding?  Maybe it will be when I get to wear the maternity clothes I bought 9 years ago but never got to wear.  Maybe it will be when I make it to 24 weeks and the baby is able to survive outside the womb?  I'm sure each one of these gives me a little more sense of confidence.


Who knows, I will just be thankful each day and pray for another.

3rd Beta Drumroll....

Yvonne just called a little while ago.  She was giddy with excitement and said, "are you ready", which I knew was good news.  7822!  WOW!  She said, "I told Dr. Bohler that if there are triplets in there he is no longer aloud to put three embryos in anyone". 


So we are very pregnant now at 5 weeks 0 days today!  I am really trying to be excited and happy because I should be, but there is still that reservation that something could go wrong.


I can not wait until our ultrasound on the 24th, the anticipation is killing me.

I'm fine

I received some text messages last night asking if I was ok. Well first, I was already sound asleep. Second I see that Kyle posted on FB. His position was eliminated Monday which was the "here we go again". He has an interview today so hopefully he won't be unemployed for long.

Me and the sea monkey(s) are doing fine, just tired. Blood work today to check our status!

#20 in the books

Today was dad's first big outing after surgery. We all met at Famous Dave's for lunch and then headed to the house to watch movies.  I took a nice little nap and then had shot #20! This one stung a bit but I'm laying on the heating pad and I shall survive.

I'm feeling fine, not real hungry but very tired. 

A Friday night

Whew, I can definately tell something is different. Tonight was my dear friend Jean's birthday dinner and comedy show. I had a great time and even had a virgin margarita at dinner. After maybe an hour of sitting at the comedian my rear was aching. I wanted to lay on my couch ASAP! Not usually my style on a Friday.

Thankfully I am home with my pjs, leftovers and my prayer blanket watching some Myrtle Maner. Feels amazing!

Beta #2 Is In

Today the number is... 845!  That is a great number.  Again, my Coordinator, Yvonne says, "let's hope it's twins and not triplets".  I would laugh at her but I, A) Don't want to get my hopes too high yet and B) Might stroke out if that ultrasound actually shows triplets!


Yvonne also told me she gave me the wrong date, my next blood work is next Wednesday 2/12.


I scheduled our ultrasound today too, 2/24 @ 2:45!  That part gets me a little excited, since that will be our HUGE goal date!  If we make it to there with no issues it will be our little milestone miracle. 




Oh ya, I am supposed to continue on the progesterone shots through next week. Apparently the Crinone irritates your cervix and can cause bleeding which they want to avoid if possible.  I absolutely agree and told her I didn't mind since my awesome personal nurse, Lady, does a great job!


Keep those awesome prayers coming as we strive for our next milestone of 2/12. :)

And the wait is over

We are officially pregnant! The number is 419 which is high for 11dp3dt. 

We go back on Thursday for a second beta to make sure it is doubling. The target is 800! 

I will go back on 2/17 for my last beta and have my ultrasound the week of the 24th.

Each little milestone is that much closer to success.

Waiting... waiting... waiting...

My appointment was at 8:00am this morning.  I did my blood work and left, now we just wait. 


I just have the most strange feeling about it, like even if I have a great number that isn't good enough.


We'll see... waiting, waiting, waiting.

Tomorrow is the Big Day!

Well the 2ww comes to an end tomorrow.  I have prayed as much as one girl can and I know many of you have been praying too!


I was reading a blog and the woman was still taking these progesterone shots at 9.5 weeks pregnant. WOW!  That is a lot of sore butt and hips but if this works, it will be worth all of them.


I have been having twinges, cramping, tender boobs, fatigue but those can all be attributed to the progesterone shots.  I also thought the hot & sour soup Friday night smelled like BUTT!  Nothing to get too excited about.


Don't forget my dear friends, a positive beta test is only the first step.