One more week for my u/s....I can't wait!
Things have been okay. I'm very tired (from the PIO) and I'm feeling overall "yucky". I have a weird feeling in my stomach. I've been having lower back pains which make it hard to walk and sit for long periods of time (not that I can help it at work). The dr had warned me that if I got PG the pains would get worse...he wasn't exaggerating.
Today I started to feel PG. I still can't say I'm PG. I'm happy about it but of course I'm also anxious. For now I am cautiously optimistic.
We still haven't told anyone. I told my sister (well Misty told). It was a beautiful experience. I don't think I've felt closer to her....she hugged me for a few minutes and cried....it was very sweet. I think we will tell our family next week after the u/s. If it was up to Ivan everyone would already know.
Ivan is VERY happy and is being a wonderful father-to-be....very supportive and protective. He's having a hard time with me not being as openly happy as him and is concerned that I'm not pleased with the PG. He doesn't understand why I have my concerns.
The meds have really done a number on my body. I am bloated and just feel and look fat. It's annoying that the majority of the changes I'm going through are because of the meds. I've been reading some pregnancy books and half the things don't apply to me. I'm having symptoms that I should be having much later. I think one of you IVF preggo mommies needs to write a book about an IVF pregnancy. I started writing in my PG journal. I was considering waiting until after the u/s but decided against it. I want to be positive. I will take it one day at a time, one milestone at a time.
Thanks for checking up on me. I will visit blogs tomorrow (all I can do at work is update my blog via email).
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Krista commented at 7:23 PM~
Liz, glad to hear everything is going well. I look forward to hearing about the ultrasound. I understand your cautiousness, and I hope that after the ultrasound it will lessen.
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Allie commented at 7:30 PM~
I've been checking your blog like every hour. I'm so glad everything is going well. Thanks for posting!
I'm sorry you feel poopy. It sucks that you can't enjoy being pregnant. I think it's probably very normal for people like you and me... to be cautously optimistic and scared. But you are doing all you can and I agree that the u/s will make you feel worls better.
I will be checking back often, so please keep posting. Can't wait to hear about the u/s. I'll be on bedrest next Friday through the weekend, so I'll be on the computer a lot!! :) xoxoxo
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commented at 7:58 PM~
Well as someone who saw you I can say you look great! I know you don't feel great but you have a sparkle in your eye and that certain glow!
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Ally commented at 8:20 PM~
hi Liz,
Happy to hear everything is going well and sorry you're feeling lousy. Hopefully that will subside soon.
I am in the 1WW too...it's dragging!!!
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commented at 10:10 PM~
Sorry you're not feeling too well. I think we all can understand and relate to your cautiousness. Hopefully after the u/s you will be able to breathe and enjoy this moment.
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Nico commented at 8:14 AM~
So glad you're still doing okay. The time between appointments definitely drags! I'm glad you're of the one day at a time mentality and trying to enjoy yourself and let yourself believe. Crossing everything that this is the start to a happy and healthy PG.
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commented at 12:47 PM~
Good to hear from you. Sorry you're not feeling well but they say that's a good sign. Crossing my fingers for twins on Thursday. Take care!
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Jenna commented at 1:27 PM~
I can't wait for your u/s!!! I can't wait to see pics of my niece(S) or nephew(s) (or both) what ever you are having it is going to be great.
I know that you are nervous and cautious right now, I totally understand, I just have such faith that this is it for you and Ivan. I have complete faith that you and Ivan will be holding your miracle in less then 8 months!!!!!
I didn't ask, what are you doing tonight? I hope that we are able to chat.
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Fertility Faux Pas commented at 2:32 PM~
These first few weeks are SO hard. Don't beat yourself up...the happiness will come. It just takes us IVFers a longer time to get there, that's all.
I love your book idea. "What to Expect When You are Expecting an IVF Baby". I'd buy it!
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Sporty commented at 2:36 PM~
I am so happy for you and Ivan. You two deserve this more than anything. I understand being cautiously optimistic! It is all you can do.
I can't wait to hear that you have had your u/s and everything is moving along like it should.
Take care and have a wonderful weekend!
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commented at 3:07 PM~
Good to hear from you. Sorry you're not feeling too well. Can't wait to hear about the u/s.
I know it's hard to be happy and the need for caution. Take care of yourself and your lil one(s).
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commented at 12:32 PM~
Glad things are going well. I can't wait to hear about your u/s...just a few days away.
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commented at 4:34 PM~
I have back problems, too. My doctor said the same to me, and now that I'm almost 3 months pregnant I can see she really wasn't kidding.
Plus, my job consists of sitting 7 hours a day answering the phone. So, you see, I'm doing horribly.
But what helps me is keeping in mind that this is all worthwhile. And I'm sure you don't even need to remind yourself of that.
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Thalia commented at 2:18 PM~
I also have a bad back. My husband is quite worried about how I'll get through the pregnancy. I guess we'll just have to do our best! Glad things are going well otherwise, and that you are starting to feel pregnant. Which day is your scan?
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beagle commented at 5:58 PM~
Hello, glad to hear that all is well, except for the back issues which I am sure are no fun.
Looking forward to your post U/S update!
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Heather P. commented at 9:18 PM~
Liz,
I had terrible bend over I can't breath or move screaming sweating kind of cramping in the beginning of both of my IVF's pregnancy after that well it took to week 9 for them to go away and after that things were pretty much normal!
Good Luck at your u/s!!
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commented at 11:17 AM~
Glad everything is going well. I understand your cautiousness and know that after the u/s it will get better. Hope you're feeling better soon.
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commented at 6:21 PM~
Hope you're feeling better. Hope the wait hasn't been too bad. Can't wait to hear the news.
