I am still in shock and afraid to use the "P" word. All I can say is "it worked". I really can't believe it worked. I can't believe we are one step closer to our dream. I am so happy and of course with it comes tons of worry but I will take it one day at a time or in this case one milestone at a time.
I go for my 1st u/s on June 1st.... I can't wait to see my lil' bean. The next two weeks feel so far away.
I am 5 weeks today but I look more like 5 months PG. I'm not having any symptoms, not that I would expect any at this point. I'm just having side effects from the meds. Dr. S had me stop the PIO and switch to hCG 5000 3x a week. Well you can just imagine how that ended up. We all remember our trigger shot. The day after my first shot I was huge. I had purchased an outfit on Thursday to wear on Saturday and I'm not exaggerating when I say it did not fit. As if that wasn't the only problem I started having the pains again in my ribs, side and lower back. Today 4 days later I am still in pain. Fortunately Dr S let me go back to the PIO and I continue the suppositories. The reason he prefers to do hCG is that it will help the body produce it's own progesterone. Well I felt and looked as if I was producing more than that.
We haven't told any friends or family...I'd like to wait until 10-12 weeks but I doubt I can pull it off. After the u/s we will most likely tell our family. I will be telling my sister on Friday. Ivan wants to shout it out to the world while I want to keep it a secret for just a little while longer.
I can't believe I'm here...I had lost all hope that it would ever happen. It was like a bad nightmare that I couldn't wake up from.
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Krista commented at 3:56 PM~
Liz I am so happy for you. I look forward to hearing about your ultrasound.
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MB commented at 3:58 PM~
You have to tell us how Ivan reacted!!! Need details!
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Lut C. commented at 6:03 PM~
That's great news! I hope everything goes smoothly from here on.
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Allie commented at 6:54 PM~
Gosh, I'm so glad you posted. I've been thinking about you so much. I must have checked your blog about a hundred times a day! Sorry about the weight gain. We all know it comes with the territory, but no matter how many times you go through it, it still sucks!
PS - I agree with MB. You hve to tell us how Ivan reacted?!?!?!?!
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commented at 9:08 PM~
Glad you updated...I've been wondering how you were doing. Sorry about the side effects. Hope they start subsiding soon.
Take care!
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commented at 9:37 PM~
Glad you updated. Sorry to hear about the side effects, hope now that you are on PIO you will get some relief. Can't wait to hear about your u/s.
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Thalia commented at 6:40 AM~
Glad you are doing so well, Liz, it's marvellous to be where you are. Our ultrasound is a day before yours so I guess we'll see less than you will!
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Ally commented at 8:24 AM~
I'm praying for a smooth 8 more months...
Hugs & warm fuzzies to your bean.
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commented at 12:18 PM~
Liz, so glad things are going well, except for the side effects. Can't wait to hear about your u/s.
Take care of yourself and your lil ones.
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x commented at 12:43 PM~
All about 2ww, now another one for the ultrasound. It's a much better 2ww though. So happy for you and Ivan.
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Jenna commented at 12:49 PM~
I am very glad that you update too, even though we talk alot, I still love to read your blog! One week ago today we found out the awesome news!!! These next two weeks of waiting for the u/s are going to kill me!!!!
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Winnifred commented at 7:46 PM~
I have to say that the 2ww following the BFP was the HARDEST part of the whole process for me... not sure if it's maybe just because the whole cycle had taken it's toll or what!
I'm soooo happy for you and I wish you MUCH patience for the next two weeks!!! keep us updated between now and then :)
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commented at 11:40 PM~
I know the next 2 weeks will be hard. I'm so excited for you. I can't wait to hear about your u/s. Hope you're feeling better soon.
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commented at 2:20 PM~
Hope you're feeling better but I'm sure it's worth all the discomfort. Can't wait to hear about your u/s. Take care!
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beagle commented at 9:37 PM~
Glad to see an update from you and SO glad "it worked"!! Looking forward to the U/S update.
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commented at 4:08 PM~
Hope the 2ww flies by for you & Ivan. I can't wait to hear all about the u/s.
In Disneyworld Majic Kingdom I made a wish for you and Ivan, and tossed a coin in the big wishing well. I can't tell you what it was, but I'm sure you can guess it ;)
All the best,
Jennie
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commented at 10:45 PM~
So glad I found your blog. I was on the same IVF schedule. Waiting for my ultrasound June 6th (should have been week of May 29th but Dr has to go out of town. Waa.) Anyway, good luck and I look forward to hearing about your adventure.
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commented at 1:27 PM~
Liz,
I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog. I just started the IVF journey last month and so far it's been rocky when it comes to my response (9 follies last time & cancelled mid-way and 10 today so far on cd 8). Reading your blog has inspired me. Congratulations!!
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Sarah commented at 10:37 AM~
I am so happy that it worked for you. What good news! Can't wait to hear how the u/s goes. Keep us posted.
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Jessigirl commented at 3:31 PM~
I have been thinking of you. Do you have an update for us?
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commented at 8:58 AM~
I am so happy for you! I stumbled across your blog while doing some infertility research. My husband and I are stuck in the INFERTILITY SUCKS phase, and it was go great to read my thoughts and feelings on the screen! I thought no one in the world knew what I was going through!
Best wishes to you and Ivan and you new little one! You have given me hope that no one else could!