I still can't believe that I'm PG. Yep, I can finally say the "p" word. I had my appointment yesterday with the maternal fetal medicine specialist. She was not there but I met with the midwife and genetic counselor. I got an u/s and boy was it great. Seeing the babies makes it real. I could actually see where the hands and feet are forming and I could see the heart beating...that was so cool. I was speechless and full of so much joy.
We've told our families and I told one of my GF. I will try to wait until at least week 11 before I tell at work but at this rate my belly might rat me out. During the u/s the tech looked at my ovaries and you could see they were still hyperstimulated. The left is starting to go down. The pain is starting to go away and I feel a little queasy during the day. No morning sickness but that overall yucky feeling all day long.
I can't believe that I'm finally here. I've waited so long and now I have two babies snuggling inside me. It truly is a dream come true. At times it's hard to find the words to express how I feel. Sometimes I get scared to express my happiness for fear of something going wrong. I'm not going to stress about that...I've got Ivan stressing about that. He is a nervous wreck...it is so cute.
I can't thank you all enough for the support that you have given me. Your words have helped me through my darkest days. I'm debating whether to continue the blog since it was an IF blog. For now I will continue but won't be posting consistently. As milestones occur I will update.
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Milenka commented at 11:13 PM~
I'm glad things are continuing to go well, and I hope you'll reconsider and post regular entries. Your readers don't read you just to hear about Infertility...they read because they truly care about you and want to watch you make this journey. *hugs*
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Krista commented at 12:21 AM~
Of course it is your choice to dedicate your time to blog or not. But I for one would be very sad if you left. We struggle through infertility,leaning on each other for support, and it is nice to watch a story with a happy ending and have inspiration about children who actually do enter the lives of the parents who want them so desparately.
No matter what you decide, I am so very happy for you.
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Jenna commented at 8:58 AM~
I hope that you do decide to continue your blog. I talk to you almost everyday and I would still miss your updates, I can't imagine who the people that don't talk to you would miss you.
I can't wait to see pics of apricot and buttercup! The 3D sounds so cool!!
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Fertility Faux Pas commented at 2:28 PM~
I think most infertile bloggers who finally get pregnant go through the "to blog or not to blog" phase. I know I did. But believe me, this community has continued to be so supportive of me. All of us who wear the scars IF has caused need that support, pregnant or not. I hope you continue with your blog.
Congrats on the ultrasound. I'm so thrilled for you and Ivan :)
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commented at 5:33 PM~
Liz, so glad everything is going well. I hope you will continue to blog. You are an inspiration...a dream come true story and some of us need that.
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commented at 6:22 PM~
I'm so glad things are going well. I know seeing the u/s makes it feel real. They really are amazing. I hope you will continue to blog, we all want to know how you're doing. Take care!!
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M commented at 7:42 PM~
Liz!!! You MUST keep posting. You've come so far---you deserve to keep a blog of your pregnancy! I love reading back through mine and seeing how far I've come!
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Allie commented at 9:29 AM~
Of course, it is your choice whether or not you continue your blog and I will respect it. BUT... you said yourself that someone out there needs to write a book about IVF pregnancies. What better way to start your book than with a blog?! Please keep posting! I will miss you terribly!
No matter what you decide, just know that I think of you every single day and pray for your twins. I can't think of anyone who deserves this more. xoxoxo - Allie
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Nico commented at 9:36 AM~
I am so happy for you! And glad that you're letting yourself enjoy this. And I think you should keep posting too :-)
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commented at 8:54 PM~
Liz, I'm so glad things are going well. I hope you will continue to blog. We all want to get to the happy ending with you.
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commented at 11:04 PM~
I hope you continue to blog - I read not to just hear about infertility - but because I care about where you are with things. I think it just takes IF bloggers awhile to find their pregnancy "voice".
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x commented at 3:49 PM~
I hope that you do at least keep posting milestones. Sometimes it nice to hear some good news. All the best!
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commented at 8:54 PM~
Liz, glad to hear things are going well. I understand your ambivalence about continuing to blog but I hope you will. It's been great sharing your journey with you.
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Thalia commented at 9:17 AM~
Glad that things are going so well, Liz.
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Sporty commented at 12:17 PM~
I am still so happy for you Liz! Twins...that is so great. Rather you continue to blog or not is your choice, but please know that you will remain in my thoughts and prayers!!!!
Take care of yourself, Ivan, and those 2 little ones that you have in there!!!!
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commented at 11:02 AM~
Liz, hope everything is going well. Hey, I'd like to see some u/s pics.