4w3d

Beta #2 came back strong. The nurse didn't tell me the numbers this time, but she said the numbers increased as they wanted it to. I didn't even think to ask for the number, I was just so excited. I get to go for a u/s on Wednesday and meet with the doctor. I can't believe its so soon. I'm so happy.

I have to admit that I was a little nervous for the results today. I had a little bit of spotting on Saturday night and I was completely freaked out. So I'm really glad I get to have a u/s so early. I can't believe this is finally happening!

4 Weeks Pregnant!

Yes, its official! The nurse just called about an hour ago and I'm pregnant. Beta was 316, which she says is very strong - they looks for something around 100-200. I'm so excited and can't believe this is finally happening! I go on Monday for a repeat to make sure everything is ok, which I know it is!

5.5 Hours

I went for my beta this morning. My arm is killing me. The lady did it from the side of my arm and its already bruising. I don't know why she didn't just use the vein thats right in the middle. Oh well, this will all be worth it in 5.5 hours when I get to call for my results. I can't wait til 2:30...at least I should be busy today.

First Day of Not Testing

It was very hard not testing this morning, but I'm out of HPTs and really I just needed a relaxing day. I know I'm pregnant - I FEEL pregnant and as I told Pat last night, my boobs are still sore, which has been the main symptom this entire time. So I feel good about my beta tomorrow and I can't wait to go. Until then...

Update - Get to Go for Beta

The doctor's office is letting me go for my beta on Friday - yay!!

12dpIUI

Yep, another positive!!! Yay!! And it was a digital this time - its so neat seeing the word Pregnant there. So, I broke down and called the RE's office to see if they will let me go on Friday. I'm going to tell them I can't make it on Monday and that I've been getting positives since Monday. I hope they will let me. I don't think I could stand the weekend not "officially" knowing. Pat won't let me tell anyone until I get the beta results. I understand why - its just so hard not talking about this to my mom. I did tell my sister though - she lives in SC and when I tell her not to say anything, she's usually good about it. And I don't think she's ruin this surprise, but I HAD to tell someone. I was going crazy. Keep your fingers crossed that the nurse I get on the phone is cooperative!

11dpIUI

I got another BFP and the line is a little darker. I know thats not supposed to mean anything, but it was so reassuring! I think this is it!! However, the doctor's office won't let me go for my beta until Monday still. They said that it could potentially be the trigger still and they don't want to take any chances. I wasn't too happy and this totally freaked me out yesterday, but today's postive reassures me that everything is going good. I'll post more during the week as I try and stay calm. Its not going to be easy!

10dpIUI

I can't believe this! I got a BFN yesterday at 9dpiui, which was fine. It was really early and basically I wanted to know that the trigger was out. And I'm thinking its out because today I got two BFPs!!! I can't believe I'm saying this. I never thought this would happen! I've been so positive this time though. I'm trying to stay calm and cautious, but I'm so excited! I called RE to see if I can get in early for a beta - I'm not supposed to go til next Monday and I can't wait that long. I'm waiting for a call back. Now I'm waiting for Patrick to get home to tell him!! I'm on the phone with him now and its killing me not telling him. But I want to do it in person. I'll keep you updated!

Getting around to Posting

Well as I mentioned in my last post, I had my IUI on Friday. It seems so long ago, but its only been 4 days. The IUI, itself, went fine - catheter went in and DH had amazing counts. However, during the scan, the nurse found alot of follicles on the right side and 3 bigger ones on the left. I know this is great, but that explained why I was so uncomfortable beforehand. The pain got even worse after the IUI. I asked her if it should be this bad and she gave me some Tylenol to take to manage the pain. She told me to take it easy because with all the follicles, my ovary could twist and I'd have to come back in. Between Friday and Sunday, I could barely walk. I would have to hunch over to feel any comfort. The last two days have been better and I'm feeling really hopeful. I've been eating pineapple the last 4 days, and this is a first for me. The core of the pineapple is supposed to help with implantation. I just feel like this is it for us. I really feel like I could get pregnant. So many girls on TTTC on the Nest have gotten pregnant in the past two weeks, including my TTTC sister. I'm so excited!! And I'm hoping this good vibe stays around long enough for me to get my BFP. I'm going to try and wait til my beta which is scheduled for 3/31. By then I should know if its a BFP, since they said injectibles will shorten my LP. It will be so hard not to test next week, but I'm going try...

Finally get to Trigger

After 13 long days of Gonal F shots, I finally get to do my very last shot for the cycle - the trigger shot. I am so excited! I have two follies - a 20 and 18. I also have lots of smaller ones on the right. This is huge! I have never seen 1 follie, let alone two that are ready to pop. This has got to be it. Things are finally working. So, IUI is scheduled for Friday morning. I think Pat is going to come with me. I never really thought about it until someone on the Nest said their DH is there with her so he is in the room when a baby is being made. I never even thought of that! It will be so amazing to have him there with me and apart of this process. Don't get me wrong, it will still be kind of weird having him there in the room with me, but weirdness aside, I think this will make a huge impact.

Aside from the bruising on my stomach (from the injectibles), arms (from blood-draws every other day), and huge amount of bloat, I am feeling fine and as you can tell, completely hopeful and optimistic about this cycle. I've been doing everything I can - even visualizing being pregnant and having the baby here with us. I know this sounds weird, but it worked for another girl, and at this point, I would try anything.

Great Birthday & Getting Back into Things

After last weekend's amazing Melting Pot trip, how could things get better? Well, they did. The week went pretty good and I was in a great mood since my parents were coming. On Thursday, my birthday, Pat got me lunch from our favorite little deli. Then I went out with some Upstate Nesties to Butterwood, a desert place. It was so cute and we had some great deserts, and some interesting sax music. It was definitely a fun time! Friday my parents got in and we took them to Wild Wings, since my dad likes it there. Saturday we had some good Italian for lunch and then went to this cute little restaurant we found last year called La Tee Da. There are probably only about 10 tables in the place, but the ambiance there is amazing and the food is amazing. They have all sorts of food and homemade deserts. Needless to say, it was such a fun night. And to top off the weekend, Buffalo got a huge snowstorm. I know most people will not like me for this, but I have been wanting a big storm all winter. We really didn't have a big storm this year near us and all I wanted was some good snow. I think my mom was excited for the snow too, since she loves it too. We were able to get around find in the snow and the roads were clear by the time my parents had to go hope. So it worked our perfectly.

As for my cycle...things have been going good. I went for a scan on Friday and had some small follies on one side and one bigger one and some smaller ones on the other side. I go for another scan tomorrow. I'm hoping I'll be able to trigger tomorrow night. I've now done 11 nights of injectibles and I'm ready for the 2ww to start. I got my pineapple at the store today and am ready to enjoy a pretty laid back week.

Melting Pot

So I just had to detail our experience at the Melting Pot since it was so amazing! Pat told me last week where we were going for my birthday dinner and I was so excited. I've been dropping hints since I found out they were opening. So we got to the restaurant and he gives our name for the reservation. They start walking us through the main dining room and back through these hallways and the rooms are getting smaller and smaller and then we turn a corner and there is this little room with a booth and table. The table had balloons and a card on it. It was the cutest thing ever!!! The private room was so cute and made me feel so special. It was kind of nice too, since we had never had fondue or done anything like this, so we didn't have to worry about being silly or not knowing how things worked. Our waitress was awesome and explained everything. We wound up doing the whole big thing - we got the cheese fondue (cheddar cheese with lager and garlic mixed in - AMAZING!!!, although very filling), the salad (it was a salad, probably not the best, but i barely ate any of it since i was saving room), then the Entree. We got chicken, teriyaki sirloin, filet mignon, shrimp and fish, which we cooked in a broth and red wine and garlic. This came with every type of sauce you could imagine. Pat was in heaven since he loved dipping sauces. My favorite was definitely the teriyaki sirloin. And finally, my favorite part of the night, the chocolate!! We ordered the original chocolate fondue which is milk chocolate with crunchy peanut butter. This came with so many things to dip with - cheesecake, brownies, pound cake, strawberries, bananas, and marshmallows covered in graham crackers and oreo cookies. You would think that with all this food there would be no room to eat any of this - but we finished the entire desert plate!! Honestly, it was the best desert I had ever had. And as I mentioned, we were able to finish it. Really, we were stuffed, but there was so much time in between the courses, we really didn't notice how full we were getting. The night was finished with the hostess taking a picture of us at our table and then brought the photo out in a nice melting pot frame. This was probably one of the best times I've had. It was just such a great experience and I recommend anyone who can go - GO!!! You will not be disappointed!

Not Going so Well

So after two nights of injections, I found myself with a horrible migraine. It started out as a headache as we were going to dinner last night and by the time we came home, I was in so much pain. I've had migraines before, but this was too much. I was in tears it hurt so bad and couldn't fall asleep or get comfortable. Finally, after 3 tylenol and 2 excedrin (per my mom, the nurse's ok) a cold compress, and 3 hours of tossing and turning, it finally went away. I woke up this morning with just an aching, but now I feel like its coming back again. I took some tylenol earlier and now some excedrin, so hopefully this will keep the migraine away for the evening. But after the horrible night I had, I called the doctor to see if this is normal, since I had migraines when I was on clomid. He said that it couldn't be related to the new meds, but I seem to think he's wrong (as does my mom). And now that its starting again today, I believe even more that this is related to the meds. This does not make me happy because I can't handle this everyday for the next week or so. How will I get through a day?? Pat has already said that if I get another migraine, we are stopping the drugs. This would be it...this would be our last chance and of course, my body can't handle it. I really hope my body adjusts and that I just am able to push through these next few days. I'm not ready to give up yet...

On a side note, we're going to the Melting Pot tonight to celebrate my birthday early just the two of us. I hope a migraine doesn't ruin the night. I just want to enjoy this!