Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Still going strong

Had another beta today - it's up to 4539 (was 339 a week ago), so that's great! One more beta next Wednesday and then our ultrasound is scheduled for Friday, May 4. Which is 6w6d.

I had a major cramp the other night when I sneezed (no joke!) so we joked that maybe I sneezed out the baby. But he's still in there!

I was a little anxious last night, knowing we'd get numbers today, but overall I'm really content and happy and not worried.  As grit and patience wrote in a blog post last week, using donor eggs, and CGH-tested donor eggs at that, definitely relieves some of the anxiety.

And we're choosing to be joyful and not fearful. Having lost two pregnancies, I know all of these milestones are just markers on the way to actually having a healthy baby, but we've done and are doing everything we can to manage to that result. If something goes bad, we'd rather have the good memories about how happy we were, than live in fear of it and let that dampen our joy.

Our due date is December 22. Yesterday my car was in the shop for a regular maintenance, and when it came back, they had put a sticker in the window to remind me about my next oil change. The date on that sticker is December 23, so everytime I look at it I giggle.  We'll reach the second trimester in June, which is good timing because my husband's mom will be in town visiting us before we all go on vacation together (all our other parents live locally). So we'll be able to tell everyone face to face. And we can position it as 'let's talk about plans for Christmas' (we juggle three families at the holidays, so we always have to plan way in advance... :)

No morning sickness, but I never had any with prior pregnancies. Still thirsty, still get tired (although I'm not sleeping very well due to allergies) early. Swollen but not overly sensitive breasts, and a little more veiny than usual (which I've never noticed before). I'm wearing my Bella Band everyday, and it makes my pants a lot more comfortable. The progesterone and the dexamethasone definitely make me bloated.  Dreaming, but not the crazy vivid ones I remember from previous pregnancies - although I don't remember when they started. I feel little cramps pretty often.

10 days to the ultrasound!

14 comments:

  1. Sounds like everything is moving along wonderfully. It is great that you arent suffering from sickness either. Cant wait to hear how your u/s goes!

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  2. yay!!! everything sounds great!!! taking it day by day with you and looking forward to more good news : )

    Mo

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  3. Such great news! =) Glad you're feeling well!

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  4. Yea for you . Im a litlte ahead 11-13 due date. I to lost 2 so I know how you feel. There is not good advice that can help you. Just know there are people cheering for you . Best wishes and I look forward to hearing a good ultrasound

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  5. Congrats on the beta number!! Ironically, me and you are following exactly in eachother's paths! I went in for a 3rd beta today (because we are worry warts) and we have a 4th scheduled for next week also & our u/s are on the same day. I like your rationale is being happy about each day that you have thus far in the journey. I truly believe good/positive thoughts brings positive outcomes! So keep it up! So excited for you!

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  6. beyond thrilled for you. xoxox

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  7. Great news on Beta, and glad you are being positive and joyful and not letting the past cloud your present and future. That is a great attitude to have. All the best!

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  8. This is very exciting! You've waited a long time for this. I am THRILLED for you!

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  9. YAY for you! I like the little countdowns you're doing toward the big due date. Your currently 10 days until your ultrasound, and then you can make up another small countdown. Keeping things small will help you think it's all achievable in tiny steps. I'm so happy for you, and look forward to reading more!

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  10. Great update!!!! So exciting!!

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  11. What wonderful news! All this makes me so happy!!!

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  12. Great to read your inspiring story. Good luck

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  13. Yay:) Keeping fingers, toes and everything else crossed, this sounds like it might be it!!!

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