Wonderful News!!!!

Well today I had to go in for blood work to see if my HCG has increased from 26. It came back at 211!!!! This was great news! The nurse was very excited to give me what she called, "Wonderful News". My progesterone level was at 27. She said anything over 20 is what they want, but they still want me to continue with the suppliments to help that number increase even more. I go back on Wednesday for more blood work and then next week I get to have an ULTRASOUND!!! I'm so excited!

I had my first experience with nausea. I had eggs for breakfast yesterday and could barely finish them. After eating I felt sick to my stomach. I didn't puke, but just felt sick. I guess that's a good sign though ;)
I am noticing that I am eating smaller portions and getting hungry faster. I am also breaking out with zits! That's not fun at all, but oh well! It's worth it!!!

It Was Positive!!!!!

We are very excited to report that our pregnancy test came back positive today!!!! The nurse called at 1:19 PM while I was at family's dental office. It was so perfect to be there when I got this phone call!!! Even my Aunt Rebecca and Uncle Jack were there because they are in town visiting from Vegas! I think I'm still in shock right now though!!!! ;)

Anyway, the nurse said that a HCG (pregnancy hormone detected by blood work) result over 5 indicates pregnancy. Well, we had a 26!!!! That isn't really high, so they are going to keep a close eye on me. I have to go back on Monday for more blood work and then again on Wednesday more blood work. They also have me on progesterone supplements because my progesterone didn't come back as high as they would like. This tells them how thick the lining of my uterus is. Therefore, they put me on something to help thicken that lining to help that little embryo stick!!!! We are just hoping that our HCG number continues to grow!!!!! So please keep us in your prayers. We are so very excited yet cautious right now. However, how could we not help being excited???? It's impossible! So pray, pray, pray!!!!! GO UP NUMBERS!!! STICK BABY STICK!!!!

3 More Days!

Hi! Sorry I haven't made any recent updates, but there hasn't been anything to update on. Everyone keeps asking "How are you feeling?" I'm feeling normal. Nothing out of the ordinary. I feel like myself. I've been very good and gave up caffeine and I have not had any alcohol since July 10th. It feels good! I am still trying to get used to not having my morning coffee to "wake" me up, but that's ok. It's getting much easier. I do enjoy a cup a decaf every so often!

Well, Thursday's the big day! I'll find out in the afternoon sometime, so I will update then. I just keep thinking happy, positive thoughts! I know I will get pregnant at some point...one way or another...it WILL happen! ;)

IUI DAY!!!!

Well, today was the IUI. We'll find out if it worked on July 26th. I am going to be so impatient having to wait that long!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I could do it.
The procedure was pain-free. Just a little bit of cramping, but nothing unbearable. I just keep telling myself - "It only takes one!!! So come on little guys...SWIM!!!!" So keep praying for us! I really hope we get lucky on our first try!

Trigger Shot Night

Ok so tonight I have to give myself a shot to trigger ovulation. I have to take the shot in my stomach. I'm not too fond of needles so I'm really not too excited about this. But oh well! I could do it! I know I can! I just have to remember what the outcome could possibly be!!!!!
In 2 days I'll be getting inseminated!!!! YAY!!!!
I have all fingers and toes crossed! I'm crossing everything I could!!!!


UPDATE:
I gave myself the shot without any problems. It was a piece of cake! Didn't even hurt!!!! Not bad at all!

IUI UPDATE!

YAHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got off the phone with the nurse. She said everything looks GREAT! I'm scheduled to go in for the IUI on Thursday, July 12th at 8:45 AM! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that day!!!

I will go back in on July 19th for bloodwork and then again on July 26th to find out if I am pregnant.

I AM SO EXCITED!!!!

2nd Appointment ~ My Three Amigos

I had my 2nd ultrasound and bloodwork appointment today. They drew some blood to check my estrogen levels then it was off to the ultrasound room to check on those follies. It turns out that I have 3 follies on my right ovary that are mature. I have 1 on my left ovary that is still rather small. I am waiting to hear back from my nurse to find out what the next step is. I may have to give myself the trigger shot either today or tomorrow so the IUI will probably end up taking place either Tuesday or Wednesday!!!! I'm getting soooo excited! I'll update later once I hear from the nurse. In the meantime, here's a picture of my 3 amigos (the follies).
They are the black circles. They measured at 19mm, 17mm, and 15 mm. The trigger shot should be given when they are between 18 - 21mm...so anytime now!