First of all -- I cannot tell you how much all of your comments have meant to me today!!! You ladies are so wonderful! I love you all and can't imagine going through all of this without you.
I got my beta results back -- 52.8 for 13 DPO. As far as I can tell, that's just about average, so I'm good with that! We'll go for beta #2 on Saturday morning. It will be less than 48 hours, so I'm just hoping that things will be heading up.
I am still in total disbelief. Getting the beta helped (I was convinced the nurse was going to tell me that I was an idiot), but it just doesn't seem real. I am almost embarrassed to believe that we are one of "those couples" who get pregnant when they're waiting for their IVF appointment. Those people have always made me crazy! I thought it would be funny if it happened, but I definitely didn't think it would!!
I'm still not quite sure why I tested this morning. The only unusual symptom is that my boobs have been huge (which is saying something for me...they are usually D and head to DD post-O). I had AF cramps yesterday but never started spotting, which I would have expected. My temp shot up this morning, and I've been having hot flashes, so I thought I'd just take the darn test so I would know I was imagining things and it was negative and could just move on. The only test I had in the house was a digital that came in a pack of OPKs. I am a firm non-POAS girl. I think I've only tested 4 times in 20 cycles. I ran in and made my DH read the test. Neither of us could believe it.
I just truly can't believe this is real and just hope so much that it will stick. But, at this point, my DH and I both are just so happy to know that it is possible for us to get pregnant. I had really started to lose hope.
And, yes, Mic, you totally called it! :) I can't believe that a randomly bloody nose was an actual pregnancy symptom!
Please think happy sticky thoughts for my little SpiderEmbie. That name has stuck with me ever since Ana sang it to me so many months ago. I'm just hoping this little embie is going to stick around!!
Stick baby Stick! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteSending super sticky vibes (and much love) your way! Funny you mention it, I was thinking earlier - Wow, I know one of "those" people! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome! Congrats :D
ReplyDeleteThat is such awesome news and makes me so hopeful for myself. We're approaching our 1st IVF cycle too, but my body has started ovulating on its on and my follicle count has been increasing. My doc says she's love to see me get pregnant on my own - I'm pushing our IVF off until fall to give myself another shot at natural pregnancy and praying it happens. I will be praying for you too, your story brings me a lot of joy and hope.
ReplyDeleteOMG, Rebecca!!!!! I have totally missed your earlier post.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing, amazing, amazing news!
I have been checking on your chart quite a bit this month, and dare I say I just knew;) I loved those temps quietly climbing up!
I AM SOOOOOOOOO HAPPY for both of you! you both very much deserve this, and I am pulling, and cheering for your Beautiful Little SpiderEmbie!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Come on sticky bean!!!! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYahoo!!!! Yeah for a great beta!! Lots of sticky vibes and doubling/tripling vibes for your next beta.
ReplyDeleteI am SO thrilled for you Rebecca! I just had a feeling I needed to check up on you and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw your BFP post! =) I can relate to your story since our BFP month was the 1st cycle in 13 months that we were just taking it easy and I couldn't believe my eyes when that digital didn't have a "Not" in front of Pregnant. =) I am so happy for you! I just know this little miracle is here to stay and you will finally be the mama you've been waiting to be!! Yay!!!
ReplyDeleteWOOO-OOOO!!!! This is just wonderful news =) That's a nice solid beta for 13DPO. I'm sending lots of sticky vibes and some extra doubling ones too!
ReplyDeleteThinking lots and lots of sticky thoughts for you!! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteSticky! Sticky! Sticky!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you.
Stick, SpiderEmbie, Stick!!!
ReplyDeleteStick embie stick! STICKY THOUGHTS!!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI have the biggest smile on my face for you right now! A very heartfelt congratulations sweetie :) This is just FANTASTIC news!!!!!! Sending you uber sticky vibes and peaceful calming thoughts for your beta tomorrow morning.
ReplyDelete(((hugs))) and a big smile is headed your way! I wish you a smiling happy baby in your arms in 37/36 weeks :)
Yay! That is an awesome beta. I can't wait to see your numbers continue to climb!
ReplyDeleteGo little spider embie!
Unbelievably awesome news! I'll be checking in on you to see how you make out on Saturday :) Sending all my positive thoughts your way!
ReplyDeleteWonderful news! Sending happy thoughts.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great first beta! Sending lots of positive thoughts and sticky vibes your way. Congratulations again!
ReplyDeleteYIPEEEEEEEEEE!!!! Congratulations!!!! I've been laying low these days and trying not to spend so much time on TTC boards and blogs, but I suddenly felt the urge to check up on my old virtual friend Rebecca before leaving the office for the weekend. I'm so glad I did!
ReplyDeleteSpider embie, spider embie, can do anything a spider can! :)! If there were an emoticon for grinning ear to ear, I'd use it!
Sending you a boatload of SBV!
That's a fabulous first beta!!! So very excited for you! You are definitely one of those crazy surprise waiting for IVF pregnancy kind of woman that we all hate... Just kidding - there's no way we could hate you!!! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWohooo that's great!!! We are both pregnant how exciting!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome first beta!!
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