Sunday, October 16, 2011

The stick's allure was too strong

October 16, 2011 -- 7dp5dt
Um...  Yeah...  It appears that I am pregnant!

My DH called while he was out yesterday afternoon and asked me what brand of tests I wanted.  I think he knew that, given the OHSS, my resolve not to POAS was quickly dwindling.  (The man actually bought a pack of pregnancy tests!)  I woke up this morning at 4 am desperately needing to pee.  I kept trying to ignore it because I knew if I got up I'd have to POAS and then I'd never get back to sleep -- no matter what the result.  The second line popped up almost immediately.  I just stood there staring.

I tried to go back to sleep.  That didn't work.  I meditated.  That didn't help.  I finally got up and went downstairs to distract my brain with mindless TV.  

When my DH came down at 8, he assumed I'd either not tested or that it was negative because I didn't wake him up.  He laughed when I said I'd been up since 4 am.  

We're cautiously optimistic and waiting for the official beta on Tuesday.

But, OMG, one giant step down!

(It felt like it called for an "OMG."  :)  )

Eep!!!
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50 comments:

  1. waiting and wishingOctober 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Yay, congrats!!!!

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  2. MichelleOctober 16, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Congrats! Great news! And what a guy for buying a pack of tests. :)

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  3. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Eep indeed =) this is great news, huge congratulations!

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  4. MirandaOctober 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!!!!!

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  5. My New NormalOctober 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Great news!

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  6. JesicaOctober 16, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Congratulations!

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  7. Glass Case of EmotionOctober 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Congrats- and that is a VERY dark line for this early.

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  8. JustHeatherOctober 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Congatulations!

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  9. StephanieOctober 16, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    How exciting! Congratulations!!

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  10. erikaOctober 16, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    AAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can you hear me from WI?
    OOOOOOOh, my, oh, my!!!

    I have been sending you super tempting POAS vibes since 4dp5dt!!!
    I love your hubby for getting you that stick!

    He made our day! I mean sooo many of us have been waiting on pins and needles for this update!

    THIS IS THE BESTEST SUNDAY-MORNING NEWS, EVER!

    I would soooo much love to give you a (((HUG))) IRL right now.

    CONGRATS to both of you!
    This is just beautiful:)

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  11. Secret SloperOctober 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    WAAAAAHOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

    Oh man, those early days are rough. Hold on to each other. We are all praying for great betas, a healthy heartbeat, and strong, growing bab(y/ies)!

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  12. NinkOctober 16, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Yay!!!!! Congrats!!!!! :) :) :)

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  13. JJOctober 16, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    So happy for you!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    That is a strong positive too!!! Congrats :)

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  15. Fairytale EndingOctober 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Yay!!!!!!! A cautious congratulations to you:)

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  16. JillOctober 16, 2011 at 1:57 PM

    OMG! indeed :)

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  17. someday-soonOctober 16, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    YIPPY!!!! And you know I save that for only the very best of moments =) The HPTs allure is strong so don't be hard on yourself for caving. I know I'm not the only one in blog land that is thankful you did *lol* That 2nd line is super dark for 7dp5dt. I'm putting in my vote for twins =) SO, SO happy for you and the Mr!!! Lots of sticky vibes headed your way.

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  18. KCOctober 16, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Awesome news and from the looks of the stick it might be twins! Congrats and enjoy this time of excitment!

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  19. LauraOctober 16, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  20. ChonOctober 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    congratulations!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    What wonderful news!!!

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  22. KOctober 16, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Fantastic news! I wondered if you would test early ;)

    Can't wait to see the beta numbers!

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  23. heartinchargeOctober 16, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    what an awesome moment. congrats!

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  24. DawnOctober 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    This sort of made my day! That is a super positive test for sure! Wow!

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  25. DandelionBreezeOctober 16, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Fantastic :))) CONGRATULATIONS... that's a veeeery strong positive :) So so happy for you and looking forward to hearing more good news with your beta. Love to you and bub/s :) xoxo

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  26. Joys TrulyOctober 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Congratulations! Love hearing of another success story!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    AAAAHHHH!!!!! I've been waiting for this news! Thanks for not making me wait it out until the beta :)

    Sending tons & tons of (((HUGS))) & sticky bean vibes your way!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 16, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Holy shit!!! Congratulations, Rebecca!!!!!! Sorry, forgive the profanity, but this is so dang (better?) exciting!!!! One FANTASTIC step down is what this is. Eeeeee! Wow, look at that line. AWESOME!!! Enjoy it. :)

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  29. Just Us & A Miracle Baby too!October 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Congrats, that is great news!!

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  30. threelittlekilosOctober 16, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    this is the post that i have been waiting for!!! THIS IS SOOOOOOO EXCITING! okay, we'll now wait for tuesday's beta...but we know what the outcome of that is ;) and look how DARK that line is!

    today you are pregnant and what a beautiful day it is. :)

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  31. Jes GOctober 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    YAY!! congrats! that picture made me smile.
    xoxo

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  32. KerrikOctober 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Yay, what a beautiful, bold line!

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  33. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I totally shrieked when I saw your post!!!! Oh, Rebecca!!! I'm thinking twins, too!

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  34. KellyOctober 16, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    That's pretty freaking positive!!!! I'm so so so so so happy for you!! We were talking about your 2ww all weekend in Colorado and everyone will be so pleased when they read this post. :) YAY!!!!

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  35. GurleeOctober 17, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Woooooohoooooo!!!!!! So awesome!! yip! Yip!! Yip!!

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  36. Nessa LomivaOctober 17, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Rebecca, I am so happy for you. I was you would get a BFP, after I had read that you did IVF. I am sorry I no longer read your blog, but I've decided to have a different approach to life, so I stopped reading all the blogs. I only come by once in a while to check back on my favourites. Rest assured, I will visit here again.

    In the meantime, all I can say is: Enjoy. Congratulations to you, and I hope this is, finally, it. <3

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  37. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Oh my holy shit!!!!!!!!!!! This is amazing, Rebecca! Woot Woot!! Congratulations a million times over and over again. ((((((hugs)))))) I'm so happy for you!

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  38. RDOctober 17, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I screamed as soon as I saw the photo of the HPT! I am sooooo freakin' excited/happy/thrilled for you!!!!!!

    YAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!

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  39. KakunaaOctober 17, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    SQUEEEEEE!!! So happy for you!

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  40. A m a n d aOctober 17, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Oh my god!!! Like Kelly said, we were thinking of you all weekend in Colorado, and kept checking your blog for updates. When you posted this, Katie called me while I was waiting for my flight to tell me the good news. I couldn't be happier for you...this is so deserving and a long time coming.

    It's also the strongest positive I've ever seen at 12dpo. This looks like a healthy one!!!

    Can't wait for more good news tomorrow. You've made my week xox

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  41. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    That's exactly the news I need on a Monday morning! Can't wait to hear the official beta results!! Congrats sweetheart!

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  42. NVOctober 17, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Such awesome news!!!! Congratulations!

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  43. MaryMargaretOctober 17, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    How awesome- you're pregnant! Congratulations!

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  44. MotleymommyOctober 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Doing a little dance in my office chair for you! Praying these are sticky grabby ticks you have in there. Keep us posted!

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  45. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    OMG!!! This is the BEST post I've seen in a long, long time. I am so excited for you!!! Sending lots of positive vibes for a strong beta tomorrow.

    Eeek!!! YOU'RE PREGNANT!!!

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  46. ALOctober 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    OMG, OMG, OMG! Thrilled for you!!!!

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  47. AnonymousOctober 17, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Woot Woot!!! I am beyond excited for you. Congrats.

    Aimee

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  48. clewisOctober 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Fantastic!!! you must be thrilled.

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  49. KellyOctober 19, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Holy shit! Congrats!!!

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  50. Living Our Life in CyclesOctober 20, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    aaah, catching up now, congrats!!!

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