Monday, April 30, 2012
We Graduated!!!
Our fertility doctor officially graduated us from the clinic!!! Lots of tears were shed between Adam and I today, and we couldn't feel more blessed. We got to see our little nugget today and its heart beat. It was an exciting moment that we've been waiting a lifetime for it seems. I go to the regular OB this Thursday. Still praying that all remains normal and healthy!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Something is definitely brewing...
Our ultrasound went well yesterday. We saw the yolk sack, gestational sack, and fetal pole. Couldn't really see the baby yet since I am only 6 weeks along. The fertility doctor was VERY pleased and excited for us. She was happy with the measurements of everything and asked us to come back in 10 days to hopefully see some more.
It is still early and we are still praying and praying that God continues to bless and watch over this pregnancy. I am going to return to the gym on Monday for some light, low intensity exercise. If this is in fact going to last I'm goin to need some muscles in my arms and legs! = ) I also need to watch out for gestational diabetes with this PCOS crap. Hopefully the hormones are doing what they are supposed to - if the soreness of my boobs is any indication, then they are cranking out that progesterone and estrogen as expected!
It is still early and we are still praying and praying that God continues to bless and watch over this pregnancy. I am going to return to the gym on Monday for some light, low intensity exercise. If this is in fact going to last I'm goin to need some muscles in my arms and legs! = ) I also need to watch out for gestational diabetes with this PCOS crap. Hopefully the hormones are doing what they are supposed to - if the soreness of my boobs is any indication, then they are cranking out that progesterone and estrogen as expected!
Monday, April 16, 2012
God Does Answer Prayers
I am pregnant.
It is absolutely crazy to be writing those three words. I am pregnant. I have been waiting for a year and 9 months to say them, write them, and feel them. I am only 5 weeks along, so anything can happen at this point, and I am pretty scared. However, I am also very hopeful and optimistic.
I found out a week and a half ago. I took at pregnancy test that Sunday and it had a very faint line next to the thick line, and I didn't think anything of it. I was supposed to get my period that following Tuesday. Since I had been regular for the past 3 months I kind of expected it to arrive. It didn't. I didn't worry about it either since it was rarely ever consistent. On Thursday I decided that I'd take a test and if it was negative then I knew that my period was just MIA for the time being. The opposite happened. It was positive. A POSITIVE TEST! Holy SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was my immediate reaction. My husbands was "that isn't true, what is the % effectiveness of this test, give me the box!" We were stunned. I decided to go an exercise as normal, and I took another test when I got home from the gym. Positive AGAIN.
I called the fertility doctor right away and they had me come in for blood work right away. My results came back, and indeed I was pregnant, but my progesterone was low. I kind of expected this since my PCOS means my hormones are already jacked up. So, I am taking progesterone 2x a day. My second blood test indicated that my HCG levels were increasing at a normal rate, and my progesterone was back in the range they want to see. My third blood test came back great, too. Hopefully this means that whatever is brewing in this uterus is here to stay. We have our first ultrasound this Friday afternoon. I am excited and nervous for it, but I have been saying my prayers and praying that this is mean to be.
As for how I am feeling. Oh, I am feeling it all so far. My tummy kind of feels like I'm going to be getting my period. Which I read about in a book, and that it is because there is a lot more blood going towards my uterus to support the baby and create the placenta. I am a pimple factory as well. Breaking out everywhere!!! I am exhausted and I even fell asleep teaching the other day. And last, but not least, my ladies are SORE!!!! Ouch! I am going to have to start sleeping with a bra on. I hope all of these symptoms mean I am on the right path to becoming a mom.
Lastly, I am feeling just blessed and extremely thankful. I am thankful God has given us this miracle. I am not sure how or what made this happen, but I believe in my heart there is definitely a reason. Hopefully everything checks out on Friday and I can let out a little bit of air and relax a little bit more and start enjoying this amazing gift that God has given us.
It is absolutely crazy to be writing those three words. I am pregnant. I have been waiting for a year and 9 months to say them, write them, and feel them. I am only 5 weeks along, so anything can happen at this point, and I am pretty scared. However, I am also very hopeful and optimistic.
I found out a week and a half ago. I took at pregnancy test that Sunday and it had a very faint line next to the thick line, and I didn't think anything of it. I was supposed to get my period that following Tuesday. Since I had been regular for the past 3 months I kind of expected it to arrive. It didn't. I didn't worry about it either since it was rarely ever consistent. On Thursday I decided that I'd take a test and if it was negative then I knew that my period was just MIA for the time being. The opposite happened. It was positive. A POSITIVE TEST! Holy SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was my immediate reaction. My husbands was "that isn't true, what is the % effectiveness of this test, give me the box!" We were stunned. I decided to go an exercise as normal, and I took another test when I got home from the gym. Positive AGAIN.
I called the fertility doctor right away and they had me come in for blood work right away. My results came back, and indeed I was pregnant, but my progesterone was low. I kind of expected this since my PCOS means my hormones are already jacked up. So, I am taking progesterone 2x a day. My second blood test indicated that my HCG levels were increasing at a normal rate, and my progesterone was back in the range they want to see. My third blood test came back great, too. Hopefully this means that whatever is brewing in this uterus is here to stay. We have our first ultrasound this Friday afternoon. I am excited and nervous for it, but I have been saying my prayers and praying that this is mean to be.
As for how I am feeling. Oh, I am feeling it all so far. My tummy kind of feels like I'm going to be getting my period. Which I read about in a book, and that it is because there is a lot more blood going towards my uterus to support the baby and create the placenta. I am a pimple factory as well. Breaking out everywhere!!! I am exhausted and I even fell asleep teaching the other day. And last, but not least, my ladies are SORE!!!! Ouch! I am going to have to start sleeping with a bra on. I hope all of these symptoms mean I am on the right path to becoming a mom.
Lastly, I am feeling just blessed and extremely thankful. I am thankful God has given us this miracle. I am not sure how or what made this happen, but I believe in my heart there is definitely a reason. Hopefully everything checks out on Friday and I can let out a little bit of air and relax a little bit more and start enjoying this amazing gift that God has given us.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Prayer
Something has been floating through my mind lately. The act of praying and thought of prayer while you are struggling through a difficult time. Living in the South, it seems like so many more people are open to talking about prayer and offering prayers than where I grew up in the North. My family was never a prayerful family, we only worshiped on Christmas and Easter (C & E Catholics is what we are affectionately called), and were never taught to pray and thank God for our struggles or gifts. Then I married Adam, and his family was very prayerful, and were always offering prayers for encouragement, struggles, and gifts. In the last 5 years or so I've met a few women who have also been very prayerful and have taught me a lot about being a Christian and what it means to be a Christian. I'm continuously growing in my Christianity, but it has become a larger part of my life.
Adam and I have had our ups and downs. It seems like in our short 4 year marriage, that there have been more downs than ups, but the ups have been completely awesome. In these short 4 years I have found myself praying and thanking God even more about the life he has given us and have trusted that his plan for our lives is the greatest plan that there can be. When Adam was unemployed we prayed that he would guide us to a place where he could find a place that made him happy. I prayed a ton after both of Adam's seizures, and even more so after this last one. The infertility was also something we have both prayed about continuously that God answers our prayers and guides us to a place where children can be a part of our life.
Do any of you seek prayer as you struggle through the ups and downs of life, especially as you progress through your infertility journey? If not, how do you center yourself? Prayer has become such an important part of who I am lately in the chaos of everyday life, and I'm interested to hear some other points of view.
Tonight, I am praying for all the women and men out there that are desperately seeking motherhood and fatherhood and are having a hard time understanding why God would put them on this path of infertility. I know God has a plan for each and every one of us, I pray that we all have patience to wait for His answers to our prayers and that we find peace in those answers.
Adam and I have had our ups and downs. It seems like in our short 4 year marriage, that there have been more downs than ups, but the ups have been completely awesome. In these short 4 years I have found myself praying and thanking God even more about the life he has given us and have trusted that his plan for our lives is the greatest plan that there can be. When Adam was unemployed we prayed that he would guide us to a place where he could find a place that made him happy. I prayed a ton after both of Adam's seizures, and even more so after this last one. The infertility was also something we have both prayed about continuously that God answers our prayers and guides us to a place where children can be a part of our life.
Do any of you seek prayer as you struggle through the ups and downs of life, especially as you progress through your infertility journey? If not, how do you center yourself? Prayer has become such an important part of who I am lately in the chaos of everyday life, and I'm interested to hear some other points of view.
Tonight, I am praying for all the women and men out there that are desperately seeking motherhood and fatherhood and are having a hard time understanding why God would put them on this path of infertility. I know God has a plan for each and every one of us, I pray that we all have patience to wait for His answers to our prayers and that we find peace in those answers.
Friday, April 6, 2012
Sorry!!!
I've been a bad blogger as of late, life has gotten busy! The end of the school year is approaching so I've had a lot of after school obligations, namely the school talent show that I was in charge of with my friend. It was a great show and I am very glad that it is over! Now we are on spring break and my parents and brother have been visiting. It has been nice spending time with them, this is only the 2nd time they've visited us in the last 4 years we've lived here.
I've still be working out like crazy! My workout buddy is awesome and a great motivator for me. I didn't lose any lbs on my last weigh in at school, but that is okay. I feel great, my clothes fit great, and I'm getting healthier!
= )
I've still be working out like crazy! My workout buddy is awesome and a great motivator for me. I didn't lose any lbs on my last weigh in at school, but that is okay. I feel great, my clothes fit great, and I'm getting healthier!
= )
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