Ultrasound #1

Saturday was the big day. I must admit I was nervous!!! We have one lil bean and he/she is so precious, I fell in love at first sight! :) RE says that everything looks great. I am 5 weeks along - and I go back next Saturday for a heartbeat. Beta #3 was a whopping 4,377!!

Bambino is kinda hard to see but he/she is that little white spec in the black gestational sac. So Tiny!!! My EDD is January 28, 2010

Changing Meds

It happened again. I got hives again last night around the same time. I would say a little bit worse and even on my arm a little bit, not just the legs. I called the nurse and ordered the new progesterone. This one is in olive oil instead of sesame oil....so fingers crossed that I dont break out in hives anymore!! I am hoping soon I wont have to take those pesky shots anymore anyways!

Hives

Oh My! I was laying on the couch last night when I started to itch my legs. I was doing it without any thought at first, when I then realized that something was wrong. I go into the bathroom only to see my entire legs broken out in what seemed to be hives!!! The hubs wasnt home so I called him first (which didnt really do any help - haha) so I called my mother next. She went on the internet and found out that hive can be related to pregnancy. She told me to put a cold/wet compress on the area, so I did and after a little while it started to calm down a bit.

In the meantime I called the nurse on call at my infertility office. She told me that it could be from the progesterone, take a bene.dryll and call my nurse in the morning. I was reading online that Bene.dryll isnt really good for you during your first trimester - so I decided against it, even though the nurse told me to. I had Jay run out to get bene.dryll cream instead, but I never used that either. After a few hours it was gone completely. Its still not back again today - luckily - so I wonder what the hell that was all about?!?!

My dad was cute. He told me that it was a good sign, that my body was adapting to the pregnancy and my hormones are rapidly changing (which could be the cause). Whether he is right or not he still made me smile :)

I am still a little shocked that the nurse told me I could take Benedryll...I would have never thought that was okay. And I kinda still don't - at least not in the first tri.

No Catchy Title

This weekend was very nice. Did some spring cleaning, read a book in the sun, took the dog for a walk, hung out with some friends and caught up on my much needed sleep!!! I go for my first ultrasound this Saturday. I should be 6 weeks then...maybe I will be able to hear the baby's heartbeat?!?!? I know that you may not though and not to get worried if you don't. But it would be a nice treat. I will also find out my actual EDD - although I am pretty sure it will be around January 26-27.

As for some symptoms....during the 2ww I pee'd a lot, had a fast heartbeat and my boobs were KILLING ME, I mean - like no other before! Now (5 wks) my boobs still hurt a lot, I am still peeing like crazy, mild mood swings, mild cramping and some headaches. I have also been trying to eat as healthy as possible....fruits, veggies, cheese and yogurt galore!!!

I hope everyone had a lovely, relaxing weekend. Hopefully this week will fly by!!

Double your pleasure, double your fun!

Well I got my blood work results back. A whopping 261! I am super excited that its going good so far. But I can say that I am still VERY cautious. I am watching everything I put in my mouth, remember to take my prenatal every day and try and get as much rest as possible. And NO STRESS! I just bought the book "what to expect when your expecting" and cant wait to start reading it....anyways....

We go next Saturday for our first ultrasound!! I hope I will find out my EDD...as of now I am just estimating the date myself.

Hope you all are having a nice, long weekend!!

We are expecting!

May 20, 2009 was the happiest day in our lives so far, next to our wedding day of course! After a lot of 'not so easy' months, our prayers were finally answered. We are having a baby and we are so excited! Even though it is very early and we don't want to jinx it - we are still celebrating with extreme joy and happiness!

The baby's estimated due date is January 28, 2010, but I am betting that I run late just like all the other mothers in my family. Jay's birthday is February 2 - so that's what I am shooting for :) to make that day all the more special!

Today I am about 5weeks and 5days...so far not too many symptoms. I am right on track with what all the books say! I do have to say though, I love being pregnant - symptoms and all!!

It's Official! I am pregnant!

I can honestly say that I had NO IDEA! There were 2 things that made me think - maybe but it wasn't a deal breaker or anything. For the last 3 days or so I would notice my heart beating a little bit faster than normal. And it would be when I was laying on the couch too! And the other thing was my constant trips the the lavatory. Other than that I have sore boobs, mild cramps and mild nausea but I always convinced myself that it was the progesterone shots.

I really cant believe this is happening to me. I really never thought this day would come and it's finally here. Unfortunately it is hard to celebrate since I dont really feel prego yet.

My number was 104! They said they like to see anything over a 50 so that is good news! I go back for another blood test on Saturday. Lets hope those numbers double!!

I am so happy that my little bean stuck!! Now lets just pray that Bambino grows and grows!!! I am on total cloud 9 right now!!