On Sunday, July 26th we found out that we are expecting. What a a wonderful shock to hear that after all my crying and worrying we were actually pregnant! My nurse practitioner Linda, who is wonderful, informed me that the severe cramping is just my body stretching and preparing for our little bundle (or bundles ) of joy to grow. Who knew that cramps could be such a wonderful thing. So now I am experiencing the amazing world of changing hormones. Smells are stronger, parts of my body have increased in size :) , and the constant burping will not stop. Who knew!! I have learned that the countdown to a 40 week pregnancy begins before you are even pregnant and am pleased to be able to say that we are further along than I expected to be at this point. I know that this pregnancy will probably bring many ups and downs and so much unexpected knowledge on the subject but my husband and I are so ready for it all. We can't wait for the end result when we are holding our little one(s) in our arms.
Well, we started doctor's appointments for infertility back in December 2008. Lots of tests later we were finally referred to the Idaho Center for Reproduction in March 2009. After speaking with our doctor we decided that IVF was the best choice for us to become pregnant and we were scheduled for the July 2009 cycle. There was so much preparation beforehand, more tests, injections, pills, and everyday appointments. We put a lot of miles on the cars driving back and forth to Boise everyday!! The beginning of our actual "cycle" began with one daily injection and eventually graduated to three. My stomach looked like a black and blue punching bag when it was all said and done. I ended up with over 60 follicles that grew between my two ovaries and felt like I was carrying bowling balls in my lower abdominal area. When it came time for the egg retrieval 22 eggs were harvested, of those 16 fertilized, and of those 10 matured as they were supposed to. So on July 16, 2009 two of the little guys were transferred and the longest wait ever began. We had to wait for our first blood test on July 24th and the next on the 26th. I was convinced that we were not pregnant because I had such severe cramping. I cried for 3 days straight because I just knew that my period was on its way and we would have to try the IVF process again.
