Our two week wait comes to a close tomorrow morning and quite frankly, I’m not sure how to feel about it. If you asked me today whether or not I thought I was pregnant, I would tell you that I don’t have a clue. I’ve had definite signs, but mixed with the hormones, I don’t know how definite these can be. In addition to that, we’ve had two friend couples receive unfortunate news at the culmination of their 2ww with IUI in the past two weeks. I know that everyone is different, but it sure doesn’t help one to remain optimistic.
So for those of you waiting with us, here’s how it’s going to work…..
Thursday (tomorrow): I will visit the clinic at 7:30am for blood work and receive a phone call with results by 3pm. Longest. Wait. Ever. That being said, I really, truly appreciate all of the love and support, but please don’t call me tomorrow! J I can’t imagine what it’s going to be like when my phone rings….
If positive, we will then visit the clinic 2 additional times for 2 additional blood work- pregnancy tests to make sure that my Hcg levels are rising and this wasn’t the hormones reading. By the middle of next week, we should have the “official” positive and will await our OB ultrasound with the clinic and to hear our little one’s heartbeat. I will also stay on hormones to support the pregnancy for an additional 7 weeks.
If negative, we will be taking the month of March off to give my body a break and to take a mini-vacation.
Because the chance of miscarriage in the first few weeks is slightly higher with IVF and with type 1 diabetes, we will not be sharing our news with anyone other than immediate family. I know that many of you have been following us and praying for us along this journey and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this. Our plans are to share whatever news we have by mid-March when we leave for our vacation, where we’ll be traveling with friends 1) I won’t be partaking in Mexican margaritas and 2) I’ll be looking “bellylicious” in my bathing suit (the IVF stomach measures 1 month ahead typically from a normal pregnancy) so if good news, it will be hard to hide!
In the meantime, I’m going to continue blogging on all things related to our life, hoping for baby, and trying to conceive. The road does not stop here my friends, it’s only the beginning…..
The next time you here from me, will we be a family of four or three?
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