Cautiously jumping in!

Full story here, but just short of one year trying and a week before laparscopic surgery to fix some problems that may be making me infertile, we found out that we're expecting. I am so nervous for what might be ahead, and so afraid that something might happen, but trying so hard to remain happy in this moment. I really hope that this is it for DH and me (and everyone else here). First beta was 162, and second (today) was 322, so I'm cautiously optimistic...

I hope we're all here for good -- looking forward to meeting everyone!

Edited to add: I'm due Dec. 5!

I like that there are so many first time moms here! I'm sure we'll get a good mix of first timers and BTDTers, but nice to know I'm not alone in going through this for the very first time!

I'm mostly only dealing with cramping -- sharp but quick pain (like AF cramps) every six hours or so. Luckily no bleeding or spotting. I do have a little bit of bloat too now that I think about it.

I am still trying to remind myself that this is real, and that this could be it for us! It took a year to get here, and sometimes I thought I'd never see a second line on anything but an OPK. But I'm still excited, even though I'm also nervous and scared that it might not work out. But you're right -- I'm at 4 weeks, 1 day -- it is soooo long before I can feel like I'm out of the woods! I'm going to go crazy before I get out of the first trimester!

I've said the same thing to DH about ten times now! I don't want to rush through this pregnancy and not be able to enjoy all the little things, but sometimes I seriously wish I could just fast forward to 12 weeks -- I am going to be a ball of nerves till then.

Well, about four weeks ago, when we had set up the surgery for all the issues that the fertility specialist found, we finally told our entire family and close friends that we were infertile. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, but I'm glad we did it. But NOW, they are all expecting me to go into surgery next week, and we've got to figure out a story as to why we're not going ahead with it. I know they would be thrilled to find out early, but I'm terrified of telling everyone the good news only to lose the baby later. DH and I are thinking that we want to wait until the end of the first trimester -- so around 12 to 14 weeks (hopefully we'll be able to make a trip back home to tell people in person).

I don't know how we'll tell them yet! I had all these plans for how I'd tell DH, and then the minute that second line showed up I was screaming and crying so those plans clearly went out the window... I'll think of some cute things to do to tell them, but quite honestly, I think they'll be over the moon no matter how we tell them, so we might just wing it!

Congratulations! Was that your first IVF? How awesome that you're having twins after struggling with infertility!

Anyone else deal with infertility before getting their BFP?

Hey 2016! I recognize you from the other December thread. I see you're another one who took a long time to conceive -- glad I'm not the odd (wo)man out!

I think it is December 4th, but nurse said more likely middle or late November. It's a miracle, we had so many obstacles in our way.

I have updated everyone its so exciting that there are so many BFP's

I had my MW appointment yesterday and she was amazing. we chatted for like a hour.

I have to go bk on the 19th for all my bloods and more paper work but i happy with that only 2/3 weeks to go

I should have a letter through aswell for my early scan if not i got my FS appointment on the 13th April anyway so i prob get a scan then

its starting to become more real even more so cos i had to sit with my head over the loo this morning the joys but i dont mind

xxx

Hello Everyone!
Another first timer here, just got our BFP yesterday and due December 10th!!!!
Already with very sore BBs and mild nausea thoughout the day (nothing unbearable), will get my blood test results today.
STILL. IN. SHOCK.

Please stick, little monkey!

DH wants to tell his family at Easter...I'm torn because I know he wants to shout it from the mountaintops, but I know how common M/C is this early...