Never thought I'd be here again, but cautiously optimistic.

[Mom2mmcjg]

I have had 3 consecutive losses in the past 18 months. The last loss was the hardest because the baby's heartbeat, then lost baby at 10 weeks and had a D&C in October. That was so hard on everyone that my hubby decided he was done and didn't want to try again. I understand why he felt that way, but I was devastated at the thought of being done. Instead of losing weight like I was supposed to I gained another 25lbs!

We've been using the "pull out" method, but hubby has been so faithfully "pulling out" this past month so I had a feeling I may be pregnant. Friday (8 DPO) I took a test and , saturday afternoon we were at our son's basketball tournament and my hubby leans over and says, "So how would you feel about having another baby?". Needless to say I was over the moon!
I went home and took another test and !! Woohoo!
Of course I've been testing like crazy because my bfp was very faint. Only problem is it really hasn't gotten any darker. So I'm hoping, but realistically I'm kind of waiting to see what happens.

 

[Fergie]

Congratulations and sending you some sticky bean dust xx

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

God my blood work done yesterday, called my doc this morning for the results and they're CLOSED! Ugh.
But, I took another hpt this morning and my was darker and showed up faster. Hopefully that's a good sign. I have some leftover progesterone suppositories, so I'm taking those until I get in with my doc for the injections. I don't want to stress this time. My goal is to just enjoy each day as it comes, but its really hard not to obsess.

 

[Fergie]

Don't stress (really hard i know) and think positive. Happy and healthy pregnancy to you. I want to see the pics in 9 months !! xx

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Thanks. Got my bloodwork results straight from the lab. HCG is 39.9 at 11DPO, Progesterone was 22.5, Vitamin D was 17 (deficient), and I'm looking slightly anemic. Nothing bad, just supplements to take. Get HCG done again tomorrow, hoping it will be over 100!

 

[tabs46001]

Praying all goes well for you but I feel optimistic for you : )

 

[Fergie]

Thanks. Got my bloodwork results straight from the lab. HCG is 39.9 at 11DPO, Progesterone was 22.5, Vitamin D was 17 (deficient), and I'm looking slightly anemic. Nothing bad, just supplements to take. Get HCG done again tomorrow, hoping it will be over 100!

How did you get on ?

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

HCG at 13 DPO came back at 141.5! So I'm very happy with that! My doc is going to monitor my HCG weekly now for the next 6 weeks. He also scheduled an early ultrasound for me when I hit 7 weeks.
I started 200 mg progesterone injections 2x per week, one baby aspirin per day, and tons of vitamins. 5000 IU Vitamin D first thing in the morning with breakfast, doc told me not to take it with any other vitamins as it absorbs better on its own. So hopefully that will get my D level up.
I'm feeling good, not fearful, which surprises me. I'm very happy. I can't wait for that first ultrasound!

 

[tabs46001]

that is awesome im so excited for you : )

 

[Fergie]

Congratulations huni

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

Decided to start journaling last night. I think its good for me to write down all my fears and excitements. Still feeling good. Very mild cramps, but that's it for my symptoms. Got my second progesterone shot this morning, so that tend to make my rear end hurt for awhile. LOL Its worth it though. Can't wait for Wednesday when I get my HCG checked again!

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

HCG level came back at 2424! So happy. That means they're doubling every 40.9 hours. I'm in the average range for twins.
Would be great to have twins, but I'm not holding my breath. Just looking for healthy baby!

 

[Fergie]

Thats brilliant news . Oooh twins though .. now that would be amazing xx

 

[Mom2mmcjg]

I know, it would be! No twins in my family though, so I'm sure I'm just having one.