Hi everyone!
I am so happy to join this group, although I am still in the cautiously optimistic phase. Long story short, after 2 and a half years of trying and 4 failed rounds with intervention from a fertility specialist (2 medicated cycles, 2 IUIs), we conceived naturally - I tested positive the day after we received approval from our insurance company to proceed with IVF.
By my calculations, I should be due on September 24. I have my first ultrasound scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 29 so I should get some confirmation on the due date then. I think that will ultrasound will take place at 5 weeks and 4 days, so I have low expectations for a heartbeat but hope to see something there!
My HCG levels seem a little on the low/slow side:
Wed. 1/16 (CD27) - 58
Fri. 1/18 (CD29) - 101
Tues. 1/22 (CD33) - 354
But they are rising and the fertility specialist doesn't seem concerned about it. I have a good feeling, honestly, just moments of worry because of how long it's taken us to get here!
We are not telling anyone else at all until we've hit the first trimester, so I hope to come on this board for companionship and to compare notes! I hope everyone else is feeling and doing well.