And I am pregnant! Steve and I are truly in shock. We've been told "no" over and over for 2 years - neither one of us knew how to react to a yes! I took a home pregnancy test Sunday, and had it confirmed by blood Monday. When I took the test Sunday night, we were both afraid to go in the bathroom to look at it. It took us a few moments (and a quick prayer) to work up the courage to do it. Honestly, I'm still not sure I believe it!
I had blood drawn Monday and today. The numbers were right where they wanted them to be. My thyroid is a little out of whack, which is normal, so Dr. Keenan has increased my meds just a bit. Other than that, I am continuing along my normal regimen. Thankfully, they have not put me on supplemental progesterone.
So, what is next? My favorite .... another big waiting game. We go in for an ultrasound on the morning of September 18. By that time, we should be able to hear a heartbeat. We didn't make it that far last time, so we are both a bit anxious. But I feel good about everything. Conditions are more ideal this time than they were the last, so we're trying to keep positive thoughts going! The ultrasound will not only confirm that the baby (an embryo, actually) is growing, but also how many are in there. Oh my! They're still giving us lots of warnings about multiple births (not warnings because of health risks, more just to minimize shock value if it comes to pass), so that will be an added bonus for us. I say if we have 2 great - then we won't have to go through this again! 3 or more, I'll get back to you.
Physically, I am feeling fine. My abdomen is still quite tender because of my freakishly large ovaries. I am told that the bloated feeling I have may not go away for quite some time. Needless to say, I'm glad I held on to my "fat pants" when I lost weight earlier this year. I'm having a few problems sleeping, only because I am a stomach sleeper. I've discovered thats just not an option when pretty much your whole front side is sore. Steve is loving this new predicament - when I'm on my back I apparently snore like a freight train! Doesn't seem to bother me though!
Our next prayer request really is for the continued growth of the embryo(s), and that we will hear a hearbeat (or two) when we go in for our ultrasound. And, again, that we don't go crazy in the meantime. I truly believe with all of my heart that all of you have had a part in this pregnancy. God has heard every one of our prayers, and He will continue to hear them when we send them up, as I know you have been. He is so faithful, isn't He? The only thing I can really think of to say, at the risk of sounding like an overpaid, underworked, spoiled athlete, is TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!!!
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