Monday, August 30, 2010

Hang on for the Ride

A couple of months ago I asked folks if they wanted me to keep posting and hear all the details of our conception process. They said keep doing it, and I did. Though, most of it has been on the No Expiration Date blog.

I am keeping my promise and I am sharing along the way. Last week the first part of our dream came true. Not only did I see two lines on a home pregnancy test, we saw the words "pregnant" on the digital test [so much better than the alternative 'not pregnant']. But, it isn't official until the doctor says so.

I went in for two blood tests. The first came back at 332, and the second came back at 716. What the doctor is looking for with the two tests is that the body is working and that the number doubles within 48-72 hours. The number represents how much HCG your body is producing.

The one thing I promised myself if I got pregnant was that I was going to enjoy it. I wasn't going to make myself crazy with worry. So, we've let ourselves savor the moment and now we want to share it with you, but we have a couple of conditions. First, you can be excited for us but don't show it too much yet [no cards until the second trimester]. Two, just keep up all the wonderful thoughts you've had for us in the last couple of months--I swear it really has helped us get this far.

In return, we are going to keep you posted as things happen. What this means is that you could end up sharing our joy, or hopefully not, our disappointment if things don't work out. Our next big step is an ultrasound on Sept. 13th. It is at that appointment they will look for the heartbeat.

However, I am cautiously optimistic. I ordered a pregnancy book and I am already rolling names through my head.

Finally, I had the opportunity earlier this month to tell my story at BlogHer with Yahoo Shine. It wasn't intentional but infertility has helped me reinvent myself. You can watch the interview here. The one thing I have to continue to hold true is that I am living the life I am supposed to be living.

15 comments:

  1. Woo Hoo!!! So happy for you! I'm leaving my comment here so as not to give a spoiler on fb! :o) <3

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  2. we will keep "thinking good thoughts" and quietly rooting for you.

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  3. AMAZING!!!! Congratulations! I'm so excited for you I can't even put it into words. How wonderful. You're right, enjoy every moment to it's fullest! Plus, I have nothing but great feelings about this little heart beat because September 13th is my birthday!! I'll be thinking of you then!

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  4. Wonderful news! I will be holding all 3 of you in my heart. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Congratulations! I'm 7 weeks along and highly recommend your no worrying plan of attack. I used to freak out at every little twinge, abdominal cramp, and ache, but have discovered it's usually totally normal. Enjoy!!

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  6. Congratulations! Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

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  7. Congrats Vanessa and Clay! Warm wishes and healthy baby thoughts heading your way from me!

    Judy

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  8. Vanessa, that is absolutlely fantastic news!!!
    Congratulations!!! And thank you for letting us share this with you.

    Hugs!

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  9. Best wishes to the new Mom & Dad to be as well as the future Grandma & Grandpa to be. Great news!

    Bill

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  10. Yay yay yay! I'm so happy for you. Congratulations and wishing you the very best in your pregnancy.

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  11. Thanks everyone for the good wishes. We are so excited. For the most part I feel the same, except I am usually super tired by 8pm!

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  12. Congratulations!!! Wishing you all the very best.

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  13. We are so excited for you and Clay !! There is nothing better than seeing that "pregnant" on the digital test.....trust me I know ! The 3 of you are in our thoughts and we wish you the very best.

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