Say What Now?!?!

Today I had my 2nd beta, and the numbers came back OVER 2,000!  Really!  When the nurse told me that it was over 2, 000, I immediately asked, "could I be possibly pregnant with twins?"  Her reply to that was, "well, I've never seen numbers this high for a singleton pregnancy, and it's quite possible that the egg could've split."  Of course I'm thrilled that my numbers have gone up tremendously, because that lets me know that our little bean is holding up strong!  However, to know that my numbers are high enough to be indicative of a twin pregnancy is kind of.....well....exciting and nerve wrecking to say the least!  I called DH today to tell him and he was excited. Oh, and mind you that our 1st beta was 224 at 14dpo.  Today  I'm 18dpo.  So, it's quadrupled! Our 1st sono is in three weeks and is scheduled for August 9th at 1:30 PM.  We'll get a chance to see our little bean and maybe a heartbeat!  I am just thankful to God everyday for this little miracle he's given and entrusted to DH and I.    I continue to pray for a H&H 9 months for us! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.  God Bless!

Questions of the Hour:
1) Will we be having a boy(s) or girl(s)?
2) Will we be one or two?
(Feel free to take the polls on the bottom right side of the page)!

WE ARE HAVING A BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Its' official and confirmed!  We are pregnant with a little Finley!  It has been a long road, but we remained faithful to God's word, and his promise for our family.  Actually, Derek and I knew we were pregnant before our "official" blood test at our doctors office.  We took a Frer (First Response Early Response) HPT on Tuesday night and saw our BFP.  We were both just so overjoyed and began to weep, and thank God.  I tested again on last night, just because I enjoy seeing my BFP, and again another STRONG positive.  Our official confirmation came this afternoon at approximately 1:15 PM.  The nurse told me "as you already know you are pregnant, and your HCG number is 224."  Now, although I knew we where pregnant, I was relieved to hear that HCG number due to our history.  I immediately called DH to tell him the news, and he immediately began informing our family and friends who were anticipating the news.  I've been texting and calling letting our family and friends know that we are PREGGERS!  God is soooo good and faithful to us!  He gets ALL the glory, honor, and praise! To those that are still TTCing , please continue to stay faithful to God's word, and keep hope alive!  He will bless you with the little that your heart desires in DUE SEASON!  Remember, His timing is not our timing....took me a while to grasp this.  God is Able!

So, now the questions is....what do you all think?  Will we be having a girl or boy????

Is It Thurs., 07.19.2012 Yet?!?!

I am so ready for my BETA( blood pregnancy test) tomorrow!  Thursday cannot get here fast enough!  I've made it all the way up to this point, and I'm very hopeful, and positive about our results considering some of the symptoms I've been experiencing....dizziness; a tad bit of nausea, very frequent urination, and tiredness.  If my BETA doesn't come back positive, I'm going to be VERY shocked!  However, I feel that this is our time and our season for our little Finley.  But, at the end of the day, whether it's a BFN or a BFP (TEAM + PLEASE) I know that it was God's will and plan for my family right now.  So, I will continue to trust Him.  So until then we keep waiting......

FROZEN EMBRYO TRANSFER COMPLETE!!!

On Tuesday, July 10th was our FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer).  The procedure was scheduled for 7:45 in the morning and we were asked to check in for paperwork at 7:00 AM.  Therefore, our day started at 5:45 AM being that my loving husband wanted to leave at 6:15 AM as it's a 30 minute commute from our apartment to the doctor's office.  Because, I like to take my time getting dressed I got up 30 minutes before the departure time.  So, we're out the door and I grab my bottle of water because part of the protocol requires that I have a full bladder during the transfer as this helps the RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist) see my uterus more clearly to ensure that the embryo gets placed where it should.  Therefore, I drank a 16 ounce bottle of water that later had me wishing that I'd only drank half.  Upon arrival we check in and get escorted to our room by our wonderful nurse!  The nurse take my blood pressure and get my weight.  I then change into my hospital gown and await my turn to go into the operating room, there was another couple ahead of us.  While waiting I began to feel the urge to go urinate.  At this point it's not a big urge; just  a little urge.  However, I knew that as time passed, it would get much, much worst as it was now 7:45, and I hadn't been taken back as of yet.  We get a knock at the door, and our embryologist enters the room.  He gives us a cute little print out of our hopefully soon to be little Finley.  I asked him what was the grade quality of this embryo and he proceeded to tell me "we would say that this one is a BBCC grade," meaning that it's an good, average embryo.  Yay!  That was good to hear!  He went on to show me that our little one was hatching.  So, that meant that our 5 day, blast was also hatching.   Needless to say, this was GREAT news to my ears!  From what I've researched about a "hatching 5 day blast embryo," after the transfer is that if it's hatching that means that the chances of it sticking is greater. So I'm feeling really hopeful right now!  We finally go back into the operating room to do the transfer, and I get onto the table, place my legs in the "leg-holder," and i feel like I could just urinate all over that table....LOL (sorry TMI). My doctor kept asking me if I was okay, and I keep saying, "I just really have to use it, and I'm trying to make sure that I don't let any go.  She and the nurse began to laugh, saying, "please don't get the doctor wet."  So, the embryo finally gets transferred, and it's over in like 1 minute.  However, it felt like an eternity!  I just wanted to go to the ladies room at that point.  But, oh no.  The nurse proceeds to tell me that I have to wait another 30 minutes before I can go to the ladies room; again protocol. OMG, I thought I was going to just let go, but I made it to 8:43 AM and was able to use the ladies room.  Now we're just waiting for July 19th.  BFP or BFN?........

Waiting on Our Predestined One!!!: From There to Here

Waiting on Our Predestined One!!!: From There to Here: Today is July 06, 2012.  In four days I will be having my frozen embryo transfer...YAY!!  I'm very excited!  This is our first frozen embryo...

From There to Here

Today is July 06, 2012.  In four days I will be having my frozen embryo transfer...YAY!!  I'm very excited!  This is our first frozen embryo transfer.  We will be transferring a single embryo. Let me just give you a little history  of what has brought us to this place.  In May 2008, I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a condition that does not allow me to ovulate or have periods on my own.  So, at this point of being diagnosed, my OBGYN at the time had already informed that I and my husband, fiancee at this time, would need help getting pregnant when we were ready to start a family.  At that time, I was like okay we'll need a little help getting pregnant....no big deal!  A year prior to this I got a DVT in my left leg, and Pulmonary Embolism in my lungs.  I had to bee hospitalized immediately.  Within months I was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APAS), a high blood clotting disorder.  I was told that I would have to be on Coumidan indefinitely.  So, in May 2011 my husband and I decided that we were ready to have a family.  I immediately scheduled an appointment with the Reproductive Endocrinologist.  She assessed and evaluated me, and had me do a HSG, procedure to ensure that your tubes are open and clear. The HSG report came back good.  My tubes were clear and open.  This was good news for me!  My husband also had a semen analysis conducted, and it was found that he was all good!  Therefore, we proceeded with the IUI procedure as this was the least expensive procedure to do when trying to conceive with the help of a Fertility Specialist.  Our first IUI was done in June 2011 and it was unsuccessful.  We got a BFN.  However, our second IUI in July 2011 we got a BFP.  We were so excited. Then, things started to take a turn for the worst.  Our betas were low, and I began to bleed.  My doctor suspected that it was an ectopic pregnancy, and sure enough it was.  After getting this heart breaking news, I was given methotrexate.  We were so disappointed, and devastated.  But, my loving, supportive husband helped me through that trying time. We had to take a break to allow my body to heal, and to ensure that the methotrexate was out of my system before we tried again in December 2011.   By December 2011, this was our third IUI and it lead to a BFN.  We still remained hopeful and did our final and last IUI #4 in January 2012.  This IUI gave us a BFP.  Although, it felt as if history was repeating itself as my betas were again low, but rising.  Therefore, I began to pray and ask God for his will to be done through my pregnancy, and to give me peace for what may lie ahead.  Needless to say, this pregnancy again was ectopic.  This time I had to have Emergency Surgery a day before Valentine's day. I was so scared, but knew that God would protect me.  My husband rushed to the hospital from work and was there by my side. Finally, after two ectopic pregnancies, my RE explained that we should move on to IVF. We did our first IVF cycle in May 2012.  They were able to retrieve 20 eggs and all 20 fertilized.  We put in two, but it was unsuccessful at that time. At that point, I was angry, frustrated, confused, disappointed... the list of emotions can go on and on. Nonetheless, we didn't give up hope and are now about to do a frozen embryo transfer on July 10, 2012.  I am really excited and remain hopeful, and faithful to God for our predestined one that he has for us!