Well as most of you know we are in the early stages of beginning IVF Round 2. I was given progesterone so that I could start my cycle and then go in for an ultrasound before I begin injections. I took the progesterone for 10 days and then was supposed to start no more than 5 days later. Well 5 days comes and goes (I did not want to call right away so I thought I would wait until after the weekend) so Monday it was, 9 days later and I called Dr. Kaufmann’s office (my fertility doc), he said to come in Tuesday for an ultrasound he wanted to check for cysts on my ovaries. So Tuesday 7-7-09 I went to Dr. Kaufmann and got my ultrasound, he looked at the screen and then looked at me and said “Do you know why you have not started your period yet…. Because you are PREGNANT!!!!!” I could not believe the words that came out of his mouth. Pregnant without going through IVF??? I did not think it was possible for my body to do that! I was so overwhelmed with emotions that I was speechless trying to process the information he just told me. This was very similar to the day I found out that my 2 babies that were actually 3! I started shaking and trying to replay over and over again in my mind what just happened. Dr. Kaufmann wanted to get some blood work done and said he would call me the next day with the results. So now I had to go tell Jake, since I was at this appointment by myself. I had already planned on eating dinner at the fire station with Jake so that worked out well. I had to tell a little white lie when I got in the car because this was not something I wanted to tell him over the phone. Dr. Kaufmann wrote Jake a little note that said “Surprise on your Baby!” and we put the ultrasound in it. When I handed him the note he read it, looked at me, looked at the note, looked back and me and was just utterly confused. I told him ” We are PREGNANT without having to go through IVF!” He was just as shocked and over joyed as I was standing in the kitchen of Station 31’s.
I can not begin to describe the emotions that we are going through right now. I know that this little baby (and yes there is only 1) is our little miracle. The baby is a gift from God to us for going through what we did last year, and never doubting God or getting angry with Him. I trusted in Him and knew that he would bless this family with a happy, healthy baby one day, I just never knew that one day would be so soon!! I know that my 3 angels are watching over us and will guide to through life. I know that this was exactly how it was supposed to be, and I am so proud of my faith and my family. Without those 2 things I would not have been able to get through the loss of my 3 sweet boys last year. I know that my faith, family, and friends will be there to support me through this pregnancy and be able to witness the birth of a healthy baby. I know that this is part of our plan. Not only am I blessed to be carrying another child, but our oldest son is moving back home next Saturday.
So we are all overjoyed to say the least and I have now officially told all of my family (yesterday). It was hard keeping it a surprise, but so worth the wait!. Here are the facts that we do know so far..
1. I got pregnant on my OWN!!
2. I am somewhere around 6 weeks
3. My estimated due date (from the RN) is March 6-8
4. HCG level 10,652 – Progesterone level 21
5. I go for 2 ultrasounds on Tuesday and will see Dr. White (for the 1st time) & Dr. Kaufmann (for the last time) and hopefully see the heart beat. I will have more info after my doctors appointments.
Enjoy these pictures and the video of us telling my Mom and family. I look forward to sharing this journey with you again, and pray for a different outcome. Jake and I have decided to take this one day at a time and see what great things God has in store for us and our family. Hope you all had a great weekend!
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