I’m pregnant. That’s right. I’m putting it out there, getting a feel for it. From now on, until proven otherwise, I’m considering myself pregnant (PUPO).
PUTPTSO (pregnant until the pregnancy test says otherwise) is much too long.
Two days ago, 6 days after transfer, Blasty was implanting. I never had any of the so-called implantation spotting, but I did have some mild cramping off and on that day and that was good enough reassurance for me. A lot of women don’t have any symptoms of implantation so I wasn’t going to go postal if I didn’t experience anything.
Yesterday, something important happened. Ladies of the blogosphere, Facebook followers, lurkers, and stalkers…
Blasty graduated. He is developing the cells that will eventually become the placenta and fetus. Today, HCG is starting to enter my bloodstream. He’s growing up, you guys. He needs a new name. Ideas?
I’m hoping he sticks around. He is always on my mind. Always. I hope he is nestled in there nice and tight. I hope he doesn’t pop out. I think about these things. A lot. I mean, I try to make my uterus as warm and homey as possible. Couple of throw pillows. A quilt. I’m thinking of investigating in a Play Station 4 for him. Today I am going to bake him some sugar cookies. Anything to get him to stay.
It’s weird being infertile and pregnant. To see the positive pregnancy tests when most fertiles are still doing keg stands and lounging in hot tubs. I’m considering myself pregnant going forward. However, I can’t exactly explain that to anyone else who doesn’t read this blog or know my story. What am I supposed to say?
Stranger: “So when are you going to have children?”
Me: “Oh I’m pregnant.”
Stranger: “Oh how wonderful! How far along are you?”
Me: “Ten days from conception.”
Stranger: Blank stare, pondering the possibility of another virgin birth.
See my dilemma?
However, being infertile and pregnant does give you something to entertain yourself with. It involves peeing. A lot. On many things. Mostly pregnancy tests.
I hope and pray the line gets darker as the week goes on. I look at the 7:15 am stick from two days ago, the 7:00 am stick from yesterday, and the 7:40 am stick from today and it has definitely gotten darker. My Facebook group told me to go buy some FRERs (First Response Early Result tests) because the lines should be a lot darker than these Wondfo tests from Amazon. You bet I peed on all of those. It’s pretty cool seeing those lines. Seeing proof that my little one is still there. 5dp3dt I tested for the first time and saw an extremely faint line that got me all excited and Chris looking confused. Later that night, I couldn’t see it anymore. The next day, I saw a line. I think the HCG trigger shot was on its way out of my system that day, left completely, and Blasty started putting it out.
Freaking out right now.
I seriously can't wait to see your FRER!
That is so exciting! When do you have your first beta?
YES!! Those tests look great! Can't wait to see a FRER! Congrats girl, you are pregnant!
Congratulations!!
Personally, I think Blasty is the cutest name ever. And I think he'll love the quilts and sugar cookies!
Congrats! I'm a total lurker but wanted you to know that my wondfo sticks were actually darker than the frer I took at 11 dpo. So don't get down if it's not any darker!
I am so so so happy for you guys!! It's amazing how another persons pee sticks can bring forth real emotion and tears from a stranger… Only in the IF world does this happen! Thinking of you guys and I hope blasts stays nice and comfy in that welcoming uterus:)
Kasey's FB brought your story to my attention… and I to shed tears of happiness for you. Best wishes and a happy healthy 9 months for you.
Oh so very happy for you guys!!! We are 4DPO3DPIUI and keeping fingers and everything else crossed that this works.
Also agree with the others that Blasty is the perfect nickname, an awesome reminder of the journey you have been on. When do you go in for your BETA?
So excited for you! How about Embrie?
When is your first beta?
Eeek! Totally getting darker! SO EXCITED… girl you could be one of the 40%! I love your ideas for convincing Blasty to stay… sounds like it might be working!
Those lines are most definitely getting darker! Can't wait to see what comes up on a First Response! 🙂
I propose Feety as the name. Cookies and a PS4 sound awesome as well. 🙂
So happy for you! I look forward to many more posts:)
Yay! This is so great! I'm so happy for u three!
This is so awesome!! Congrats!! Can't wait to hear more about it 🙂
OMG!!!!! Congrats!!!! Get the digital…it's SO amazing to see the word PREGNANT! I highly recommend it 🙂
More happy dances this morning! With T: can't wait to see the FRER.
Woohoooo!
AW!!!! YAY! Love seeing those lines! I'm loving Blasty, but Embie is cute…
Well, my friend, I am not usually a proponent of early testing (see my debacle from last cycle), but in this case, I support this 100%. Those lines are definitely going in the right direction!!!!! Argghh!
woo hoo… got to love those darkening lines!! Keep up the good peeing. I vote for Embry. I think it has a nice ring to it.
yay!
Here from Lost and Found….I hope that those lines continue to get darker as you test!!
Very exciting!
So amazing!!!
Yes get the PS4! I too like Blastie as his name. Or just Blast? Congrats to you 🙂
Congrats!
Yup, you are most definitely knocked up!!! Congrats! I agree with your FB group. There's nothing better in the world than seeing that definitive line…
Awesome news! Keep it up, Blasty!
OMG ahh!!!!!! EXCITING!
i peed on about 27 wondfos. then FRERs and digis. its a good feeling 🙂
congratulations!!!!!
Squint no more, that line is there for you to see. This post made my day. Best piece of news I've received since the shitty announcement of my friend's death. Thanks for your words of condolences.
This is so awesome! You are a rock star!
Congratulations! Those lines look fantastic!
Yeahhhhhh! Get you some FRERs, girl, they are way more satisfying!
Haha! A little curious about what other stuff you were peeing on…