Posts Tagged ‘pregnant’

IVF #2: 8 Weeks

In life, pregnancy on 22 October 2015 tagged 8 weeks, IVF, pregnant with no comments

How I’m Feeling:  Just fine. Pretty much my normal self, with the exception of being tired most of the time. I also notice myself eating more than usual, both in frequency and quantity.  No nausea and no food aversions (knock on wood!). What I’m Thinking:  I’m anxious and excited and nervous about tomorrow’s ultrasound! I […]

IVF #2: 7 Weeks Pregnant

In infertility, life on 15 October 2015 tagged 7 weeks, infertility, IVF, pregnant with no comments

Today, I’m seven weeks pregnant!  Baby Smith is about the size of a raspberry and I’m feeling pretty okay.  Here’s a quick list of my current symptoms:  fatigue ++, sore chest, frequent urination (I’m waking up once or twice a night), bloating, increased salivation, and increased appetite.  I often feel like I could eat a […]

IVF #2: All is not Lost

In infertility, life on 12 October 2015 tagged IVF, pregnant, subchorionic hematoma with no comments

Last night was Thanksgiving in Canada.  Since my husband is from the great white north, we joined some other Canadian friends for a celebratory dinner.  Right before we sat down to eat, I felt some discharge and excused myself to the bathroom.  I was unprepared for what I saw — a large amount of bright, […]

IVF #2: Beating the Control

In infertility, life on 3 October 2015 tagged 18DP5DT, infertility, IVF, pregnant with no comments

Today is 18DP5DT (also known as 5 weeks and 2 days pregnant), and, on a whim, I took a home pregnancy test.  It was such a beautiful result: This, my friends, is what we in the IVF community call Beating the Control.  It’s is when the test line is DARKER than the control line, and […]

IVF #2: Beta #3

In infertility, life on 2 October 2015 tagged 17DP5DT, beta, infertility, IVF, pregnant with no comments

Today was my third and final beta and it was a sensational 2199!  Up from 1091 on Wednesday — a 47-hour doubling time, which is perfect.  Say it with me, friends:  No More Betas!!  Next up is my 6-week ultrasound, which is scheduled for October 12th.  I’m super excited! Not too much else to do until […]