We Finally Did It!

After 11 cycles, 14 months, and 1 IUI, I can finally say I am knocked up! Yesterday at 14dpo, we got our BFP.

I tested yesterday morning, and honestly, was expecting to see a negative. I dipped a wondfo and watched for about a minute, the test was white, so I walked away and went about my morning. After eating breakfast and walking the dog, I came back and saw a blaring positive. Obviously the test was invalid, and I figured there had to be a mistake, so I tested again. The second wondfo came up positive as did the digital. Cue this face:



After pulling myself together, I called the RE's office. The were able to get me in immediately for a beta. It came back later in the day at 242! My repeat is Friday. That's when it started to sink in. Holy crap, I'm actually pregnant!



This was only our first full cycle with the RE.  Canada delayed Clomid+trigger until next cycle, but as I previously mentioned, we decided to go ahead with an IUI the day after I had a +OPK. We were able to hit O-2, O (IUI) and O+1. We didn't do anything different than we have on previous cycles (sorry, no headstands for this gal), just OPKs, CM, and charting.   However, since meeting with the RE in June, I've been on several medications to help regulate my PCOS.   I also had the HSG earlier this cycle.   I'd like to think the combination of all that, with the IUI, was just what we needed!

I haven't had any symptoms out of the ordinary. I've had a little spotting (mostly brown) the last week, but just assumed it was part of my usual pre-period routine (and also why I didn't test sooner and obviously the reason for my "we're out" post on Sunday). I've also had light cramping the last several days. Honestly if it wasn't for the beta, I'd think my period was right around the corner. Need proof? I did too:


EDD is April 2, 2014

While waiting for my beta to come back, I decided to do a little retail therapy. I honestly always thought I'd just wave the pee stick in H's face, but I found an adorable onesie that said "I'm a Catch" with a baseball theme. Baseball is our thing. Before we started dating we would get together simply to throw a ball. It was perfect. At first he thought the onesie was for a friend's baby shower we're attending this weekend. Then, he figured out it was for us. He just kept repeating, "You're pregnant!?!"

 

 

I can hardly believe it myself.  We've waiting so long for this day, it's surreal that it's finally here.  I know I'll feel better after the second beta and the first u/s.  Seriously, someone pinch me.  We're going to be parents!