for the record

Just a little timeline with dates, numbers, and milestones from the beginning

 

Thursday, September 20th:  negative home pregnancy test (obviously tested too early)

 

Saturday, September 22nd:  "Thought" negative home pregnancy test @ 6:00 AM

 

Monday, September 24th:   Chris insisted that I test again at 5:45 AM -- POSITIVE!  Then, I dug the one from Saturday out of the garbage to discover an actual faint second line -  so it was actually positive! On Saturday, I had been half-asleep or didn't have my glasses on or didn't wait long enough for the 2nd line to appear or something. 
Called the doctor - scheduled blood draw for Tuesday.

 

Tuesday, September 25th:  Tested again - you know just to be sure -- positive!

Blood draw at 6:30 AM - thanks to an awesome, local phlebotomist.  I have always struggled with having blood drawn.  This sweet, patient lady allows me to lie down and talks with me, relaxing and calming my nerves.

 

Wednesday, September 26th:  Results from blood draw - Progesterone: 34 (which should be at least 20 or greater) and HCG Level:  282 (which should be at least 25 or greater)

Shared with our parents and siblings.

 

Thursday, September 27th:  Another blood draw (just to be sure HCG level is increasing) and I went alone!

Quick mini-photo shoot with Miranda.

 

Friday, September 28th:  Results from blood draw - HCG Level:  774.  (and I'll be honest, with the HCG number so high and over-doubling, nurses and friends' comments, and reading online, I got a little excited about the possibility of twins)

Sunday, September 30th:  5 weeks!
 

Thursday, October 4th:  Another blood draw (again just to be sure HCG level is increasing)

 

Friday, October 5th:  Results from blood draw:  HCG over 5,000.  I sort of panicked waiting on these results, because the doctor's office closed at noon and they didn't call me until 12:45 PM.  I thought I would be waiting all weekend until Monday to get the results. 

Sunday, October 7th:  6 weeks!
 

Friday, October 12th:  First ultrasound - one baby!  Doctor said everything looked great.  Measuring on track - 6 weeks, 5 days.  Heard the heartbeat - 120 BPM.  Received first "pictures" of our baby.

Sunday, October 14th:  7 weeks!  (Was sick for the first time this past week and three days straight.  Thankfully not sick all day, but I do "feel" nauseous and I don't have much of an appetite - purchased Sea Bands which really seemed to help with nausea)

Sunday, October 21st:  8 weeks!  Still only sick a few times.
 

Friday, October 26th:  Second ultrasound.  Everything still measuring on track and looked wonderful!  Heartbeat - 180 BPM.  Saw arms and legs - and our little one is a wiggle worm.  Released from fertility specialist to regular OBGYN.

Sunday, October 28th:  9 weeks!  Still only sick a few times.  Scheduled appointment with OBGYN.

Wednesday, October 31st:  Found out that pregnancy and delivery will be covered on insurance when Chris is eligible in December. I was concerned that this would be considered "pre-existing," but it is not. (PTL!)  Also, got a call from a dear friend - she is also expecting her first and is due just two weeks after me! Our babies will be playmates!  :)  I enjoy talking to her and sharing this experience together as "first-timers." 

Sunday, November 4th:  10 weeks!  (1/4 of the way through)  Wasn't sick at all this week; hopefully this is a good sign that this will be ending with the first trimester.