So another early morning sprint to the toilet and a dash back to bed WITHOUT PEEKING AT THE TEST.
The husband and I lay in bed for the prescribed 3 minutes.
We didn't talk this time.
Eventually, with a fair amount of dread, I turned over the test and saw:
Pretty, fucking, unequivocal eh?
The weird thing is that my first emotion was an overwhelming sense of relief. I've made it this far. The injections, drugs, weeks haven't been in vain.
I didn't giggle, like last time, I don't even know if I could describe myself as happy. I just felt like I had exhaled for the first time in months but still see the long, long route ahead. But at least I now know where I am heading.
I nipped in to my clinic for a blood test and they called me at 4pm.
"You are pregnant" Tell me something I don't know. So she did.
"A beta of over 100 means you are pregnant and we normally hope for over 300. Your beta is 3762*!"
That did make me smile.
A lot.
And yes, I did just have one put back so don't start predicting twins.
* At 15 days past a transfer of a 5 day embryo.
The husband and I lay in bed for the prescribed 3 minutes.
We didn't talk this time.
Eventually, with a fair amount of dread, I turned over the test and saw:
Pretty, fucking, unequivocal eh?
The weird thing is that my first emotion was an overwhelming sense of relief. I've made it this far. The injections, drugs, weeks haven't been in vain.
I didn't giggle, like last time, I don't even know if I could describe myself as happy. I just felt like I had exhaled for the first time in months but still see the long, long route ahead. But at least I now know where I am heading.
I nipped in to my clinic for a blood test and they called me at 4pm.
"You are pregnant" Tell me something I don't know. So she did.
"A beta of over 100 means you are pregnant and we normally hope for over 300. Your beta is 3762*!"
That did make me smile.
A lot.
And yes, I did just have one put back so don't start predicting twins.
* At 15 days past a transfer of a 5 day embryo.
Am I first?! I've had obsessive compulsive WfI checking disorder all day!
ReplyDeleteCongratuations and wishing you all the very best with the pregnancy. I have everything crossed for you.
From a long time lurker...
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! That's a pretty awesome line and an amazing level! Nice strong little bean in there! Praying for a healthy nine months!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!!!! Step one down!
ReplyDeleteI am so excited!!!!! Congrats!!! Everything should be healthy and perfect and amazing for you from here on out. :)
ReplyDeleteI feel like crying tears of joy! That's a fantastic looking test...and some great numbers!
ReplyDeleteMuch luck - I hope the next 9 months bring no fears or worries (at least until delivery time, because who can prevent themselves from worrying then?) and little if any vomiting.
Congratulations! That is a great number!
ReplyDeleteI got pregnant with identical twin boys with IVF....just saying!!
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled for you!! I am keeping tons of thoughts and prayers for an uneventful spring and summer with a nicely growing bump!! Congratulations!! I have been stalking your page for 2 weeks!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! Oh so happy and wishing you a peaceful, happy and healthy 9 months!!!!
ReplyDelete:) yaaaaaay!
ReplyDeleteErika
This amazing news just made my very horrible day...take a turn for the terrific! I am so so so excited for you (HUGS))
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope that in 9 months you have a happy healthy baby!
ReplyDelete(There's actually a higher-than-normal spontaneous twinning associated with IVF, as you probably know.)
Congratulations!! That's an awesome beta!!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is one high beta! Very many congratulations. Everything crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling a lot too!! Thrilled for you!!
ReplyDeleteThis totally makes my day! Thanks for the single embryo reminder, because I have to admit, my mind was already thinking twins :)I am so very happy for you and wishing you nothing but the best in the coming days, weeks and months!
ReplyDeletesuch good news xx
ReplyDeleteGreat numbers! Congrats!! That egg might have split. :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, my dear girl. So many hugs. SO MANY HUGS.
ReplyDelete*Snoopy Dance*
OMG Woman!!!! Congratulations!!! My beta at 15dp5dt was 1594 and now I am holding my little man in my arms. Keeping you in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh! What fantastic news! Keeping everything well and truly crossed for you.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! My beta was similar during that same timeframe...and it's just a singleton. So so so excited for you!
ReplyDeletegreat - fantastic news! Hang in there and fingers crossed.
ReplyDeletePs http://www.betabase.info/showBasicChart.php?type=Single would say you are above median for a singleton. But we all know numbers can lie.
Identical TWINS!!!
ReplyDeleteOH! I'm crying with joy over here...That is the most beautiful Pee stick I have ever seen...absolutely perfect, and with a beta like that, I'd say damn right you're pregnant! Wonderful fabulous news and hoping things continue is such a positive manner....
ReplyDeleteHUGS! and all that other stupid gushy stuff...SO EXCITED for you!
Wow! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled for you. That is sooooo very awesome!!!!! Yay Yay Yay!!!!!! And...a beautiful looking HPT I must say! How are you feeling? With HCG like that I would think you would have some symptoms.
ReplyDeleteKd
Now THIS made me smile. I've got IF and RPL so I know the not being excited bit but I really have everything crossed that everything works out for you.
ReplyDeleteHappy, so so incredible happy for both of you!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I have been following you for ages and I was hoping so hard for you guys this time :) Congratulations and hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!! So happy you've made it this far!!! Stellar beta girl!!! Woot woot!!!! Tons of sticky glue!!!
ReplyDeleteyay yippeee, was refreshing this page all day. Happy for you!
ReplyDeleteSmiling from this side of the pond. Very, very happy for you. Feeling a bit like there just might be justice in the world.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! That test is beautiful and that beta is awesome! Sending wonderful vibes your way!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteSo very, very happy for you and your one, excellent, motivated blastocyst. Here's hoping for a very boring, uneventful overcoming of all the hurdles next up!
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WOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO! So happy for you! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYipeee! So incredibly thrilled for you, have been checking in every day and holding thumbs and toes for you.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely, lovely news. Do hope all continues well from here xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness COME ON!!!! Excited I've been in a long time.
ReplyDeleteDelighted for you :) hoping for a lovely normal uneventful pregnancy :)
ReplyDeleteGAH! amazing!
ReplyDeletewoo hoo!!! excitement! hoping you've got one strong little sticker in there. come on baba!!
ReplyDeleteOh lady, I'm so thrilled for you! I know it's only the first step on a long road, but what a brilliant one. Hope you get to enjoy the next two weeks or so (?) until the first scan.
ReplyDeleteGreat News!
ReplyDeleteI was afraid ... but then so releived to see the two lines!!! Best of luck - really hope this is the one...
ReplyDeleteLouise
EXCELLENT! :-)
ReplyDelete*Wiggle wiggle wiggle, shimmy shimmy dip, spin bop spin bop, jump jump jump* That was me doing my happy dance. I am over the flipping MOOOOON!!! Congratu-bloody-lations!!!! Goodness I will be crossing my every digit and limb for you my lovely. I am super stoked.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!
ReplyDeleteOh my god
ReplyDeleteOh my god
Oh my god
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Moira
Wow!!! Yay! Lots of smiles and cheers here! Good luck going forward!
ReplyDeletewoo hoooooo!! Absolutely brilliant news! Praying your little one gets stronger every day! (another longtime lurker!)
ReplyDeleteIm Soooo pleased for you! I actually cried. Im a sad sack I know. Fingers crossed for the next 8 months
ReplyDeleteBrilliant news! And what everyone else said. :-) From another lurker.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for this. This is the very hard first step, and I pray for very normal and definitive good news day-to-day. That is a seriously kick ass beta. Serious.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, you brought a sweet smile to my face today. :)
ReplyDeleteBeen lurking on your blog a long time... this made my day. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYes! Huge congratulations and I truly hope this is it for you guys :)
ReplyDeletePraying for you! xoxo
ReplyDelete-a long time lurker :)
Wonderful news-- praying hard for more good days ahead!
ReplyDeleteWholly fuck! That's the BEST news! I am keeping everything crossed for you in the coming weeks! Please please please let this be the one!
ReplyDeleteI seriously cried when I saw this. Happy for you doesn't even begin to describe it. God Bless you guys :)
ReplyDeleteOh so friggin happy for you, sweet relief, now just stay and grow little one!
ReplyDeleteExactly the post I needed to see today. So over the moon happy for you. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Praying for an uneventful and healthy pregnancy for you.
ReplyDeleteYes yes yes yes YES ... Without a dream, how can a dream come true. Thank god for dreams & consultants that dream too xxxxx Congratulations honey
ReplyDeleteHELLS YES!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletehooray!!! h - g's friend in Bxl.
ReplyDeleteThat's the fucking job.
ReplyDeleteI know you have a long road ahead of you and it's not easy to enjoy the journey, but do make sure you relish the and celebrate the milestones along the way. I really (REALLY) hope this is "your" time, god knows you've earned and deserve it.
ReplyDeleteFucking YAY!!! Parson my French.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope, hope, hope this is just the beginning and the next eight months are textbook perfect and this is the baby you'll hold and take home. Or babies. Do twins run in your family? * eye roll* :-D
WOW! Lovely for you and a ray of light in my bleak week...I would have been EC'ing if my cycle hadn't been cancelled... you give me hope! xx
ReplyDeleteAnother long-time lurker adding to the pile of congratulations--this is wonderful news, and that's one awesome beta! And while I shan't predict twins, I can't help but remind you that the spontaneous twin rate for blast transfers is higher than that of Day 3 transfers....
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! What a nice dark line and even nicer number! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI keep clicking back to your blog :) Boy that sure is two Really Strong straight lines - I know you'll worry, but truly try and enjoy this moment. Congrats....
ReplyDeleteI have been stalking your blog, and when I got to the photo I got goosebumps, and then I proceeded to bawl, like a child, at my desk. Been reading for years, and praying this is the ONE and that all goes smoothly!!!
ReplyDeleteI found your blog by accident when I googled progynova... God your attitude, dry sense of humour and outlook on your situation is so refreshing to read. I just cried when I saw your photo and actually stopped before scrolling down, willing it to be positive. Sending love and lots of hope for the months ahead... x
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for you I almost cried! I got a BFP yesterday too! Good luck to you, hopefully your little stickie/stickies keep on sticking!
ReplyDeleteALL THE YAYS!!!!
ReplyDeleteThrilled for you. Hoping for sticky sticky happiness and shall be holding my breath hoping for your joy!
ReplyDelete2ns time I'm using this term today and I don't normally curse-
ReplyDeleteHell Yeah!!
I hope that beta means there is a very happy and healthy baby in there. I'm pulling for you so hard!!
Hooray!!!
ReplyDeleteOh honey I am beyond happy for you, just thrilled. I swear the only way I could be happier is if I was knocked up myself, I am over the moon for you. I know there's a ways to go yet but that beta is lovely and strong, looking forward to your next milestone (repeat beta or scan?) and every single one after that.
ReplyDeleteAs for the twin thing... There are slightly higher chances of identical twins with IVF. Don't rule it out ;)
Well, if that isn't a most beautiful second pink line, with an awesome beta to boot. I'm absolutely thrilled for you!
ReplyDeleteThat is a solid pink line and an AWESOME number. As you are feeling, this is just the first step but I'm so hopeful for you it hurts.
ReplyDeleteFirst step accomplished! Grow baby grow!!!!!!!
You just made ME smile. Go womb, go!!!
ReplyDeleteKerstin
OMIGOD! OMIGOD! OMIGOD!!!!!! That is so awesome!!!! I'm absolutely thrilled for you! And, I'm sure several people have already mentioned, it's very possible for your one little embryo to split - so you could certainly be looking at twins even if you only transferred one. Woo Hoo! Stick, little baby, stick!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!! I am soooo happy for you, you deserve this. Fingers, toes and everything else crossed that this is IT for you!
ReplyDeleteIs it weird that I cried when I read this post...then went to the bathroom and had a good ball. Anyway, I'm really happy for you and I hope things go smoothly and before you know it you are really only worrying about pushing that fat baby out. This time last year I had some pretty insane Beta levels and thought(to be honest, feared)that our little one had split and there were twins. After AH I thought we'd pushed our luck. Thankfully, it was one strong boy. I hope the same for you- the strong and sticky and holding on for dear life kind of baby.
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome! Yippee yippee yippee!! Hooray!!! Yay hooo!! Shouting out for joy for you! Felicitations!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! How fantastic! Wonderful news! Thrilled for you, Liz. :-D
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful news! wishing you an easy and smooth pregnancy!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations I am soo delighted for you! What a clear 2nd line too - dig deep little bean and snuggle in warmly for the nxt 8 mo xxx
ReplyDeleteCan you tell - your followers... are excited! Congrats! Praying for a successful take home baby!
ReplyDeleteI have been absent from the blogs for a while, so am late to this, but CONGRATULATIONS! What wonderful, wonderful news. May the rest of your pregnancy be spectacularly, utterly, boringly, healthily unremarkable.
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