Monday, May 26, 2008

Miracle

My due date from IVF #1 came and went at the end of May, but 6 days before my due date, I got a positive on an OPK (not FMU). I didn’t have any HPTs at home, so decided to try one of these. I actually used a different OPK a few days before this digital OPK and it was negative. I had read online that they aren’t as sensitive as HPTs. I told my DH that I felt pregnant, but of course I used to say that every month when we were really trying. He didn’t believe me. I told him it was weird that a positive came up on the OPK –I really doubted that I was ovulating. I tested the next evening ($ tree was out of tests, so I bought some more expensive ones) – and got a positive – without FMU. The next day, I took another test and it was still positive. I called my RE’s office to ask them what to do. They sent me in for a beta and I think they thought I was not pregnant. Of course, they were surprised when they called me back to tell me my numbers.


My background: TTC since Jan 2006, one successful IVF, one 2nd tri loss of our son, one first tri early loss on a FET. Pregnant on a break cycle the month after an early miscarriage and not trying. My DH and I were BDing, but not really trying. I wasn’t charting, temping, or taking OPKs at all. I even used KY jelly since my CM isn’t great – a no-no for those of us with male factor. We BD every other day for a week – but I had no idea I was fertile that week. My DH has low numbers across the board. I think last year his count went up, but I think the morph and motility were still down. I’m shocked that one got through!


I was not doing acupuncture, but had done it right around my loss – 2 weeks before I got pregnant. I was drinking during 2 ww, drinking coffee, running, and swimming. I drank some pomegranate soda (not 100% juice) around implantation time, but I had no idea – I just constantly buy this because I like it.

1st beta – 149 appx 4 weeks
2nd beta – 398 appx 4 weeks 2 day
3rd beta – 6261 apprx 5 weeks

I go back at 6 weeks for another beta and then we schedule an u/s. I had to cancel my vacation with my DH. He still has to go since it was work travel for him. He will also probably miss the first u/s as it will be when he is out.

Of course, they didn’t know when I ovulated, so they aren't sure how many weeks pregnant I am. I believe in the power of prayer and I believe in miracles. My mom was (and still is) praying for me, plus I had some acquaintances praying for me too. I'm praying the rosary every night that this pregnancy goes smoothly.

I'm about 5 weeks 4 days pg -plus or minus in either direction.

I didn’t want to post this sooner since I wanted to wait for a few good betas this time. It was heartbreaking last time to let you guys know the disappointment when my numbers didn’t double. I hope I can give someone some hope. I NEVER EVER EVER thought I would be one of those who got pregnant on a break cycle. We were waiting for AF to start IVF #2.


I am praying this baby sticks. I will be a high risk pregnancy. I have a long road ahead, but I have a great feeling about this.

7 comments:

Ariella said...

OMG CONGRATS!!!! I can't belive it! What a miracle. Your little one in heaven must have had a hand in things and I hope that means this one is nice and sticky. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

J said...

Thanks, Ariella.
I'm not too far behind you now. :)
It's amazing to think it happened. The nurse told us not to try as they tell people after a m/c that. They also are scratching their heads wondering HOW it happened.
My beta was down to 2 a little more than a week before I conceived. It wasn't completely down, so I'm not sure how I was ovulating again. Someone up there is looking down upon us.

Busted said...

Congratulations!!! Wow, that is truly amazing...I'm so happy for you. Things sound very promising.

Monica H said...

good for you, I hope this one is a keeper.

Monica H said...

I just left a comment about an hour ago, then I went to take a shower. While I was in the shower I was thinking about you being pregnant and I realized just how tremendous this is. I will be sending countless prayers your way and hoping this little miracle sticks.

samill said...

Congratulations!!! How fantastic!

I had a very early miscarriage last month and am wondering if I am ovulating or not... Do you mind me asking, are you estimating that you ovulated at your normal time, counting the first day of your mc as day 1?

Ariella said...

Hey I am tagging you. So happy about your BFP and can't wait till you have your u/s.