7 weeks

How far along: 7 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Symptoms and Body Changes: I have some cramping, but that's normal (from Dr. Google).

Best moment of this week: Seeing our little baby on the ultrasound on Monday was a moment I'll never ever forget.  Measuring perfectly at 6w2d and we saw a flutter of a heartbeat at 121bpm.

Miss anything: All things with gluten. 

Food cravings/aversions: I haven't really been wanting to eat much at night for dinner, but no real cravings or aversions.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Greg's heated up chinese didn't smell so great the other night, but does it ever?!

Sleep: Same as past weeks.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: So very happy...this week was a huge milestone!

Milestones: Our first ultrasound! It was amazing and of course, I cried. We've been waiting 4 years for this, and it was such a site to see!

Looking forward to: Our 8 week ultrasound appointment. I feel that if everything progressed as it should, then I will feel so much better about it all.  

1st Ultrasound

Today we went in for our first ultrasound.  It was emotional to say the least. I cried. Of course I cried.  We were able to see the flutter of a heartbeat at 121 bpm and the baby was measuring perfectly at 6w2d. It didn't look like much and I almost felt like Rachel from friends, but it was still amazing.

6 weeks

How far along: 6 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Symptoms and Body Changes: None

Best moment of this week: Finding out that my Progesterone and Estrogen looked GREAT!

Miss anything: Not at all

Food cravings/aversions: Not really. I don't seem to really want to cook, but hey, that could just be some laziness.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Sleep: I'm sleeping fine even though I have to get up a few times to go to the bathroom, but hey, that's normal for me.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: A little more moody and annoyed lately...but hey, sometimes people can be stupid. 

Milestones: Getting back my bloodwork that looked great was a huge milestone. So very happy!

Looking forward to: Monday!!! Hopefully we will be able to see a healthy little baby and a heartbeat.  

5 weeks

How far along: 5 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Symptoms and Body Changes: Nothing really. A bit tired in the evening

Best moment of this week: Finding out that my TSH levels were normal.

Miss anything: Not at all

Food cravings/aversions: Not really.  I was really hungry at work the other day so I went to 7-11 to find something to eat. I ended up getting chocolate milk but when I got back to the office I realized it wasn't sealed. Fail. Other than that, cheese and crackers have been good. And chez cereal.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. I was a bit queasy last night going to bed, but it could be from hunger.

Sleep: I've been sleeping pretty well, still miss sleeping on my stomach.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: So very happy but nervous...there's still a lot that can happen. 

Milestones: Nothing really.

Looking forward to: Same as last week...Our first ultrasound at 6 1/2 weeks on 10/6.  With each next step, I feel that I can breath a bit easier.

4 week update...the size of a poppyseed!

How far along: 4 Weeks

Total weight gain: None, I actually think I've lost a few lbs.

Symptoms and Body Changes: Cramping, twinges, sore boobs, lower back, tired...but it could all be from the amount of estrogen and progesterone I'm on?

Best moment of this week: Getting our first ever positive pregnancy test and getting the news of a strong beta #1 (116) and an even stronger beta #2 (256)!!

Miss anything: No, I'd give up anything for this. It's been 4 years in the making.

Food cravings/aversions: Not really.  I am hungry more often the past week or so.  Last night I couldn't really eat anything, but I don't think it was pregnancy related.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. I was a bit queasy last night going to bed, but it could be from hunger.

Sleep: I'm not too excited about not sleeping on my stomach, but hey, whatever works.

Movement: Too early

Have you started to show yet: Too early

Maternity clothes:  Too early

Gender: Too early

Labor signs: Too early

Happy or moody most of the time: We are so very  happy but very emotional.  With 4 years of infertility struggles, you can't help but think of the worst case scenario for everything. We are trying to enjoy this time as it should be one to celebrate, but we don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves. Throughout this entire 3rd IVF cycle, we've been using the term "cautiously optimistic" which will probably be the case until we get through the 1st trimester.

Milestones: Our first EVER positive pregnancy test on 9/16.  And then on 9/17, and then 9/18, and then 9/19...and again tonight on 9/23. Hey, I've never seen a positive test before, so I have to keep checking that it's true.

Looking forward to: Our first ultrasound at 6 1/2 weeks on 10/6.  With each next step, I feel that I can breath a bit easier.

Photo taken on 9/18 at 3 weeks, 5 days.  I guess you could say this is our first photo as a family of 3?  Minus our fur babies of course! And mom, no, I didn't do it on purpose. I really was just pointing at the shirt! 

3rd time's a charm!

We are pregnant. Well, I'm technically the one pregnant, but its 143% a WE thing. We've never seen 2 pink lines on a pregnancy test before until now. It still seems too good to be true. Can it be? Is this really happening? Our 3rd IVF did the trick. I feel like our lucky number is 3. 3 embryos from this cycle and it's our 3rd attempt. Wow. I don't know if this will ever sink in...

Aubrey's Visit to KC

Like I've mentioned before, distractions are good.  This past weekend Greg and I were able to spend time with my cousin, Aubrey.  She flew in to visit us from Houston and we had a blast! It was so much fun having her here, and while we might have spoiled her, I'm pretty sure she had fun too!

We went to Legoland....

And the K-State football game...

And Deanna Rose...