I know I should be crazy over the moon ecstatic, but I'm not.

[ddoconnell]

First of all CONGRATS!! I understand the misgivings for now, but try to live in the moment. I am sending good vibes for a healthy full term pregnancy and a beautiful, healthy baby. Best of luck!!

 

[cogero]

oh I so know where you are coming from. My dd is 8 my son is almost 2 there are 3 angel babies in between. I found out I was pregnant after we stopped the roller coaster ride of infertility.

I was almost 7 weeks at my first prenatal because I had stopped tracking cycles LOL. So my OB could tell I was pg right away. We were scheduled for an ultrasound right away.

We told very few people and my mom told almost no one. One of my aunts found out I was pg when I was almost 7 months and another found out when we sent out the baby shower invites.

So I can totally relate. My little guy is my miracle.

Just wanted to offer you some hope and wish you a happy healthy 9 months

 

[Mrs. Charming]

Wow, congratulations! Don't worry. I know, easier said than done.. just enjoy it! Please, for me! At least you're not dealing with the stress of infertility anymore.

 

[mjkacmom]

Well, I never had a m/c, and never had any infertility issues, but what I did was to not consider myself pregnant until at least the first u/s, usually around 7 - 8 weeks. Until then, it was a maybebaby. I happen to be a very practical person, however. Hope this one sticks!

 

[DWGal210]

Congratulations! I'll be thinking about you and praying for you today. Take care and lean on us if you need to!

 

[DisneyNutMic]

First of all congratulations. Secondly, I know that fear all too well. My first IUI resulted in a very early m/c. My second IUI was nearly cancelled because my husband's counts were so low but we went ahead with it. I didn't even test for 21 days because I was so sure I wasn't pregnant or that I would lose this one too. My son is now almost 8 years old. I went on to loose 3 more babies trying to have a second. You and your little baby will be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[arielsleepingbeauty]

First of all Congratulations. This is wonderful. But I also feel your pain. It took us 5 years to have our first child. I started with clomid for about 6 months. I had one miscarriage. Then we went on the IUI for a LONG time. We took several breaks in between because it was just too much. I had 2 more miscarriages. We built our house and took about a 6 month break and then I decided to try again. Our doctor suggested IVF to be our next step. I had been spotting on and off, nothing really unusual, but it was a bit more than normal. While we were at the introduction to IVF class, the nurse asked how I was doing and I told her ok. I told her about the spotting and she had me give a urine sample, i wasn't sure what for. At this stage of the game, giving blood and urine samples was like any other daily activity. My Dh and I were sitting with the financial planner and the nurse came in and told us that we didn't need to talk to the planner. We looked at each other and wondered what the heck she was talking about. When we realized, we didn't know what to think. I was like you. I was happy, yet didn't want to get too excited due to my history. We walked on egg shells and decided not to tell anyone until I got to the second trimester. Even then we were very cautious. I was hopeful, but wasn't totally satisifed until the moment I heard her breathe in the delivery room.
I feel your struggle with your emotions. My whole pregnancy, I just tried to be as positive as possible. I just envisioned myself holding my baby in my arms. Every day, every week, every month was a milestone for us. I do not regret being cautious, but sometimes I do miss the fact that i wasn't totally excited. My long waited baby will be 10 in February. Her sister came 17 months later. She was a complete surprise and shock to us. I just kept thinking positive. If it was meant to be it will be. I went all out for that pregnancy.
I pray that soon you will hold your new baby in your arms and hear that wonderful sound the moment he/she is born.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Praying for a sticky for you!

Miscarriage takes away the innocence of pregnancy.

Keeping good thoughts for you!

 

[ARmomof2]

I know exactly how you feel. We tried for 8 years to have a baby, and we actually seriously looking into adoption when we found out we were having our oldest, now 3 1/2. I was very happy, don't get me wrong. But it just didn't seem real. Even after we brought our beautiful baby girl home, it didn't sink in that she was really ours. I kept thinking someone was going to walk in our front door and say, "HAHA, fooled you! She really belongs to someone else!" We now have 2 beautiful daughter. Our baby is 10 months old. They are both absolute miracles, and I cannot imagine my life without them.

 

[Ciciwoowoo]

There is this guy named Murphy who has a law...

Congrats to you! I do hope it takes and all is well. I was very nervous with this pregnancy because I am so much older this time (38) and I waited to tell most people until I was in my 2nd trimester. But, some people guessed it!

I wish you well and you and your family will be in my prayers!

 

[pixidustmom]

Well congrats! Second have them check your progesterone as that can be low and cause m/c. I hope that the little bean sticks around for the next 9 months.

 

[surfergirl602]

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling a bit better, but am waiting for the doc to call me back on monday. I'll feel better when I can get in there and see what's going on. Figuratively speaking, of course!