We had our first ultrasound late last week. One little inhabitant with a heartbeat, measuring exactly on target. This is a first in our four year journey. There were more than two people with tears in their eyes at the clinic that morning. I swear the nurses came out of the woodwork to congratulate us. It was so very sweet.
I have to admit, it was just a little bittersweet to see that there was only one. We will not be doing another cycle for any reason. We are done, and there are no freezer babies. If this little one makes it, he/she will be an only child. It's hard to explain... we are both only children and I think we are feeling the pressure as our parents begin to age. I suppose a sibling is no guarantee of shared burden or support, but it just seems like it would be nice to have one.
I had blood work done as well and they are beginning to wean me off some of my meds already. I will have one more blood draw in two weeks to determine the next dosage reduction and will be off all meds entirely sometime between Christmas and New Year's. SO SOON!
As my midwife requested, I sent her an email after the scan to let her know the details. She was also very excited and told me to go ahead and call for an appointment. Sadly, I will not be having another scan, probably until the NT scan with my midwife in January (I think).
so glad that things are on track and moving as they should. this is scary territory for sure, here to hold your hand thru this
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yay for heartbeat. And I hear you on the bittersweet. In all the years to get to where you (and me) are now so much was lost already. I was hoping for a double miracle to make it all better. And to have a sibling with the same origin to make it more 'normal'...
ReplyDeleteHOORAY for an awesome scan. No scan till the NT would make me nervous-- but so did the weekly scans. No way to avoid it, right?
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are traipsing through this uncharted territory.
Wonderful news on a strong heart beat. It's so hard to go through so much and be excited and disappointed at the same time. SO COMPLETELY understandable. Here's hoping things continue in a positive manner and you continue to navigate these unchartered waters easily! HUGS!
ReplyDeleteSo very happy for you. Hoping that all continues to go well.
ReplyDeleteI am so incredibly thrilled for you!! :) This post made my day.
ReplyDeleteI feel like a horse's ass that it's taken me this long to congratulate you. This is amazing! It's going to be weird at first but it'll begin to sink in that this is really happening. This is just awesome. So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteYeah!!!! For a healthy strong heartbeat that's another big milestone. I empathize in regards to the only child issue, I wish my little boy had a sibling but I waited too long to have the first one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I am so happy I came across your blog because it gives me so much optimism for my first DE/IVF cycle in Feb! Thank you for posting and sharing your good news with us!!
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