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Yes, that is right. I am currently pregnant. I really haven't posted much on my blog. After a miscarriage last June, I had an ectopic in September. I ended up having Methotrexate (a chemo) to terminate the pregnancy. I got sick as a dog!

While waiting for my next next cycle to start after my ectopic, I found out I was pregnant. I am currently 9 weeks and 5 days and due August 29th. I have had two ultrasounds and everything was perfect. The heart beat was 150 bpm.

I am still not out of the woods yet. We won't really tell anyone until the 2nd trimester. So, all I have right now is this board to tell :)

I just wanted to share my news!

Traci

I guess I should update something. The IUI #4 was unsuccessful. In September I didn't do IUI becuase I was going to be out of town for the optimal time. So, we will see if I do IUI again in October or November. I have a trip in October and just have to count the dates :)

Traci

I go to the RE tomorrow for the start of IUI round four :). I will have my ultrasound and get medication for the IUI round. I am nervous to do treatments again, but round three did get me pregnant. I am excited to get started after the two months on hiatus to heal from the miscarriage.

So, tomorrow will be the continuation of our journey to get our little miracle!! 

Traci

We are back from a wonderful vacation. We went on a cruise to Bahamas, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico, and Turks & Cacios Islands. We had a ton of fun.

Saturday, we boarded the cruise ship in Miami. Sunday, were went jet skiing in the Bahamas and then went swimming in the ocean for a few hours. I fought those jet ski's all over the ocean but I am glad I did it.

Then, we were at Sea on Monday. 

Tuesday, we were in St. Thomas. We walked shortly around the pier and then caught our shuttle to Megans Bay Beach. We went up to a look out and took pictures and then went to the beach. We swam around in the ocean for 3 hours. There was a sting ray that circled us. It was neat to see it swim around us. We just enjoyed being in the water. Then, we went back to the ship.

Wednesday, we arrived in Puerto Rico. We walked five blocks to a fort. It was HOT HOT HOT!! It was so humid it was miserably hot. We walked up the hill to this fort and then walked all over it. It was neat to see it all and go through all the hidden places. Then, we walked back to the ship. 

Thursday, we arrived in Grand Turk, Turks & Cacaos Islands. It was very pretty. We walked ashore and walked to a catamaran. We went on a 60 foot catamaran to a coral reef in the middle of the ocean. I was all ready to go snorkeling until he said it was 6,000 feet deep. I thought there is way too many things swimming around in that deep of water. So, I stayed on the catamaran and Jory went snorkeling. Jory said he is glad I stayed in the boat because I would have freaked. He saw jelly fish, large fish, small fish, sting rays, and more. He said it was beautiful though. Then, we all sailed to a place and dropped anchor. We all jumped off the boat and went swimming. It was really nice and they served rum drinks in the water. It was cool. Then, we got back in the boat and sailed back to the pier. We walked back to the ship. 

Friday we were at sea all day. It was nice and relaxing. So, overall our trip was great. We ate too much, watched some fun shows (production shows, comedians, and hypnotists). We hated coming home but we have to pay for the new car we bought before going on vacation :) Yesterday I did nothing but laundry and then go get groceries.

Now we will just look forward to our Vegas trip in October for our 10 year wedding anniversary.

Well, I am not sure everyone wants an update but here it goes...

I have been bleeding for 8 days. I have passed what appeared to be the baby and the sac on Sunday. I have had the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. It has SUCKED! But, I am a trooper and haven't complained too much.

I had my HCG levels drawn yesterday and it was 856. So, the RE said I have another week of this crap until my body will stop shedding what is left of the pregnancy out. I have my blood drawn again next Thursday and they are hoping it will be zero.

Thanks for all the support, PM's, and emails over the last week.

Traci

I went to see my RE yesterday for the second ultrasound and he said "I am so sorry to tell you but your baby doesn't have a heartbeat". So, he said take a minute get dressed and meet me in the consult room. He hugged me and left. Then, I lost it. Quickly composed myself.

We waited in the consult room for 20 minutes...guess they were giving us time to grieve. I just wanted to talk to them and get out of dodge! So, he came in and said how sorry he was. He wants me to try and miscarry on my own. He said it can take anywhere from a few days, to a few weeks, to two months. He has had some patients take 2-3 months to miscarry "the tissue". We agreed to give it two weeks and if I haven't passed the "tissue" then I will have a DNC. He gave me a prescription of narcotics because he said you are going to have severe pain...gee thanks! He said I measured at 8 weeks and a few days. They did the blood test since my blood type is A- (RH- to see about antibodies and if and when the shot will be needed).

I am sad, in shock, and just numb actually. I really had faith that this was going to be our little miracle and hubby and I were going to have a family after 10 years of waiting. Don't get me wrong, I know I am not the ONLY one who has miscarried.

My boss and hubby are making me take today off. To do what, I have no idea :)  Maybe I will get a pedicure  and take a bath since I wasn't allowed to take a bath for a while!!!


Traci

Well, I am 8 weeks pregnant. I have the normal morning sickness, exhaustion, and cravings but I am so happy I am pregnant. The swelling in my feet that was from weeks 6-7 have finally gone away and I am thrilled for that. I think my body had to get used to being pregnant.

The hormonal changes have brought on a few zits. I hate it. I have always had clear skin and now I am have a few zits. I am ok with it though.

My next ultrasound is June 2. I can't wait to see that everything is ok with my little bean!

Traci

I had my ultrasound with my RE yesterday at 4pm. The baby is perfect and we saw the heartbeat. The baby is measuring right on target. We got to see the little sac and the baby measured 6mm. He also zoomed in and we saw the outline of our little bean and the heartbeat.

I will have another ultrasound in two weeks on 6/2/09. Then, I will see my OB on June 15th.

He said everything looks great. The baby is tucked way to the back on the left side.

Traci

I just got a call from my RE's office. My levels were good:

Last Monday (5/4/09)-648
This Monday (5/11/09)-4,674

I have my ultrasound at my RE's office on Tuesday, May 19th!  Yea!!!

Traci

Well, I am still pregnant. My numbers went from 152 on Friday to 648 on Monday. So, my numbers are doubling. I am so excited. I have my third blood test on 5/11/09! I just hope that everything continues to stay healthy for a sticky bean.

Traci