4 Week Quiz and Into

After 13 long months and two prescriptions of Clomid later we are finally Pregnant!

This was cycle #16 and I was getting very discouraged and wondering how far we would have to go to get our baby. I was so shocked to see that second line show up on the internet cheapie test. I got my first positive on January 5th at 12 DPO. After carrying the test around for an hour trying to make sure my eyes weren't deceiving me I finally decided to wake RJ up and all he could say was "Are you sure?" So on break I decided to break out the big guns and go pick up the FRER tests to confirm and within seconds that little pink line was already there (best $9.97 I've ever spent). By this time RJ was still not convinced so I went to the Dr. on lunch and took my first beta test which came back at 33. The Dr. had me come back on the 7th for my follow up bloodwork and it had more than doubled at 89! Everything seems to be fine and on track. I will try to do a quiz each week and at some point include pics.

How far along: 4 weeks 2 days

Total Weight Gain/Loss: None either way that I know of. I need to pull out the old scales.

Maternity Clothes: Nope but since I was a fatty to begin with I will be looking into getting a Bella Band soon. The button on my jeans dig into me and this is a great excuse.

Stretch Marks: Only the massive ones from the weight gain after quitting birth control.

Sleep: Well the last couple of days my back has been killing me so I've been so sleepy all day long and then when I get in bed I can't get comfortable. I've also been waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time going back to sleep and then waking up early. Ugh

Movement: None unless you count all the gas.

Food Cravings/Aversions: So far nothing sounds good and I have been eating several small meals which works better with keeping my blood sugar steady. I even had a good dry heave in the shower the other night. I like it in a strange way cause I know this is real.

Gender: We are both leaning towards boy since we'd prefer a girl, lol.

Belly Button In or Out: In

What I miss: I kinda miss coffee and liquor but I can deal with that.

What I am Looking Forward To: Getting to see and hear the baby at the first ultrasound on February 2nd. Right now I'm getting more used to the idea of being pregnant and after good blood tests we have every reason to believe this is a healthy pregnancy but I will feel so much better once I see the baby and I guess this goes with the mom territory.

Weekly Wisdom: Be sure to eat small meals regularly it keeps the nausea and the shakes away for me.

Best Moment This Week: Seeing that faint pink line show up.

In week 4, now safe in your womb, the ball of cells (blastocyst) splits in two, becoming the embryo and the placenta. The amniotic sac and fluid are forming around baby, and will act as a cushion for the next eight months.