Friday, November 2, 2012

Ultrasound: One Week Later

Everything is looking perfect with the little one. He's measuring seven weeks and one day, so he grew nine days worth in a week. His heartbeat is faster this week, too, just like it should be, at 133 beats per minute. I took the advice of some lovely other bloggers to record it on my phone so I can listen anytime I feel like hearing it. He also LOOKED a lot bigger than last week. You can almost make out a head and a body. But he still mostly looks like a little blob.

We keep referring to the little one as a "he." I heard once that female sperm are heavier and slower and are more likely to fertilize an egg when they have a long time to get to it (so, when sex happens a couple days prior to ovulation). The male sperm are quicker and lighter and more likely to get to an egg if sex happens right at or around ovulation. They also don't live as long as the female sperm. With the timing of ovulating on the 4th and having late night sex early in the morning on the 5th - that sperm had to FLY to that egg before it broke down. So my money is on a boy. And, no, I haven't been obsessively thinking about this at all, why do you ask?

I've had all the right symptoms - exhaustion, nausea, boob soreness. No spotting at all. Food aversions have begun in the past few days (all meat except for bacon and pepperoni, Mexican food, and chocolate (I know, what?!?)). Could things actually be going right for a change?

I go back for a final ultrasound with my RE in two weeks and then I'll "graduate" to my OBGYN. Speaking of, I need to get me one of those. I only saw my current OBGYN once (because the lady I had for years had just left the practice) and she's the one who delivered the news of my diagnosis, so I have bad memories of being there. Also, I want to go with an OB who can deliver at a "real" hospital in case anything goes wrong. I might be getting ahead of myself a tiny bit, eh?

I am still in shock that it's happening. A year ago Tuesday I was told my chances of ever getting pregnant with my own eggs were around 5%. I am cherishing every minute of this pregnancy, knowing full well how very lucky I am to be on the right side of those odds. Now it's just taking things one day at a time. Grow, little one, grow!

22 comments:

  1. Such awesome news!! Congrats on a healthy little bean! :)

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  2. Yay! I love happy ultrasound news. :)

    And I love that you've beaten the odds!

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  3. Congratulations! I'm so glad you received good news today. These waits between ultrasounds during early pregnancy are HARD, but remembering (and listening to! what a great idea) that heartbeat helps. Happy Friday!

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  4. Yay! I have been obsessively refreshing my reader today waiting for your update. Best news ever :)

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  5. Congrats! That is amazing news, friend!

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  6. Yay, yay, yay!!! I've been checking my reader about a hundred times this morning. I'm so, so happy for you! Congrats again!

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  7. Awesome amazing news!! So happy for you!!

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  8. That's great!!! We are just a little over a week apart. We are doing an ultrasound on the 12th! I can't wait. Exhaustion, nausea, heartburn, no appetite! Got all that too! I'm so excited for you and terrified for myself!

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  9. Yay for more good news! I don't see anything wrong with "getting ahead of yourself" when selecting an OB, all of that stuff is important!

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  10. I am so happy for you guys!!! Congrats on the perfect ultrasound!!!

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  11. Way to beat the odds indeed. Up to this point I didnt think it could be done. This is it for you!!!!

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  12. Oh, what a breath of fresh air! Congratulations! I'm so glad you are taking the opportunity to enjoy every moment. Sending best wishes your way!

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  13. Amazing news! Congrats, chiquita (and yup.. your sperm analysis is accurate. Men are speedier and need perfect conditions, women aren't as physically fast but can put up with more shenanigans... typical, eh?)

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  14. How wonderful! Glad to hear things are going beautiful. Let's keep that trend going! So happy for you. :)

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  15. So wonderful! The healthy heartbeat gets me every time :) So glad you beat the odds...I hope you can enjoy your pregnancy and the anticipation of your little one!!

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  16. Wow! Congratulations! This is amazing! I will be thinking positive thoughts for you!!

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  17. Such great news! Congrats on your graduation! You give me such hope. I am do very very happy for you!

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  18. YAAAAAAAAY!!! I am SO excited for you and can't wait to read about your pregnancy!

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  19. Soooo happy for you!!!! Seriously, a miracle. You should do a page on what you've done differently to get the awesome result that you have...like diet changes, special vitamins, etc. Obviously, you ovulated 2 months in a row, IUI month and then the month that little baby was conceived :) That is seriously the best thing I've ever heard...I tell everyone your story! LOL! It just gives me so much hope, even if our situations are a little different.

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  20. yay! so pleased it's going so well!

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  21. Hey I nominated your for a Liebster Award. Check out my post about it if you would like to participate!

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  22. I am so glad to have found your blog! Just last month, I found out my AMH level is .26 and it was been a rough few weeks obsessively researching while trying to stay optimistic. We're considering plowing forward with IVF but I have my fingers crossed tight for a natural positive before the process begins...and your blog just gave me hope!! Thank you! :)

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