Graduation Day!!!!

So, we were officially released from our RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist).  Very happy.  We had our final ultrasound and got to see our baby's head, arm-buds, and leg-buds.  "Peanut" (new nickname) even moved for the camera.  Maybe it was my imagination but the baby was either dancing, or boxing.  Not sure.  We have learned quite a few lessons over the last few months:

1.  Never be shy about asking questions.
2.  Be respectful, but never let medical staffers bully you.
3.  Build a relationship with the receptionist at the doctor's office; you never know when you will need to cash in some IOUs.
4.  Prayer is the most powerful comforter you have.
5.  Check message boards "occasionally" for validation, but do not solely rely on them for all of your information.

Dreams do come true....

Hi everybody.  What a week!  Monday we saw our son/daughter's heart beating (like crazy) for the first time in the ultrasound.  It was incredible.  I held my breath while the doctor searched for our baby and .............there our baby was.  INCREDIBLE!!!  I keep saying he/she because we don't know, and I don't want to prematurely say he and be wrong  :-).  Honestly, healthy is ALL we pray for.  What an incredible journey!!!

So ready to shop.....

Such an interesting place right now.  Part of my brain is focused on the next hurdle to make sure the baby(ies) are healthy, the other part of my brain wants to go to every Babies R US and infant furniture store I can find.  I want to tell everyone at the top of my lungs and call everyone I know.  I am definitely taking out a full page add after the first trimester.

We're pregnant......!

I had to get permission from the Queen to put this on the blog.  I must tell you that this has been one of the most fantastic, nerve wracking, emotion stirring, relationship strengthening thing we have EVER been through.  Technically we are still going through it as the doctor has to confirm pregnancy with (3) separate tests before they release you to your regular doctor, but I am on cloud nine right now.  I am so proud of my wife I could bust!  I don't have much to add in term of advice or insight.......just bubbling over.

One more week before pregnancy test....

So far so good.  We haven't cheated and checked on our own.  I considered it, but obviously my wife would have known.  We're doing pretty well.  We keep talking about our plans when we find out we are pregnant.  We have to trust God and speak it into existence.  More soon.

We are PUPO!!

So, first let me apologize for keeping many of you on the edge of your seats.  On Saturday, Feb. 19th the transfer went well.  Now the two week wait (2ww) begins.

Cycle 1 Egg Retrieval Day

Everything was textbook today.  We had 11 eggs (very mature according to the Senior Embryologist).  The procedure only lasted 45 minutes and then I went to the little room to do my part.  Far less dramatic.  One of the best feelings of the day was giving our IVF nurse a 300UI Follistim vial to give to someone in need.  Definitely have to pay it forward.

LESSON:  Just because one doctor tells you that you have a low ovarian reserve, doesn't make it a fact or the end of the road.

Next hurdle:  Saturday or Monday transfer.  God is good!