So I totally did not sleep well last night. I was lying in bed wired and didn't drift off until about 1am. Just totally still in utter shock and sooooo excited! I have NO IDEA what to do now. I don't know what foods I'm supposed to avoid, what happens next, what activities I need to avoid doing . . . me know nothing! I have concentrated solely on getting pregnant for so long that I am not sure what to do with myself now I am. I have already got a midwife thanks to a referral (apparently she is the most in demand so I got in super early and she happens to live 3 doors down the road from me! How convenient is that!) as I was told by another friend that they are so in demand you need to get in the second you find out. So I did. Felt weird ringing a midwife! I have another BT on Friday and then I assume a first scan around Monday 8th November (which right now seems a million years away!) I still have no symptoms except a full, crampy feeling and perfect skin. Hope the morning sickness stays away too! A girl can dream!
I am so overwhelmed by all the messages of congratulations. I had no idea I had touch so many lives over the last 3 years to have such a huge response. I was in tears reading through all the messages and cannot tell you how much they all mean to me. I read them out to the HG last night and we were both just amazed with the response. I had nearly 600 hits on my blog yesterday alone! Wow. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
To those of you who are still going through this - please don't give up! I will be beside you every step of the way!
And remember - AF type cramps don't mean nothing!
i never mentioned it as a symptom, but i totally had awesome skin in the first weeks as well. i couldn't believe how soft and clear my skin was, despite not having been moisturizing.
ReplyDeleteyou are soooo pregnant. i missed the post where you said your beta, but that number sounds super to me! xoxo.
ps - i hear you. i didn't know what to do with myself after the bfp. i spent so much time *trying* to get pregnant, that i was/still am clueless about *how to be* pregnant :o)
A good friend of mine once told me, everyone she knows that had troubles getting pregnant usually ended up having a pretty easy go of pregnancy with very little morning sickness!!!
ReplyDeleteI hope this comes true for you!!
Congrats on your pregnancy!! I hope that it's smoooooth sailing the rest of the way.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! No processed meats, no raw seafood, no raw egg - I think that's the worst of it! Here's to smooth sailing over the next 8 months :) ICWL
ReplyDeletePregnancy is completely shocking after infertility! I still can't believe that IVF actually works :). Many MANY congratulations on your BFP!!!
ReplyDeleteI have been so busy and Just saw this. I am super excited for you. I am wishing you a happy and healthy nine months. Thank the Good Lord.
ReplyDeleteThis is just so exciting and I have some really good hope that this will happen to me too. At some point. Thank you for sharing your journey and thanks for letting me share with you. :)
Hey girl, I'm super excited for you! So glad that finally everything is working out! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI love coming across these kinds of posts during ICLW! Congratulations! It is a crazy feeling, all of a sudden being pregnant after trying so long. I remember asking my husband if he was sure we were ready for this. Drink lots of water, take care of yourself, and find yourself a good book to read - you made it!
ReplyDeleteThe risk is very low so don't beat yourself up over the food thing if you eat the wrong thing.
ReplyDeleteSomeone already posted what to avoid so to expand on that sushi, soft cheeses although most are made with pasturised milk now. I was a bit extra cautious and had nothing from the deli counter at the supermarket. I am sure there are some things that are ok but it wasn't worth trying to figure out which were ok. Eating out make sure food is piping hot or salads/sandwiches freshly made. Food made from fresh is best.
Congrats again so chuffed for you.
I am soooo happy for you!!!! Must be my turn next, hey??
ReplyDeleteMany congratulation!!!!!!!!!!I have been following your blogs and have been praying for you. I am currently 19 weeks pregnant from IVF (ICSI). I understand how happy you must be now. All I wanted to do then was to buy/borrow lots of pregnancy books and know as much as possible. I use some website to get a pictures of what is going on in me. http://www.visembryo.com/baby/index.html
ReplyDeleteYay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Haidee you deserve all the congrats and more. You have been such a rock for so many people... People like me - I met you on BC 12months+. I was ttc for 18 long months, and my DS is now nearly 9 months old. I have been stalking you all this time, just waiting for you so much deserved BFP! That is how much of an impression you made on me....
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every minute of your pregnancy. It goes by so fast. It seemed like forever when I was preggers, but now he is 9 months already.
I am so freakin happy for you - congrats again!
Hey, I was with you on BC AT when you were the mod there and have read your blog and quietly kept an eye on you there.....Just have to say that I am soooo happy for you hunny, I can't think of anyone who deserves it more....Best of luck for a happy and healthy pragnancy
ReplyDeletecongratulations, congratulations! i am so happy to know you have achieved your BFP! i wish you a very long and uneventful 9 months!
ReplyDelete(and thank you for stopping by my blog!) :)
I am thrilled beyond measure for you!! You SO deserve this!! Enjoy this time!!!
ReplyDeleteHey, I think it's time to update your "About Me" - you are PREGNANT and you ALSO have frosties! Such a better note! :D
ReplyDeleteWoohooo congrats!!! For some reason, your posts aren't updating on my reader and I (hangs head in shame) forgot to come back and check on you yesterday!! SOOOOOO awesome!!! Many, many congratulations!!! Wooooooooohoooooooo!!! :)
ReplyDeletewonderful news!! what a great day! you and my good friend (who just texted me with her news) have totally made my day. i've been praying for you both that this week would be your turn!!!
ReplyDeletei laughed when you said you don't know what foods to avoid--sounded familiar :)
I remember feeling like that when I got engaged... wired and WIDE awake! It such a great feeling! I can't wait to feel like that for being PREGNANT! Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! I can totally feel your excitement through your post....I wanna jump up and down!!! LOL! :-D
ReplyDeleteI am so, so happy for you!!! I kept checking your blog for news and what great news. Thanks for all your kind posts!
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CONGRATS!!! Soooo awesome!!
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