Goodbye ART

We had to say goodbye to the ART on Tuesday. It was a bitter sweet moment. I started with them a year and a half ago. After several IUI's, two fresh cycles of IVF and one frozen transfer we finally got what we had longed for. I used the satellite office here and only went to Birmingham for the big stuff or if something fell on a weekend that needed to be monitored.

Here in the Montgomery office, Ashley would greet us at the front door and take care of all our insurance. I remember at our first visit thinking I wonder if she is always that bubbly. She is, every time I walked through that door no matter how I felt she would put a smile on my face. Ms Lynn, she worked in the lab and took my blood every week was a little ball of sunshine too. She would encourage me and the thing that still sticks out most is that she prayed for me, over my blood. They are awesome and know so much about medicine but also know God has to have His hand in it. Then there is Ms Sara, the nurse practitioner, she did our ultrasounds. She taught David alot about ultrasounds I think he enjoyed learning. Tuesday, David wanted to know if I wanted him to go ahead with the ultrasound before Ms Sara got in the room I told him that was ok we would wait on Ms Sara. Seriously, I would ask what something is and Dave would answer oh that's such and such. I just love him!!!

David's mom, Gloria, got to go with us to see the ultrasound. It measured 3.10 cm which is a little over an inch. He was moving alot it looked like he was dancing. At the end it looked like he was waving. Ms Sara said he is waving bye to you. Gloria said with all smiles, it was amazing especially to see him move.

We will go see my OB Doctor on Friday. I am hoping we get to hear the heartbeat.

9 Weeks

I am a little late with this post but better late than never. We went to the Dr on last Tuesday for ultrasound and to talk with Dr Allemand. The baby measured 2.12 cm and you could see its legs and arms. It moved which was so amazing to us.

I knew that this could be my last visit with the ART and I was not ready to leave them just yet. They are an awesome group and I have to say I am a little spoiled being able to see the ultrasound every week. When we sat down with Dr Allemand we talked about my meds and he told me I would continue the progesterone shots and the estrace til week twelve. He wanted to know if I had an appointment with my OB, I said yes and started shaking my head no...I told him I didn't want to tell him cause he wouldn't let me stay. He asked if it was next week and I said yes that it was on Friday. He laughed and said he would let me come one more time. So, I will see them for the last time this Tuesday. =(

8 Weeks

David and I went in for the ultrasound and it is amazing at the growth in just a week. This week it had legs and arm buds.Last week it measured .9 cm and this week it was 1.57 cm. My progesterone level was 91.6 and I am still taking the progesterone shots every night.

I have been really tired, I try to get a nap in at lunch. One of the perks of working in a dental office we have comfy chairs that recline. In the afternoons I get home and usually head to the couch. Dave has been taking care of the house and dinner. I have been nauseated a good bit but only gotten sick once.

We will met with Dr Allemand on Tuesday. I hope he lets me stay with them at least another week. I love seeing the ultrasound, it just makes me feel better knowing everything is ok. I have an appointment with my regular OB ~ Dr Kouri on April 2nd. So once I start with his office I probably won't get ultrasounds but every so often. =(

So until next week......

7 Weeks

I was seven weeks yesterday. I had to move my appointment back a day due to getting my braces off. David and I went in this morning for blood work and ultrasound. The ultrasound showed the embryo and it measured .9 cm and you could see how the chambers of the heart were starting to form. Last week it was the size of a piece of rice this week it is the size of a butter bean. It is so amazing the growth in just a week.

I have been a little queasy so I was given a RX for Zofran. I haven't cooked in a month, at first my mother in law was here and she cooked for us and after she left I couldn't handle the smells. Its the weirdest thing, even things I usually like to smell make me feel blah. David has been great, as always. He fixes dinner every night and just waits on me hand and foot.

We already have predictions on what I am having. All of my co-workers with the exception of one says it a girl. My aunt is also saying girl. I don't care either way as long as its healthy but it is fun to hear what everybody thinks and why. Some of the girls at work say girl because I am spreading and my aunt says since I am feeling sick already. Dave is thinking boy. Melissa had a dream last night that it was a boy but one of her friends told her its the opposite so I guess she is saying girl.

I'm Hungry

I have to say I have never ever gone into a restuarant and ate by myself until now. I was starving and craving Pizza Hut buffet and everyone had plans for Friday afternoon so I went by myself which is so unlike me. I talked to Rebecca on that evening and told her what I had done and she said she had done the same thing while she was pregnant, so I guess its a pregnant thing. I really don't want to cook anything, I would rather someone else to fix it or go out to eat. I am doing good with no caffine, I drink mostly water and have a Sprite occansionally. I am not a big ice cream fan but lately I love it and can't get enough. I haven't gained any weight however I can't wear any of my pants. I am really lovin couch time. I went to Opelika Saturday and spent the day with family. Shea and Amy wore me out shopping but we had a blast as always. I planned on going to church with mama this morning but I wasn't feeling to good so I stayed at Shea's on the couch. Bubba went and picked up breakfast this morning and brought it to me. I am so blessed to have a family that loves and spoils me the way they do.

Six Weeks

Today marks six weeks. David and I went in this morning for our first ultrasound. I was so nervous, I have prayed and prayed that it would still be there and was growing. As soon as she placed the wand I could see it was there. There was our embryo not much bigger than a piece of rice. You could see the heart beating. That is the most amazing thing to see especially this early.

I did not get my numbers today from my blood work so I will have to call for those tomorrow. I will go back next Friday instead of Thursday due to getting my braces off. YAY!!!