The Positive Pregnancy Test

It was definitely a long 9 days waiting for the official test result but we made it and are so excited to be at the end of this journey with a baby on the way. :) Something about seeing a positive pregnancy test just never gets old for me....not sure how much money I have spent on pregnancy tests. :/  I told myself I wasn't going to take an at home pregnancy test this time but I told Brad that I was dreaming about pregnancy tests (he was too)! I had to take Lexi to Walmart this past Tuesday to get some things for her V-day party and I happen to walk down that isle and they were taunting me. Ha! I waited until Wednesday morning when I woke up to take one and it was positive and then the same thing Thursday morning.
                             
Then I got the official call Thursday afternoon that my number was 103 and I am pregnant. :) I was a little worried about the number b/c with Lexi it was like 224 I think, but she said it was absolutely fine nothing to be worried about. I do remember having to wait a couple days longer with Lexi so that could be why my number was a little higher with her. So, today I had another blood draw and it was up to 255. The nurse said it more than doubled and that's what they want, so I have to call back Monday to set up my first ultrasound in 2 weeks!!!

I really just can't thank everyone enough for all the prayer and support we have been shown. I have been so humbled and in tears over and over in awe of God's goodness. We had some great friends bless us Friday night and then again today and now my mom and sister are taking me out to celebrate so it's been overwhelming with the fb messages, texts, calls, but I am so very appreciative and told Brad that we need to pay it forward and pray about God leading us to bless someone else!

I am thrilled to have this precious baby inside of me that I already love and adore so very much! I LOVE being pregnant and would probably have 10 kids if it came a little easier. Ha! Just kidding but I really do love being pregnant and can't wait to start having a big belly, I am slowing down and taking in every second of every day because I know this could very well be our last baby and I don't want to take anything for granted. I am also going to focus on really making these last nine months special with just Lexi. We are going to talk to the doctor about planning a vacation to Disneyland for her birthday this year, knowing after the baby comes vacation will not be in sight for awhile.

Of course this little girl is thrilled too and is finally getting her baby...if you look close it's a heart with big sis inside! I can't imagine loving anyone more but I know God will expand my heart or so I have heard. ;)

Reflecting....

Today the Embryologist called and said we did have 1 Embryo that made it to freeze. I was a little disappointed because it seemed like we started out so good but the Lord has really been working on me these past couple days. I have had time to reflect on things and even though this is something that is really hard for me at times, God was able to show me with Brad having the past couple days off just how good I have it. He has cooked, cleaned, done laundry, and taken care of all of Lexi's needs (which can be a lot especially when she knows her daddy is home to help her:). I am lucky to not only have a husband that loves and adores me but puts the Lord first and loves our daughter unconditionally, so today I am thankful. I am hopeful that this worked for us but even if not I will stand on the promises of the Lord that all things work together for the good of those who love him. Romans 8:28

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8
For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Here is a pic of us in the procedure room right before we saw our embryos go in. I look horrible but we took a picture when we did IVF with Lexi so of course I needed one this time too. :)

Looking forward to results next week......

Transfer day tomorrow!

The nurse called me this morning and moved our appointment to 10:30 am tomorrow, we have to be there at 10:15. Our appointment was suppose to be at 2:00 pm, but with all the snow coming in tomorrow they moved all the transfer appointments to the morning....we are super excited! I definitely wish it wasn't going to be snowing all day when we have to be out driving but praying God will protect us, not really something we can reschedule.

I also talked to the Embryologist and he said we still have all 15 embryos going strong so we may even have some to freeze! We have never had any to freeze so that would be crazy but we are definitely happy with having so many to choose from. The doctor will put the 2 best in tomorrow that are expected to be in the blastocyst stage and then call me later to let us know for sure if we had any good enough to freeze. We have been praying specifically that God has already handpicked the one he has for us, we are ready for another little one to join our family! :)

Next week we will find out if I'm pregnant, so keep us in prayer tomorrow and next week! I will be on bed rest tomorrow after my appointment so I plan to eat lots of food and watch lots of movies to enjoy the day of laying on the couch! I am so ready for the crazy appointments to slow down so I can get back to normal life.