Saturday, April 4, 2009

Joy.

Dear Family and Friends,

Last Saturday, I began to have feelings of sharp pains in my stomach area. It almost felt like I had done way too many sit ups - which I know couldn't have been! By Wednesday, a friend prompted me to call my doctor, and tell them of my pain woes -just in case there was something they could do to help. I went in for an ultrasound and came out with some good news. I had developed Hyper stimulation of my ovaries. This is something that occurs right after the egg retrieval and does not come back - unless you are pregnant...

They couldn't tell me for sure on Wednesday if I was, but 99% of cases like mine are because I would be pregnant. They said I would bloat and feel pain for another week, but to come back in on Friday for a blood test. Craig and I headed to the doctor's Friday morning, they took my blood, and we waited, and waited...

At 4:30 p.m. Friday, my doctor called to tell me the good news - "Michelle, you are pregnant!" I found out some other good news; my fertility doctor's will track the first trimester along with me and when they think I'm ready will turn me over to an obstetrician. Thank you so much for your prayers and your well wishes. We are still early in the stages and since I've never been pregnant before, we don't really know what to expect. But we're are ready!

Love,
Michelle :)

8 comments:

Natalie said...

Hooray! I can only imagine the emotions you are feeling right now, but I'm so glad you can add JOY to the mix! Such great news after a very long wait! Congrats!

Marie said...

Oh Michelle! That is the happiest news! I thought about you all day yesterday, but I knew that when you were ready to share what you found out, you would. Congratulations! I'm so excited for you!

Heffalump said...

That is WONDERFUL! Prayers that things will go well with your pregnancy!

Carolee said...

This is so wonderful!! I am excited for you and can not wait to hear more of your journey:)

Holly said...

What wonderful news Michelle! I'm so glad I popped in to visit today. Wishing you and Craig the best as you begin this next phase of your journey!! :)

Lucy said...

I'm so happy for you. Sweet congratulations.

Jill said...

Wow, congratulations!!!!

Amanda :-) said...

I am sooooo butterflies-in-my-stomach for you! This is incredible news, and I'm so happy for you both. Be assured you are in my thoughts and prayers xx