I don’t know how many people actually read my blog anymore, but I figured I’d give an update. Mike and I were successfully able to get pregnant in April this year. It was a completely awesome surprise, as we weren’t actually trying at the time, and we needed no medical intervention to help us. It seems as though the miscarriage I had in January got my cycles back on track, and Mike’s few sperm were determined enough to make this all happen. I’m almost 14 weeks along now, and I was able to see the baby and its heartbeat at 10 weeks 3 days. I can’t begin to describe the relief I felt when I saw the baby on that ultrasound screen, I just started crying. I think I’ll probably continue to feel that way all through this pregnancy, as I’m just so grateful for this baby. I feel incredibly lucky that everything worked out for us.
I know some might wonder if I had jumped into IVF too soon, especially now that I was able to get pregnant on my own – I know I wondered the same thing. But I truly believe that if I had never had the miscarriage the first time, I would have never gotten pregnant this time. I think my body needed a kickstart to get things moving as they should, and unfortunately it took a very expensive and emotional procedure to do that. I don’t know if Mike’s sperm count went up as we haven’t done any further testing, but I’m done seeking answers.
I won’t be posting here anymore, as it doesn’t seem to fit the theme of my life at this point. I wouldn’t want someone unsuspectingly coming upon my blog seeking support for their infertility, just to see that I’m posting all about my pregnancy. Don’t get me wrong, I always loved hearing the success stories from others who struggled with infertility, but when I was going through infertility treatment and everything seemed so impossible, I certainly didn’t want to read about the joys of pregnancy. I haven’t decided if I want to start another blog, but I’ll post a link here if I ever do, just in case anyone wants to follow along.
Good luck to everyone out there who is still struggling with infertility, I really hope the best for you.
July 31, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Congratulations!! I am very happy for you and I wish you all the best in your pregnancy.keep us updated if you can.
August 9, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Yay! That made my day to hear that. I am so glad things are moving along so well and wish you the best of luck!
August 12, 2008 at 1:11 am
I’m so glad you came back with the great news. Your blog was the first IVF related blog I ever read, when I thought that maybe…maybe, we might have an issue. Reading it helped give me the courage to make an RE appt. I remember feeling so excited that it “worked” for you, and then so saddened and shocked that it “didn’t.” This is truly fantastic news, seriously, I almost cried when I read it! Best wishes to you and your family!!!