Sorry for not writing sooner. It's all been a bit terrifying and nerve-wracking. The news is that I am currently 8w pregnant by LMP, or 8w1d by when I think I ovulated. We had a scan at 6 weeks which miraculously showed a heartbeat, although the embryo was small, and another at 7 weeks which showed an embryo measuring 2 days ahead and still with a strong heartbeat. Despite desparatey wanting to, I've not gone for a scan this week, thinking I need to stop being quite so paranoid. I have, however, booked one for next Thursday as we have an appointment to discuss pre-natal care (!) with Dr Candour and I don't want to do that if the embryo has died (!).
Yes, we did get pregnant without medical attention. Well, I had a scan serendipitously the morning of suspected ovulation, during a monitoring cycle at the potential new clinic. So I knew I was ovulating, and we had sex at the right time, but of course we'd done that many times before to no avail. So no, we didn't conceive on holiday, but I did start to realise I was pregnant on holiday, and confirmed it via peesticks the day after we got back. A conception 10 days before my 40th birthday.
I have no symptoms to speak of, so of course I am constantly worried that the embryo has died. The only thing that can reassure me is a scan, but of course I can't have one every day, so the panic grows for every day that passes after each scan. After a heartbeat at 6 and 7 weeks we are in good shape, but of course something awful can happen. Let's just hope it doesn't.
Thalia-Been a lurker for awhile. Thought I would tell you I know how hard it is to wait for a scan but also not want one. I had 3 miscarriages in 8 months and now we know why, I have APS.
So glad to hear you are still doing okay. I kept checking, praying to see good news. And here it is! :)
Posted by: Stacia | Friday, 16 February 2007 at 20:39
Prayers, finger-crossing, and waves of hope and joy for you coming from across the Pond. I know how hard it is to wait, and the fine edge one walks in these situations. Gentle days ahead for you...
:-)
Posted by: spinarella | Friday, 16 February 2007 at 22:00
Prayers, finger-crossing, and waves of hope and joy for you coming from across the Pond. I know how hard it is to wait, and the fine edge one walks in these situations. Gentle days ahead for you...
:-)
Posted by: spinarella | Friday, 16 February 2007 at 22:00
Longtime lurker coming out to say I hope things continue to go well. Would getting one of those at-home dopplers reassure you?
Posted by: Lyrehca | Friday, 16 February 2007 at 22:15
I was getting worried. I am so glad everything is going well. Don't complain about not being sick! Being nauseaus 24/7 IS NOT NICE. Keep us updated!
Posted by: marie-baguette | Friday, 16 February 2007 at 22:40
Delurking to say, this is fabulous news. I am so excited for you and have fingers crossed that all continues well. A heartbeat at 7 weeks is the best news of all!
Posted by: JMW | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 07:32
Delurking, too, to say congratulations and best wishes to you! I know how hard it is to go without a scan, but the results of your scans so far are fabulous. Enjoy!
Posted by: Adrienne | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 08:12
Such great news, and I pray that this is a stayer!!
Posted by: shazz | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 09:22
Wonderful news! I've been anxiously waiting to get your update! Here's hoping things continue to go well.
Posted by: MB | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 14:14
My fingers remained crossed very tightly for you and yours. And I'm definitely sending you good thoughts.
Posted by: ewe_are_here | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 14:30
Oh Thalia, this is wonderful! A strong heartbeat and the embryo measuring ahead is excellent news really. Lack of symptoms in this scenario is bad for you bcs you worry but not bad in itself - and I'm so very hopeful for you!
Posted by: Lioness | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 17:12
Congratulations! I'll be checking back often hoping for 7 more months of great news!
Posted by: Kellie | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 19:58
Good shape, I like to hear that. Wishing you a smooth ride!
I can imagine the lack of symptoms would make you worry. But I can't wish you any discomfort, can I?
Posted by: Lut C. | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 20:31
gosh - glad to hear all is okay. I know what you mean about thinking that bad stuff may happen. I go for my 12 week scan tomorrow and despite having a good scan 2 weeks ago, I am absolutely terrified that my baby has died. (I guess after 3 miscarriages I am entitled to think that way). I hope it gets easier for both of us and that some time during these pregnancies, we can relax. Good luck
Posted by: Bugsy | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 22:48
Congrats!!! Positive thoughts coming your way for a healthy and quiet 7 months... And happy (belated) birthday!
Posted by: Bronwyn | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 23:18
Nbhhy!
Posted by: Orodemniades | Saturday, 17 February 2007 at 23:56
8 weeks and a good heartbeat, I am so happy for you and will keep my fingers crossed that everything continues to be perfect and normal throughout your pregnancy. What a lovely and memorable 40th present this baby is and will become.
Posted by: threeminutepalaver | Sunday, 18 February 2007 at 00:16
Delurking here too (i guess its delurking week). I will keep my fingers crossed for you, you deserve this!
Posted by: Shawnee | Sunday, 18 February 2007 at 10:57
OMG! Thalia. How wonderful.
Posted by: Em | Sunday, 18 February 2007 at 11:22
I am so excited for you! NBHHY!!
Posted by: Jennifer | Sunday, 18 February 2007 at 17:48
Oh, Thalia, very hopeful news... delurking again to celebrate the progress... fingers continue to be crossed... worried when we hadn't heard from you.
Posted by: tree town gal | Sunday, 18 February 2007 at 22:44
Such great news. Wonderful, wonderful news! Keep us posted--when you can!
Posted by: Ali | Monday, 19 February 2007 at 00:13
Thalia - that gap between finding out you're pregnant and the theoretical 12 week mark is not the easiest. I think you are handling yourself very well and I pray for continued good news from you. Strong heartbeat and good dimensions during the first 8 weeks is a positive sign already. Hang tight and I look forward to more good news from you.
Posted by: Drew | Monday, 19 February 2007 at 03:05
How exciting! I'll join the NBHHY chorus and keep everything crossed for you.
Posted by: lurker | Monday, 19 February 2007 at 22:12
Thalia, I'm thrilled to hear your news! And a natural conception too? Wow!
I know you are scared. But please know that we are all out here rooting for you and your precious cargo. Wishing you continued good luck...
Posted by: fertilityfauxpas | Tuesday, 20 February 2007 at 01:40
Oh sweetie, I am so excited by this news.... I have followed your blog/s for a time, and I am very happy to see you post this... I will keep a little prayer just for you every night!!!! Keep that chin up!
Posted by: Rebel | Tuesday, 20 February 2007 at 03:08
Yay for you!
My sis had NO pg symptoms AT ALL and gave birth to the healthiest baby ever.
Sending all best wishes...
xoxo
JennaM
Posted by: JennaM | Tuesday, 20 February 2007 at 13:43
This is too wonderful for words! I love reading all this from you! Hang in there- pg symptoms are overrated and only serve to make a woman miserable. Please keep us updated!
Posted by: Frances | Tuesday, 20 February 2007 at 14:57
Congrats Thalia, this is truly fantastic news! Here's wishing you a truly positive and uneventful seven months, with just enough pregnancy symptoms to be reassuring!
Posted by: Krista | Tuesday, 20 February 2007 at 15:32
Holy crap! That's awesome!!
Posted by: sarah | Tuesday, 20 February 2007 at 16:21
oh my shit that is awesome! keep us updated!
Posted by: Hoping | Tuesday, 20 February 2007 at 21:17
WHA?!?! That is so great! Totally because you relaxed and went on holiday. *Ouch!* Don't hit me, I was TOTALLY kidding!
Congratulations and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for a healthy rest of your pregnancy. You are probably just one of those peeps with no symptoms. This would be considered lucky in most people but in infertiles it is merely terror-inducing.
Hang in there.
Posted by: Amyesq | Wednesday, 21 February 2007 at 01:06
woohoo!
That's so exciting!
I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you & the little bean.
M
Posted by: MeandM | Wednesday, 21 February 2007 at 06:28
Wow, Thalia! I'm just grinning from ear to ear for you!
Posted by: lindy | Wednesday, 21 February 2007 at 11:49
god there are a lot of natural pregnancies occurring in the IF world at the moment! congratulations! my obstetrician did weekly scans until 25 weeks - he said patients from IVF often like to have that reassurance. Although not strictly speaking IVF, your ob might see things the same way?
Posted by: julie B | Friday, 23 February 2007 at 01:12
Long-time lurker writing to say that news of your pregnancy is absolutely fantastic. I'm so so so pleased for you. I will keep my fingers crossed that this one will be the keeper. My thoughts are with you through the next few months.
Posted by: | Saturday, 24 February 2007 at 00:38
I don't think I've extended my congratulations yet! CONGRATULATIONS! It must be nervewracking at the moment. Hang in there. Thanks for dropping a comment at my blog. Bre_astfeeding isn't easy but it really isn't as hard as I was bellyaching about. Don't let me scare you :)
Posted by: Ann | Sunday, 25 February 2007 at 14:38
Thalia: Hoping you get good news at the next scan! Best wishes.
Posted by: Ash | Wednesday, 28 February 2007 at 19:33
Oh, wow! Congrats!!! So happy for you!!!
Posted by: SaraS-P | Sunday, 04 March 2007 at 22:14
I have been going through infertility for quite a few years myself. The first time (13 rounds)with my first husband and now with my second husband (4th rounds). I wish everyone the best of luck. This ride is not an easy one. Wish I could talk and give my words of what I have gone through and am going through again, but right now, I really don't have too much time to type and I am quite emotional at this minute, going through my 4th round right now!!! good luck to all and I will send another email soon.
Posted by: Steph39 | Tuesday, 16 October 2007 at 17:46