A Look Back at 2012!

2012 has been a doozy!

Although, the more I think about it, every year has its challenges!

2009- graduating X-ray school, passing my boards & marriage

2010- Andrew is still in school, learning how to live on one income- mine!

2011- our rental being put up for sale, having to find a place to live.. Going from a three bedroom modular to a one bedroom 800 square foot house! In May- we bought our first home! 2,000+ square feet!!! Started our journey TTC

2012-

Had pictures done since we didn't have any maternity pictures in sight!

In April, found out I didn't ovulate. Started Femara and Progesterone

In June, found out Andrew has some issues of his own. Went on vacation to Myrtle beach!

In July, visited with family in Cleveland, Ohio. Found out we were pregnant on July 17! First hcg- 75; second- 247. Realized we were due March 26, Andrews birthday!

In August- heard the magical heartbeat. Next ultrasound- no heartbeat. Decreasing labs & D & C. 6 days off work.

In September, my niece Kayleigh Sue Weaver was born! It is love!

In October, started back TTC.

In December, was able to surprise my husband with a positive pregnancy test! Best Christmas Ever! 16dpo- 898 hcg 18dpo- 2054 (my prediction- twins!?)

Bring on 2013!!

Hallelujah!

2,054!

Doubling time of 41 hours!

Heck, yes!

Praise God! Can't wait to call my doctor tomorrow!

Waiting, Waiting, Waiting

Holy cow! & I thought the 2 WW was bad! Waiting for my second blood test results are horrible!!

I had them drawn after 48 hours from first. So I had them drawn yesterday about 2ish.. Apparently the lab already picked up :/

Today was my first day back so I was anxious to get to work to get my results. Then the lab guy didn't call like he normally does at 930/10am, so I thought I was going to have to take my lab to Mg local hospital. Thankfully, Mr. Lab Man came at 1230! :) He said it probably won't be done until tomorrow!

Update! As I type this, the sweet lab man, also named Ron personally called me and said to expect it before we leave at 5! I love love love working in a doctors office!

How Far Along: 4 weeks 5 days
Size: orange seed
Symptoms: fatigue, boobs über sore, nausea, hunger and thirst like no other

Drumroll please!!!!!

O.M.G

The girl that was going to call me about my bloodwork, called off today. :/

Soooo, I called our lab and waited on hold for what felt like forever!

Only for wonderful Carrie to get back on the phone and say 8-9-8!!!!!

898.


I hear the hallelujah song playing in my head.

898? When in July, it was 75!!!

O.M.G

Dun, Dun, Dunnnnn......

Cue the music!

Today is the day!

Bloodwork day! (I probably won't find out until tomorrow :/)

I am hopeful and anxious to see what my numbers are!

Then, I should get to schedule my appt! Ahhhh!!

Fingers crossed for amazing hcg levels!!

Praise the Good Lord!

Holy Baby, Batman!!

I am in shock. Still.

Who gets to experience a positive pregnancy test on Christmas Day?

This girl. And her hubby.

I thought I had fooled my handsome husband into thinking we wouldn't find our for a couple more days. He then remembered that we were most fertile on Dec 11, and the be added 14 days. I did get to surprise him by putting it in his stocking!

He was so surprised! I teared up a little, but I am cautiously excited! However, the two pics I posted, the 2nd lines came up immediately, and are dark! In June, they were not this dark!

EDD: September 3, 2013
DPO: 15
Bloodwork: go tomorrow
Symptoms: extremely tired, boobs sore, waves of nausea
Feeling: so insanely blessed and excited! Celebrating Jesus's birthday and a pregnancy?! Can it get any better?!?!?

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Merry Christmas Eve!!

Merry Christmas Eve! Prayers that as we celebrate Jesus' birthday tomorrow, that I am able to celebrate the birth of a new life inside! I hope more than anything I can share the good news on Christmas to my hubby!

CD: 28
DPO: 13
Symptoms: sore sore boobs, some nausea here and there & very tired!

I think everyday I have been off I have taken a nap! Keep those pregnancy symptoms coming!