Friday, February 5, 2010

i've been holding out on you

Yes, I've been doing home pregnancy tests every day this week. Monday was 6 days past a 5-day transfer, which means 11 days past ovulation, or 11dpo as we say in the business. (Never mind the 4 months frozen in a nitrogen tank.. that's just a little embryo nap.)

Well, my dears, between 11dpo to 14dpo we went from a very faint pink line to a line that basically matches up with the control line. (see photo, for posterity, below). I only bought 4 pee sticks, so there was nothing left to pee on this morning - the day of our official blood test @15dpo. I woke up well before the alarm clock and killed a little time on the computer before heading out early. Mr. Foxy called out from bed "Good luck to us!" I was in the phlebotomists' chair 15 minutes before my actual appointment.

I picked up coffee and donuts on the way home. As I walk in, Mr. Foxy asks, "So how did it go? What was the result?" Silly man. I said, "Is this the first time we've done this? You know they won't call until later in the day!" I had showed him the pee sticks all week, so he was obviously a little keyed up. For extra hilarity, he asks me about 30 minutes later, "Did they call yet?!"


** many hours pass **

I finally called at 3:00 and got the good word. We have a big-time BFP: 384! There's no questioning THAT number. I'm super-relieved and DH is pretty giddy, too. I'm trying not to think ahead too much, but it will be a few weeks before we hopefully get some confirmation and then maybe slide into a comfort zone. For now.. *sigh*.. happiness.

11 comments:

  1. WOW!! Congratulations!! That is fan-damn-tastic news!! YIPEE!

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  2. Great number. Congratulations!!! That is great news!!!!

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  3. Awesome number! Congratulations!!!

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  4. Woo-hoo!! So excited & happy for you!

    Congrats!!

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  5. Fabulous fabulous! You know, I chickened out and never did POAS and get a positive. I waited for the blood test and kind of regret never getting that surprise myself. I am so happy and relieved for you. How incredibly wonderful and excellent.

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  6. YAY! That is great news for you guys! I am so happy for you...Enjoy!

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  7. Woo hoo, I'm so excited! That number is hardcore! Did you label those preggo tests?? Dang your good, mine have sloppy sharpie writing on them.

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  8. Beautiful positive tests and AMAZING beta! Congratulations!

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  9. Fantastic. Prayers for the road ahead.

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