That's right! Our embryo is officially a fetus today and we saw lots of movement! It was incredible to see our little miracle kicking wildly during the ultrasound this morning. I'm still in total awe. It was a jaw dropping sight that I will never forget.
I have been studying this picture all morning. If you look closely you can see its FACE profile...eye, nose, lips!! WOW! I'm just beaming! This is MY BABY!!!!
Our doctor said, "The fetus is very big and healthy. Everything looks really, really great!" Music to my ears and the answer to my prayers!!! We were also told that we have now graduated from the IVF clinic!!! WOO HOO! This was our last appointment, and now we get to move on to 'normal' land!!
As we walked in this morning and waited for the elevator, I felt my anxiety beginning to rise. I looked at Ben and told him how I was feeling. As we rode up to the 4th floor, we reflected on how MUCH we've been through in that building. Every appointment had so much hope weighing on it and there was never any guarantee that things would work out. We learned this the hard way after our first IVF failed. No wonder just the sight of the building causes my heart rate to increase and my fear to bubble up. It will be wonderful to start fresh with a new doctor in a new office that doesn't hold so much baggage for us.
My first appointment with our new OBGYN is scheduled for February 10th. That is a WHOLE MONTH away!! Oh well....more waiting. What else is new?
At least now, after the wonderful appointment this morning, I'm feeling much more confident about this pregnancy. Like I told Ben, "I think this is really going to be it for us!"
It's still hard to believe after everything we've been through trying to make this baby, OUR BABY!!!
What joy!!!! That is an amazing picture - you really can see the little face! Wow. And I know what you mean - there is a distinct feeling that arises when I go to my clinic. And yet at the same time, I'm sad to be leaving (they release at 8 weeks! I wish it were longer, I feel secure with them watching over me). You are so on your way to the real deal!! It's so exciting, isn't it??
ReplyDeleteI'm so surprised that your baby was so wiggly! I haven't seen mine move at all. How awesome, and a big CONGRATS for graduation!! A month, ugh. I hope you have a Fetal Photos near you, because it really was soooo great (and $65 from a u/s compared to $200 at the RE's office is a steal, lol) and reassuring. Hooray!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture! Things are going so well. I am glad you graduated and are on your way to a better doctor!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful fetus, I can totally se the profile :) What a difference in size in such a short time!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes the waiting never seems to end.
Your picture gave me goose bumps!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it! Congrats on moving on from the RE!
ReplyDeleteAwesome news! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for visiting my site!! Congrats on #2 working out!
ReplyDeleteSoooo awesome! :-) I'm so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little baby! Congrats on graduating.
ReplyDeleteIt is YOUR baby! You've worked so hard and I've so enjoyed reading your story of how you got to this post. A million congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely thrilled for you guys! Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad everything looks great! Congrats on graduating!!
ReplyDeleteYOUR BABY is absolutely adorable! :-) I definitely see cute little eyes, lips and nose in there! I can't wait to see our little guy or girl moving around! I don't remember that from yesterday...probably too early at 8wks!
ReplyDeleteWe both graduated from the RE on the same day! Congrats to you, Mama!! I'm so very excited for you...it's just amazing, isn't it!
LOL...you made me laugh about Beaker, so I had to come tell you the story. It's really more for the muppet...but, also kind of an "in your face" that we avoided the lab. DH and I were just both fans of the muppets when we were kids and it seemed to stick! Kind of goofy, but kind of "us," too!
ReplyDeleteWe've already got names decided, so he/she won't be Beaker for very long!
Gorgeous pic - thanks for sharing. And congratulations for graduating to an OB/GYN. Very exciting!
ReplyDeleteI agree about your reaction to the clinic. The first time we drove back to our after our failed fresh cycle I nearly hyperventilated on the way there.
WOW x 100! What an amazing feeling, isn't it? We just had an u/s at 11 weeks and I promise there's a dance party going on in there! So weird to think you can't feel it yet!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you!!
Thank you for your comment. We have the same anniversary! I love hearing success stories. Wishing you a very happy and healthy pregnancy.
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