First: I got my letter from the Cleveland Clinic regarding my frozen embryos.
Two were frozen at cleavage stage (day 3)
Two were frozen at morula/compacting stage
Four were frozen at blastocyst stage
In case you misplaced your basic math skillz: 8 FROZEN EMBRYOS!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy with this number that I practically tore off my own face. Now we have 11 total ice ice babies, a number that makes me squee just thinking about it!
My body is freaking the fuck out right now.
My abs are tight, like I just did 100 crunches. And Internet, you and I both know that the most exercise I've gotten lately involves lifting a fork to my mouth and moving the new heft that is my bloated abdomen. Moo.
OHSS? Not getting better. Still looking pretty pregnant. Or fat, I guess. I'm pretty uncomfortable but coping with it. I don't have one single pair of pants that fit around my massive girth.
Cramps. I haz dem. Like my period is coming tomorrow.
My butt is killing me. I feel like someone kicked my ass, literally. With pointy toe shoes. And steel toes. And a bad attitude. I've actually decided to quit the progesterone in oil shots and switch to the suppositories.
WARNING: If you will be starting the PIO shots soon, do not read the next paragraph unless you want to be horrified and terrified by my tale of woe. Just skip one paragraph, and don't say I didn't warn you.
OK, so last week when Mark gave me a PIO shot on the right side, my entire buttcheek went numb. It was numb for a few days, then turned crazy tingly and tender, like a burn. A few days later, doing a shot on that same side, I got the worst cramp in my hip that I've ever had - it went all the way down my leg and I couldn't stand up. It cramped for about 5 minutes and then slowly eased up. So yeah, not subjecting myself to that anymore.
OK - safe to read again without getting all scurred...
Hmmm....let's see, what else happened? Um, I got to pick up my car from the shop, and was so glad to get rid of the rental car that smelled like dirty feet and wet dog.
I made delicious BBQ chicken on the grill...
I painted my toenails a very cheerful pink...
I read two books...
And this also happened...
A beautiful, big fat positive pregnancy test at 12 days past 3 day transfer.
It's been a good week, friends.
156 comments:
WOOHOO! I just started reading your blog recently, but I am THRILLED for you! YAY!
Yeah!, that's great news on all fronts. Congratulations and a Big (Hug) on your BFP with a happy, healthy baby in 2009.
HOLY Expletive a BFP!! That is amazing! Sending (((hugs))) and Good Luck....
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
I just screamed out loud dude! FUCK YEAH! Whoo!!!
YES!
WhOOT!
I had to chime in again. I am still celebrating.
Dude, tell that (those?) punk (punkS?!) to stick around for nine months unless they want me to KICK their ASS.
WHOOOOOOO!
WooooHooooo! YAY! I'm so happy for you!!!
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it and you DID NOT fake me out with "Cramps. I haz dem. Like my period is coming tomorrow." I knew it!!! OMG!!! I am crazy happy right now for you!
Yippee!!!!! Joyous dancing around my living room! Congratulations! Awesome!!!! Whooo hooooo!!!! Lots of other exclamations because I am just so happy!
Y A Y!!!!!!!!!!! I got chills and can't wait to help plan your shower!!!!!!! I'm so freakin happy for you if u need anything let me know. And have a girl or two cause i have a massive amount of really cute clothes waiting for you!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!! Tell Mark I said Congrats!!! Awww I can just see them now, they're going to look just like you!!!!!!!! I love you,,, Val
Wonderful! Fantastic! Amazing!
I totally needed some great news and this just exceeded all my hopes for the day. Congratulations on this fabulous news.
ya know, from here, that lines looks like twins....
congrats!
I also just started reading your blog a week ago. Looking at the stick, I could not be any happier for you--as if it's happening to me.
The very best of wishes and great health.
God Bless.
Anna
Just wanted to de-lurk to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! This is incredible news. Love your blog...
Oh Jen, I'm so happy for you! You SO deserve this! I've been checking your damn blog for two days waiting to see that!!
HOOORAY!
OMG! I am SOOOOOOO happy for you. A BFP. I knew stalking would pay off, I am so happy for you!
YAY! I was so hoping this would be the entry today. I am so happy for you, I have tears in my eyes for you, your husband and family. Wishing you the absolute, very best, happiest and healthiest nine months!
Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! (My dogs came running to my assistance when I squealed at the test!!) I'm so. freaking. excited for you. Holy cow. Holy, holy cow. Way to go embie(s)!
Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! (My dogs came running to my assistance when I squealed at the test!!) I'm so. freaking. excited for you. Holy cow. Holy, holy cow. Way to go embie(s)!
OMG!
I knew it! I knew it!
I haven't been this happy since I saw my own :)
Congratulations and happy and healthy 9 months to you both!
I randomly read your blog because you are HYSTERICAL and I am SOOOOOO happy for you! That is JUST wonderful! WOO HOO!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I don't think I've ever commented before, but I've been reading your blog for awhile because it is hysterical and I can relate to so much of it. I am so excited for you!!! Aren't those two lines the greatest sight ever??
Apparently your embryos are both beautiful and charming and very, very intelligent as well. (look how advanced at only 12 DPO, figuring out how to say "Hi Mom and Dad" to you two already) Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your pregnancy and the baby or babies to come. My son has turned my world upside down and inside out and I couldn't be happier about it; I wish the same for you and Mark. This blog will someday be a great gift to your kids so that they always know how very badly you wanted to have them in your life. :-) Carrie
Jen,
Congratulations, I had a great feeling it was going to work for you this time around. Just in time for fathers day!! glad you did'nt wait until monday , cuz I was dying to know!!! So happy for you!!
Suzy
yay!!! Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm a new reader, but I just have to add my CONGRATULATIONS!!! to the mix. What a wonderful way to end the week.
Jennifer
Yay!! Congratulations...great way to end the blog. You had us going!
OMG - Yay!!! Best blog news of the day! Even told my hubby about you!! See you on SAIF as I just got to make the move after IVF #2!!!!
Congrats! So excited for you and Mark! Kkay
O.M.G. Congrats!!!! That is so amazing and you TOTALLY deserve it!
So happy for you.
Yeah! You did it! Look at that little light pink line! Congratulations! :)
Congratulations. I'm sooooooooooooo happy for you!! Yeah!!!
Weeeee! Congratulations!! Wishing you happy, healthy nine months and happy, healthy baby.
NO FREAKING WAY!!!!!!!!! Congrats mamma!!!!! That is just amazing!!!
Yay!! I'm so excited. I did a little dance in my living room for you.
Can I get a "Woot woot!"? Yesh .... sooo excited for you!!
Awesome!!! Congrats :)
Yay!!!!! Congratulations!!! So excited to hear this!! Ive been reading your blog for the past week or so and as everyone else has said you are hilarious!!! I think every blog I have read has made me laugh at some point. So congratulations!
Congrats!!! Yea for a BFP!!! When you go through so many pregnancy test you start to wonder if that magic line will ever show up!!! Happy 9 months to you
OMG!!!! My heart just went in my stomach and tears just keep flowing. I've been logging on at least two times a day to check for your new blogs! I thought I was going to have to wait until Monday for this AWESOME NEWS!!! I'm soooo excited for you guys!
What a beautiful sight! CONGRATS!!!
Congrats! I don't think I've commented before but I read this and your Redbook. I'm glad that the Redbook IF blog lucky seems to have worked for you.
awesome!! Many many congrats to you!
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YAY! Congratulations a thousand times over!!
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As your creative director of Infertile Whore, I'm giving you a huge huge hug and kiss! And you can take a break from Infertile Whore for a while!
Enjoy your new experience and new journey!!
with much love
Pam
This is just the best news! I've been checking your blog all week like a mad thing just waiting for the results! HUGE congrats - just so thrilled for you! Totally awesome!!!
OMG OMG OMG!!! I have been waiting for this post all week!! (I knew you wouldn't wait, lol!)
Just one question... why did you wait so long to just relax and get pregnant? :P
I'm so freaking excited for you. Go rub your pee stick on your nosy neighbor's face, now!
I am so happy for you!! I can't wait to hear your take on pregnancy. H&H 9 months!
Jen that is fantastic!!! Congrats on your BFP and I wish you 9 happy and healthy months!!! Wooohooo!
You BEYOTCH! You made me read to the end of the post thinking...crap, she's got AF cramps. I am SO FREAKING excited for you "SQUUUEEEEEEE". Huge Hugs!!!
OMG Yay!! I'm so happy for you Jen. Happy and healthy 9 months to you, congratulations!!!!
How could you not have put that news first!!!! I'm tearing off my own face in joy!!
Coming out of lurking mode to say - Holy crap!! Congrats and I wish you the happiest and healthiest 9 months!!!!
I am not TTC, but I read your blog (almost) daily. I have to tell you, it's one of my favorites. I am so happy for you right now. I had a feeling...
I'm so happy for you, I feel like it's happening to me!!! :)
Holli
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I am sooooooooooooo gald you tested! I got my positive at 12 DPO last Saturday. I have goose bumps for you!! May we both have successful, uneventful pregnancies!! I am so happy for you. Holy Cow!!! Yes!!!
YAY Jen! I am so exited for you and Mark! I wish you guys a wonderful 9 months!
P.S.- I can't wait to read your funny pregnancy blogging!!!!
De-lurking to say...
WooooHooooo!
OMG!!! I have tears in my eyes, and I dont even know you!!! A big, fat congratulations to you and Mark, you deserve this so much. Please dont stop blogging, I cant wait to hear your take on pregnancy symptoms!!!
Jen, I am so happy for you!!! I read your blogs religiously. You were hiliarious in college and have only gotten better with time. When I read this tonight, I cried. You so deserve this. CONGRATULATIONS!!! :)
Kristen
OMG! Great news! I KNEW you were leaving it until the end of the post! :)
Woo-hoo!! Congratulations!!
Wonderful news! Congratulations to you both!!
Congratulations!! I am another new reader of your blog.. your posts give me a good laugh!
Holy $hit! Congratulations, Jen! Wow...I think I'm almost as excited as I'll be seeing my own BFP. =) Seriously, though...you've given me a lot of hope. I was reading your blog over the last couple of cycles, knowing I'll be going thru the same thing very soon. It gives me hope to see a success story. Thank you!
Beautiful. Just fucking beautiful. I'm so happy for you.
I had lots of other things to say, but that last comment has driven them out of my mind.
Congrats, honey. You really deserve it.
I got chills reading your post. I couldn't be any happier for you. Congratulations!!!
LOL! This is fantastic. You have siblings on ice and a bun in the oven. Very happy for you. Congrats. When is the official beta?
And you commented about 1%, our clinic didn't say anything except 1% morph meant icsi. Looks like it won't matter for you. You rocked it!
Aren't you glad you just relaxed? LOL!
holy SHIT!!!!!!
I am so behind on blog reading- but I had a feeling I should stop over to your neck of the woods.
WOO HOOO!
Cartwheeeeel!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Betz & this cross are buddies of mine & directed me to your blog a while back. I feel like I know you now!! Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you! Have an absolutely phenomenal 9m!
Congratulations!!!
OH MY GOD!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yippee-ey-ooo!!! What a nice looking line!!!!! Good luck at the beta on Monday! Hope Sally gets to tell ya.
Your story is inspirational to a lot of women. I just thougth I'd let you know that. Not only is it great that you got your BFP, but you also have 8 little ones chilling in a freezer for your future use. Sorry about the PIO shots...I had to do them for the first 10 weeks after my successful IVF. I'm 21 weeks pregnant now and doing great...hope to see the same for you. Congratulations!
1'll say it again, just cuz i can - congrats! that line just keeps getting darker!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!
HELL YEAH JENN! Congrats to both of you, I am so happy for you guys!!!
I can't believe you waited till the end to tell us!!!!! I am SOOOOOO happy for you!! A million congratulations.
AAAAH! So exciting! Congratulations and here's to a nice fat beta! :)
Congrats, Jen!!! I am so freakin' happy for you!! Can't wait to hear that awesome beta tomorrow too.
Congratulations, Jen and Mark! I am so freaking happy for you guys that I can't even begin to express it. You guys are going to be the best parents ever... HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, MARK!!!
YAY FOR JEN AND MARK!
Congratulations! I have read your blog for the last two weeks and I am so happy for you!! I did IVF in October and I am due in 5 weeks with a little girl. You will love being pregnant! Good luck with your beta! I hope it's high!!
That made me jump and scream out loud for you!! Good luck!!
And can I just say . . . oh my at how many readers and comments you have!! Whoo hoo to that too.
I'm so happy for you and your hubby!
i barley have time to read blogs but I have been coming almost daily to see this AMAZING news....Congrats..its about damn time....Im sosooso happy for you and you sore ass...isnt it worth it? yayayayyayayay for you guys.
xoxo
woohoo! congrats! and shame on you for making us wait till the END.
I love reading your blog.
Congratulations!!
-Molly
OMG!! I can't believe you slipped that in at the bottom of the post! That is a gorgeous line!!!
I understand ya about the OHSS, believe me. UGHH!!
I'm SO SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Wow!! Congrats Jen! I'm so happy for you, hon! I hope you have a wonderful 9 months ahead! Really, really happy for you!
YAY! I am so thrilled for you!!! I read your blog everyday and have been keeping my fingers crossed for you all weekend. I just got my bfp a week ago after 13 cycles and IVF #1. What a wonderful way to celebrate fathers day.
The most beautiful pee stick I've seen!! Yahoo!!!!
That's wonderful news, really pleased for you!
Hola from NCLM! I love your blog!!
I love how you saved the best for last!!! Congrats on your BFP!!!
And 8 embryos is pretty durn good news, too.
Take care & I wish you a happy & healthy 9 months.
I look forward to following your journey :)
Holy crap does that say 91 comments? Miss popular or what! Holy shit does that read, count them, 2 lines. How cool is this!
Waiting for the BETA!
I've been reading your blog for a bit, and just wanted to add my congrats and best wishes to the others! I am very excited for you!!
Okay, so after 91 posts, do you really need mine? But - WHOO HOO!!!! I am SO excited for you, and that is a fabulous little line you have there. I can't wait to hear your beta numbers, and to watch you get fat :-)
OMG!!! I am soooo happy for you! Congrats on the sticky one, and all the ones you were able to freeze. You are a rock star!
Is there a more beautiful sight than 2 pink lines? I think not!
Yay for sticky embryo's!
That is so freaking, fantastic!!!!! I had a funny feeling as I was reading and I jumped back a little when I seen. I am so happy for you.
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I mean, I'm on vaca, in Florida, and as soon as we had a chance to check email, I came to your blog to see if you tested and I said "holy shit!" right out loud. My husband was concerned but when I told him, he said that was great:)
Congratulations! I can't wait to see the beta results. I'm sorry about the OHSS. While I had it my stomach muscles felt like I'd done tons of crunches, as well. Totally sucked........but man on man on man, I am just SOOOOOO unbelievably happy for you!
De-lurking to say congratulations! I'm very happy for you!
What a wonderful day! Congrats on the BFP, I hope to get one soon myself. :)
Also, a big whoo-hoo for the ones that made it to freeze. You're going to have to have a huge family!! ha ha.
(here from NCLM)
OMG! Congratulations!! That's SO awesome!!!!!!
OMG! Congrats! Just throw it casually in at the end of the post to drive us nuts! lol NCLM
Oh my goodness hon - that is just awesome!!!!! Am hoping that your OHSS gets better soon, I know how that can kick your ass. Congratulations!!!! :D
delurking to add my congratulations to the mix!!!
Delurking to say I burst into tears when I saw your positive result (in a good way).
Congratulations!
So, so happy for you!! (And your little kidsicles, too!) Great news--made my day! Gotta get a paper towel now. I soaked my keyboard with happy tears!!! :)
Congrats!! That is the best news-here's to a happy and healthy 9 months for you all. I'll tip the wine you tip the juice lil Miss Preggers!
OMG - CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so thrilled for you - this just made my day. Details, details, details about the testing, please!!
CONGRATS, Jen!!! I am so excited for you and Mark.
congrats my friend! you guys soooo deserve this!
I suspected at the OHSS part... I had a mild case myself the month of my BFP!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! What a fabulous Father's Day gift for hubby. :D
CONGRATULATIONS!! This is amazing news. OK, I'm officially adding you to my blogroll (success stories section, of course!). :)
I'm a lurker. I rally never leave comments but today when I saw your BFP, I cried. So happy just to see those two lines!
WOO HOO!! Congratulations!!!
Beautiful test...I hope for a beautiful beta tomorrow. Congratulations!
Way to throw us at the end! Sheesh girl!!!
Congrats!!!
Congratulations to most awesome relaxer and future mom and dad! It couldn't have come at a better time.
I'm a new reader of your blog and new to this "infertility" world, and I couldn't be more happy for you! There is hope!! Congratulations!!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you and Mark. I hope you have a VERY strong beta tomorrow!
Congrats! This is so awesome for the both of you! You guys deserve this more than anyone!
I've never been more excited for anyone else before. Congrats to you and your DH.
OMG OMG OMG! I was thinking about you over the weekend when I was fighting the "to test or not to test" demons. I am SO THRILLED FOR YOU! Now, come back and report to us some fabulous beta numbers this afternoon! :-)
I'm so excited for you!!! You'd think that was my test or something, i can't wipe the smile off my face!! Congratulations..you're going to be a mom!
Ok, so do you need one more-Wow! I had to add my two cents. This is great news-Congrats!!
I said it before, and I'll say it again. I am so happy for you! Every time I think about it, I get tears in my eyes.
HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yea! Congratulations!
Delurking to say congratulations! I'm so happy and excited for you!
I'm on pins and needles to hear how your beta goes today! I can't wait for even more good news!
HOORAY!
Congratulations on your BFP! I'm a new reader, but a faithful one and I'm sooo excited for you!
Super sticky baby dust and best wishes for a Happy & Healthy 9 months to you!
Congrats!! :)
you sneaky thing, leaving it to the end. Awesome news! Stick baby(ies) stick!!!
Amazing, wonderful news for you and your husband. I swear I almost cried when I saw the photo!!! Congrats, you are giving us hope!!
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG, I'm sooo excited for you! I haven't commented too much on your blog, but I've been following your story here and at Red Book. I'm soooo thrilled for you guys!!!
Congratulations!!!!!! I got so excited when I saw the pic with the second line!
Congrats! I go so excited when I saw the pic with that second line!
JEN R U F-ing kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
THATS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OH I CANT WAIT TO HERE YOUR huGE BETA NUMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cONGRATS GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! can u tell.....
YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is one of the Biggest Fattest (Phattest?) Positives I've ever seen! Congrats!
Hahahahahaha, AWESOME.
Congratulations!
Beautiful BFP, if I do say so myself. Congrats darlin'!
YEAH!!! i cried instantly tears of joy and happiness for you! congratulations!!!!!
Holy SHIT! That is amazing!!!
(PS: Are we allowed to curse on your blog?)
Yay! Congrats! Woo hoo! That is so awesome!
Congratulations.Can't wait to hear your Beta number
Whoohooo!! What beautiful lines!!!
Takes me right back to the first time I saw those two beautiful lines.
Congrats!
CONGRATSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!
Congratulations!!! That is a dream come true I'm sure :)
I have been following your story for a long time and this post had tears in my eyes. Congrats!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!
Just found your blog, and looks like I came in at the right time, congratulations! Now going to go back and read the lead up!
AWESOME... DeLurking to wish you Congrats, and a happy and healthy 9 months!!!
AWESOME!!!!!
I'm delurking to say congratulations!!!
Holy crap!!! you get sick for a week and stop reading ppl's blogs and miss the greatest things EVER!!!! AHHHHHH so thrilled for you!
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