Adventures in Fertility - The Continuing Story

Where were we last.... I think it was the dye test. Soon as the dye test was completed, I was free to start taking Clomid... simultaneously my life entered a period of upheaval.... new job, new house, new town... We made a decision that we could hold off on the Clomid until things settled down a little bit.

So in October I took my first round. Clomid was not covered by my medical plan so the one month cost me around $40 CDN. It contained 5 pills to be taken from day 3 of my cycle to day 7. The only noted side-effects for me was a feeling of heaviness in my uterus and a general awareness of my inner bits... I'm guessing they were in hibernation and it felt odd for them to start functioning again.

October didn't work so I took another round in November. December came along and so did my cycle. For a combination of reasons, I decided not to take a round in December. I knew the festive season would be accompanied by all sorts of things that are not good for an adult body much less a new person.

I remember thinking I may be ovulating sometime in December but I ignored it until my friend had her period and I realized that this was her second cycle since my last one.

So on December 29, I purchased a test and it was positive. Now I know that you aren't supposed to talk about it until the second trimester but in the spirit of the adventure in fertility, I feel it is appropriate. If I miscarry that, unfortunately is part of the adventure.

**** Anyone who knows me personally/professionally, I haven't told my Boss yet so keep it on the Down low****

So I am now 7 weeks pregnant today. I had my first prenatal appointment on Monday January 5. They gave me a due date of August 29. Because I'm over 36, I am considered a high risk in addition to previous miscarriages and fertility drugs. I have been referred to an OB who specializes in the baby. I have a referral to a Dietitian (Cory is very excited about that).

The changes in me... I have no morning sickness. Occasionally when I'm really really really hungry I feel a little queasy but nothing worthy of a soda cracker. I have increased from my modest B cup to a C cup. I'm tired... oooooh so very tired. Mentally, every time I go to the bathroom, I expect to find spotting. Every twinge I have in my lower belly I think is an ectopic pregnancy.

I'm happy and absolutely TERRIFIED and completely impatient. It doesn't seem real at this point and I want to move forward to make it seem real. So that's my latest adventure in Fertility... or should this be an Adventure in Pregnancy now?