well, let's see...

These past few years have been tough. We (my husband, Clint and I) have been trying for almost 4 years. About 2 years ago, I had my first IUI. It was successful and we were so happy. BUT...at my 7 week scan and then confirmed at an 8 weeks scan, we found out that it was a blighted ovum. I was heartbroken. I have PCOS so I always knew that it would be difficult to conceive but at times it is so hard to see those around you get pregnant so easily and then here you are... Well, about a week later I miscarried on my own and we decided that since the first IUI had been successful, we would try again...

well, after 7 more attempts, we were very downhearted. To be quite honest, it totally sucked. I thought we were never going to get pregnant. My husband had always been very certain that he did NOT want to do IVF. We finally went to talk to the doctor about options, and he somehow talked Clint into doing the IVF procedure. We were scheduled to have the procedure in June when I got out of school.

In the meantime, I went off all of my medicine (clomid, injectables, all of it!) We just decided to give it a break. The IVF was a year away and we wanted that time to just relax and try to not stress over it.

Well, the first month went by and i actually had a period which is very odd (I usually take provera to make me start). But we didn't even try that month, and then the next month I had another period...i think we had intercourse a little later in the cycle that we were supposed to but we didn't figure it would matter anyway.

We then got a call from my friend...she was pregnant with her second child. I, of course, called to congratulate her. However, a few weeks later, she found out that it was an ectopic pregnancy. She was devastated. We went to see her in the hospital the night before her surgery to remove the baby. In the back of my mind, I thought it was wierd that i hadn't started yet...just because I had a period on my own these last 2 months. So, on the way home, we stopped and got a hpt. I took it when i got home...faint +. I asked my husband if it was a line, he said no. So, me being the insane person that i am, I went to the store in the morning and got another. I took it at my parents house since I went to pick up my sister for work (we work at the same school). It was another faint +. I couldn't believe it. Went to doctor, and another +!!!!!!!! I was so happy, but scared at the same time. What if it was like last time? Finally, it was time for the u/s...WE SAW THE BABY AND IT HAD A HEARTBEAT!!! Probably the most beautiful sound i will ever hear. I am now 19 weeks and 3 days and everything has been perfect so far. I loved hearing the baby so much that I asked for a rental doppler for Christmas and I listen to that wonderful sound every day. I have felt a few flutters but look like i am having twins. I am enjoying every second of this pregnancy that I never thought would happen