I've been putting off this post for a while. I've been so nervous that it's not really true, or that it will go away if I get my hopes up. Clomid is a miracle. I got pregnant with the first round and am now 10 weeks 5 days. I'm still nervous that I will miscarry, but I'm also very hopeful. There's such a difference between this pregnancy and my last pregnancy 2 1/2 years ago. With my last pregnancy, I felt like it was owed to me to be pregnant. It never even crossed my mind that the pregnancy could fail since my mom and sister had never had any miscarriages. I was devastated when we lost the baby, and it has been a struggle and an eyeopener all at the same time. With this pregnancy, I am more cautious, but am also very aware of the miracle it is to be pregnant. I'm not really showing yet. I have a very slight pooch - sometimes it's bigger than other times, so I'm starting to believe that I'm really just bloated a good part of the time (more than you cared to know). People laugh and tell me that I'm not showing yet, but to me, there's a change, even if it's just a small one. Besides, it's more of a reassurance to me that this is all real if I can convince myself that my body really is changing, even if others can't see it. Thanks again to everyone for the many prayers and comforting words. I love you all.
This is at 8 weeks 4 days. The baby looks like a little gingerbread man. It's so neat being able to see the heartbeat (it was really strong) and to see the arms and legs. The baby was even moving around. It waved to me, and then it looked like it got a hiccup because it's whole body jumped. It was such an awesome experience.
P.S. The due date is October 12.
I have never heard of anyone comparing their tiny fetus to a gingerbread man. You are hilarious. We are SO excited for you guys and we love you!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I am so excited for you guys, it was so fun seeing you last week!
ReplyDeleteWe are so exciting for you! I guess we need to jump on the band wagon soon. haha. Hopefully it's born October 12th, that's my birthday!
ReplyDeleteHooray for the little firefighter inside you! Boy or girl - it will have to love firetrucks!
ReplyDeleteWe are thrilled for you guys!
((((CONGRATULATIONS))))!!! I'm so excited for you...that's *FANTASTIC*!
ReplyDeleteHow are you feeling?? You and Susan will have babies close together then..what fun :)
And your baby is beautiful, by the way. congrats again.
Yay!!! Congrats, Liz and Scott!! Your baby looks like a little gummy bear, so wonderful. T and I are gonna be in San Fran (I have no clue where you are living right now) but if you're around your parents mid-April we'd love to see you!! Love you guys
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! I've been wondering if clomid worked for you or not! That is soo exciting! I know it is hard to believe it's true when you've been wanting something for so long and then it finally happens. (I had to take clomid to get pregnant too) Enjoy the pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteSo very excited and hopeful for you guys. You are going to make such amazing parents. Isn't it so fun to see the itsy bitsy baby! Just so you know Aaron and Sarah are 9.5 weeks along. So your babies will be very close together. That is very exciting!
ReplyDeletehorray!!! We are very excited for you guys! I know how you feel when there's that embryo growing in you and you still can't believe that you are pregnant. I saw ultrasounds of mine, but didn't really start believing until I felt Caylee kick for the first time. It is really neat thing to experience, Liz! Congratulations! CAn't wait to see more pictures of you and your baby;)
ReplyDeleteYAY!! I am so excited for you guys! How wonderful! I look forward to hearing ALL about the joys of pregnancy from you! (Were you sick??) Congrats again!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations we are so happy for you. I know what you mean about how you can see the changes even if nobody else can. yOu should take pictures of yourself everyweek and then do a slideshow to see your changes. I was planning on doing it but it never happened.
ReplyDeleteWhoo hooo!!!!! you know how excited i am...love this little perryman.
ReplyDeleteThis is so exciting!! I'm so happy for you and Scott! CONGRATS :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you guys! Liz, you're going to be such a cute pregnant lady with your skinny little body and a big tummy! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYea! I'm so glad I can tell people now. I've so excited for you guys. See you this weekend.
ReplyDeletelove ya
It's so fun that we're going to have little buddies for each other.
ReplyDeletePlease don't have this baby early! I'm going to need a few days to recoup after baby Christensen! That's the most adorable little bean I've ever seen!
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me emotional, stop it. I love you and your infant!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! My due date is October 24! I just had an ultrasound and my baby looked like a jellybean, yours seem allot more clear!
ReplyDeleteHurray for you and Scott!
Much love,
Sarah
congrats liz! i came across your blog and your post made me emotional. i had a miscarriage also and i totally know what you mean about how it changes the way you think about pregnancy. your much more cautious but also more appreciative! it is such an incredible gift and i'm so glad you get to experience it!
ReplyDeleteall our love!
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