Sunday, December 27, 2009

IVF#2.5: One day at a time (11dpo)

With shaking hands, I POAS'ed this morning. I almost didn't, I chickened out yesterday because we left my mom's house at 4:30am for the flight back home and I just couldn't handle the coordination and stress. I didn't want to be all bummed out while flying home - I already don't love flying enough as it is - and yesterday was only 10dpo, so it easily could have been negative either way.

And dun dun DUN....here are the results from this morning:



I think a pretty definite positive, no? The line isn't as dark as the control, but it's only 11dpo and I've seen way lighter lines on other ladies pee sticks (yes, analyzing other women's urine-soaked home tests is a hobby of mine) result in good betas. I'll continue to POAS for the next few days and my beta is on Wednesday (12/30) morning, so the science experiment will continue.

Color me cautiously optimistic. I've been here twice before, once with kick-ass betas (299 at 15dpo, 2,087 at 20dpo) and lost both beans. I'm a little afraid of a chemical pregnancy here, though I haven't experienced that before, at least to my knowledge (I'm not woofing, Gods, I promise!). So, a positive is certainly not a slam dunk for me at this point. Just taking it one step at a time...this is a good start.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 27, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    its a GREAT start! congratulations! now stick baby, stick!!!

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  2. EmmaDecember 27, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    Oh lara thats a GREAT BFP right there!! I am sending you all the sticky vibes I can... Stick stick stick!

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  3. LeslieDecember 27, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    I posted on TTYFC 6+ but wanted to say congratulations here as well! What a beautiful hpt!! Lots of sticky vibes to you!!

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  4. tireegal68December 27, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Great promising and heartwarming news, my dear! I will keep watch with you and hope and pray for continued good news:) big hugs!

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  5. KariDecember 27, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Congrats!! Can't wait to see those strong betas!! I know how scary this all is though. Celebrate each victory!! :)

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  6. K + EDecember 27, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    Yahoo!! Crossing my fingers for you!

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  7. FET AccompliDecember 27, 2009 at 12:45 PM

    A beautiful BFP - that's a wonderful start - congratulations!!!

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  8. tishiDecember 27, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    YEAHHHHHH, its a beautiful positive!!!

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  9. AnonymousDecember 27, 2009 at 1:04 PM

    Congratulations!! FWIW, my two early losses showed nothing on the sticks at 11dpo and 12dpo sticks were very, barely-there light.

    Hoping for you!

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  10. UnknownDecember 27, 2009 at 1:11 PM

    Isn't it impossible to stick with cautiously optimistic once you have allowed yourself to believe it is what you want it to be? Go with it! It looks good to me, and the other 8 people who have already commented, so you aren't seeing things. I hope your confirmation is swift and certain.

    Happy New Year a little early,
    Lisa
    Your Great Life - ICLW #51

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  11. ~Rachel~December 27, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    That is a beautiful pee stick Lara!! Stick, holiday miracle, stick!!! <3

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  12. Best When Used ByDecember 27, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Congratulations on a beautiful BFP! Yes, cautiously optimistic as we must be, it's still the best first step a girl can ask for. Wishing you a strong beta and happy, sticky little baby in there! Soooooo happy for you!

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  13. Busted TubeDecember 27, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Congratulations! That is a nice dark BFP! Darker than mine at 11 dpo I think (but a lot like my 10 dpo!). One day at a time... I am really happy that this IVF got you this far and I am cautiously optimistic that each day will bring more good news. I have my fingers crossed for you.

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  14. AnonymousDecember 27, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I'd say thta is a positive. Congrats!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 27, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    That is a beautiful positive! Congratulations :). I'll be praying for great betas!

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  16. KellyDecember 27, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    What a lovely pic and a lovely BFP!! Congratulations!!! I'm sending all of the SBVs your way that I can!

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  17. HeatherDecember 27, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Looks good so far! I'm so excited for you! I've been thinking of you this weekend!

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  18. cindyhoo2December 27, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Fabulous!!!! That is a very solid line. You are prego!!!! :)

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  19. Busted TubeDecember 28, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    Uh, I meant 12 when I said 10 I think... makes my comment make more sense! Still so excited for you!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 28, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    That is as dark as mine was and my first beta was 192. I surely think there is a sticky in there!

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  21. KateDecember 28, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    WOW CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an awesome holiday surprise :)

    I can't wait to hear the numbers. Try to enjoy it!

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  22. IF CrossroadsDecember 28, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    I just wanted to tell you over here how happy I am for you Lara! I hope and pray that this is your super sticky bean and that you will have a baby in your arms in September!!
    Love and hugs,
    mic

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  23. [cre]December 28, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I'm 6dpo and it's driving me INSANE! Your BFP is beautiful!!

    ICLW

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  24. KaitDecember 28, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Congrats! I realized I didn't even try to comment before I sent that email, I guess I just assumed I couldn't comment, but now I see I can! Yay!

    Good luck in the next few weeks. I know how hard they can be. Congrats again! You're in my thoughts!

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  25. sarahDecember 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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