Just A Little Update...

Well, we're still anxiously awaiting May 21...only 5 more days now! This 2 week wait is so hard, I can't even imagine what the 9 month wait will be like! I mean, I know I've done it before but things are obviously going to be very different this time. I can't help but think that the degree of separation created by my inability to actually FEEL the pregnancy will make things go a whole lot slower. But who knows? Maybe things will go faster-I guess its a lot easier to forget that there's a baby on the way when you're not actually seeing the big growing belly and feeling the little kicks and rolls. We'll wait and see! Anyways, of course Laura and I could not wait until Monday to test. I give credit to anybody who can wait it out, all the while knowing that the local drug store has home pregnancy tests!! What could be more exciting than peeing on a stick and waiting 3 minutes to see whether a second line will appear or not?? I always tell Laura that 3 minutes is like Christmas morning when you see all those shiny boxes and have NO idea what's in them. I guess I just love the suspense. I could not WAIT to go out and buy some home tests after the transfer. I know you probably all think I'm crazy but, come on, there was a time when I thought I'd never buy another pregnancy test! There's something thrilling about making the poor 16 year old guy at the register feel incredibly akward when he slides that box across the scanner and quickly tosses it into the bag like he never saw it. Haha, just kidding, I actually hate that part. But, seriously, buying those tests was a big moment for me-it was like a little nudge reminding me "Yes, Kristin, you CAN still have a baby!" Here's a picture of my big moment.

I'm pretty sure Laura DID think I was a little nutty when I begged her to take a test the morning she left to go home (only 3 days post-transfer). I knew there was no way it could be positive but I thought if there was ANY chance I could be there for the moment, I was going to try! As always, Laura was kind enough to appease me and, sure enough, it was negative. She took another test on Mother's Day-what a wonderful Mother's Day gift it would be to find out we're having a baby! Laura is so good to me-she actually sent me a video of the full 3 minutes so that I could feel like I was really there watching for the line to change. She knows I'm really missing that part. Since we've heard many stories of women getting positive tests as early as 5 days post transfer, we were really hopeful for a Mother's Day suprise (day 6 post transfer). Well, that was another negative. With one test left in the box, we debated when to take the next one. Since I'm a "peeaholic", I was routing for Monday but Laura convinced me to wait until Tuesday morning (8 days post transfer). Here's the verdict...

If you're blind like my mom (sorry Moo!), you may think we're imagining this but we both saw a FAINT LINE! Do you see it?? If not, I am happy to report that Laura has now fallen victim to the "peeaholic" syndrome and actually went out and bought some more tests to be sure. I didn't even have to ask! This is the verdict from later Tuesday night...

Good news...my mom could see this one! So, needless to say, we're feeling very good about this and are very excited. However, the blood test on Monday is the real definitive "positive" that the doctors advise waiting for. There's always the chance that the pregnancy doesn't fully stick and, though you get a positive home test, the hormone levels are not high enough at the blood test, meaning the pregnancy will not be viable. So, I had to give you all an update but please keep up the prayers for some good news on Monday. I'd also appreciate lots of prayers and support for Laura-both of her kids have been sick on and off for weeks and now she's not feeling well herself. She's already sacrificed so much for us and continues to do so...this is the last thing that she needs. And I feel helpless all the way out here in MA, so prayers are much appreciated. Well, that's it for now. Until Monday...!!!!