I’ve been going back & forth about how, when, what to say. But as per usual, I can’t hold back. I won’t.
First, I want to say thank you. Thank you for the months, years of support. There have been so many times that comments left on my TTC & infertility posts, tweets, emails & words said have kept me going through the roughest of our infertility roller coasters.
Husband & I decided last Saturday morning {like 730a before my brother’s wedding} that I should poas since AF hadn’t arrived & that way I’d know whether or not I should drink that night. I didn’t drink. A big blue plus sign popped up almost immediately on that e.p.t. test {which I didn’t photo or keep}! I ran & woke up Jason. In happy shock, we laid in bed for a minute just smiling. We decided we needed to share & soon, before the rest of the house woke up. Together, we walked into my parents’ bedroom & woke them up with our positive pee-stick news! Mom freaked, Dad was cautiously excited. We walked out of the room & my Nana immediately guessed, so we let them in on our secret too.
Monday morning, I went into my RE & had my blood drawn. Even though I thought I knew what the call would say, I sat at work on pins & needles. Even being crazy enough to take my cell with me in the bathroom & down to the lunch room, I still missed the 1p call saying that my progesterone level was off the chart & my beta at 15dpiui was 1017. I was shaking. I was leaving work early anyways to head to Charlotte/Gastonia for my great-aunt’s Tuesday morning funeral, so the last two hours I was there were a blur. I called Jason. He called his parents & sister. I called the RE over & over for clarification but kept getting voice mails. I told my friend Brooke at work. At 3, as I was sharing the news with my good buddy & awesome IF cheerleader Alethea, my RE office called me back. They felt my beta was high enough to not do a repeat beta. She said not to stress about possible multiples for now. I’m to continue my progesterone supps as well as my morning synthroid pill. Our first ultrasound is Nov 8th.
This is happening. My symptoms weren’t fake. I’m officially pregnant y’all!
I know it’s early {yesterday I was 5 weeks}. Things could go wrong. We still have so far to go until we’re holding that future baby of our dreams. But I’m thrilled ~ my body actually finally did what I’ve been wanting for so long. So even if there’s heartbreak, I’m focusing now on this overwhelming joy. Know that just as I’ve over-shared our 23 cycles of TTC, I’ll probably be over-sharing this pregnancy {but not yet on FB}. Y’all have been with me through TTC & I can’t thank you enough or put into words what your excitement over this announcement means to me.
I’m so sorry if this news hurts any of the brave women in my life still TTC. I’m still cheering for you & am there if you need anything. I hate that my news might pain your heart.
78 replies on “Stick Around”
SQUEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!! I told you when you broke the news to us I was bawling. I am SO happy for you, just so happy. You are going to be the best mom. <3 Love you.
Thank you Diana. Thanks for your support & that fun post you did for me. I really appreciate it. Much love!
YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!
Oh my goodness!!! I’ve been waiting all week since I saw your post about going to the RE to see the results!! I’m so, so happy for you!
Thanks!!
Congratulations Suz!!!! I’m beyond excited for you and your husband! You’re going to be an amazing mother and I can’t wait to read about your journey! Xoxo
Thank you so much Rebecca!
I am still completely elated for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHBABYAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Hahaha! I still think it’s crazy that you, Miranda & I are all KU. Something was in your BlogHer room’s water!! 🙂
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!! I can’t wait to read all about this pregnancy and the baby(ies?) to follow. Big hugs!!
Thanks so much!
Sent over by Diana from Hormonal Imbalances and I’m so happy I came. Congrats to you, your husband and your family!! How truly exciting!! What a long journey you’ve been on and by far it’s not over yet but I think you have such a great attitude about your pregnancy. Every seed that takes root is a gift, a blessing, though you already know that. Enjoy this bliss and I will keep you guys in my prayers as you continue your journey to parenthood!
Thank you so much for reading & your encouragement. I really appreciate it. I am loving this bliss!
OMG!!! SUZE!!! I am so so so so excited for you guys! I have been waiting and hoping to hear this news from you. I wanted it for you so much.
I feel like crying now! Happy tears 🙂
Happy tears for sure. It’s how I feel reading all these sweet comments. Thank you Molly!
AAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!! Thrilled for you, sweet friend. Positively thrilled.
Yay! Thanks Suzanne.
That is wonderful news! Lots of prayers for great things at your ultrasound and a healthy pregnancy. How exciting!
Please keep those prayers coming. I’m definitely a believer in the power of prayer coming through IF. Thank you!
YAY!!! I knew it! I’ve been thinking about and praying for you! I’m SO thrilled for you Suz!
Thank you Erika!
congrats! I ‘know’ you via Diana and I’m thrilled for you. Sending many, many prayers your way for a happy pregnancy. Go crazy!
Oh I’m definitely going a bit crazy! Crazy excited! 🙂 Thanks for your comment.
I still cry happy tears when I think of your news I’m so, so happy for you both!! I high-fives the baby Jesus for ya 🙂
Speed your support has been so appreciated. Yay Baby Jesus FTW!
Yaaaaaaaah Baby! Congrats Suz, I’m so so so glad this has finally happened for you! I can’t wait to hear allllllll the oversharing details.
Thanks Suzanne. You know oversharing will be coming soon! 😛
Congratulations, Suz! I’m so, so excited for you! H&H9M!
Thanks Joanna.
I knew it. I knew it would happen! God bless you guys and I cant wait to follow your journey. This is the best news I have heard all day, week, month. SO HAPPY FOR YOU! AHHHHHHHHHHH
*chases tail like crazed dog*
Hahaha! I love that image of you running around! Thanks for your cheerleading ~ I really appreciate it.
YAY! Congrats!
Thanks Amy!!
Though I don’t know you personally my heart leaps for joy for you! I have goosebumps all over and I look forward to following your journey. THEE best news I have heard today for sure!
That’s so sweet. Thank you!
Soo excited for you!! What happy news 🙂
Definitely oh so happy news for us. Thank you!
OH MY GOD!!!! I AM SOOO EXCITED FOR YOU!!! YAY!!! And because I am full of hormones too, I am bawling! YAY!!!!!!!!!
Oh Katie! Is it weird that I haven’t really cried over this yet?! I’m guessing those horomones are coming?!
I stopped by from Life of a SAHM and I wanted to say Congratulations! This is so exciting! One of my girlfriends has been struggling with infertility for a year and just found out she’s having TWINS!!
We’ll find out next week how many are in there. Twins maybe?! We’ll see. Thanks for stopping by!
YAY!!!! so happy for you! Your time is HERE!! so so happy for you!
So happy to be going through this with you. I can’t wait to read about your journey & you know I’ll be asking you questions & advise. Congrats to you too!
Congratulations!!!! Mommy was seriously thinking about you on Friday, and she just KNEW this cycle would be it! We couldn’t be happier for you!
Thanks Cole {& his Mommy!}. 🙂
SO excited for you all Suz!!!! Congratulations!
Thanks Heather!!
Omg congratulations!!!! I am so so excited for you. I had a feeling… I kept checking your blog expecting this update. Is that weird? I promise I’m not a creepy stalker. Happy & healthy 9 months, sweetheart!!!
Totally not weird at all. I love it. Thank you!
Congratulations!!! This is amazing news!!!
Thanks for reading & commenting!
An answer to prayers!! Love you girl! 🙂 🙂 🙂
I can’t wait to get your advice big sis. Thank you!
OMG Congratulations!!!!! I am so excited for you and your husband, what wonderful, wonderful news! I can’t wait to follow along with your pregnancy – I’m just a few weeks ahead of you!
Yay for spring babies! Congrats to you too & thank you!
Best news I have heard today! Congratulations to you and Jason! Enjoy every moment of the pregnancy! I am so happy for you!
Thanks Kate!
So excited to read this! I’ve kind of been wondering since we hadn’t heard any TTC-related updates from you last week. I had a feeling and am so glad it’s true! Wishing the best for you and can’t wait to follow along on your journey.
Yeah I held off for a week before I just couldn’t hold the news in any longer! Thanks for the support!
Congrats – I am so happy for you guys!! Wishing you a healthy 9 months!
Thank you Alison!
Oh Suzy I’m so excited for you!!!! Will keep my fingers crossed for great appointments.
Congrats!!!!
Yes, fingers & toes crossed is appreciated! Thank you Suzy!
So VERY happy for you!!! Congratulations!
Thanks!!!
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Coming over from Diana’s blog to say a huge CONGRATS!!!! And sending loads of sticky dust!
I’ll take all the sticky dust I can get. Thank you!!
SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TWO BABIES!
ha! you’re funny! {at least you typed two & not four like you said Thursday!} We’ll see next week! Thanks BA!
Congrats on this wonderful news!!! 🙂 H&H pregnancy to you!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I can’t believe I never commented. SQQQUUUUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! You know I’m beyond thrilled for you! Next time you are in Charlotte, we must get together!!
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WOOOT! Im late in coming by to say YAY – Im so thrilled for you – congrats 🙂 🙂
I just wanted to give you an official congrats on the blog! I am so happy for you and hope you enjoy all of it…being pregnant, the sleepless nights, the snuggles and cuddles and more! Welcome to motherhood lady!
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