We saw a heartbeat this morning. Yes!!! Such great news. Wow. We are at 6w1d which is really early to see that, but it was there. We both saw it and our Dr. was thrilled.
This is probably crazy but I said to Chris this weekend that if UConn won the basketball championships, I’d take that as a good sign. It’s always hard to know when and if you are making the right decisions. This is all a game of chance and there was a lot riding on this cycle. We switched clinics, not because we thought UConn was better then our other place, just that it was different, had a great reputation and just we felt it was the right thing to do. Even though it’s not convenient, we decided to go for it anyway. It was a great move (obviously!) and a double bonus seeing UConn come from out of nowhere to win it all last night. I was still nervous this morning, but had a good feeling about it.
I can now breathe a sigh of relief for the next week, til the next ultrasound. It’s hard for me to look to the future still, we have no due date or anything yet. Though I’m sure I can figure it out. I just don’t know if I want to go there just yet. I want to stay present and get through each day feeling relaxed and happy.
That one beating heart was just the most beautiful sight. ahhhhhhh.
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April 5, 2011 at 10:17 am
Tina
I have goosebumps! I am so happy for you and am sending all my loving thoughts your way.
April 5, 2011 at 10:47 am
Tamara
You already know I think this is the best news ever. Could not be more excited for you. I’ve been grinning ear to ear all morning. xoxo
April 5, 2011 at 10:56 am
megan
I have been reading a while, and was so hoping there would be good some good news. Amazing!!! Enjoy every second of every day of this – you two deserve to live each moment of this pregnancy to the fullest.
April 5, 2011 at 11:11 am
Nuwie
So happy about this news!! 😀 😀 😀
April 5, 2011 at 11:39 am
katherine
Wow. Just wow! I’m just so happy to hear this. All fingers and toes crossed that the the news continues to be this good for the next 8 months… Much love to you!
April 5, 2011 at 11:50 am
afteriris
Oh Lani. Oh oh oh! Very exciting!
April 5, 2011 at 11:57 am
michelehaytko
I’m so happy for this day 🙂 One day at a time, and today is beautiful. What wonderful news. Congratulations!
April 5, 2011 at 11:58 am
Meredith
My heart is so full right now and I can’t tell you how happy I am to read this update! Maybe you can get a little stuffed husky puppy to keep you company in the car this spring. =) Lots of love.
April 5, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Sarah
SO happy about this news for you and Chris, Lani. So happy. What a beautiful day for you and your family.
You know, I got a “semi-positive” pregnancy test on the morning of the Super Bowl (I thought I saw a line, my husband wasn’t sure) and my husband is a HUGE Packers fan. When they won that evening, my husband looked at me and said, “OK, now I think you’re pregnant.” I totally understand the looking for signs and hoping with the games of chance we play in this unpredictable world.
I send you all my love and wishes for nothing but good news from here on out.
xo
April 5, 2011 at 12:21 pm
michele
Congratulations!!!
April 5, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Christina
Congratulations, Chris and Lani! Sending you positive vibes from LA!
April 5, 2011 at 1:38 pm
Liz
Lani & Chris-
TJ and I are so unbelievably happy for you. We have checked your blogs periodically as you went through your journey and we went through ours. We are so excited and wish you a healthy pregnancy and can’t wait to meet this little baby. Will you be due in October or November? I am glad to hear you switched to UCONN, we had a great experience there. This is terrific news, you made my day!!
Lots of love,
Liz & TJ
April 5, 2011 at 1:39 pm
Tracy
So happy to hear Lani, stay positive and take good care of yourselves!
Much love.
April 5, 2011 at 1:42 pm
ilostaworld
Yay, heartbeat! What good news. I may have to root for UConn now.
April 5, 2011 at 2:58 pm
Kristina
Sending relaxation vibes your way! Nothing wrong w/living in the moment!
((HUGS))
April 5, 2011 at 3:08 pm
keira
This made my day. I’d like to think that drinking Boston beer before IVF helped 🙂
April 5, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Lauren
Congratulations! This is wonderful news, and you deserve all the good that comes your way. Wishing you and your husband all the best during your pregnancy. Take good care of your heart. XO
April 5, 2011 at 3:37 pm
Tammy
I’ve followed your blog for a while and want to offer you a big congratulations! Your news is wonderful!
April 5, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Heather
SPECTACULAR news! Greatest heartbeat ever! Sending love and tears of joy over the miles!
April 5, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Dani
Oh, I have been waiting all day to find out the news- I am so, so glad!!! Way to go, little one!! Sending love, hope, and joy across the wires.
April 5, 2011 at 5:16 pm
clara
I am thrilled for you too, you have been in my prayers for so long & the heartbeat is such awesome news!!
April 5, 2011 at 5:51 pm
Sally
Yay!! Ignore my recent email, this answers all my nosy questions 😉
I have no idea who Uconn are, but they are SO my team now!!!
Cheering you guys on all the way. So freaken happy for you both.
xo
April 5, 2011 at 11:09 pm
statia
Oh Lani, I’m so happy for you. Keeping my fingers crossed.
April 6, 2011 at 6:28 am
Amy
I hope that little heart continues to grow strong.
April 6, 2011 at 7:12 am
TracyOC
Hoping hard for more good news like this. Go, little baby, go!
April 6, 2011 at 9:55 am
Jenny
Lani, we don’t know each other but I am a friend of Laura & Scott’s. For reasons I don’t even really understand I have been following your story and holding you & Chris in my heart for 2 1/2 years. I just want to let you know (although I’ve told Laura to as well, since I’m not usually one to post comments) that I am thrilled by this news, and am praying for you, and that when I checked in yesterday morning it was the first time I had done so in months, and that I’m counting that, along with the UCONN win, as a good sign. Be well.
April 6, 2011 at 10:42 am
sheila
amazing that such a teeny-tiny heartbeat can make so many people feel overjoyed …all over the globe! we are elated for you and completely get “one day at a time” … the present is a wonderful place to be anyway, it deserves to be fully enjoyed. sending you love and good wishes always!
April 6, 2011 at 10:50 am
Monique
Yay!! So happy for you both, Lani. xo
April 6, 2011 at 11:11 am
anon
woohoo! one day at a time…
April 6, 2011 at 12:02 pm
Lauren
That is the best news – been holding my breath since your last post! With love from SA. Lxxx
April 6, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Tali
YES!!!!!!!! Still a long way to go, I know, but I am so so happy to hear this news. I haven’t been this happy in a long long time. tears in eyes and all.
big big hugs
Tali
April 6, 2011 at 3:32 pm
Eva
So very exciting, I have been thinking of you for sometime and so happy to hear the news
April 6, 2011 at 4:23 pm
Jeanette
Big smiles here, really big smiles. x
April 6, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Laina
YES YES YES!!! Beyond happy for you two!!
April 6, 2011 at 5:38 pm
A reader
HELL YEAH!!! Just read your blog after not checking for a while. You guys so deserve this. A beating heart is a great sign. Good luck and please keep updating.
April 6, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Cynthia
Lani, I am so, so excited for you and Chris!!
April 7, 2011 at 2:36 am
Jane
Blessings on your heads!!!!
April 7, 2011 at 11:37 am
tash
Yay! Cautiously happy yet madly chewing my fingernails with you.
April 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Ann
I have been following your blog for a long time. After I read your last post about your slow rising numbers, I said a prayer for you. I am absolutely overjoyed at the news of your great ultrasound!! Seeing a heartbeat is wonderful news! I am just so happy for you.
April 7, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Jane
awesome news lani! sending lots of love your way!
April 7, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Michele
Lani I am so happy for you and Chris. Sending positive good vibes your way. Keeping you in my thought.
April 11, 2011 at 9:04 am
Chickenpig
Congratulations on seeing a heartbeat!
I love UCONN, the team and the clinic 🙂
LFCA
April 13, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Tali
keeping my fingers crossed for your next check-up
April 15, 2011 at 12:47 pm
MJ
I am so happy to hear your good news.
I lost all of my bookmarks a few months ago and had not checked in for a long time. Just now, I thought of you — like that — and needed to find your blog. I am so glad that I did.
I will pray for you and your husband and your little one.
April 15, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Bir
OMG OMG OMG I am SOOOO happy for you!! Doing a dorky little happy dance for you actually 🙂 Oh, you’ve made my day!! Sticky vibes and heaps of love… !!!!!