Clear one hurdle...

Through the whole process, we have felt like we cleared one hurdle, only to have about 8 more, all higher, pop up next.  Every step we have tried to be cautiously optimistic.  Going in for this blood test was no different.

I didn't take any home tests.  With the estrogen and progesterone I'm still on, and the fact that they are not as sensitive as blood tests, there was no guarantee it would be correct.  Considering all the stress that is already part of this, I decided not to add to it with a questionable pee stick.

I took off work the day of, and the day after the test.  I felt like I wouldn't be able to concentrate, and I was definitely right.  I drove down to get blood drawn (no reason to drag the hubbs to stick a needle in my arm), then had to wait until the afternoon for results.  I popped into a few stores on my way home (also a good reason to conveniently leave the hubbs behind :) ) to try to concentrate on something else. It worked for a little bit.  Then I went home and did some Netflix binge watching, which sort of works a little.

I know, you're dying to know.  Welcome to my world!! The call came in the afternoon, with good news.  This first test is positive.  But again, with the hurdles.  I go back Monday for another to make sure that the hgc levels continue to rise. Then probably again on Wednesday.  And, if those are good, it's still a bit of eggshell walking until the end of the first trimester.  So, why am I telling you now and not waiting the standard period?  Because this is part of the journey.  This is another piece of the puzzle. The uncertainty, excitement, the waiting with bated breath.  Because if something goes wrong, to me it doesn't matter if it's at 2 days or 12 weeks.  So we can celebrate this small victory, but I will keep my celebrating slightly more reserved for now.