So Far So Good...with a Hitch

My follow-up blood test was today, and we got good news! A year ago, the news was different. The HCG is supposed to double and continue to increase at a certain pace, but it wasn't. This was an indicator of the implantation error that would cause me to miscarry last October. But today, the HCG was right where they want it to be! So everything looks good and is progressing as normal. My first ultrasound is next Friday, a week from today, along with additional bloodwork, to again confirm that everything is progressing as normal. After that, I will have another ultrasound on Oct 7th for the first view of the heartbeat :-). Exciting!

Now, the hitch...I had already noticed that my soreness from the progesterone injections has changed. It was originally more of a strong muscle soreness, but now it's changed to be more of a soreness of the nerves on the sides of my bum. If I rub my skin, it activates the pain receptors in those nerves so it's painful just to the touch. Fortunately it's not so painful I can't stand it. It doesn't even cause me to say ouch. But it's enough to get old when it's a constant thing. I recall from the past that it lasts for a while after the injections stop as well. But last night there was the addition of something new. When I did my injection on my left side, I must have hit a nerve as well, because I felt a line go down the side of my bum. It's still there too. If I move certain ways, or when I'm sitting, leaning forward, I can feel that line. It's difficult to describe. It doesn't hurt. It's just a sensation that is annoying and slightly concerning since I wonder how long that's going to last. But it feels like there is something in there, about 4 inches long, narrow and in a direct line from the point where I injected the needle down and inward toward the interior of the body. So we'll see how long this lasts now! It's all worth it though. 

Some people have asked me how far along I would be considered and when my due date is. I don't know yet. I believe that the beginning of September would be considered the beginning of the first month, since the transfer was Sept 11th. So I believe I would now be considered at Week 3, and I believe my due date will be mid-June, probably around the same time as my daughter's birthday. Speaking of my daughter, I will not be telling her until we're at least into the second trimester and I'm showing. I've been told that there are books I can get to help explain it, so I'll be looking into those soon. Lots of exciting happenings and changes around here! Thanks for following :-). More updates coming soon!