my DIY baby

I realize it’s a little early for me to be proud of my multi-celled offspring, but it seems I’ve got a real overachiever here. We’re going to have to have a heart-to-heart about work/life balance.

Had my first blood draw today, ordered by the fertility clinic, so the nurse calls me this afternoon saying, “We like to see a number over 50.” She pauses. “Yours was 594.”

Um. That’s over 50. Good? (I ask this instead of wondering what exactly we’re measuring)

“Yes, and we want to see that double.”

Okay, we’ll get right on that.

And one more test on Thursday before getting the bird started, and then we can start making predictions. Of course I’ve already mapped everything out on my calendar, looks like week 40 is end of July… and yes, it’s actually happening!

Meanwhile, you could possibly be wondering about symptoms… I don’t know if I mentioned this, but for a week or so before testing I occasionally felt a bit of a Uterine Twinge. Yes, very technical, I know. Not exactly a cramp, not just a hello. Enough that I noticed it. Rumbling perhaps. That, instead of sore breasts or anything else you read about, so I didn’t assume much. Also I’ve been hungry, thirsty, and tired. But what else is new??

I was woozy in the grocery store and demanded a drink (organic, thank you) from D while I was standing in line. Yes, apparently the demands start now. Oh so lucky to have indulgent friends! Thanks, by the way, for all the love and support. It’s better than any birthday I’ve ever had (except for maybe that 16th surprise party, but honestly, that kinda freaked me out).