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You Won't Believe This!!!

So, this weekend my husband and I caught a nasty little stomach bug which caused fevers, abdominal pain and vomiting. Great fun and well-used toilets. But that's not the important part of the story.

The important part of the story is that I was late for my period and I ignored that fact since I was actually worried about dropping over dead this weekend from the vomiting. (Pretty sure it's possible.)

Well, I took a pregnancy test at work today thinking that something may be brewing, and guess what? It was POSITIVE!!! I am pregnant. Never thought I'd get to write that on my blog without it being April Fool's Day, but here we are.

Pregnant.

Got my levels back today for those who care and/or know about them:
HCG: 647
Progesterone: 21.7
Doc is thrilled, I am thrilled, Aaron is thrilled. We are hopeful and terrified at the same time. I'm definitely in the scary window period, so I'm asking for LOTS of prayers and positive thoughts in the upcoming weeks. And some hand-holding and encouragement if this goes wrong. You all have been the best support system I could ever have asked for and I love each one of you SOOO much!!!

I'm hoping this blog turns into my journey through stretch marks, weird cravings, and bad attitudes. Nothing would make me happier... I'll be getting a 2nd beta on Thursday to make sure my levels are going up and then my 1st ultrasound on the 28th. (My pics are hard to see completely because I didn't take pics until 8 hours after I took the test, but the test line was darker than the control.)

Hang in there, little embryo!!!

Comments

  1. KristenSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    I don't know if you've experienced how fast the "Tomaselli Network" moves before, but I have been waiting for the past hour and a half for you to post this so I can say CONGRATULATIONS! I don't think I have ever been happier to hear someone was pregnant in all my life. I have been praying and will continue to pray for you three. Tell my cousin congrats for me. Love you guys.

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  2. KandiceSeptember 15, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    Like Kristen I too have been waiting for you to post this!!!! I'm am so overwhelmed with joy for you both. I still can't believe it. You will remain in my prayers. YOU DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. JessSeptember 15, 2009 at 8:44 PM

    Oh honey! I have a huge shit grin from ear to ear! I'm so happy for you guys! Hang on baby...we'll see you in 9 months!

    AWE, I love you too! :)

    babyparamore.blogspot.com

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  4. LorettaSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:21 PM

    I am so happy for you guys Amber! Emily told me the news today and I was excited to see your post. Think sticky thoughts.... that's what the doc says after IVF so I thought that might help... haha This is amazing... You guys are gonna make great parents!

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  5. shalynSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    I don't even know what to say, I am so soo soooo thrilled! I don't know if I have ever been this happy for another person in my life!!!! Congratulations Mama!

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  6. emilySeptember 15, 2009 at 9:29 PM

    Yeah!!!!!!!!!!! So, I'm already thinking of Mexican baby names!!!! And, still a little teary eyed! Funny that we both cried when we found out the other was pregnant.... =) Congratulations again! Get better so we can celebrate!
    PS You're going to have to change the name of your blog-positive thinking!!!

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  7. KatieSeptember 15, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    OMG!!!!!! Yay for you! I am so incredibly excited...Congrats!!!

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  8. TarahSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    OMG I am so happy for you both!!! You guys will be amazing parents! Love you guys!!

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  9. sarah @ life {sweet} lifeSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    Congratulations!!! That is SO exciting...you never know what will happen when you least expect it! :) Praying your pregnancy goes well!

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  10. catieSeptember 16, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Robbie and I just read your post together. What a wonderful, wonderful gift on a seemingly mundane Wednesday evening! We will continue to pray for you and Aaron (and Granny Dawn!). Love always...

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    Congrats! Praise God! So happy for you guys! What an answer to prayer!

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  12. Trace and SarahSeptember 17, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Amber, that is wonderful news!! I will pray for this little one to take root and not let go for the next 8 months. Congratulations!

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    congratulations! I'm so happy for ya'll!

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