Hi, and welcome. This blog has changed a bit recently. My husband and I fought through 4 consecutive losses to get our second healthy child (born in December 2012) . . . and while we had not shut the door on the idea of another pregnancy, we certainly were leaning in that direction. On August 8, 2014, we found out we are pregnant for the 7th time. A total surprise. So the neurotic journey continues . . . third child or fifth loss . . . I'm scared and confused and just a teensy bit excited . . .

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

11dpo, BFN.

What does that mean? Technically, not much. Only about 50% of pregnancies will have a positive test at 11dpo, and normal implantation can occur as late as 10dpo (which wouldn't produce a BFP for another 3-4 days). But all of my pregnancies, 5 in case you've lost count, have had BFPs by now.

How am I feeling? Well progesterone is a bitch, but we've already covered that. I feel okay. I don't know why, I never really had much hope for this cycle. I don't think a BFN is bad. I think if we had sat this cycle out and not tried that I would have been very sad. So we tried, and if it fails I will be a little disappointed. But a BFN is another month for my mind and body to continue healing. It's another month to get a little bit healthier. (I've already lost 10 pounds since January 1st.)

I know this cycle isn't over for a few more days. I haven't given up all hope yet. But a BFP will really surprise me at this point, and mentally I am prepared to be trying again next month.

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