Sunday, August 31, 2008

10 weeks and counting

Here is an update for those of you who aren't aware of the long fertility journey that Troy and I have had to endure. We have been trying to get pregnant for almost 2 years. We had 1 unfortunate miscarriage, and then had no success after that. I knew after few months of trying that things were not going for us naturally. So being my unpaitent self, made apoointments with the Docs. I went through a series of tests, which all came back normal. This was frustrating cause I just wanted answers. We had a couple procedures done, that were again unsuccessful and left us searching for answers elsewhere. I then heard about a reproductive endocrinologist through a wonderful person going through the same thing, that I met through a mutual friend (Wendi and Sarah you guys have a lot to do with these babies). I heard how good he was and how high his success rate was. To make a long story short, we did the same procedure that was unsuccessful for us the first time, with a round of different medications to help things "work". After the procedure took place I just gave it all to God and felt a peace that I had never felt through this whole process.
When it was time, I forced myself to take a PG test, even though I didnt want to look at it and see another negative. I built up the courage to test, and there it was the darkest, most beautiful pink line I have ever seen!!! Still reluctant to get overjoyed, I showed the stick to Troy and his reaction was the same as mine, here is the beginning of a long journey and hopefully it turns out good. I had the blood tests to confirm the pregnancy and my HCG levels were very high, leading us to believe that there could be more than 1 little bean in there. So at our first ultrasound the Dr. said to hold up my fingers to count how many babies there are. In my mind I was thinking oh God dont give me more than 2. And there they were 2 little sacs. Thank GOd only 2!!!!!! The Dr. wasnt very convincing though, because before we left, he said "2 isnt my final answer"!!! I was like, what does that mean? But we are positive now that there are only 2.

Through this whole emotional roller coster of trying to conceive, I couldnt help but question God and his plans, but I have learned to trust in him because he does know best!!! He has blessed us with 2 little miracles and it has been so exciting to see them grow(from a poppyseed to a raisin), and hear the heartbeats!!!! It's amazing. We will try our best to keep this updated and show pics as the babies and I grow!!!!

5 comments:

Jen Nagel said...

Katie,
I'm so glad you're blogging so we can stay up-to-date with your progress! Your story was wonderful to read...and I still can't believe that you're having two babies! You and Troy have been blessed.

Katie said...

hey how do I put you under friend's blogs in my blog. So I can just go directly to your blog from mine? Im so dumb when it comes to this computer stuff!!!!!

Unknown said...

Braga family,
We couldn't be more excited for you both (and Fletch and Cali naturally)- This blog is a great idea and thanks so much for including us in it! You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we can't wait for more updates on little Michael and Jordan (oops did I ruin the surprise??)

Jen Nagel said...

To create a blog list- go to layout tab, click 'add a gadget', and then choose 'blog list'. Then type my blog address in. This is probably the easiest way to do it. You can also list blogs by names if you want by choosing 'link list' insead of 'blog list'. Hope this helps!

smargaret2003 said...

I love you guys and those babies just think were going to be mama's!

I can't wait to experiance this all with you.

Loves!
Sarah