6 weeks, 1 day.

According to confusing medical calculations I'm six weeks and one day pregnant.  At this point in a pregnancy the doctor hopes to see a yolk sak, growth, and a heart beat.  We scored all three this morning at our ultrasound appointment.  Our little blasto is becoming a baby; currently it's the size of a seed.  H and I are thrilled (and relieved) to see progress.  I'm now eagerly awaiting our next appointment - in exactly two weeks.

Day 43 6 wks 1 day	Day 44 6 wks 2 days	Day 45 6 wks 3 days	Day 46 6 wks 4 days	Day 47 6 wks 5 days	Day 48 6 wks 6 days	Day 49 7 wks
Wed, Feb 27	Thu, Feb 28	Fri, Mar 01	Sat, Mar 02	Sun, Mar 03	Mon, Mar 04	Tue, Mar 05
Baby's crown to rump length is 4-6 mm. Baby weighs about 0.4 grams	Baby's brain begins to form and cranial nerves are formed.	Baby is C shaped now and has a tail.	Moms may be experiencing mood swings and/or irritability.	Baby's placenta development begins.	Baby's eyes, ears, mouth, nose, lip, tongue, and teeth are forming.	Moms should expect to have blood work done or scheduled at first prenatal appointment.
Day 50 7 wks 1 day	Day 51 7 wks 2 days	Day 52 7 wks 3 days	Day 53 7 wks 4 days	Day 54 7 wks 5 days	Day 55 7 wks 6 days	Day 56 8 wks
Wed, Mar 06	Thu, Mar 07	Fri, Mar 08	Sat, Mar 09	Sun, Mar 10	Mon, Mar 11	Tue, Mar 12
Baby's crown to rump length is 8 mm or 0.30 inches. Baby weighs about 0.8 grams.	Mom may notice changes in skin pigmentation during pregnancy.	Baby's bones begin to form.	Baby's mouth, nose, and lips are recognizable.	Baby's sex glands appear.	Moms may find acupuncture helps with morning sickness.	Baby's fingers and toes are present, although they may still be webbed.

Although I'd welcome them, I'm lucky to still have very few pregnancy symptoms.  I sleep a little more than usual (but, then again, I sleep more than the average bear as it is).  And my bras are getting a little too small (TMI?).  But, other than that, I'm feeling well.  



It's been a long road already, and there are many more miles to go, but with each day and every ultrasound it gets a little easier to be excited.  H and I can't believe our good fortune - that we got a pregnancy on our first round of IVF.  But, we also know it isn't just luck that got us here - we helped each other, we had a good doctor, supportive family and friends, and I'm sure to thank God and Sweetie, in my prayers, for the role they played in this miracle of life.