I know, I know. You're here expected to see a number or some news at least. I'm sorry to disappoint but figured I might as well write SOMETHING. The joys of being a West Coast gal in an East Coast world.
I had my favorite vampire today. They all know me pretty well now and don't seem surprised to see me on a very regular basis. My needle-sticker was all dressed in purple: purple hair ties, earrings, shoes and even purple hair. I love purple so it was very reassuring to me.
I'll admit I came home and used one of my last pee sticks. I'll even admit that it's super cool to see a +++ come up so quickly (even before the control line appeared!).
I planned on showing y'all a few pics today to help pass the time. My computer and photo reader, unfortunately, had different plans for today.
So I'm sitting here wearing my dragonfly pendant (one of the things I wanted to show you!) that is my good luck charm this cycle. I picked it up in Cape Town. I love dragonflies (and I know it's very hippy-dippy but it's kind of my power animal) and found this gorgeous little tanzanite pendant on my last trip. The Infertile Gourmet told me the dragonfly was a symbol of fertility so I had to buy it. I did. I've worn it nearly non-stop since transfer.
I've also got several fertility statues that I got in Africa and wanted to show off today.
I promise to come back as soon as I have real news. But for now, there are some chocolate eggs calling my name. They're another fertility symbol, right? That's what I'm telling myself at least.
******UPDATE******
I just got a call from a very happy nurse. Today's number was 621! That gives me a doubling time of 48 hours. They want an email from Dr Champagne ordering an ultrasound (not sure why they need that but I'm sure he'll be very happy to comply) which they'd like to schedule for Friday.
This is starting to feel a whole lot more real now.
So you DID get that dragonfly pendant!!! I'm soooo jealous (and was at the time you told me about it at lunch - I wanted gems too!!!) I'm glad it's been such a great talisman. And I have one of the tribal fertility dolls too - it sits on my nightstand and I rub her belly at least once a day. Of course now I'm pantomiming her puking into the kitchen pot I also keep on my nightstand just in case. Ah, this, too, will be you VERY soon!!!
Can't wait to hear the number. Been checking obsessively, even though I know you're 3 hours behind. The joys of OCD.
Roni
Posted by: Roni | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 12:08
Hey you! Thanks for the update. That West Coast time just kills me as I am 8 or 9 hours ahead of you. The pendant sounds absolutely beautiful and I hope it carries on doing its job ;)
Posted by: Pamplemousse | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 12:09
I'm impatiently waiting by the computer for your news! Doc appt today btw. I'll call you later PREGNANT LADY!!!!
xo,
Francine
Posted by: Fran | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 12:48
I noticed that necklace when we had lunch the other day and I knew it had something to do with fertility, funny... I'll be refreshing your page daily... :)
Posted by: coloratura | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 12:54
I LOVE dragonflies...Girl Land had them. I miss GL, but oh well. I hope you get great news today!
Posted by: Kate | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 14:30
I'm with pamplemousse. can't you get a move on - I need to go to bed!
Posted by: thalia | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 15:07
i hate the west coast. and now bf is stuck in my head! :)
Posted by: elana | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 15:09
I am a ball of hopeful suspense. Will be checking back religiously.
--Bugs
Posted by: Dead Bug | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 15:19
That dragonfly is going to be your lucky charm. Ohhhh, this suspense is killing me.
Posted by: Demeter | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 15:49
The dragonfly is your patronus!
When I took my POAS tests with Elliott, the lines came up that fast. Good sign, huh?
Posted by: Red Headed Momma | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 16:23
Thinking of you and wishing you the best.
Posted by: Kellie | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 16:27
wooooo-hooooo!!!
Posted by: pocket | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 16:58
621!!!!
Whoooooooo!
Posted by: susie | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:03
Hurrah! What fantastic news.
My husband has a thing for dragonflies..we've built up quite the collection of objects. Happy to know it brought you good luck.
Posted by: ninaB | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:04
621 is a lovely number! (and my birthday). ultrasound here you come!
Posted by: elana | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:05
YAY!!!!!
Posted by: Kate | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:07
Wonderful news, my friend! :-)
Posted by: Milenka | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:09
Holy cow. I just got chills.
This is good.
Posted by: chris | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:10
Doing the Happy Happy Joy Joy Ren and Stimpy dance over here on the East Coast.
I am so happy for your dearest Millie! I knew you'd make it sooner or later, I'm glad it wasn't later.
I'm moving you into the pregnant category of my blogroll - it just feels that official now!
Posted by: InSpring | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:15
More great news-- may the gods continue to shower you thusly!
Posted by: Tonya | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:16
YAY!!!!!!!
This is wonderful, wonderful news! I'm so very glad for you.
Posted by: PBfish | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:22
yippee!!!!! this is the best news i have heard in a long time!
i think i may get to sew some baby bedding soon!!!
~daisy mae
Posted by: daisy mae | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:23
I'm thrilled for you! Nice catch lady.
Posted by: Wavery | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:27
What great news! I'm so excited for you.
Posted by: zhl | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:41
HOORAY! Congrats pregnant lady. Welcome to Team SA!!!!! xxoo Aames
Posted by: Aames | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:46
So happy for you Millie, enjoy !
Posted by: Leanne in Aus | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:48
Hurrah! I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: Karen | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 17:49
Woo Hoo ! Oh my god, oh my god, this is happening. I'm so happy for you and the Mr.
Tracey
Posted by: tracey | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 19:14
Holy cow! Holy cow!
Thrilled. Just plain thrilled.
--Bugs
Posted by: Dead Bug | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 19:23
So cool!!! Congrats again!
Posted by: Lynnette | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 19:29
I couldn't be any happier if I tried! Looks like I will have to come do those Christmas decorations after all! No 3rd trimester preggy needs to be on a ladder!
Really jumping for joy over here!
Posted by: hangin'in | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 19:58
I told you 2006 would be your year! I'm so excited for you and the mister:)
Posted by: Bonnie | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 21:21
WOW! Um, my friend, you are very pregnant! Congrats.
Big smooches to you and the mister.
Posted by: Emily | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 22:14
Woot!!! Pre-breakfast here but still a woot!!! I like that number very very much. Here's to good news on Firday!
Posted by: Pamplemousse | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 23:31
fantastic news millie, that's a wonderful number! I'm so very happy.
Posted by: thalia | Monday, 17 April 2006 at 23:59
This is fantastic news, I'm so happy for you.
Posted by: Sparkle | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 01:43
Oh Millie that is fabulous!!!
Posted by: fisher queen | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 05:55
Yay yay yay!!!! I'm at a loss for words but not enthusisasm!! GREAT NEWS!
Posted by: mm | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 06:19
That's a HUGE number! I'm glad the weather here is finally matching your wonderful news!
Posted by: Ornery | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 10:11
That's some beta you've got there. Congratulations. I can't think of a more deserving person.
Posted by: MsPrufrock | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 11:29
If I still had categories on my list I would definitely be showing you as pregnant. [:o)
Posted by: Donna | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 12:24
Such a fabulous number. Congratulations you pregnant lady you!
Posted by: elecriclady | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 12:42
This is what I was waiting for!!!
Excellent number Millie, I am so happy for you! Welcome to the december mom's club. You are just a couple of days behind me. This is so exciting!
Congratulations!!!
Posted by: Demeter | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 13:47
Freaking AWESOME!
Congratulations :)
Posted by: Kellie | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 14:03
Congrats! That is great news!
Posted by: k #2 | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 15:19
That's Fantastic! For your number AND your dragonfly pendant. I love dragonflies, too, and now even more that it's a fertility symbol.
Posted by: Summer | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 15:23
Yah! Great news. Will keep sending you good vibes and good wishes that everything moves forward smoothly.
May dragonflies follow you everywhere.
Posted by: Cat | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 16:30
YAY! Congratulations :) :)
Posted by: Sheryl | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 17:49
YES on the numbers- woo hoo! :) The cheerleading section is gearing up over here.
I'd love to see the pix when you get a chance! And yes, I've also decided they are a fertility symbol. Hey, they are eggs, right?
Posted by: redgemini aka la bride 2004 | Tuesday, 18 April 2006 at 22:09
Oh yes! Great number! I really, really hope your u/s reveals a sac nicely implanted in the uterus!!!!
Posted by: ankaisa | Wednesday, 19 April 2006 at 05:47