A whole bunch of happenings. (updated)

17w4d

First things first, my cousin is pregnant! I've never shared about her, but today it seems appropriate. Back in July when I had the ectopic, my aunt and uncle were out visiting from Chicago, so we shared the story with them (mainly because I couldn't drink alcohol due to the methotrexate). Apparently, they went back home and told my cousin, because a few days later I got a call from her (she is also in Chi-town). She was sympathizing with our infertility..and then she revealed that she and her hubby had been try for about a year. I was surprised (of course, because everyone I know seems to get pregnant very easily), and a bit relieved to know that I wasn't alone in my struggle.

Anyhoo, we've kept in touch throughout the 8 months since then, and I knew that she was scheduled for an HSG in January. I emailed her to check in and see what results the testing brought back, but I didn't hear back from her...which is pretty unusual. On Wednesday last week I got a call from her that she is 12 weeks and overjoyed! They ended up getting pregnant on their own immediately after the HSG! So our babies will be 5 weeks apart!

And since I mentioned the ectopic....

Yesterday was the due date for the ill-fated baby who couldn't find its way to my uterus. I was a little bit sad, but truly I think that my pregnancy took the edge off. Of course, if I was still fighting the good fight right now, the date would have been MUCH HARDER to swallow. I'm glad for the ability to be distracted and happy about my subsequent pregnancy success. I'm glad Elfie knew how to stop and ask for directions (maybe this indicates a female??!)!

M and I went to a fancy charity gala on Saturday night. It was great to get dressed up! I bought a new dress, and thankfully it is NOT a maternity dress, so I can wear it after little Elfie arrives. Here's a pic of my little belly starting to grow: