Took the top test on Monday and the bottom today. Bloodwork came back yesterday looking good, but I needed to see the line get darker. We had an early miscarriage in November and the line never got darker and then just disappeared (at 16 DPO it was lighter than either test above).

This whole cycle has been different. I added For the first time Glow, pre-seed, mediation, Fertility tea and I kept to my healthy eating and workouts (that’s normal, I’m a trainer). I just relaxed for the first time since starting to actually try (we didn’t prevent for 6 months then actually tried for another 7). Fertile days I was so happy and excited and at ovulation I knew I was pregnant. On 1 DPO I felt a momentary twinge near my ovary followed by a flutter of euphoria. It was only a second, but in my mind I knew I just felt a life start. Then it was two weeks of gas and no other symptoms (Same now except I’m just a little nauseous and exhausted, no other symptoms). It’s what kept me so calm and positive this TWW which is totally different than my usual symptom spotting self (I only googled twice, which seemed to be implantation symptoms).

I am 39 trying for my first baby and I’m hypothyroid which is why the doc thinks previous pregnancies failed. Blood tests show my thyroid is looking good and I’m super healthy for my age, so every molecule of me is praying this baby sticks!!! All goes well I’m due October 30th, 2 weeks after I turn 40. 😳

I wasn’t sure I wanted to share, but for some reason the glow announcement page is my favorite. All month I looked at the positive pregnancy tests and it filled me with joy to see them. I’m genuinely so happy for all of you with success and I hurt for those that struggle or have loss. This app allows me to feel like I’m not alone during this process, which is so physically and emotionally draining. Thank you Glow for being an amazing support so far. You ladies are all incredible!