[runnermum]

hi everyone,
I cannot believe it is really ME posting this - I just got a positive blood test today!! I am still crying because I am so happy. I am also scared and hope this little darling stays around - it is still such early days.

My story? well, we concieved a beautiful boy in 2002 without IVF and without really trying...he is now 5. For 3 years we have been trying for a sibling for him.

Many people said ' you do too much training' (I am a runner/triathlete) but I knew this was not the reason...as I concieve my son while training for a marathon !! So I kept up my running, swimming and cycling, did most races in the season and even trained and did a Half Ironman (1.9km swim, 90km ride and 21.1km run).

Don't get me wrong, I did not go overboard at times when it mattered, like after a transfer!! And I have in fact LOST a lot of fitness in 3 years, compared to the very competitve athlete that I was in the past.

What was different this time? well, I still kept up my running and swimming in the TWW (HR under 150) but this time I had accuputure on Transfer day and also about 3 days later (implantation day?). I was also given some no-so tasty herbs to take...

I only had 1 embryo on this FRESH cycle - which proves it really one takes ONE!!

I did believe it could happen one day.... and I sincelely hope it will happen to all you lovely ladies who have been there for me on this forum..