Wednesday, April 08, 2009

13dp3dt: 2nd Beta

14dpo: 193
16dpo: 531

That's a doubling time of 32 hours. Everything is looking promising so far. The nurses and secretaries at the clinic were literally jumping up and down today for my sake. It was such a great moment after all the heartache and uncertainty. After doing two back-to-back cycles, most of the nurses know me by name. It's such a welcoming feeling.

My first prenatal u/s is scheduled for next week (5wks). I can't wait to hear whether we're expecting a singleton or twins... or dare I even say it: triplets. It will be another two weeks (6wk4days) before we can expect to see a heartbeat. My clinic does weekly ultrasounds, and releases their patients to an OBGYN at 8-10 weeks.

We won't be out of the woods for many months, but so far so good. In fact, I don't think I'll relax about this pregnancy until after the baby/babies is/are safely in our arms. Then a lifetime's worth of worries will start. I'm not quite believing that I'm pregnant yet, but I am ready for it to feel real. I realize now I've been ready for many years.

15 comments:

Carrie said...

WOO HOO! Look at those betas go! You know what they say about fast doubling times... multiples?

I am so excited for you! I was jumping up and down, too, after seeing your level rise so nicely. This is wonderful news!

It is important (but almost impossible) to take it one day at a time, and you are right that there are worries at each stage, but TODAY you are very pregnant!

Hugs,
Carrie

Anonymous said...

yay! I am so happy for you right now!

Megs said...

Yay!!! So excited for you!!!

momsoon said...

AWESOME and amazing news...try, in between the worries, steal a few moments to enjoy the miracle... I am truly happy for you guys and your...triplets!!!!! *gulp* ;)

Sapphire said...

So awesome! That is great news. I really am very happy for you.

Gift of Surrogacy said...

Great numbers...good luck on the first u/s. So exciting!!!

Hope the morning sickness is not too bad-- but I bet you will welcome it regardless.

Anonymous said...

Great betas! Congrats!

Nichole said...

Congratulations hon! I will be praying tha the little one(s) snuggle in tight for a nice long 9 more months! So happy for you and can't wait to hear how many little buggers are in there! :-0

Joannah said...

That's really wonderful! Enjoy the moment. You are pregnant!!!

My Endo Journey said...

What an amazing feeling!!!! :)

Emily said...

Congratulations!! So many cyclesista BFPs this month! Woohoo! Beautiful #s...

ME! said...

That is awesome girlie! I am excited for you.

Kate said...

Congratulations on your amazing fast moving betas! Holy moly-- you are most definitely very pregnant! Such high numbers so early? Girl you are a serious overachiever. Can't wait to hear how things go next week at the ultra sound. In the meantime, as a token of my appreciation for your support and your wonderful sharing on your blog, I bestow upon you a sisterhood award. Nothing you need to do, just wanted you to know.
Again, nothing but the happiest of congratulations to you!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic! The numbers are looking Superb...they just need to keep doubling up and up...Don't be surprised (don't want you to get too hopeful) if you do see a teeny flicker of a heart-beat at your 5 week scan. Just one day at a time :) Enjoy...you are where you are and can only be where you are right now in this moment(s). Abdarnfab..is all I can say...and KUDO's for your courage to go back-to-back you're on a roll gurl! Keep well and take it easy....

Ms. Perky said...

Whoo hoo! I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier, but I'm so happy for you!