I Can Breath Now (2nd Beta)

I've heard people say that the second beta results are more important than the first. Why, you might ask? Because, the first beta is simply the platform to go off of. The number has to double within 48 to 72 hours to indicate there is a healthy pregnancy. Regardless of what the first beta is, that is the goal for all subsequent betas.

And, boy, I tell ya! The wait for today's phone call with today's beta result was so much more worse than Saturday's wait. On Saturday, I knew I was pregnant. Maybe I was overly confident I'd get a solid first beta. But, the fact that I peed on a stick that morning and saw two dark lines made me certain I'd have a good beta.

But today. Oh gosh! The agonizing wait in finding out if that number doubled like it should was unbearable. I was pacing all afternoon (literally!) in my parents' back yard, since I locked Ella and myself out of the house (which was likely a result of being so scatterbrained today!).

And then, I got the call. :)

My 11dp6dt beta is 388!!! The number more than doubled. It more than tripled. And it almost quadrupled! I can't believe it! Aaron and I are besides ourselves in happiness!

Here is a graph of our hCG increase the past two days. My beta is the green line. As you can see, my beta started between the average and max for a singleton pregnancy, but then my doubling rate shot it up to almost the max for a singleton pregnancy.

So, now the question is presented...is there one or two buns in my oven? Based on my first beta, I was completely sold on the idea of there being one little peanut growing in there, but with such an amazing doubling time, I can't help but think there might be two. Anybody have any thoughts out there?

I know betas cannot confirm either way, so we won't truly know until our first sonogram on Friday, April 15th. Again, we wait!

But, we wait with big fat, giddy smiles plastered on our faces. :)

The Post I've Dreamed About Writing

It has taken 2 years, 6 months, 2 weeks and 4 days for me to be able to say this.

I'm pregnant!

I'm pregnant!

I'm pregnant!

I'm pregnant!

I'm pregnant!

I am officially 4 weeks and 1 day pregnant today. My due date is December 9th, 2011. :)

My beta came in at a solid 102. I thought that was on the low end, but apparently beta results for FETs are typically lower and slower to increase. I go back to the clinic for my second HCG blood test (beta) on Monday, along with my progesterone and estrogen blood tests (to make sure my levels are in a good range to keep this pregnancy). Fingers and toes crossed for a doubling beta! :)

After the baby dance, the shrieks, the tears, buying Ella a "Big Sister" shirt, the many phone calls, surprising my parents at their house, I am finally able to sit down and share the news with you all.

And really, I'm too excited to sit and type a longer post. I promise to write more later. Frankly, I'm surprised my brain is able to communicate to my fingers what to type right now because I am in such a happy euphoric state. I was shaking with pure and utter happiness earlier, and thankfully that died down just enough so I could let you all know the good news!

All praise and glory to God! Please keep the prayers coming that He keeps this baby (or babies) healthy and strong. Thanks to everyone for all your love and support! :)