Friday, June 5, 2009

Beta #2

I'm starting to realize that the waiting and worrying is never going to end. I got the call from my nurse a little while ago...things are still looking good...hcg level is 720! Not quite double, but better than the minimum they needed.

Here's the chart based on babymed.com and betabase.info...an approximate doubling time of 55.65 hours.One step closer to bringing a real live baby (or two) home! Next up...ultrasound on 6/22!! I can't wait! Now, I need to find things to keep me busy and my mind on other things before then.

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20 comments:

Becca said...

Yay! Awesome news!! I think you're right about the worrying never stopping. I still find myself bracing for something to be wrong at each ultrasound (we've had two so far). I guess infertility does that to you. But hopefully it will get better with time. Congrats again!!!

Jen said...

Wow! That's incredible! Congratulations!

And, of course...the worrying will be here to stay...for the rest of your life! :) Throughout pregnancy and beyond! Just today, I've been worrying about why my 10-month-old won't eat as much as usual! I even worry about whether we'll ever have another baby...whether a frozen cycle will work for us next year...it just never seems to end! But, it's TOTALLY worth all the worrying! :)

Nic said...

Thats great news, congratulations!!

just me, dawn said...

yay!! and i think you are right, this is just the beginning of the worries. wait until they start dating or driving :)
((hugs))

Jill said...

That's a wonderful # for your second beta!! Take it easy, don't do too much, little mama...right now is a crucial time. :)

((hugs))

The Coach's Wife said...

Awesome news! Try to relax some before the ultrasound! Can't wait to hear about it!

twondra said...

Congrats sweetie! No one deserves this more. :) (((HUGS)))

Word Nerd said...

Great news! And I know what you mean about the worrying and waiting. Good luck keeping yourself distracted until the ultrasound!

Anonymous said...

yea yea yea!!! i living vicariously through you!

Ashley said...

Congrats!! I definately know what you mean about the worry just beginning..it feels like it's never going to end!! ((HUGS))

Jen said...

Congratulations! So happy for you. Can't wait for 6/22 too.

Maria said...

Congrats on your beta almost doubling! I will say more prayers for your 6/22 appt.

Tiffany is one the of nicest people I know. She is so sweet!! That's great that you two are neighbors. Say hi to Tiff from me.

I now live in Chicago in Wicker Park. Go Cubs! If you ever want to chat about ivf my e-mail is cmbraham@sbcglobal.net.
Keep busy so the 22nd comes fast. I know how hard it is to wait for results. Take Care.

Flack Family said...

Welcome to motherhood...the worry will NEVER stop from this moment on!! :) SO glad to hear that the numbers increased this time around! Have a GREAT weekend and seriously...go out for that celebration pizza!! ;)

Triumph in Learning said...

Thats great!! I can wait to hear how your ultrasound gos:)

Just Believing said...

Amber this is sooo crazy exciting! I'm calling an early twin boys :) But I know you don't care! Praying many blessings for you!

Jamie said...

That definitely looks like at least a twin beta to me! Holy cow!! :)

It's going to be an amazing journey. I can't wait to read along!

Jill said...

YAY!!!!! So excited for you guys! Gavin has been following with me and he just came in and did a fist pump! Even an 8 year old little boy knows how exciting this is for you and how much the two of you deserve this! Can't wait until 6/22!

Maria said...

I just got my results and it was positive. My beta was 18.6. Hopefully we will both be celebrating again in 9 mos. Congrats again.

Misty said...

Yay! A great big woot woot for you! So excited for you and can't wait for to hear about your u/s!

I Believe in Miracles said...

This is GREAT news to come home too!! YEAH. CONGRATULATIONS.