Friday, October 19, 2012

Beta #1

My first beta, at 14 days past 5 day transfer, or approximately 19 dpo, was 1,453!  Pretty high, compared to the averages.  But it's not as high as it was with Alex at this point: 1,763.  So I refuse to think twins at this point, I'm waiting to see the ultrasound for that one...  But speaking of the ultrasound, they scheduled me for another beta and an ultrasound on Monday.  Doesn't this seem early?  I know all they'll be hoping to see is a gestational sac, but will that even be big enough to show up on an ultrasound?  I'm trying not to get my hopes up for Monday - just for rising beta numbers.

I'm so happy with today's result.  I tested a week ago, got the positive result, and never tested again.  I only had the one pregnancy test, and with my new budget (going part-time on November 1!!!) I refused to buy another test.  But after so many days, it started to feel less real.  I would look at that test, and assume it was a fake.  And the line wasn't super dark, so I thought that by now I would have lost the baby.  Ugh - I hate all the fear and thoughts that come into my head, after going through everything...

But today I'm celebrating.  I'm pregnant!!!
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27 comments:

  1. SarahOctober 19, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Wow! Congrats!!! :)

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  2. ElizabethOctober 19, 2012 at 8:00 PM

    Great news! I hope you continue to get great news and see that baby on Monday!

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  3. TeeJayOctober 19, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Great number! Maybe they just want to make sure the pregnancy is in a good location and also look for the sac. Either way, you get to have a peek in there! Congrats!

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  4. My VegasOctober 19, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    great beta!

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  5. AnonymousOctober 19, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Oh, I am so thrilled for you!!!! Yippeeeeeeeeee!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 19, 2012 at 11:15 PM

    That is a great beta! It should be over 5,000 on Monday which means they should see a sac. I bet you see something on Monday. FUN!

    Congrats! I am so jealous of your early ultrasound! I won't get one until 6w3d or so.

    Enjoy your weekend!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 20, 2012 at 1:53 AM

    Wonderful news!!!! So appy fr that amazing number. Imhope you get to see something good on Monday

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  8. RebeccaOctober 20, 2012 at 2:35 AM

    Woohoo!!!!!! That's just so awesome!

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  9. FranOctober 20, 2012 at 3:39 AM

    This is fantastic!!! U will definitely see a gestational sac, I will probably be small, but at least you'll know it's in the right place. Much love and tons of congrats!

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  10. kkasunOctober 20, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Congrats!!!!!!

    I remember that feeling! Once you see that sac, tr to enjoy the pregnancy (easier said than done)!

    But congrats on alex's sibling!!!!!!! She is going to be a big sister!!

    And look at you, having it all! Congrats!

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  11. SRBOctober 20, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Woooooooooot! Awesome number! From personal experience, they wanted to do US with me that early to confirm that it was intrauterine, and I think they should be able to see a sac that early with your numbers. OMFG! So exciting woman!

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  12. HeatherOctober 20, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    Great number! Congrats! Weird they make you wait so long for a beta, but then schedule an early ultrasound. Either way, good luck Monday!

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  13. ChristinaOctober 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Woohoo! I've heard that if it is over 1,000 they should be able to see something. And that is a great outlook and the only thing that kept me going. Today, you are pregnant!!

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  14. Mel.October 20, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Hooray!! Congrats and can't wait to hear about Monday!

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  15. Mrs. MisfitsOctober 20, 2012 at 11:01 AM

    Fantastic news! I am over the moon for you!

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  16. JosOctober 20, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    5w1d is definitely super early for an u/s, but I'm guessing they just want to confirm it's intrauterine. We saw a heartbeat at 6w4d, but even then the doc has cautioned us that it might be too early to see anything, so definitely go into Monday's appointment just wanting to see rising numbers! CONGRATS on being pregnant!!!

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  17. lady pumpkinOctober 20, 2012 at 6:11 PM

    Mazel tov!

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  18. Still A Guest RoomOctober 20, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  19. cdgOctober 21, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    great news - congrats

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  20. StephanieOctober 21, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Oh my gosh Alex, congratulations!!!! How freaking exciting!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 21, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Wooohooo so exciting!! CONGRATS!!

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  22. AnonymousOctober 21, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    HECK YES YOU ARE!

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  23. JulieOctober 21, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! :D :D :D *CONFETTI*

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  24. No Baby RuthOctober 22, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Congrats! That's a great number and an early ultrasound is exciting!! I'll be thinking of you today!!

    P.S. Are you still doing the bootcamp? Just curious! ;)

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  25. HopeBPatientOctober 22, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Whoa!! So excited for you! Congratulations!!

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  26. ElleOctober 22, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    CONGRATS GIRL! I love that so many of us who have struggled for so long are pregnant together. Its about dang time!

    YOU'RE PREGNANT!!!!

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  27. someday-soonOctober 22, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Great beta, congratulations! Look forward to hearing what the u/s reports today =)

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