Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Beta #1

Yes, you saw that right.  I have a beta to report.  I was a little confused in this post about my dates, and later realized that this past Friday would be 12dpo, not 11.  So I tested, and it was positive.

Jeff had a 20 year (I feel like I sound like I married an ol' geezer when I say that!) class reunion Saturday, so we left Friday afternoon to head to his hometown for the weekend.  And, because nothing is ever easy for me, I started having some brown spotting and mild cramping that lasted all weekend.  Part of me kept telling myself it was just little one snuggling in, and of course part of me was worried.  Luckily, it stopped Sunday and I could relax a little more. 

Needless to say, after that I wasn't too confident going in for my beta yesterday. 

I was told to call this morning to get my result.  After looking at this chart I was thinking my number would be somewhere between 100-200 (at 15dpo).  I realize the numbers can vary quite a bit, and it's the doubling time that matters more than the actual number.  But still, I kept telling myself anything over 100 I would be okay with, and something closer to 200 would make me relax a little more.  So I was shocked when the nurse told me the number.

621

"Oh my God!" were the exact words out of my mouth when she said that.  That was nowhere near what I was expecting to hear.  Again, I know one number doesn't mean anything, and it's the doubling that counts, but that number gave me a lot of reassurance.  We still have a long way to go, but it helps to know that as of today, everything is good. 

Second beta draw is tomorrow and I should have the results Thursday morning. 

 

18 comments:

  1. Yay, that is awesome!! Have you plugged your numbers into the beta base? That would make you feel very, very good, IMO.

    Looks like we will be pregnancy buddies, I'm 14 DPO today and I'm sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting for the nurse to call with my 13 DPO beta..aaaaaaaa.

    Hoping and praying for a very smooth sailing for you!

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  2. Congratulations, Jenny!!!! YAY!! :)
    I was just doing laundry and stopped to check your page in hopes of an update! And what a wonderful one it is!
    I won't stop praying and thinking good thoughts! Rainbows ARE good luck! So so happy for you!
    Take it easy, my friend!
    I'll be thinking about you tons!
    Xoxoxo
    Maria

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  3. Yay! Hope to see those numbers going up quickly!

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  4. I love this post. :)

    Congratulations!!! Praying for a sticky baby!

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  5. Congratulations on such an amazing first beta. Hoping the numbers rise nicely.

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  6. WHAT? WOAH! Awesome...keep going up Beta...keep going up!!!

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  7. Happy number. Congratulations!

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  8. CONGRATS!!!!! I will be doing the happy beta dance for u!!!!

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  9. Holy crapballs!!!! Yeah, I know it's all about the doubling, but seriously, that is an AMAZING beta for 15dpo~ A-MAZE-ING. I would be SHOCKED if there is only one baby in there at your first ultrasound.

    I also completely brainfarted that we were so close in cycle length, only 6 days behind you at 10dpo today. FX we both have healthy successful pregnancies ahead of us, with you one week ahead to tell me what to expect!

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    1. And they make you wait an entire DAY for your betas? I would go bonkers.

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  10. Not to scare you, but my beta at 15 dpo was 428......with triplets!

    Fingers crossed for another awesome number!

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    1. Right? This here pregnancy is no singleton, I'll tell ya that much.

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  11. Yeah hoo! That is such great news! I am so happy for you! Jenny, you so deserve this. Congratulations on your amazing Beta. I can't wait to hear more!

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  12. I knew you were seeing rainbows for a reason! You've got one growing inside of you :) Congrats! Can't wait to hear about the next draw. Sending you lots of sticky dust! My rainbow was pregnancy #4 too :)

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  13. Just wanted to tell you I'm thinking of you, Jenny!
    Xoxoxoxo

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