Quickie update - beta level was 274 - a little more than double the first. :) I'm letting a little air out with each level. It's really hard to feel too comfortable. I'm still in a state of disbelief. So is DH. We both keep forgetting that this is happening...it's that "will the other shoe drop" phenomenon that is so common among couples suffering for so long with infertility. I'm keeping the positive thoughts flowing though and it helps that my boobs hurt like a bitch. I probably feel them on average 50 times a day, just to be sure they still hurt. Just felt them. Yup - ouch!
I had my first acupuncture session today since the positive beta. One of the needles is now placed in my head - it is the strangest feeling. But if it helps to keep my embaby(ies) sticking and growing, then who cares?
Most of my close friends and my entire family know about the beta. They've supported me through all of the bad times, so I figured I needed to let them in on the good times too. It's hard to keep them from getting "too excited" though. They still don't quite get the "cautious happiness" mindset. That's okay though. It's nice to have people cheering me on! Which leads me to all of you - my dear bloggy friends...I can't imagine riding this coaster without each of you. I know I've been a shitty blogger lately, but I promise that I will be online in the morning and will catch up on everyone's news. I can't wait!
Thank you for your constant support and love.
Consumption 15
9 hours ago
Yay! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteyay for your awesome beta..
ReplyDeleteand your awesome news.
Again,
SO happy for you.
You are such a sweet and kind soul and I couldnt be more happy for you and your DH.
woot woot! Hell yeah!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy news!!!! I'm thrilled for you, sweetie, and glad you have people all over cheering you on. Enjoy your first pregnant weekend :)
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!! I'm so happy for you! I know I'm new to your blog, but I am SO glad I'm here! I felt the same way sharing when I was pregnant with my family. They were all excited because to them it meant we'll have a baby in 9 months. I just let their happiness wash over me like the warm sun. It was really nice, actually. Just let them have their excitement and bask in it!
ReplyDelete*HUGS*
Yay for doubling!!! Great sign- I'm so glad! I totally get the 'cautious optimism'. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat great news, I am very happy for you. Don't worry about catching up - take all the time you need.
ReplyDeleteYay!
<=== squeels! OMGosh...you're a mama! Congrats girl! I'm so stinking happy for the two of you!
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Sending gallons of the stickiest baby-dust your way (along with prayers and good thoughts)! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeletewoohoo!! So happy for you :-)
ReplyDeleteYay for achy boobs! Very good news and crossing my fingers for your next beta.
ReplyDeleteYeah for good news. I am so happy for you! Here is lots of love and many good thoughts. I will keep my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteCatching up on blogs this weekend and was so happy to hear your wonderful news. Congratulations! Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!! That is so wonderful! I am soooo happy for you guys!!
ReplyDeleteI'm really happy for you. I also really understand that "waiting for the other shoe to drop" feeling. It is something that people "not in the club" just have a hard time understanding. I'm sending you tons and tons of sticky vibes and holding you in my thoughts. (((hugs)))
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a doubling beta. I hope it continues to double for you and you have healthy sticky babies growing in you. Definately thinking of you, and was waiting for an update from this crazy blog stalker!
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So happy for you!! and I thought of your on Friday while visiting SJF for my US and b/w.....i trigger tonight!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAh, the acupuncture "implantation crown" -- totally weird feeling, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the great second beta!
Congrats girl! I'm sorry that I missed posting a woot woot on your 1st beta post. I can't wait to hear about your u/s! :)
ReplyDeleteThats great news!
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad the beta more than doubled....awesome news! I had a good feeling about it, but it's nice to see the actual numbers!!!
Good luck with the progesterone cream....:) We didn't have a lot of sex while on it....my husband was scared it would make him grow ovaries....and the all day sickness and the bloat were kind of mood killers.....
yay, keep growing and sticking!
ReplyDeleteThats great news that the beta more than doubled.
this is such great news. i am so excited for you. cautiously optimistic ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous news!! I know what you mean about trying to have everyone be a little cautious. When we got our first "maybe" positive, my mom totally didn't understand that a beta of 12 isn't good news. Luckily, your betas sound great!!! Hope you will hear that beating heart soon!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I was out of town for a while and just got your news. I'm so, so happy for you guys!!! Keep letting that air out - this is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your great news!
ReplyDeleteI just have to say that I have been reading your blog for a few weeks now. I feel like you just take what's in my head and put it into words. I didn't really know that anyone felt the same way I do. I am totally at that point of cautious happiness! It's hard to not be scared, but I am just so darn happy! Anyways....Congrats! I'll keep you in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteThis is SUCH amazing news!! Sorry for the delayed response...believe me I am jumping around with happiness for you. I 100% relate to the mild frustration with family who are going buck wild without understand how fragile everything can be. But, I'm glad you have the love and support and people to celebrate with.
ReplyDeleteYay!!!!