Tuesday, July 21, 2009

3rd Beta

I had my 3rd beta today - 21 days past ovulation - it increased 82% (from 862 to 1567) from two days ago. The nurse reassured me this was ok since it still went up a lot. I know that most things say it should double every 2-3 days, but I guess I just want to be an over-achiever. As you can see from the chart below, I'm starting to fall more in line with the HCG levels for a singleton at least according to this one website, FWIW. I am such a nervous nelly!



The good news is that I'm scheduled for my first sonogram on July 27th where they'll check to make sure there is a gestational sac and that it is growing where it is supposed to grow. That day can't come soon enough! AHHH, the agony. This is just one wait after another.
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  1. Mrs. HigrensJuly 21, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Only 6 days to sonogram. How exciting!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    Congrats on the numbers. Cant wait to hear about the ultrasound!

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  3. Baby Smiling In Back SeatJuly 21, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    So exciting! Don't worry about exact doubling time -- it's entirely in the right direction.

    Best of luck at the u/s.

    Happy ICLW!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    Good luck! I'm about to start my first IVF cycle so fingers crossed for BFPs all around.

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  5. twondraJuly 22, 2009 at 7:08 AM

    Good luck! Congrats on the pregnancy!!

    Tammy
    www.twondra.blogspot.com
    ICLW (#12)

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  6. VA BlondieJuly 22, 2009 at 7:57 AM

    Sounds like things are going great! The waiting on this side is really different from the IF side. (If you have not figured that out already!)

    Hope the ultrasound goes well!

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  7. AnonymousJuly 22, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    This wait must be hard. Thinking of you as you wait for your first sonogram on July 27th. How exciting. :-D

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  8. KristinJuly 22, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    That is a great number. Once the beta hcg level goes above 1000, the doubling time slows down. Good luck.

    ~ICLW

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  9. KatieJuly 22, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Congrats! Can't wait for your US :)
    ICLW

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  10. UnknownJuly 22, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Good Luck! Rising numbers vibes.

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  11. Once Upon A TimeJuly 22, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Great numbers! I'm only 6 days behind you- congrats on the successful IVF!

    ICLW :)

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  12. LiddyJuly 23, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    Congrats on the numbers and a successful IVF. Best wishes for the sonogram.

    Stopping by for an ICLW visit...
    No. 95: The Unfair Struggle (male-factor infertility, good friends, neighborhood rumblings)

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  13. JenniferJuly 23, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Congrats! Hope the sonogram goes well. (ICLW)

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  14. AnonymousJuly 23, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Those look like great numbers to me! Higher than what I had and I ended up with twins! Oh, how I wish there was an end to the waiting too.

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  15. Suzy, Not a Fertile MyrtleJuly 23, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    Yay for good numbers! Thanks for visiting me. I hope the sonogram goes well!

    ICLW

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