That little light inside of me just grew a little brighter today. I've been so nervous that something will happen to you, I haven't been really able to let myself get excited about you. Dr. Rhodes (a.k.a. Col. Sanders) didn't want me to get my hopes up either, so he ran a few special tests for me. On Friday after our visit, I had some blood drawn to test my quantitative hCG level. I had to go back this morning for another blood test. In a healthy pregnancy, the hCG level doubles every 48 hours. I had been especially nervous about my test results, mostly because I'd been so sick last week. When I talked to the nurse this morning, she told me that my hCG level on Friday was at 92. I asked her what that meant, and she didn't know - and didn't want to speculate. She wanted to wait until my test results from this morning came back. Well, much to my surprise, my hCG level came back at 502! She also said that my progesterone levels look great and that I should get in for an ultrasound next Friday. I can't believe it. I've felt like I've been holding my breath all weekend, and I've finally got a good bit of news. I don't know if I'll be completely at ease for a while yet, but I feel like the first hurdle has been overcome.
We're still keeping you a secret - at least for a few more weeks. I want to wait for the right moment to let everyone know you're on your way. Plus, I don't want to jinx this whole thing either.
I'm glad you're here. Keep hanging on, little one.
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