Beta #3

We went into today's blood test fully prepared to hear that my hcg levels had gone down and I could stop taking all meds as I await a miscarriage. We were already making plans to go back in January for our remaining two embryos. So, we were quite surprised to hear the nurse say that my levels had actually risen from 359 (Monday) to 681 today. Technically, these numbers should have doubled (718) and they are still considered low for 16 days post-transfer. But, the fact that they are rising certainly leaves a good possibility that one (and we're pretty sure it's just one) baby is still growing and developing inside. Dr. Keenan is ordering an ultrasound for late next week to look for a heartbeat. Until then, we continue to wait.....

"It is good that one should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.

It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth."

(Lamentations 3:26-27)