2nd Beta Results

[adgal]

Just got my results...didn't just double, almost tripled!!  If they had doubled every 48 hours, my levels for yesterday's blood test would have been around 300.  Mine were 996!!!  I used the on line HCG calculator, and based on dates of blood tests and levels, it said I am doubling about every 29 hours!!  I burst into tears when they told me, my levels have never shot up that quickly before...ever.  My first pregnancy I had my first HCG level done at about this time in the pregnancy, and it was in the 400's.  I am just so happy and so excited right now, I almost can't stand it!!  I don't know how I am going to concentrate at work today.  To top it off I haven't had anymore of that weird discharge, symptoms are kicking in big time and I feel great!!!  I know I am not out of the woods yet, but this is huge progress for me.  Oh I just love you all so much, you have been so supportive!!!  Thank you for all the prayers...they worked!!!

[FaithNHim]

Amanda,

You SO deserve this.....God is AWESOME. Keep us informed of your progress. We are all here cheering you on and keeping you in our prayers.


Erakal

[tatorbug40]

I have been following some of your story over the past two months, but haven't posted to you, I don't think...  but I wanted to say congratulations!  Vanessa is right about it all-  sometimes you can just feel that it is right,  and you will see that little heart beat soon!!!  I have had 2 losses and 2 babies...  and you just know sometimes!  Good luck!

[Helen72]

I am so happy for you!!!  Hoping for a strong heartbeat next.  
Way to go!!!!

[Soulshine77]

I'm relatively new here but have been trying to keep up with everyone....
Congratulations on your awesome betas!!!  
I am so happy for you and truly wish you the best pregnancy ever!!
I will try to keep up with your progress....
Blessings to you!!
~Linda

[melimeli]

Vaneeeee you are nuts getting us all emotional!!!!  but really it is the most beautiful thing any human can experience...  

and we are so happy for you amanda... so so happy, you so so deserve it... i remember a friend of mine lost her baby to sids... she was 40 and at 42 she was ready to try for a baby... she just really needed to be a mommy, she had lost her only child... she tried and tried and tried and lost so many babies...  m/c... and finally finally she got her little baby.. another boy and we were all soooo happy for her!  Being a mom is the best thing on earth and I just know you are going to be the best mommy ever!  And don't worry about your little bean.. we are all holding her in our ciber arms!!!

[Savanha]

ALRIGHT DANGIT!! I'm crying now too. ;o) Vanessa...you have got me over here swimming in a pool. ;o)

Seriously...I'm LOVING ALL of this Love ladies...it is SO Beautiful. ;o)

Manda...we are so HAPPY for you Lovey.  XO~

(((((Group HuGZ)))))

[40smama]

Amanda, I love your spirit, girl - Just LOVE it - words of wisdom, my friend ("I just keep counting every day I stay pregnant as a victory).  You go, girl!!! - jen

[prevatt77]

Amanda,

Don't be scared, everything will be fine.  Just keep praying and everything will be okay, this is your time, you have struggled and been through enough and that is what makes you a stronger person and that is why you never gave up, because you new in your heart that it would happen for you one day.  Just keep believing and keep your chin up high.

Love Ya,
Debbie

[adgal]

I have definately been a tad bit emotional this week (understatement...lol) and all of these responses just set me right off...bawling....again...How can this little bean not make it with so many people cheering him/her on and so much love already.  To tell the truth, if it weren't for all the women here, I don't think I would be here still trying. I think I would have given up.  So many have been through so much, yet stilll...never gave up (how many times have you told me that Debbie) and have these beautiful little babies in their arms.  I just keep counting every day I stay pregnant as a victory. I am soooo scared of that ultrasound, but still..hopeful, always hopeful.  XO

[Mochica]

This is the best inspirational story of all time :). I'm so happy for you. This little bean has a lot of people cheering it on!!!

[prevatt77]

Vsentz - SO SO SO true about everything you just typed.  I love my little man soo much, I tell him everyday, "You don't even know yet how much mommy really loves you"  I just love him so much and the Lord finally blessed me with a healthy baby boy, he is such a joy!  I can't wait to get home in the evening to spend time with him, I can't wait to see the smile on his face when he hears my voice and then when he sees my face the smile gets even bigger.  He get's so excited when I bend down to kiss him he just tries to hug my whole face and smaches his face into mine.  I would just love to keep him at the age he is right now, 5-6 months is just the best.  Amanda, I know you hear us complaine about our symptoms and so on, but being pregnant is just so awesome, know that you have a tiny human being growing inside you, feeling the first movement and then the first big kick and then the rolls once they run out of room.  It will be such a wonderful experience for you and I know you will just love it, I know you will.

[vsentz]

OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO-OOOOOOOD!!!!!! are you serious???? Girl, you JUST made me cry!!! dang it! I am sitting here in my office, trying to type... my tears are running down my cheeks... I just feel exactly what you feel... I guess you just brought me back almost two years ago when I found out my Maddie was on the way... and then the beta results! they were that high!!! I actually thought there were twins! lol
Then when I went to the dreaded first ultrasound... I never saw a heart beat either... the one I lost, they didn't let me see it... it was so low... =( 95bpm

I remember being so irritable and PO'ed... I kept preparing myself for the worst. When I layed there, beside dh and they stuck that thing up 'there'... the first thing we saw: was a tiny beautiful heart beating away as fast as it could!...

That was one of the most BEAUTIFUL moments in my life!!!! =*) (see what you do? now I'm crying even more! lol) I remember started crying literally out loud... saying how much of a miracle this was... the technician just looked at me like: huh? and my poor dh didn't know what the hell to do.... tears were just coming out and the biggest sense of LOVE just poured out my heart!
I could NOT believe there was a little tiny baby in my tummy! finally!!!! and she was ALIVE!!! =**))

Just wait hun... JUST WAIT all the MOST BEAUUUUUTIFUL things that await for you! in the next.... well, in.... for the rest of your life! it is SO AWESOME! wait until you see the little bean with a better shape of a baby twitch in an ultrasound! then when you 'think' you felt it.. .then when you KNOW you did! lol... when you start showing.... you will NEVER ever wear tighter shirts in your life to show your protruding pouch off!!! =)))) Then the worries... but the feeling of carrying a child.... IT is the most  beautiful thing!..... then finding out what it is!!! then start to shop for baby!! IT'S SOOOO MUCH FUN! (I still can't get rid of this addiction) and then having the time of your life in the second and third trimester....
Girl, you will be the happiest puker out there...you will laugh at your sore everythings! you will enjoy your 'back pains'.. because you ARE PREGNANT! and that is all that matters....
Then as the big day comes closer.... then one day... next thing you know, you are carrying around your HUMONGOUS belly... you can't fit in a circus tent... and you are giving birth to the most BEAUTIFUL thing you've ever seen in your life. Your heart will never be the same. You will feel such a rush of feelings when you hear that baby cry for the first time! you will see that little chubby creature and you will NOT believe this is you and this is your baby. You will NEVER love anyone, or anything more than this creature..... not even yourself, not even your religion. You will live for this creature... the most beautiful little human, perfect little angel God has given you.
You will feel that this little being is an extension of you. Like this baby is like part of yourself, another organ... I tell Maddie she's my beating heart outside my body.... she keeps me alive.

=*)

Alright... I think I'm about to flood the entire building!... I better stop my corniness.... ;)


I LOVE YOU!!!! you rock mommy!!!!!

[tbeards]

Yea!!!!! I am also thinking twins but don't want to put your horse in front of the cart LOL. I thought it could very well be twins right when I read your pee pee thread and thirst post and I am getting more convinced by this thread, especially the big increase in syptoms. I don't recall how far along you are but I am at work so I am currently pulling up my pregnancy calendar with my twins. Here were my numbers:

With single pregnancy:
14 days after fertilization (9dp5dt) = 60
16 days after fertilization (11dp5dt) = 140
22 days after fertilization (17dp5dt) = 1,154

With twin pregnancy:
14 days after fertilization (9dp5dt) = 246
18 days after fertilization (13dp5dt) = 2,304

Best of luck to you and Warren!

Big (HUGS)

~t

[Sooz39]

Yippyyyyyy!!!!  I am so excited for you and Warren... and heck, for me... I am going to be Auntie Susan.  

I just thought about something that may make you smile. If I get in for my Master's degree I have to be in California the third week of January... now that is timing...maybe I can be there for the birth instead of having to wait until afterwards (cause ya know I will be there as soon as I can afterwards) - my timing has always been great with you.

I wish I could put smilies on this thing I would fill a page

Love ya

Me

[blueeyedtabbycat]

Yah!!! I am so happy for you:=) The first thought that popped into my head when I read your post was twins!! I know you will be happy with one but for some reason that came to mind, lol!!

[Kimmy9093]

SO HAPPY FOR YOU AMANDA!!!!

It's your turn mommy-to-be!!

Kim

[VASusan]

God is so good! I'm so happy for you, Amanda!  Enjoy every minute with your little miracle growing within you.
~Susan

[SoCalTricia]

Oh, Amanda...I'm SO SO happy for you! Words can't express how thrilled I am! You SO deserve this! I can't wait until your US!

Tricia

[Prayerful2528]

LoL, I am too excited Oh course you know I meant ears, and not hears;-)

[Prayerful2528]

Such great news!!!!  It's like sweet music to my hears.  I am sooooo happy for.. sending  lots of hugs and smiles your way

Love Yolanda

[Maddiesmom0801]

Congratulations Sweetie. I am soooooooooooooooooooo happy for you and Warren.  Enjoy every moment of your pregnancy.  Even when you feel nauseated, say "Thank you God my hormonel levels are normal".  It is such a wonderful experience.  I cannot wait to hear from you on June 8th.  Once again I am sooooo elated for you and Warren girly.  Try not to stress.  Just relax and take it one day at a time.  Hopefully I will be joining you and Rachel soon.
Take care,
Lica

[kmgr32]

What great news!!  I guess it really is lucky #6!  I'm SO excited for you.
Keep lovin' the world :)
I can't wait until the good news on June 8th.
Kara

[YvetteY]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!  Now jus get over the 2nd hurdle!

[mlb1234]

HURRAYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!  Wishing you a wonderful 9 months - I know you will enjoy every second!!!!!!!!!!!  Congrats!!!