Today's betas bring tomorrow's ultrasound.

So the OB wanted to monitor my beta hCG numbers until they hit at least 2000, at 2000 the goal is to do an ultrasound to make sure I am making a healthy baby. Today I had what should be my final beta hCG blood draw and got the results. I have an ultrasound scheduled for around 3 pm tomorrow. I can't wait to see my little bean. I just wish I didn't have to go with a full bladder. I hate that.

Beta draw date, time, result and doubling times:

Beta 11/2/10  -    296  (4 pm blood draw) 
Beta 11/4/10  -    588  (10 am blood draw - Doubling time: 40.99) 
Beta 11/10/10 - 2591 (2 pm blood draw Doubling time: 69.64)

Prenatal testing...

Got the results from all the prenatal blood draws, etc. back today. Everything is looking great! Such a relief. Now just to wait until Thursday for my final beta hCG and the ultrasound that should follow. I can't wait to see my little bean!

It's been quiet

The past few days have been very worrisome for Beanie and I. I went in for a dating ultrasound and they couldn't find beanie at all. They ran a beta hCG test and it was apparently pretty low. 298,they had me half convinced that Beanie wasn't going to make it. However I had another appointment and a blood draw today to check the beta levels again and in less than 48 hours they doubled! That is great news and what you want from a healthy pregnancy.

So, now we wait, next week I have another beta and then another ultrasound. This one should show us a baby and give us a fairly accurate due date. Great news for the day.

So happy!