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Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Second round of blood tests

So this morning, I got up bright and early for yet another Dr. appointment. This appointment was really to check my progesterone levels (I started the supplements yesterday) and my HCG level.
Side note:
Question: What is considered a normal HCG level? Answer: There is quite a range in what is considered a normal hCG level. In about 85 percent of pregnancies hCG levels will double every two to three days.

Okay, so with that being said, my levels on Monday if you don't remember were 407, today I tested in at 1147! Holy holy! what does that mean?!? My progesterone also went up a little, but not high enough for Dr. Werlin to be pleased, it came in at 19.3. He increased my progesterone to 4 times a day. It's an oral medication so I have my handy blackberry set to remind me a few hours...but I mean really, I have been waiting for this for months, I doubt I could ever forget!
When I was on the phone with Dr. Werlin (hurrah! he is back) he said that I could come in for an ultrasound as early as tomorrow. So guess what, yup, you guessed it, my appointment is tomorrow at 6.45am (I love his hours by the way).
What we could find out tomorrow: how many babies are in there, if there is a yolk sac (I'll explain another time, and if there is a gestational sac. Nothing more than that. Basically, we will see a black hole! I have attached a ultrasound of a total stranger for you all to see. I am not sure if I will get pictures.

I listed this picture of twins, because the inside joke right now is, there are 2 babies growing in my belly! The more the merrier right? although my friends that are mothers would probably say "what careful what you wish for"...lol


Look closely, can you see it, look closer....oh nevermind!

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