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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Beta news

The beta is in! Thanks for all of your well wishes, as well as the reality testing that I wasn't imagining the second line.

Based on our calculations, I'm four weeks pregnant, about 15 days past ovulation (the OB said, "Well, you certainly didn't waste any time!" Um, nope. Have you seen our track record? This hasn't exactly been speedy or cheap.)

So, here are the bloodwork results:

HCG = 188 (!!!)

Estrogen = 271

Progesterone = 39

Both the RE and OB agree that this is definitely a new pregnancy, not a leftover from our chemical in May.

Direct RE quote received via email late last night: "all perfect. Great! No progesterone or estrogen supplements needed."

To have the word "perfect" applied to something baby-related in my body?! Cannot compute.

Of course, we'll be following the beta obsessively. Erm, cough, I mean closely.

These are good numbers! WE ARE PREGNANT!!! (again!!) Will and I are basking in this unexpected news. As we have learned through hard experience, we will assume nothing. Take nothing for granted. We will be experiencing pregnancy #5 one ecstatic, cautious day at a time.

Crazy, huh? Who ever woulda thunk?

So I guess we have to cancel the one-day work-up in Colorado?

Mo

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72 comments:

  1. KateJuly 1, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    Mo, this IS the coolest thing ever.
    Great beta, crossing my everythings for you and Will.
    what a delightful surprise!

    warm wishes to you-
    gosh how grand.
    truly. your head must be spinning. mine sure would be!

    warmly,
    kate

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  2. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    Mo - this is amazing and just fabulous. REALLY great beta!

    I hope this is your miracle.

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  3. SprogbloggerJuly 1, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    WOOOHOOOO! I am so very excited for you! This is just spectacular! I'm grinning ear to ear over here in Brooklyn. You've made my day!!!

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  4. CarolineJuly 1, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Congratulations on this wonderful and unexpected news!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    Yay! I am so happy and excited for you and Will! Congratulations!

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  6. MindyJuly 1, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Congrats, what wonderful news. I'm so happy for you both!!!

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  7. MeganJuly 1, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Congratulations!!! What a happy surprise.

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  8. BellaJuly 1, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    This is just so, so awesome! What a great beta number! I will be praying this is your still bean! Congrats, Mo & Will, I am so ecstatic for you!!!

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  9. ..alJuly 1, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Whoa! Life really catches us by surprises!

    And what a pleasant surprise!

    Nice Beta! Good Luck!

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  10. PieJuly 1, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Congrats! How unexpected and how happy!

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  11. B.July 1, 2009 at 9:01 AM

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  12. B.July 1, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    Who'd have thought you and Will would have a "surprise" pregnancy! This is wonderful! I am absolutely thrilled for you two, and sending all good-karma wishes your way. You just made my day.

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  13. JJJuly 1, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Congratulations! This is such great news! Life works in mysterious ways!

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  14. EJWJuly 1, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Hooray! I'm so excited and crossing fingers that this works out so very well for you both!

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  15. nancyJuly 1, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    Dude.

    Seriously - how cool is this? heh. Ridiculously cool!!!! I can't believe it but I am over the moon for you two!

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  16. MicheleJuly 1, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is great!

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  17. SassyMamaJuly 1, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Yay!!!
    What fabulous news!!!!

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  18. CazJuly 1, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    awesome news.
    Congrats to you both!

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  19. DoraJuly 1, 2009 at 9:27 AM

    I'm so excited for you! I kept checking for updates last night.

    Woohooooo! A sex baby! And yay for no progesterone!

    Next beta tomorrow?

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  20. MoJuly 1, 2009 at 9:31 AM

    Yes, Dora. Next beta tomorrow : )

    Mo

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  21. MeJuly 1, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    I am SO thrilled for you guys! I know the last several of months, weeks have been tough. I'm happy for you and pray for a continued spike in the beta number! Whoo hoo! Take care!

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  22. CherylJuly 1, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    WOOOHOO!

    Goodness, when I opened my RSS reader I thought the title said Bad News... of course I was half asleep at the time.

    So so happy for you guys! Such great great news!

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  23. poppy.f.seedJuly 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    wow, that is fantastic!!! Take tons of folic acid, if you can. :)
    Happy happy news.

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  24. GabbyJuly 1, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    this is so so exciting! you are pregnant! i am thrilled for you - i am so excited to move you to my pregnant folder!

    keep us updated. what is your due date? you are going to make it there, i just know it!

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  25. MoJuly 1, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Poppy and Gabby -

    Poppyseed, do you think 1mg (1000 mcg) of folic acid is enough? That's what's in my prenatal.

    Gabby - yes! put me in your pregnant folder! But no due date calculated...too scary for me. Will be waiting a long time to do that...Otherwise my calendar would be littered with unfulfilled due dates, you know?

    Thanks for the all the positive thoughts!

    Mo

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  26. Wendi KitsteinerJuly 1, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    soooooooooooooo exciting!!!!!!!!!!!

    Praying that THIS IS IT!!!!!

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  27. Rachie PachieJuly 1, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I'm seriously getting chill-bumps reading this! That is so stinking awesome!

    And, yes, cancel that appointment! :)

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  28. B and DJuly 1, 2009 at 10:33 AM

    YEA!!!! I am so, so excited for you guys! Are you over the shock yet? :)

    I am just so happy that I don't know what else to say. You both totally deserve it! Continuing the positive baby vibes from Texas!

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  29. BrennaJuly 1, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    FANTASTIC!!!! I'm so thrilled for you all--what an amazing surprise!

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  30. s.e.July 1, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    I can't imagine your shock if I am still sitting with my jaw dropped! You both incredibly deserve this.

    I hope that this is it for you. Take it minute by minute if you have to and shove those dark thoughts deep down and away. For today, you do have life growing inside. Amazing.

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  31. BluebirdJuly 1, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Oh my gosh, so exciting! *So* hoping this is it for you guys!

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  32. MelissiaJuly 1, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Big fat tears of joy from me. I am so happy for you and Will. What wonderful numbers. Will keep good thoughts for you both.

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  33. KamiJuly 1, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    This is just absolutely amazing news Mo!!! I am so happy for you guys... Many prayers coming your way!

    Love,
    Kami

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  34. Bethany LenhartJuly 1, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    YEAH!!! I just had a similar surpise. Isn't it amazing!?!?!

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  35. KahlaJuly 1, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Awesome!!! I'm so very happy for you and sending nothing but positive thoughts and prayers that this is the miracle you've been waiting on!!! Yay!!!

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  36. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    OMG this is the best news ever! Sending so many positive vibes your way. Congratulations!!!

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  37. DoraJuly 1, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Mo, have you been tested for MTHFR? If you tested negative, 1mg of folic is fine. If you tested positive or haven't been tested, adding another mg can't hurt.

    I know it's early, and you both must be beyond anxious, but assuming all continues well, I think you should spend the travel money for Denver on a chic maternity wardrobe! Oh! You are going to be so cute with a baby bump!

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  38. White Picket FencesJuly 1, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    No words ...I'm far too emotional. Congratulations. Couldn't be happier for you both.

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  39. The Blatchford FamilyJuly 1, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Congrats!! Everything has lined up perfectly. This is gonna be the one!! Your suprise miracle!

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  40. chickletJuly 1, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    I so so sooooo hope you get to be a legend just like me. Crossing my fingers for you.

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  41. Baby Smiling In Back SeatJuly 1, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    No f'ing way! Now that is a surprise. Hoooray! Good luck!

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  42. Grade AJuly 1, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    WOW wow WOW!! What a lovely surprise!

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  43. SarahJuly 1, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    This is the coolest thing I've heard in quite a while-- amazing news! Enjoy it!

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  44. juliane2004July 1, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Congrats :)

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  45. andiJuly 1, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    I am soooo pleased to hear your news. I thought I would just pop by to see how you were doing - and WOW - what a great turn of events.

    Hope those numbers keep doubling.

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  46. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    this is seriously amazing, congratulations :)

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  47. PetruciaJuly 1, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Mo, I don't even know what to say! I'm just coming back to the online community and these amazing news are the first thing I see!!!!! What a great feeling. Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations!!! wishing you the best. :)))

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  48. IF Optimist, then...July 1, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I have been reading quietly on and off and heard your fabulous news. Sending you all the positive energy I can for great numbers tomorrow and for the months to come!

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  49. winter blueJuly 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Yay! I hope this is it for you. I have a good feeling :)

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  50. NikiJuly 1, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Holy $hit girl you are definitely very pregnant!!! I couldn't be happier for you. Truly an amazing surprise and a fantastic beta! I'm going to celebrate for both of us tonight by drinking a margarita or two--yep that's one perk of having someone else carry my baby! ;) Woo hoo!

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  51. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    OMG!!! Congratulations!!! That is SO exciting!!

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  52. ErinJuly 1, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    I am so, so happy for you both. Blessings!

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  53. Mrs. WJuly 1, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Congrats!

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  54. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    Thrilling news. I'm right there with everyone else - hoping this one is THE ONE - the miracle we've all been hoping is right around the corner for you both.

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  55. AlexicographerJuly 1, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    OH Mo! Will! How fabulously wonderful! I'd cross my fingers very tightly on your behalf, but years of doing so for myself has proven they don't work so I'm leaving them flopping loosely ... however ... here's hoping for you.

    Though REs are loathe to admit it, I'm entirely convinced that their interventions (though sometimes necessary) come with costs to embryo quality and other important things. Here's hoping that this unassisted pregnancy is the perfect blend of your bodies' natural abilities and that it will last an uneventful 9 months and bring a healthy baby into your lives.

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  56. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    omg!! i can't even tell you how excited i am! this is amazing. :)

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  57. 'Murgdan'July 1, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Damn. Just damn.

    Awesome :-) Wishing for health and stickiness.

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  58. Marcia (123 blog)July 1, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    OH MY WORD, this was the best thing in my google reader today!

    I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO happy for you guys and praying for stickability :)

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  59. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 6:25 PM

    Wow... that is a high beta. I hope things are finally turning your way now.

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  60. KJuly 1, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Not that ANY of us don't deserve getting news like this, but God, you SO deserve this. Thinking positive thoughts for you.

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  61. Good Egg HatchedJuly 1, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    Yay -- just yay! Am so, so thrilled for you. That is a GREAT first beta and I am feeling so good about this for you. Congratulations!

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  62. SkyJuly 1, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Just hopped over from musicmakermomma's.

    Honestly, only because you've been through IVF before do you know how utterly amazing this is!

    What wonderful, spectacular news! Congratulations a million fold.

    Now thing of all the places you could spend the CCRM fund! Woo Hoo!

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  63. Two Shorten the RoadJuly 1, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    YAY! Our BFP that became Lexie happened while we were on a break from treatments. :) Hopefully you'll have the same story to tell. SO happy for you!

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  64. AnonymousJuly 1, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Congratulations!

    Take care of yourself :).

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  65. MichelleJuly 1, 2009 at 10:18 PM

    I am so happy for you! That is great news. YAY YAY YAY!!!!

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  66. michelleJuly 1, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Doing the happy dance from the beaches of Massachusetts! Congratualtions. You.Are.Pregnant!

    I am so happy for you both!

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  67. GilJuly 2, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    OMFG!!!!

    I'm dancing here, I'm so freakin HAPPY for you guys!!! *wipes tears of joy*

    I'm thrilled honey. Mo, this is a wonderful beta. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that all continues to go well. You and Will deserve this joy. In fact, we ALL do.

    Love to you both!

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  68. AnonymousJuly 2, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    I am very happy for you. Congratulations!

    Cam

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  69. DAVsJuly 2, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Sorry I'm so late to the party. With everything going on with my Dad I haven't been keeping us as well as I'd like.
    Super congrats! I know you're being cautious, but there's no reason not to be happy RIGHT NOW! Remember my motto: no day but today!

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  70. pumpkinseedJuly 2, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    What wonderful unexpected news! Fantastic!!!! Mo & Will congratulations.

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  71. MartinJuly 2, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Almost unbelievable!

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  72. IrishNYCJuly 3, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Oh my goodness! I haven't checked in for a bit and... wow! EVERYTHING is crossed for you!

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