2nd Beta

Well.  Our second beta did not go as well as we'd hoped.  The good news is that the number went up.  The not-so-good news is that it didn't go up as much as we'd hoped it would.  On Wednesday we had 63.9, and today it was 83.9 which is about a 35% increase.  The doctor is looking for the number to double every 48 hours.  From everything I've been able to get my eyes on, typically they say it should double every 48-72 hours.  I should know this, as we went through something very similar last summer at this time.  I go back on Sunday for another blood test, and I pray that the numbers skyrocket by then.

I am still feeling extremely tired, and when the exhaustion hits it does so very quickly.  Tony and I are doing the best we can to take care of each other and stay positive.  I believe positivity is the key.  I have heard from several people today that things can easily turn around and we can be pleasantly surprised with regard to the numbers.  So, that's exactly what I'm going to believe.

I have to share this with you.  The day I went in for my first blood test I sat down in the waiting room and was overcome with a wave of panic.  In fact, I nearly burst into tears.  I decided to search for scripture in an attempt to comfort and calm myself -- I mean, it would look strange to almost anyone to see a woman sitting in the blood draw waiting room sobbing uncontrollably.  So, I searched "scripture + baby."  Do you know what I found?  It certainly helped to calm me, but brought a whole new set of tears to my eyes.  I found:  "Then God remembered Rachel, and God listened to her and opened her womb."  Genesis 30:22

I could not have asked for a more perfect message.  I refuse to believe I happened across it by chance.  So, let's get ready for some great news after Sunday's test!

Thank you all for your continued thoughts and prayers -- they are, as always, so appreciated!