Manifest My Desire: Burrow deeper, little dude

I confirmed my suspiciouns on Saturday via a digital pregnancy test. My breasts hurt, I had heartburn and I wanted to pass out whenever I took a walk. Something was off. The test turned "pregnant" within 45 seconds. My doctor called me yesterday with the beta test results which are *drumroll please* 345!!!

Guideline to hCG levels during pregnancy:
hCG levels in weeks from LMP (gestational age)* :
3 weeks LMP: 5 - 50 mIU/ml
4 weeks LMP: 5 - 426 mIU/ml (this is where I am)
5 weeks LMP: 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml
6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml
* These numbers are just a GUIDELINE-- every woman’s level of hCG can rise
differently. It is not necessarily the level that matters but rather the change
in the level.
*Gestational age is usually considered to be the age of an embryo or fetus (or newborn infant) from the first day of the woman's last menstrual period (LMP).

How far along am I? DPO (18 days) + 14 days = 32 days or a little over 4 weeks.

I ovulated on April 4th. We probably conceived that weekend in New York. Damn good thing I followed hubby to NYC for sper-um. The little dude didn't implant in my uterus until about 7-10 days after April 4th and started getting nutrients from me!

I go in for another beta test tomorrow. The numbers should double (think good thoughts about tubby). My doctor was SUPER optimistic on the phone. After the second beta which hopefully will be kosher I will go in for an ultrasound in 2 weeks, hear tubby's heart beat, and move on from fertility specialist to an ordinary OBGYN.

Due date: 12/26/08 +/- 2 weeks

Labels: Tubby

Posted by Oni on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at April 22, 2008 | Permalink

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ahh SO EXCITED for you!
keep us updated! =)
sending lowve and hugs and good wibes your way, buddy!

Posted by yasmine | April 22, 2008 at 10:09 AM

OMGGG!! Yay! Now I have to visit you if I make a trip out! Soooo happy for you, you totally deserve it Miss Super Trooper! I'm totally praying for you to make it through :D

Posted by Esha | April 22, 2008 at 10:18 AM

Thanks girls!! I'm trying to just remain happy and not get stressed. I just want these numbers to double on Wednesday. You all know all of the bad luck I've experienced in the past. But so far all looks good. Hang in there tubby!!!!

Posted by Bengali Chick | April 22, 2008 at 10:23 AM

CONGRATS!!! will keep tubby in my prayers.
xoxo

Posted by Chamak | April 22, 2008 at 10:46 AM

sending you tons and tons of good wishes!!

Posted by sherni | April 22, 2008 at 11:02 AM

Hooray!! I've been checking daily since the last post - I'm so happy for you!

Posted by LL | April 22, 2008 at 11:17 AM

So happy and excited for you! You totally deserve you happiness--all the best!

Posted by maya | April 22, 2008 at 11:24 AM

That's fantastic!! Sending good vibes to you and tubby!

Posted by IslandGirl | April 22, 2008 at 8:36 PM

yay! yay! yay!
let's hear it for the girl... and let's keep you, hubby, and tubby in our prayers.

much love and best wishes.