Monday, May 31, 2010

Who Likes Surprises?

Well, I sure do. But this one really threw me for a loop. Anyone want to guess what it is? Well, first I must say that my hubby is going to *kill* me for spilling the beans, so if you see him you must pretend as though you know NOTHING (at least until his birthday). Got that? Now then...for the surprise. Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure:





So, what do you think? Are you surprised? I sure was. My first thought was "is this even possible? No...no it's not. So then why on earth are there two lines?" I went to the doctor that very day to have my hCG drawn, because I needed someone to confirm that I wasn't losing my mind. At 12DPO (4/27), my hCG was 50 mIU/ml and my progesterone was 22 ng/ml. Not bad for 12DPO, and it confirmed that I really am pregnant (and due 1/6/11). But that's when the fun started... Because two days later, at 14DPO, my hCG had now risen to 178 mIU/ml (and my progesterone was up to 23.2 ng/ml). That's a doubling time of 26.20 hrs (normal doubling time is approx 48 horus). That was really shocking, to say the least.

4 days later, I had my hCG levels tested again, and they were now up to 1565 mIU/ml, even though I was only expecting 800. This is when I really started to worry. I mean really, my numbers were doubling even faster than when I was pregnant with the twins. This latest level doubled in only 30.61 hrs. Then, 3 days after that (now 21 DPO) my levels had soared to 6156 mIU/ml--doubling in 36.44 hrs. Still way under the 48 hour mark, and by now I only expected doubling in 48-72 hours! Well, my SINGLE little bean was just an overachiever. Here's the ultrasound from 6w 4d:

The baby was only measuring .38cm (6w 0d), but his/her heartbeat was 132bpm! I didn't cry when I had my first ultrasound with the twins...even when I saw those heartbeats for the first time. But with this one, I guess the whole "miracleness" of it got to me, and I burst into tears.

I still don't really believe it, but I guess the symptoms speak for themselves. Since I found out, I've been:
  • completely exhausted
  • peeing all the time
  • dizzy
  • nauseated
  • headachy
  • smelling everything
  • drooling like mad (excess saliva)
  • averse to some foods
  • thirsty
  • having weird dreams
  • moody
Now I don't feel all of these symptoms all the time, except for the exhaustion. I was not *nearly* this tired with the twins, and I don't remember feeling dizzy with them either. I'm not too nauseated, and I feel like I'm hungry a lot, but I haven't gained any weight. Well, I think that's enough for you guys to go with for now...but just know that I'm still terrified that something could happen (even though I haven't had any cramps or bleeding, and we saw that beautiful heartbeat at 6 1/2 weeks). So keep praying for a sticky baby, and I'll keep you updated!

21 comments:

  1. Yay! Yay! Yay!

    (and I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who took multiple tests each day!)

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  2. GET OUT! What a miracle! Now go put your feet up!

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  3. Whoa, you super caught me there.

    Congratulations!!! Amazing Awesome!

    Hoping you have a safe and uneventful pregnancy.

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  4. Yay! What a wonderful surprise. Congratulations on your little miracle baby!

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  5. Well happy Memorial day to you! So exciting and not expected. Happy "sticky" Congrats to you!

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  6. Congrats Elana! Aren't surprise baby's great?

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  7. Congratulations you’re about a week ahead of me. I was feeling really nauseated for about a week but starting Friday I am feeling better, just hoping that’s not a bad sign as I have not had an ultrasound yet.

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  8. Yay, yay, yay!!! Congratulations, Elana! How exciting! Someone to stalk. ;) ♥

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  9. Congratulations Elana!!! B'shaah tova!

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  10. Congratulations! Very exciting.

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  11. GASP!!!! I love surprises - especially this one!!

    Oh, Elana. I am so very, very happy for you and your family.

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  12. WOW!! What a crazy surprise!!! You always hear such stories but you never think it will happen to you! B'sha'ah Tova!

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  13. Congrats!!!! That's wonderful news! I'm so happy for you!

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  14. Congrats! That is so exciting I love miracle babies!

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  15. Congrats!!! I saw a post of yours on webmd 1st tri. I responded to it, but I think it was a couple wks after you posted. I have recently gotten a surprise BFP, we weren't trying, and I've never ovulated before CD18, but I guess this time I ovulated CD14. My EDD is 2-2-11, I think, but the u/s maybe next wk will reveal more. My HCG at 12dpo was 43, 14dpo was 108, have to go back for another set of BETAs today or tomorrow. I can't believe we get to go through yet another pregnancy together.

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  16. b'sha'a tova!!!I am stunned. STUNNED! Speechless, really. This is wonderful, miraculous news and I couldn't be happier for you.

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  17. Mazel tov! A miracle indeed. :)

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  18. Congratulations...Rub on that magic for me too, dear!!!


    All the best! Good Luck!

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  19. What a fun surprise

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  20. Wooohoooo...fabulous news! Of course you are more tired, you have to keep up with the twins in addition to being pregnant.

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