Waiting on God: More than doubled!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

More than doubled!

Just got our second beta back. First number was 77. Second number was 175.2! (And actually, the tests were taken just shy of 48 hours from one another). Next step is ultrasound!

I am in shock. In disbelief. I'm shaking. I can't stop thanking Jesus for this gift. This free gift that I did nothing to deserve. I'm not worthy of this gift. It's just a free expression of His love. (Please don't take this to mean that all the other times when He didn't give this gift, or to those He has not yet given this gift, means that He DOESN'T love me/us).

I'm just speechless. And so thankful.

And you will never, ever hear me complain about any of the symptoms. Each precious symptom is a simple reminder of the miracle.

15 comments:

Room for MoreSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:41 PM
Wonderful! I love how you said that about complaining about symptoms. After DH's reversal and then 2 m/c, when I got PG with PookieBear and the PG 'stuck', I NEVER complained of one symptom not even an iota of negativity during L&D. EVERYTHING was a blessing & I was overjoyed to have the trial! I am so very happy for you Britney. On a side note, what you wrote to Ash today, brought tears to my eyes. Your gift of compassion really shines through as you reach out to others. You are a beautiful daughter of Christ!
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AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:46 PM
I wish I was there to give you a hug :) Love you!!
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LaurenSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:55 PM
I can't stop smiling, and "room for more" said it, "you are a beautiful daughter of Christ".
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KrisaSeptember 30, 2010 at 4:37 PM
I know exactly how you feel!!! I am so thrilled for you!
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AshleySeptember 30, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Yay- great news! Maybe there is more than 1?? =)
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Aaron and JenniferSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:00 PM
Wonderful news! Praise God! :)
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happymomof4September 30, 2010 at 6:11 PM
YAY!!!! Awesome news, so happy for you all:)
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TraceySeptember 30, 2010 at 7:33 PM
Yippee, Britney! So happy for you!
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RhondaSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:23 PM
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RhondaSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:26 PM
I feel a twinge of temptation in my belly...that is wonderful news my friend!
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LisaOctober 1, 2010 at 5:53 AM
This is very encouraging! I am excited for you.
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embieadoptmomOctober 1, 2010 at 9:27 AM
WONDERFUL! CONGRATS!!!
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Room for MoreOctober 2, 2010 at 6:08 AM
I presented you with an award today over at my place ((hugs))
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AshleyOctober 2, 2010 at 6:37 PM
Hi Britney! I also nominated you for the "One Lovely Blog Award". Praying for your miracle!
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Kari Anne AdamsOctober 4, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Hmmm... I am very intersted to see how your first ultrasound goes :)
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Our Journey of Waiting for our Family to Grow

July 1, 2014, Graem born at 35 weeks
January 17, 2014, We're pregnant! Baby due August
October 1, 2012, We're adopting again!
June 8, 2011, Sienna is here!
January 2011, We're having a girl!
Sept 28, We're pregnant! Beta 77
September 18, transferred 2 expanding blasts
August 2010, set for a September 18 transfer
July 2010, waiting for direction about thyroid, and to be set for a Sept or Nov transfer
July 2010, we are matched with our two genetic families and will be adopting, God willing, 7 embryos
June 6, 2010, mock transfer and appt went well; thyroid levels out of whack, new medication ordered; dr theorizes I have mixed egg quality due to thyroid disease
April 2010, got a call from NEDC scheduling us for a June mock transfer in Tenn
February 2010, officially started embryo adoption path
Fall 2009, did a clinical trial for a hormone release patch; learned do not have an ovarian reserve issue, no blocked tubes, no cysts, limited/no endometriosis; unexplained infertility
Fall 2009, were planning to start domestic infant adoption again in Jan 2010, but God started planting seeds for embryo adoption
October 2008, our son was born to us through the miracle of domestic infant adoption
October 2008, learned our two embabies were taken to heaven, "Charlotte" and "Sam"
September 2008, met our birthmom for the first time
September 2008, S/A showed high numbers, good motility, and good morphology (75%); harvested 12 eggs, fertilized 10, but only 2 embryos kept growing, transferred those two grade A embryos (8 cell and 6 cell)
August 2008, started IVF process after going through several failed adoption leads
March 2008, miscarried "Faith"; unbeknownst to us, our son had just been conceived in another woman's belly; officially on adoption wait list
March 2008, found out we had gotten pregnant on our own (with Clomid)
March 2008, were planning to do third round of IUI with Clomid, but missed appointment because we had an adoption class to attend
February 2008, second round of IUI with clomid, no pregnancy
Jan 2008, started domestic infant adoption process
January 2008, first round of IUI with Clomid, no pregnancy
December 2007, got on Clomid
November 2007, S/A performed, borderline morphology (appx 25%)
September 2007, First saw doctor about anovulation, long cycles. Would later learn anovulation/long cycles are symptomatic of thyroid disease; have had thyroid disease since age 13
August 2007, Started officially TTC
February 2007, Went off birth control (10 years)
November 2005, Married my best friend