12.3
The nurse called this morning with the latest hcg numbers. First she asked how I was. Then she told me how she was.
Then she said, "So we have the last level...."
"Yes?"
"Now when was this taken? The 8th? When was the 8th?"
I had to look at the calendar. "Yesterday," I said.
"Oh. And where are the numbers from the 6th?"
"We didn't do a draw on the 6th. It was Sunday. So Friday and then Tuesday. Four days."
"Oh right."
"Welllllllllllllllllllllllllllll?" I asked.
5440
786 to 5440 in four days.
I woofed out a big exhale and detached my hand from the Triscuit I had reduced to powder while talking to her. Since I had already figured out about twelve times that we were looking for something in the 3100 range I was able to zone while the nurse fussed around with the same calculations.
I am pleased.
No more blood draws. Ultrasound on Monday.
Zing!
Maybe? Maybe this one? Maybe this time?
Hip hip hooray! Although, does that mean you could have triplets or quintuplets baking in there???
Posted by: crystal | August 09, 2006 at 02:06 PM
Yay!! Keeping on hoping!
Posted by: Andrea | August 09, 2006 at 02:07 PM
A GIANT exhale from over here. I am so glad you got a good definitive number. Now if Monday would only hurry up and get here.
Posted by: jill | August 09, 2006 at 02:08 PM
You overachiever you! Fingers crossed!
Posted by: mar | August 09, 2006 at 02:08 PM
Youpi! Am so relieved for you. Now put away the Muscat and enjoy the natural high. :)
Posted by: Montpellieraine | August 09, 2006 at 02:09 PM
I feel like your triscuit!
Couldn't have asked for better- on this day anyway! Fingers remaining crossed.
Posted by: JenH | August 09, 2006 at 02:09 PM
Um, what the fuck? I am SO pleased to be able to withhold the "so sorry" comments.
Holy guacamole. I can't wait to see what happens Monday at the u/s. Wow-Wee!
Posted by: Ollie | August 09, 2006 at 02:11 PM
Oh, yippy!!! Cannot wait for Monday!
Posted by: Lisa P | August 09, 2006 at 02:11 PM
Zing! Until Monday...
Posted by: Cat, Galloping | August 09, 2006 at 02:12 PM
Yay! Waiting for Monday!
Posted by: Susan | August 09, 2006 at 02:13 PM
Oh. Wow.
So exciting! I does sound like multiples? Maybe?
Jan
Posted by: Jan | August 09, 2006 at 02:13 PM
Oh even better than good ... mine did exactly this 35 hours, 56 hours (major freak out), 34 hours. The blip could have been a reduction but who knows?
Roll on Monday!
Posted by: anonyfrombeforestill | August 09, 2006 at 02:14 PM
Very relieved and happy for you to get through this step with such good news. Now I will work on sending good thoughts for the ultrasound!
Posted by: twocatmommy | August 09, 2006 at 02:16 PM
Oh thank heavens. Oh, what wonderful news. I could just kiss someone!
Posted by: Alexa | August 09, 2006 at 02:16 PM
wow, I'm am crying over here! this is great news! Cannot wait till the ultrasound on Monday!
Posted by: Beckik | August 09, 2006 at 02:17 PM
Eeek! I'm keeping everything crossed for you!
Posted by: ValleyGal | August 09, 2006 at 02:17 PM
Just found your blog through Mom's Daily Dose. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
Posted by: Robbi | August 09, 2006 at 02:19 PM
I have no idea what any of those numbers mean so I skim until I reach your declarative statement. I'm happy for you.
On an unrelated note, I'm so glad you linked Schnozz. Schnozz rocks. She also has fabulous hair.
Posted by: Moose | August 09, 2006 at 02:20 PM
Yes, please let this be the one or two or....whatever, let this PLEASE just be THE ONE!
XOXO
Posted by: Isabel | August 09, 2006 at 02:23 PM
This makes me smile. Good luck!
Posted by: Catherine | August 09, 2006 at 02:24 PM
Tears of joy for you!! OMG I am so happy for you, that is so wonderful, Sounds like maybe more then one, maybe?
Posted by: Katie | August 09, 2006 at 02:25 PM
Good lord. So, do higher numbers mean multiples?
That is EXCELLENT news. Congratulations! Can't wait for Monday...
Posted by: nate | August 09, 2006 at 02:26 PM
I have every appendage in my possession crossed for you!!
Posted by: Megan | August 09, 2006 at 02:27 PM
WOOOOO!!! I'm SO relieved for you, and SUPER happy about that number. YAY!
Posted by: Jess | August 09, 2006 at 02:28 PM
I started a blog today called What the F*ck. I am so glad I don't have to blog about a bad hcg number for you.
Looking forward to pretty u/s pictures on Monday.
EXHALE!
Posted by: Kay | August 09, 2006 at 02:28 PM
holy! congratulations!
Posted by: Hoping | August 09, 2006 at 02:29 PM
Hi Julia -- been reading you for awhile.
This could be it!!! Congrats!
Let us know how the u/s goes.
Posted by: Christina | August 09, 2006 at 02:30 PM
I knew the last figure was nothing to wail about but this one is totally smokin'!!!
Posted by: Pamplemousse | August 09, 2006 at 02:30 PM
What fantastic news on an otherwise dreary Wednesday. Please--let this be the reason you bought that fourth Easter basket.
Posted by: Nikki | August 09, 2006 at 02:31 PM
Great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope this is it! :)
Posted by: Sarah | August 09, 2006 at 02:31 PM
I almost jumped out of my office chair when I read that number!! Yay! I am so happy for you and I really hope the ultrasound holds wonderful things.
Posted by: Brandy | August 09, 2006 at 02:33 PM
Yay, yay, yay!
Posted by: Madelyn | August 09, 2006 at 02:33 PM
I held my breath while reading that and nearly passed out with relief. Crossed fingers and high hopes...
xoxo
anonymousey
Posted by: anonymousey | August 09, 2006 at 02:33 PM
Agh! Did you have to do to us what the nurse did to you? No, no, it's OK, it's fine, it's all good (though I didn't have a triscuit -- you could have warned me). A hearty CONGRATULATIONS and naturally will continue to keep fingers crossed.
Posted by: Alex | August 09, 2006 at 02:34 PM
Oh, I so hope this is the one for you!!
All appendages crossed. Prayers being said.
A-freaking-men.
Posted by: Sarah | August 09, 2006 at 02:34 PM
Delurking to tell you how thrilled I was to read today's post!! Yay! Yay! I actually started to send a comment to you the other day, when the hCG level was just shy of 800, to ask you to keep the faith and think "vanishing twin," but decided that after all you've been through I should just keep quiet and think good thoughts for you.
I will continue to think good thoughts -- and look forward to hearing happy, happy news next week!!! Enjoy your day, Julia! Enjoy the moment, just bask in it!!!
Posted by: Stacey | August 09, 2006 at 02:36 PM
I am beyond thrilled for you right now.
Posted by: Heather B. | August 09, 2006 at 02:37 PM
Yippee! So very happy for you.
Posted by: Colleen | August 09, 2006 at 02:38 PM
Well, you've always wanted quads....
Congrats! Holding my breath...
Posted by: Soper | August 09, 2006 at 02:38 PM
I have everything crossed for you my dear. It's hard getting around my daily activites but I am managing ;)
Posted by: Kate | August 09, 2006 at 02:38 PM
Wooo!!
Posted by: baggage | August 09, 2006 at 02:39 PM
Fantabulous news!!
Posted by: Libby | August 09, 2006 at 02:40 PM
I never thought I could feel so relieved for a (relative) stranger. I'm a mama of twins, and here's hoping that high number means you'll be joining our ranks soon ...
Posted by: Sheila | August 09, 2006 at 02:41 PM
Thinking WONDERFUL THOUGHTS...and happy. I'm glad that close was good enough for the last one...and this one is BEAUTIFUL...Can't wait to hear what's going on for Monday...
Posted by: Toni | August 09, 2006 at 02:44 PM
woohoo! my fingers are so crossed for you guys.
Posted by: Brooke | August 09, 2006 at 02:45 PM
Awesome. Big huge freaking AWESOME. Enormous exhale coming from me. I'm still thinking good thoughts for you, it's really about damn time that you got some decent news.
Posted by: Karen | August 09, 2006 at 02:45 PM
YAY! You had points to spare on that one!
Posted by: clearlydistracted | August 09, 2006 at 02:46 PM
Wahhooo! Excellent news.
Well, I am fervently hoping for a thumping healthy sac and fetal poles (too early?) and whatever else is absolutely right on for the first ultrasound.
Posted by: Nancy | August 09, 2006 at 02:46 PM
Wahhooo! Excellent news.
Well, I am fervently hoping for a thumping healthy sac and fetal poles (too early?) and whatever else is absolutely right on for the first ultrasound.
Posted by: Nancy | August 09, 2006 at 02:46 PM
OHGODOHGODOHGODYESMAYBEMAYBEMAYBE....
wishing you the VERY best of luck, friend.
Posted by: EmeraldMarketGirl (aka Chookooloonks) | August 09, 2006 at 02:50 PM