Wednesday, October 28, 2009

The Results Are In...

The plan was to let my cell phone go to voicemail when the RN called today. That way Hammer and I could listen to the message together. If the news were bad, I could cry and have him next to me as support. If the message was good, then we could share in the joy together.

What I didn't plan for was a persistent RN who not only called my cell phone first to leave a message but then proceeded to call my work phone. Without thinking I picked up the phone only to have my stomach drop into my shoes when I heard her voice on the other end. NOooooo, what am I going to do! Not here, not now. But I couldn't stop her from talking and telling me the results.

And I have to tell you I really heard nothing past, "...and I'm happy to tell you you're pregnant..blah, blah blah,

your beta was low though, only 24...blah, blah, blah,

...although I've had plenty of women have low betas and go on to have perfectly healthy pregnancies.

I'm pregnant! I'm Pregnant! I'M PREGNANT! (I cannot believe I'm typing this...holy pete!)

But we are not out of the woods yet. Its definitely a case of late implantation. Tomorrow I go for beta #2 and hopefully it's doubled. There is a risk of an ectopic pregnancy with low number just because the embie could have implanted late because it floated around and found it's way up into one of my tubes. She also said it could be 'on it's way down' but seeing that I've been testing every day except for beta day and never saw a line show up (and my sticks are sensitive starting at 20). So if you could all say a prayer for this little Hammer baby, that he's in the right place and growing strong I would be soooo, sooooo grateful. You have already been so supportive, I cannot thank you all enough for your encouragement!

24 comments:

JB said...

Good luck with the second beta! This is great news so far!

Brittney said...

Yea, yea, yea!!! Oh I'm SO happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'll continue to pray for this sweet little Hammer baby:)

KZ said...

Congrats! This is the best news I have heard all day. I pray you continue to receive good news for the next 9 months.

Tabitha said...

YAAYYYY!!!!

Rene said...

THIS IS AWESOME!!!! Congratulations- I'm praying that beta doubles :) I am so so happy for you.

Allison said...

Praying hard for you that the beta doubles!!! Yay for being pregnant!!!!!!! So excited for you!

Kerri said...

Awesome news! Congratulations! And, as a sidenote, I had some CRAZY things happen with my betas in the beginning and I am now 37 weeks pregnant. So, those numbers don't always mean everything. Good luck tomorrow and please keep us updated. So happy for you!

Hillary said...

Praise God!! I am so happy for you, and praying for a healthy pregnancy with doubling betas!!

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Emily said...

Hurray! Prayers for all three of you!!

Mandy said...

I'm so stoked for you! I've been praying for you for a long time and really believed God was going to answer your prayers soon. I just didn't know when (of course). Don't worry about low beta numbers. Mine was only 50 and I know plenty of others who started off in the 20's. The increase is really what matters.

Praise God, and praying for all three of you!

Once Upon A Time said...

WOHOO! I am so happy for you- a positive beta is something to celebrate! I will be praying like mad that that number keeps doubling!

Meant to be a mom said...

OMG!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!! I'm sorry I'm not trying to get too excited but I'm so excited. Your pregnant!!! Ok so I'm going to calm down now and start the prayers again for you and pray for your little angel to grow strongly. I appologize for the crazy excitement as I realize your not out of the woods yet but I promise to pray for you, I want this for you soooo bad!

Brittney said...

I just had to come back and comment again. I can't stop thinking about the fact that YOU'RE PREGNANT! God is so good! Just so extremely thrilled for ya.

Unknown said...

Congratulations!!! My fingers will be crossed tomorrow!

BB said...

Thats great news! Good luck for tomorrow's beta! My fingers crossed for you!

Sally said...

Awwwww Mrs. Hammer.. I'm so happy for you & Mr. Hammer!!!! Crossing all my fingers & toes that baby Hammer is growing - don't give up!!! (((HUGS)))

kdactyl said...

Yay...I'm so excited to hear this. I know three women who had numbers under 30 on thier first draw and they all had healthy babies....all girls by the way....

I will say a prayer for you and baby Hammer! Keep the faith!
kd

Lindsey Is Waiting said...

That is incredible!! Praise God! Congrats! Will be praying for you!

Rob & Lindsey said...

I don't think I've ever left you a comment but I read your blog all the time and just wanted to let you know I'm praying!!!

Rob & Lindsey said...

oh and CONGRATS;)!!!

Shannon said...

I am at my desk at work and bawling my eyes out, I AM SO EXCITED!!! Congrats, this is great news! I am continuing to pray for you and your rising levels.

GOD IS GOOD!

osuraj said...

Praying for you guys! Please keep us posted, I am hoping with all I have that this is a sticky baby.

~J~ said...

OH MY GOODNESS!! I miss 2 days and this is what happens?!?! I can't believe it - I am so so so excited for you!! I can't wait to hear how your next beta turns out...I am praying for you and Hammer right now...please please please let this be it!!!!!

Jill said...

That's such GREAT news!!!