I got my 20 post transfer beta drawn this morning and it was 2,416. They were looking for anything over 1,000 to be considered pregnant. So I guess they are just now considering me pregnant, even though I have considered myself that since transfer. They also drew my estrogen and progesterone and they also remain within normal limits, meaning no more weekly lab draws!! I do continue taking my daily shots and medications and continue to let my body catch up till 9 weeks and then we can start weaning off the meds.
They also got me scheduled for our 7 week ultrasound to see the heartbeat and determine how many babies are in there. Most of the time the 20 day beta is above 3000 for twins but another surrogate in our group is pregnant with twins and her 20 day was 2800. So there really is no telling till we see the heartbeat(s).
I also found out that after our first transfer, the one that resulted in a miscarriage, my level at this point was only 1300, so that left me with a positive feeling and continued hope that this time I will be able to give the IF's the healthy baby that they so deserve!! Every time I get more good news it starts to settle in that this is really happening. I feel like we have been trying for so long that it's almost surreal. I am still cautious as I know that things can change so fast. But I continue to have HOPE that this is it.
What's next, you ask? 7 week ultrasound on May 25th.... stay tuned.
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