So while hCG levels can widely vary, typically a good first hCG for a singleton pregnancy is between 48-119 mIU/ml. My first blood test this week confirmed that I am, indeed, pregnant, with a hCG level of 331.4 mIU/ml! To my greatest relief, my levels have been doubling appropriately every 48 hours, with my most recent level at 14775.0 mIU/ml. O-M-G!
Despite my growing collection of positive tests, I'm still really in shock that I'm pregnant - and even more stunned that I could possibly be carrying twins (or more). It seems so surreal and hard to believe that this so-longed-for pregnancy is really happening. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for answered prayers.
My viability ultrasound is scheduled for a week from today. It seems so far away. The ultrasound will tell us if the pregnancy is progressing normally - and the number of babies present.
I'm fully aware there is a long road ahead. But, although I'm afraid, today I deliberately choose to celebrate the good news I've received - and to wholeheartedly embrace this pregnancy and the gift of life growing inside of me.
Despite my growing collection of positive tests, I'm still really in shock that I'm pregnant - and even more stunned that I could possibly be carrying twins (or more). It seems so surreal and hard to believe that this so-longed-for pregnancy is really happening. My heart is overflowing with gratitude to God for answered prayers.
My viability ultrasound is scheduled for a week from today. It seems so far away. The ultrasound will tell us if the pregnancy is progressing normally - and the number of babies present.
I'm fully aware there is a long road ahead. But, although I'm afraid, today I deliberately choose to celebrate the good news I've received - and to wholeheartedly embrace this pregnancy and the gift of life growing inside of me.