Beta results.
July 28, 2007
It was raining today… so J and I skipped the hike. Instead we went to our old college town and had pizza at our favorite pizza place.
When we got home, I checked my voicemail. Nervously.
It’s positive.
159.
I am in shock right now.
I need to call on Monday to make an appointment for a repeat beta this week. And then I have to schedule an ultrasound in two and a half weeks.
Wow.
I can’t really believe this is happening. I was so sure that IVF wasn’t going to work for us.
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1.
InfertileMadWoman | July 28, 2007 at 6:48 pm
Way to go!!! I am so freaking excited for you right now…. I have been haunting you all day!!! Here is to a happy and healthy 9 months!!!!
2.
Sarah | July 28, 2007 at 6:50 pm
oh I knew! it iknewitiknewitiknewit! I am SOOOOOO excited for you!!! congratulations on this all important first step!!!
3.
LJ | July 28, 2007 at 6:53 pm
Serenity has indeed occurred now! Congratulations.
4.
Liz | July 28, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Congratulations!!!
5.
Reproductive Jeans | July 28, 2007 at 7:00 pm
HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!
Been thinking about you all day my friend!! Ok, now its your turn to email me like Sticky Bun did and tell me you still dont have any major symptoms–I need courage!=)
RIGHT ON!
6.
chicklet | July 28, 2007 at 7:04 pm
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYY!
7.
Samantha | July 28, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Yay!!!! I’m so glad it’s working out for you!!! Exciting!!!
8.
My Reality | July 28, 2007 at 7:38 pm
OMG Serenity! I am crossing my fingers that your beta rises nicely and you see a beautiful, beating heart at your scan.
This is the best news I have heard in a long time!
9.
tipsymarie | July 28, 2007 at 7:40 pm
I am so glad you didn’t wait until SUNDAY!! Congratulations!
10.
Chris | July 28, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Oh wow! I am so happy for you. I’m wishing you the very best from the very bottom of my heart.
11.
Jackie | July 28, 2007 at 7:41 pm
Hurray!!! I am so thrilled for you and I’ll be waiting to hear more! All the best!!
12.
DMB | July 28, 2007 at 7:44 pm
OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
13.
Mary Ellen and Steve | July 28, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Horray!! I knew it! Congratulations!!
14.
Anniep | July 28, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Wooo Hooo! !!!!! Eeeek! That’s just fabulous! I hope it keeps on being fabulous, instead of, well… you know…
Enjoy it. TODAY you are pregnant!
15.
Cibele | July 28, 2007 at 8:06 pm
I KNEW IT , I KNEW IT… this news brought tears to my eyes and joy and hope to my heart. Praying for a very strong second beta!! baby steps!!
16.
Rachel | July 28, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Wow! That’s so great!!
17.
Ellie | July 28, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Yay!!!! Congratulations and I hope you have a very happy and healthy long 9 months! This gives me hope that perhaps in 2 weeks we will feel the same elation I know you are feeling right now! Enjoy every second for us all!
18.
buggsmommy | July 28, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Yahoo!!!! Thank you for posting today
CONGRATS!
19.
Thalia | July 28, 2007 at 8:32 pm
glad to see that all those feelings you were having were proven true. Mazel tov, let’s hope it’s all a straightforward journey from here.
20.
Chris | July 28, 2007 at 8:36 pm
Congrats! This is the best news!
21.
M | July 28, 2007 at 8:40 pm
Congrats!!! What great news.
22.
Adrienne | July 28, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Holy freaking crap! That’s AWESOME!!!! So happy for you, S!!!!!!!
23.
The Oneliner (Christina) | July 28, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Sqeeeeeeeeeee.I am tickeled pink and teary eyed.bout time.am driving but had to comment;)
24.
Nikole | July 28, 2007 at 9:10 pm
I’m so happy for you! Congratulations!
Nikole at babylust
25.
The Town Criers | July 28, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Holy shit holy shit holy shit!!! YAY YAY YAY! I’m sending you the slip of paper
I’m so happy for you two–you three!
Congratulations–may it only be smooth sailing from here.
26.
carrie | July 28, 2007 at 9:14 pm
HOORAY!!!! I am SO SO SO excited for you guys. That is a fabulous number! Yay yay yay!
p.s. My first symptom was getting up to go pee in the middle of the night too
27.
squarepeg | July 28, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Oh honey I could NOT be happier right now!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!!
Wow. just WOW!!!!!
I’m just so thrilled for you guys!
Here’s hoping that this is the beginning of the happiest ending ever!!
28.
SaraS-P | July 28, 2007 at 9:18 pm
I found out from Cibele’s blog before anything showed up on Bloglines. Congrats! I’m so happy for you!
Yay IVF!
29.
Shelby | July 28, 2007 at 9:24 pm
I knew it!!! Congratulations!!! I am SO excited for you!!! I hope your next beta is just as fabulous!
30.
SmarshyBoy | July 28, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Holy crap! You did it!
I have to go apologize to my neighbors for the loud scream I just let out before they call the cops.
There are no words to express the excitement / relief / anxiety / happiness I feel after reading this news, Serenity.
No drunk blogging for you tonight.
31.
mbnone | July 28, 2007 at 9:35 pm
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!
Big congratulations. You SO deserve this!!!!
–Meredith (mbnone)
32.
Southern Comfortable | July 28, 2007 at 9:47 pm
Yippee!!!!!!!!!! I am so very, very excited for you. Congratulations, Mama!
33.
Mands | July 28, 2007 at 9:55 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOW! I have been holding my breath the whole day… I am turning blue
Wonderful news chick!
34.
sharah | July 28, 2007 at 10:06 pm
Yay! You may not have believed it was going to work, but that doesn’t matter at all
Wishing you a happy and healthy next nine months!
35.
Meg | July 28, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Oh, Serenity!! I had an inkling you might be from what you were describing in your recent posts.
I can’t tell you how happy I am for you; this is the best news I’ve heard in ages, lovely!
I know it’s early (stay away from betabase, ok?)but congratulations… the first ENORMOUS hurdle is over with… go your new uterus!
Yay!!!
36.
Vee | July 28, 2007 at 10:22 pm
YAAAY ! I knew it, I had good feeling this was it for you.
All the best.
37.
Inconceivable | July 28, 2007 at 10:28 pm
WAY TO GO GIRL!!! Congrats
38.
Erin | July 28, 2007 at 10:32 pm
I’m so happy for you! I stayed away from the computer all afternoon, hoping that you would have posted by the time I checked–and hoping for this very news! It sounds like a wonderful, wonderful number and I hope that all the rest of the news is just as perfect!
39.
Cathy | July 28, 2007 at 10:35 pm
I just started reading – congratulations!!
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Laura, the (reluctant) baroness | July 28, 2007 at 11:01 pm
Yes, yes, yes!! Way to go, girl. I am so happy for you. Keep us updated!
41.
OHN | July 28, 2007 at 11:01 pm
FABULOUS!!!! I let out a little wooohooo and my family just looked at me..I am so happy for you. I have been reading your blog for quite some time. Sending all my good thoughts your way for ever climbing betas and flickering hearts on ultrasounds
42.
Waiting Amy | July 28, 2007 at 11:05 pm
That is so BEAUTIFUL! I’m thrilled for you girl! Here’s to a smooth road ahead!
43.
DD | July 28, 2007 at 11:08 pm
A most EXCELLENT start! Congrats!
44.
Larisa | July 28, 2007 at 11:11 pm
Holy CRAP! I wasn’t even sure I should check in today!
So incredibly excited and hopeful for you. Hoping this is the first BIG step on a 40 week journey.
45.
Stephanie | July 28, 2007 at 11:20 pm
yahoo!! Another BFP!! That is so awesome and I am so happy for you.
46.
amy | July 28, 2007 at 11:28 pm
Woohoo!! Congrats!!
I hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months. Enjoy every minute of it.
You are an encouragement to all of us still fighting!!
Amy
dancingwithinfertility.blogspot.com
47.
Meroo | July 28, 2007 at 11:31 pm
yeahhhhh!!!!
48.
Cece | July 28, 2007 at 11:33 pm
GOOD NEWS (in an otherwise shitty weekend for me)!
Hip hip hooooorrrrraaayyyyy!
49.
megan | July 29, 2007 at 12:06 am
yeayeayeayea! i was so nervous during that few seconds that it took the page to load…
i am so freaking happy for you! this is SUCH wonderful news!
50.
Baby Blues | July 29, 2007 at 12:06 am
Wooohooo! Oh my gosh Serenity! I am so happy and excited for you! Wonderful news. Keep us posted.
51.
niobe | July 29, 2007 at 12:09 am
Yay!
52.
M | July 29, 2007 at 12:15 am
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Congrats
53.
dmarie | July 29, 2007 at 12:22 am
Big huge congrats to you!
54.
Jason and Samantha | July 29, 2007 at 12:31 am
Congratulations girlie!! Keep us posted!
55.
ekunkelmann | July 29, 2007 at 12:43 am
Oh, thank God. I was hoping so hard for you all afternoon. Congratulations!
56.
Dryad | July 29, 2007 at 12:53 am
YEAH BABY!!!!
Oro
Birch and Maple
57.
Natalie | July 29, 2007 at 1:17 am
OMG OMG OMG!! I gasped aloud when I read this!! I’m so freakin’ happy for you girl!!!!!
58.
The Dunn Family | July 29, 2007 at 1:23 am
congrats! I’m so happy for you!
59.
Lyrehca | July 29, 2007 at 1:43 am
Just got in after being out all day and your blog was the first thing I wanted to check. Mazel tov, and I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful healthy and boringly normal road for you. Congratulations!
60.
LIW (Lady In Waiting) | July 29, 2007 at 1:53 am
I was literally shaking when I clicked on to your blog. I was DYING to know. I had a good feeling given your symptoms.
OMG!!!! You must be SO excited and nervous. But see, that new Ute made a big difference.
I will be holding my breath for the entire 9 months.
Feel free to call tomorrow if you want to chat.
And, as the three of us talked about that night at dinner, you have given the IF blog world hope, my dear friend.
Much love and many hugs!!!
XOXOXOXO
61.
Bea | July 29, 2007 at 2:07 am
I can’t believe I’m the 61st commenter – I think that says something in itself.
Also? I knew it I knew it I knew it. I’ve had a good feeling about this cycle from the start.
Congrats.
Bea
62.
Heather | July 29, 2007 at 2:26 am
Whoo Hoo!!
Congratulations!!!
The number…is a very good one to start off with!
Smile!
63.
Mony | July 29, 2007 at 2:28 am
This was the only news I wanted to hear.
Serenity is pregnant! The crowd goes wild! Super stuff!
64.
K | July 29, 2007 at 4:13 am
HOLY SHIT! Hooray!! I’m SO excited and happy for you! And I’m with Ellie – reading your happy, happy, news makes me even more hopeful that our news will be similar in a week and a half!!!! Praying that this is the beginning of a happy and healthy 9 months!!!
65.
Kath | July 29, 2007 at 8:37 am
Oh, Serenity, what wonderful news! I just woke up from a dream about this, and was so anxious to find out that I had to check in with you BEFORE going to the bathroom! May you realize in several months just what that means, girl.
So very, very happy for you. And now I go, with a very, very glad heart. Wishing you a safe, long, uneventful, happy pregnancy, my dear.
66.
Jamie | July 29, 2007 at 10:43 am
I am so thrilled for you.
For some reason I have had positive vibes for you this cycle!! I hope my magic meds helped to play a role! Now if we can just get Reproductive Jeans knocked-up too those will be the luckiest IVF meds ever!
67.
stickybun07 | July 29, 2007 at 10:55 am
WONDERFUL, wonderful, wonderful!! Serenity, this is so exciting–I’ve been at a wedding with no access to the internet and it was killing me all day!! this news is certainly worth the wait.
all the best!
68.
Caro | July 29, 2007 at 12:09 pm
coming late to the party but yay!!!!
69.
Piccinigirl | July 29, 2007 at 12:12 pm
OMG…..OMG….OMG…
I’m so happy I KNEW it….
MUCH CONGRATULATIONS sweetie!!!
YIPEE
70.
Isabel | July 29, 2007 at 12:14 pm
I’m so very, very, very happy: it’s wonderful!!! The world is a marvelous place. I’m so happy you are having a baby.
71.
Sunny | July 29, 2007 at 1:04 pm
Wonderful news!!!!!
72.
KLTTX | July 29, 2007 at 2:22 pm
Congratulations Serenity!
73.
Nica | July 29, 2007 at 3:00 pm
YAY AYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!
74.
Drowned Girl | July 29, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Fantastic news!
75.
Marie-Baguette | July 29, 2007 at 4:22 pm
great news!!!! congratulations!!! and don’t freak out, the cramps should continue for a while
76.
ultimatejourney | July 29, 2007 at 6:27 pm
AAAAHHHH!!! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! I’ve been away, but I was thinking about you and wondering how things turned out.
77.
Kristen | July 29, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Congratulations, Serenity!!!! I’m so excited for you! I can’t wait to hear more.
Here’s to a H&H 9 (or
months!
XOXO,
Kristen
78.
Heather | July 29, 2007 at 7:43 pm
Congrats!! I’m so happy for you guys!
79.
Watson | July 29, 2007 at 8:49 pm
OMG,
YAY YAY and might I say YAY!! I rushed into my sister’s place and after an emergency pee stop, jumped on her computer to check your news.
Serenity I am SO happy for you and J, and I am hoping for wonderful results from the 2nd Beta.
Much love!!!
80.
Amy R | July 29, 2007 at 8:50 pm
I just walking into the door from camping and immediately checked your blog. I am THRILLED for you Serenity- congratulations a 1000 times over!
81.
AshPash | July 29, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Wow!! What outstanding news! MANY congratulations and good wishes!
82.
Dianne/Flutter | July 29, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Congratulations…very glad that it worked out so far. Praying for the next 9 months or so.
83.
JKH | July 29, 2007 at 11:45 pm
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I’m so excited for you!!!!!!!
84.
Bumble | July 30, 2007 at 12:28 am
I’ve been ITCHING to get on here and see your results, and WOW, I’m so damn happy for you guys!!! Enjoy it, because you deserve it!
85.
Leslie | July 30, 2007 at 12:30 am
Serenity I’ve been reading along your journey for a few months now. I am so, so happy for you and J. All the best congratulations!
86.
Changing Expectations | July 30, 2007 at 1:37 am
Woo Hoo! I am so excited right now! Good for you! Congratulations!
87.
bbear | July 30, 2007 at 1:47 am
serenity! I have been reading your blog for months, and I must say, you are one of the most honest, thoughtful people I have come across.
I am so happy for you and your husband. Happy and Healthy 9 months to you
88.
es | July 30, 2007 at 2:25 am
Wow! Yay! I was so nervous checking in… but I’m so happy to hear the great news!
89.
Nearlydawn | July 30, 2007 at 3:58 am
Woooooo Hoooooo!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!! So excited for you guys!
90.
KarenO | July 30, 2007 at 4:30 am
Congratulations!!! It’s 6:30am over here and I just applied my make-up for the day, and now I have to go start all over again! Wonderful news!!
91.
Lost mail 14 june 2005 | July 30, 2007 at 6:04 am
EEEk.. what great news!! Keep us informed, check on me, I’ll check in on you sweetie!! Fingers fing crossed!!!
byee
regina
92.
Regina | July 30, 2007 at 6:06 am
btw, that last msg was from me, regina at http://gotbaby.wordpress.com/
take care
~r
93.
Trevor | July 31, 2007 at 7:32 am
Big big big big big WOW!
94.
TeamWinks | July 31, 2007 at 11:59 am
That’s exciting news! We’ll be beside you through the rest of this journey, so don’t dissapear on us!
95.
Tina | July 31, 2007 at 1:36 pm
OH MY GOD!!!! Serenity, you have made my WEEK with this news!
Good for you! Will be praying that this is going to be a wonderful 9 months for you!
96.
Sara | August 3, 2007 at 11:46 am
Congratulations!!!! What fantastic news!
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