#3

Well I think the word is out now. It's been torturing me to keep this a secret! Mostly probably b/c I'm a talker, and w/ all my fears about this pregnancy I've got a lot to talk about! About a week ago I was feeling so strong about this but after my trip to the ER last Thursday due to bleeding I've been so nervous. I have horrible memories of bending over holding on to Luke at the pharmacy in Jan of 2005 and experiencing a gush of blood and then being whisked away to the hospital by ambulance. So now every time I bend over and move I'm thinking of that moment...I think it mostly bothers me b/c it happened once in 2002 after Luke was born.. and I was told it was very unlikely for it to ever happen again... well it did. :( I know I know.. my glass is half empty. But I have a bad record, and I want this baby to survive so badly!

So far my numbers are rising properly which is a good sign. I'm also feeling super nauseous and tired. I'm hoping for good news at my ultrasound Thursday. Please pray with me!!

This picture below was taken just before we told the kids. We told them we had something important to tell them.. they were both being really goofy w/ new feelings and excitement flying through them.

The pregnancy may also explain why I haven't been on here much. I've been taking naps when the kids do and going to bed early. All for now.. I gotta finish watching American Idol! :)

PS for any interested my HCG levels were

13 DPO=542

15DPO=1652

21DPO=16,577

23DPO=26,559

here is a beta chart... http://www.betabase.info/showBasicChart.php?type=Single

for whatever reason my numbers are really really high. I've been a little worried about "multiples" but my levels were really high w/ Abby as well. So it might be MY norm??

-Beth