Good News

I am so excited about the pregnancy. I am still a little nervous about any problems. But I know God will take care of me and my baby. I have been going every Monday and Thursday to have my hCG levels and progesterone levels tested. On Monday (7-21) my hCG level was about 350. Last Thursday (7-24) my hCG level was 1613. This Monday my levels were 8507. I have been told this a good sign. I have looked online to see what normal levels were. I have found there is a wide range of "normal" levels. The nurse didn't express any concern and she said they will double and triple right now. She also said that I will not need to check my levels again until my appointment on the 7th. I am also taking Prometrium (sp?) to help my progesterone levels. Those levels look good too. One of the side affects of the medicine is nausea. I know that could be due to the pregnancy itself, but I am pretty sure it is from the medicine.

On another note, Hannah and I have a stomach bug of some sort. She has been running fever and we both have had some intestinal problems. I think they are starting to go away. Her fever has been down today and we both have slowed down in the other. I hope everything clears up soon. I hate seeing her sick. She has never run a fever for more than a day or two. Hers started on Saturday (fever). The other started yesterday for the both of us. If her fever is still there tomorrow, then I need to take her to the doctor. I really hope it goes away. I have a feeling that if she has to go to the doctor tomorrow they will want to draw blood for a CBC. I don't want her to go through that. I will let you know as things get better!