Beta Results

I thought about concocting a long post to wade through before getting to the results, but I changed my mind. Angie's first beta, at 8dp5dt (translation: eight days post five day transfer) is 90. It is a good solid number. I couldn't be happier, but it is only the beginning. She goes back to the lab next Monday and then again next Wednesday, and if her betas increase appropriately they will schedule an ultrasound probably around the end of the month. We still have a long way to go, but today's news is huge!

When I was going through my third IVF cycle I went to see an acupuncturist who was really into meditation and alternative medicine. She suggested I pick a phrase to meditate upon in preparation for the cycle, so I asked my mom if she knew of any good bible verses that would serve this purpose. She suggested the following verse from Romans 12:12: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Little did I know how often I would turn to that phrase for comfort and direction. I used this to meditate upon during that cycle, and then again during my next cycle, and again during my bed rest and Fletcher's NICU stay.

Today, I am definitely joyful in hope.