I meant to post yesterday but then fell asleep after doing my pregnancy meditation and visualization last night. I blame the baby for taking all of my energy!
Anyway, yesterday, after waiting all day for a return phone call for the results of my second blood test (taken early yesterday morning), I finally emailed my nurse and was told my hCG levels have nearly doubled in less than 48 hours -- from 15 on Monday to 27.6 yesterday. The near doubling is good news; the still very low beta numbers have us continuing to be cautiously optimistic.
So, this is good news. It means our pregancy is real (and not chemical) and that the embryo has begun to successfully implant into the uterine wall. I asked the nurse what else I can do to move along the process -- not much but continue to take it easy, rest up, push fluids, and stay positive. I'm also taking Progesterone and baby aspirin to help build up the uterine lining.
If you're trying to get preggers or already are, definitely check out the Circle & Bloom website. They have lots of easily-downloadable meditations for any stage of your fertility. I have found the pregnancy meditations relaxing, useful, and perfect for my type A, always-on-the-go personality. It forces you to slow down, use positive visualization, and focus on every part of your body -- in addition to honoring the amazing events currently occurring inside of you (now or in the future!). I highly recommend it! Find them at http://www.circlebloom.com/.
In addition to the meditation and added rest, I am trying to listen to my body and REALLY take it easy. For those of you who really know me, this is a tall order but so critical for my pregnancy to progress normally and healthfully. I have stopped doing CrossFit and high impact interval training. Now, I prefer long walks, restorative yoga, and other prenatal exercises that treat my body well and gently. My priority is this baby and having the healthiest, full-term pregnancy possible.
My hubby and I are still cautiously optimistic and hoping that the hCG levels continue to rise tomorrow when I go in for my next blood test (Yes, I am starting to feel like I am constantly being poked and prodded!). Thank you to everyone for your positive and encouraging thoughts and prayers. You have no idea what they mean to us.
Today, I am pregnant. Today, I am happy. Today, I can handle whatever comes my way. I am a warrior woman!
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