is 179! Definite doubling happening here. I'm still nervous as hell and I think I will be for quite some time. I go back on Monday for a repeat beta and, if things continue to go well, I'll have a sonogram in about two weeks. I have no idea what happens after that; I seem to remember during the first consultation I had that they will follow me for 8-10 weeks and then release me to my regular ob.

I am so totally freaked out right now. I'm thrilled and scared to death all at the same time. I'm still trying hard to not count chickens but also be thankful for the two pieces of good news.

thank you all so much for the kind words--I have been overwhelmed with your comments and well-wishes. It really means a lot to me.

Other funny things that happened to me on my birthday:

1. the dogs left me a present in the kitchen (we have a dog door to the outside so they can go in and out during the day)--a dead rabbit. actually, just the head was brought inside for me--the body was lying on my back door welcome mat.

2. I was summoned to jury duty.

at least the good news outweighs the bad...