A watched pot never boils.
A watched phone never rings.
I almost had a heart attack today when I didn’t get a phone call about my 3rd beta when I usually do. Thank goodness I was done with work for the day at 1230, because by then I was already practically staring blankly at the computer, glancing at my phone every 5 seconds (with a ringer on HIGH, by the way, so it isn’t like I’d gone deaf).
I left work and drove home, but left the radio off and my phone directly in my lap. You know, in case I’d gone deaf.
By the time I got home at 1:00 there was still no call. I started to panic a little, but thought surely no news is good news? If something had gone wrong, SURELY she would have called.
I dozed on my couch for 40 minutes. With my phone right by my ear. (again, deafness)
At 1:40 I called them. The nursing staff usually leaves at noon and so I was starting to wonder, and knew there was NO WAY I was waiting till Monday to find out what my number was. The lady at the desk said my nurse happened to be the one on call and she would call me back.
I waited.
I played words with friends.
I took my dog to his vet appointment.
I stared at my phone A LOT.
I WILLED it to ring.
It didn’t.
DAMMIT.
I drove myself and my dog home.
And then it finally rang.
They had been slammed all day.
Third and final beta came in at 8,273
I think the clinic is taking bets on twins. And we will find out Thursday!
September 28, 2012 at 4:11 pm
Whoa! What a huge number! I am so excited for your first ultrasound!
September 28, 2012 at 4:11 pm
HOLEEEE COW! When I saw your 1st and 2nd Betas, I was going to say twins, but held my tongue… that number though… Wowee. 🙂
I hope, I hope, I hope… When are they scheduling your first u/s?
HUGS!!!
September 28, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Wooooo! Yep…twins… told you where I’m placing my bets! I’m thrilled for you! Have a restful happy weekend!
September 28, 2012 at 4:14 pm
You might not believe this, but I’ve been refreshing the webpage every 5 mins in the hope of some good news 🙂 Am sooooo excited for you.
Congratulations!!!.
September 28, 2012 at 4:17 pm
I was doing the same staring at my phone!!! Thanks!!!
September 28, 2012 at 4:21 pm
My pleasure! Here’s to an absolutely uneventful 9 months!!
September 28, 2012 at 4:17 pm
Ain’t that the truth! Waiting on the call is the worst! But what a number, wow! Can’t wait to hear what we are all already sensing for you…
September 28, 2012 at 4:18 pm
you’re betting twins too, huh? 🙂 I think everyone is!
September 28, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Wow! So happy for you!!!
September 28, 2012 at 4:59 pm
Eeeek!!!!!!! Theresa, I am so freaking excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 28, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Woohoo! That’s great news! I’m so sorry you were left in suspense all day, though!
September 28, 2012 at 5:13 pm
It’s ok it was worth it!!!! Thanks!!
September 28, 2012 at 5:38 pm
SOOOOOO excited for you. Holding my breath for the ultrasound results! Enjoy your weekend.
September 28, 2012 at 6:04 pm
That’s fantastic news! And very exciting for the first ultrasound.
September 28, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Either you’re hosting the future Incredible Hulk in there, or it’s twinsies!!! I am SO HAPPY for you.
September 28, 2012 at 6:14 pm
Haha! Could go either way!! 🙂
September 28, 2012 at 6:21 pm
What a fantastic number! I may be nearly as excited as you for your first u/s. Hurry up, Thursday!
September 29, 2012 at 8:47 pm
4 more days! 🙂
September 28, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Whoa! That is a great number! Yay for good news!
September 28, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Um, theres more than one in there. That beta number is like.. 3.
:O
September 28, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Good gracious. Not 3. We only transferred two. And while I realize one can split I’m sure that’s pretty uncommon. Lets just stick with 2 ok? Lol
September 28, 2012 at 7:35 pm
ok! lol! Girl Im so freaking happy for you, I seriously cant tell you how glad I am that this is working out.
September 28, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Thanks jeanette. That means a lot to me
September 28, 2012 at 9:18 pm
Holy crap! That’s a big number! I’m guessing twins too!
September 28, 2012 at 9:30 pm
Wow!!! I see twins in your future!!!! Congrats!!!! When is your first Sono?
September 28, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Thursday 🙂 the countdown begins
September 28, 2012 at 11:18 pm
So exciting! Can’t wait to see how the u/s goes.
September 29, 2012 at 1:02 am
Woww! Great number! Congrats 🙂
September 30, 2012 at 1:29 pm
That’s like waiting for the guy you like to call …… but a million times worse!!!
But what an awesome beta to hear after the torturous wait – I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to hear your news on Thursday!
September 30, 2012 at 3:25 pm
Wahoo! That is an awesome number! I’m sorry you had to wait so long though. Don’t those nurses know that we need to hear back ASAP!!!
Can’t wait to find out if it’s one or two!
September 30, 2012 at 8:29 pm
How exciting! Can’t wait to find out if there’s more than one. Just happy to hear it’s so solid. How have you been feeling?
September 30, 2012 at 8:49 pm
ok so far, no major complaints. Some minor things but no big deal. Thanks for asking 🙂