hcg what?

my mom was asked to go back to IRM for another blood test yesterday. apparently, her 1st hcg count (done on the 26th) was on the low side... lower than what they were expecting considering the number of days since i got conceived.

on friday the 27th, my mum got an ept stick and peed on it. 2 lines formed, but the other line was so faint. so yeah, that hcg count maybe right.

my parents researched about this and found out that this is common for ectopic pregnancies. it worried both my mom and dad, eventhough my mom isn't feeling any cramps stronger than what she has when she gets her period. see, i don't exactly know how to tell mum not to worry about me. oh well.

when the NP from IRM called my mom, she said that mum's hcg level did not only double!(the NP said that the hcg count normally doubles every 2 days). it went much higher that my mom's count is already on the expected range. i was happy when i saw the sighs of relief from my mum and dad. the NP called me a late-bloomer. well, i guess i am ;)

my mom peed on another ept stick this morning. at an instant 2 solid bold lines appeared almost at the same time! see?!


just like some other couples, mom and dad decided to keep the little tiny secret within themselves first and make the big announcement after i'm 12 wks old. but they of course planned on telling the families about this great news (yep, ME!) on new year's eve. they too have been waiting a long time for me so i really can't wait to hear their reactions! i'm too excited!