By Kim Blakely
So, some people have wondered how I’m doing with the South Beach Diet. I’ve stuck with it and I’ve lost seven pounds, although I am cautiously hoping to gain every one of those back – and then some.
I’m pregnant!
Wow – I never thought I would be writing that sentence – or this post.
I cannot tell you how surprised I was to see that second line creeping onto my home pregnancy test a few days ago. I think I’m still in shock.
My first blood test, on 12 days post ovulation, just a couple of hours after I saw the positive result, showed an hcg level of 183.6. My second beta, on 16 dpo, showed a level of 1,273. Levels should double in 48 hours, and according to betabase.info, mine had a respectable doubling time of 34 hours.
I’ll never know for certain if South Beach deserves the credit for this conception (I’ll explain later why I think it might have), but for now I’m sticking with it, just in case.
I’m acutely aware that it’s very early and that anything can go wrong at any minute, so I’m trying hard to keep my fears at bay and just enjoy the moments.
My first ultrasound is scheduled for Oct. 20 … please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
Thanks so very much Shan!
Boy, I’ll say it’s a nail-biter. I’m just trying to keep busy and stay positive until I can finally go to that appointment. I appreciate all your prayers!
Kim,
We are so, so happy for you and will definitely keep you in our prayers! How can you stand waiting until the 20th?! What a nail-biter!
XOX,
Shannon
Congratulations!!!!!!
I know you’ve been waiting on this moment for some time and we hope you’ll keep us posted throughout your pregnancy.
Kim,
This news makes me SO happy. Thanks so much for taking us along on the journey and letting us share in your joy. I can’t wait to read more about this growing baby!
–Gwen