Final Beta Test

Today I had bloodwork done for the 3rd and final beta test. The numbers were up to 5723 hcg! What is crazy is that I only know that is good because the doctor said it is good. The hcg levels are really strange to try to figure out but as long as they are rising at this point it is good news.

We wont be going in for anything again until March 14 and that will be our first ultrasound! We will probably get to hear the heartbeat which will be crazy!

I have to admit, I am just feeling really fat these days. Unfortunately, because of what happened in my life and the IVF process in general (plus the fact that you cant work out for a while during it) I did gain a few pounds prior to even getting pregnant. That just does not make me feel good at all, especially now because I feel kinda bloated and my before IVF pants aren't even fitting. Im not even supposed to start showing for a while so it just sucks that I already feel so fat.

Also, I am feeling pretty lazy. But I have been telling everyone that I am lazy anyway so it is hard to tell if it is a symptom or if it is just normal. I have been walking every night this week on the treadmil and lifting a few weights, just trying to get back to my routine as much as possible without pushing to hard.

I really just want to stay at a healthy weight during this whole process so I better buck up and kick my own ass into gear!

One other thing... I find it weird that I am 5 weeks, 3 days prego according to all the calculators. Apparently doctors count 2 weeks prior to when you actually conceived as part of the equation.
Sounds good to me! Less time to wait :)