We got the results back early this afternoon. 396 times 2 is…792. Exactly double. Firefly is going in tomorrow morning for one last test (for now) although we probably won’t get the results until Monday. She’s had the same tech for all of her draws except one so far, and she’s been pretty matter-of-fact about things up to this point. Yesterday when Firefly went in the tech sat down and said, “well, this is exciting.”
We have the first U/S scheduled for the first of April. She’ll be at 7 1/2 weeks, and according to the nurse we should be able to hear the heartbeat. Now that is exciting.
Her mom called this evening to chat and ask about official news from the doctor, since Firefly talked to her before the first beta. She had some questions about the whole process, and I think it’s a good thing that she wants to know and is asking. It will be interesting to see how Firefly’s brother reacts, although we have no plans to tell him any time in the near future.
I did have a bit of sadness today. I’ve been involved with a local theater company since 1997 and am a founding member of the troupe’s ensemble. I’ve been on hiatus for the last year, and it is officially up tomorrow. Today I finally made the decision to resign. I’ve been thinking about it for quite a while now, and have gone back and forth on what to do. I’ve realized, though, that I just won’t be able to commit the time it requires–and deserves–and still be able to devote the time I need at home to Firefly and our family. I’ll definitely still be around, and hopefully on stage again at some point in the not-too-distant future. I certainly miss it.
