I had my 4th bloodtest today. Numbers still look good. Doctors like to see the numbers double every 2 -3 days. Mine more than doubled on the 2nd and 3rd tests. On this most recent test, it was 66% higher in 2 days, which is perfect, as they look for 100% higher by 3 days. Here are the numbers for anyone who understands them:

Beta #1 - 4/22 - 66
Beta #2 - 4/24 - 187
Beta #3 - 4/29 - 1,487
Beta #4 - 5/1 - 2,448

I asked for a due date today. They tell me December 30th. Alfonso is hoping it's earlier, so we can get that tax deduction! We'll be able to solidify that date after the ultrasound. First one is scheduled for May 8th:) We're so excited!

That's all for the updates. We want to thank everyone for their continued prayers. We know God has been with us throughout this entire journey, and the prayers are what got us this far.

Alfonso wanted me to mention something else about prayer. Each week, at church, we fill out an envelope with our info. There is a place to put prayer requests. He says that usually, he looks at that like he thinks most men do. You know how men are, they think they don't need help doing anything, they can do it all themselves. This time, however, he decided that the extra prayers couldn't hurt, so he filled it out. Everywhere we went, he somehow got into the conversation of God and prayer with people, and these strangers offered up prayers for us. We KNOW that made the difference this time.

PLEASE CONTINUE SENDING YOUR PRAYERS UP!

Thank you so much! Talk to you soon.