cautiously optimistic

Blood test for second beta this morning: 541. Almost a perfect doubling from Tuesday's 242. So, we are cautiously optimistic.

We saw Dr. H on the way out of the clinic. He was beaming in that way that only he can beam. "Congratulations", he smiled before getting into the elevator.

This evening, I sat with DLS (from work) on the bus on the way home. We talked about knitting and baby sweaters and babies. She asked after EJ and her twins. I showed her the sweater I'm doing for PS. She said "All these people having babies who I never thought would." A pause, and then she said "Are you next?" I wasn't sure what to say, so I smiled and said "maybe".

It might be my imagination, but all week, people have been smiling at me. Is it just that I'm smiling with my secret news? Or is there something to that idea of a pregnant "glow"?