Awesome news everyone, so glad to hear it! I'm happy to report that my hcg results came in and I'm 625 at 4w3d which I'm told is well within the normal range. Considering last time at this stage I was only 87 I'm feeling more positive than I have the last few days. Sending lots of good vibes to anyone with appointments or results due soon, its not a fun wait!
I'm going back today for my second blood draw. Not sure if I'll find out the results late this afternoon or tomorrow. I have to wait until about 1:30pm to reach the 48 hour mark, so by the time it's processed and results sent to my doctor it may be past business hours. Have felt like crap the last 2 days which I'm hoping is a good sign. Fingers crossed!
I'm in need of a little reassurance. I went to the doctor on Monday and everything was perfect. My HCG had doubled and progesterone was looking great. However, I'm starting to worry because I just don't "feel" pregnant. I haven't had any real symptoms yet. I am 5w2d. I'm hoping I am just being paranoid because I just had a miscarriage in September. Is there anyone else who either is or has been around 5 weeks who hasn't felt symptoms? I would give anything to feel nauseous if I knew it meant everything was ok!
@TxTeacher91 Careful what you wish for. I wasn't sick till week 6+, and it gets worse every single day. I know that having symptoms for many is a sign we look for- and as someone who has also had a loss, I constantly poke my boobs and check my tp. But everyone is different- my mom says she threw up a total of two times while pregnant with my brother and my best friend only had some back pain late in her third trimester. Take it easy on yourself. When is your next apt?
@TxTeacher91 Careful what you wish for. I wasn't sick till week 6+, and it gets worse every single day. I know that having symptoms for many is a sign we look for- and as someone who has also had a loss, I constantly poke my boobs and check my tp. But everyone is different- my mom says she threw up a total of two times while pregnant with my brother and my best friend only had some back pain late in her third trimester. Take it easy on yourself. When is your next apt?
I'm trying, I'm just so paranoid! Certainly makes me feel better to hear from other people who have had successful pregnancies with few symptoms, though. I have my first ultrasound on December 9th. Can't come soon enough!
I got a message this morning that my progesterone dropped down to 11 (was 21.6 at 4w2d). My doctor is going to start me on medication, but I am waiting for her to call me back.
They had me in immediately to check progesterone and hcg, as I was only about 4-5 weeks at that point. But I didn't see a nurse for the QA info portion until Monday at nearly 8 weeks and my US was wed at almost 8 wks.
I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around twins though. I hope someone else gets them too. Was anyone here on fertility meds too??
I got a call today I failed my glucose test so I need to take the these hour, and then my hcg levels are 61,000+. They will do another progesterone draw Wednesday during my glucose test but my boobs are killing me so I'm not worried. Altogether good stuff so far.
I'm in need of a little reassurance. I went to the doctor on Monday and everything was perfect. My HCG had doubled and progesterone was looking great. However, I'm starting to worry because I just don't "feel" pregnant. I haven't had any real symptoms yet. I am 5w2d. I'm hoping I am just being paranoid because I just had a miscarriage in September. Is there anyone else who either is or has been around 5 weeks who hasn't felt symptoms? I would give anything to feel nauseous if I knew it meant everything was ok!
I'm feeling great so far at 6w3d. I'm honestly enjoying it. This is my fourth pregnancy and I can tell you that everyone is different. The last one I felt awful! So I'm enjoying the easy-going and hoping it will last.
I got a message this morning that my progesterone dropped down to 11 (was 21.6 at 4w2d). My doctor is going to start me on medication, but I am waiting for her to call me back.
Thanks!
I posted on the progesterone thread. I have had very good results of my suppositories thus far.
@kja2011 at my first check my Progesterone was 9.6. They put me on 200mg prometrium orally twice a day. It went right up. So far so good for me. It has fluctuated since but my doctor hasn't been concerned at it. I don't find I have any side effects from it. I just feel pregnant haha.
My concern is the doubling time between the first two was 25 hours. Now the doubling time Between the second two is 42 hours. I'm my head I know I shouldn't worry because it's still a great doubling time but PGAL brain really has me in a tizzy. I go for another one on Monday and am really annoyed that they are spacing them out so much. They also scheduled my "OB scan" for next Friday and I'll only be 5w6d. Am I worrying for nothing here?
My concern is the doubling time between the first two was 25 hours. Now the doubling time Between the second two is 42 hours. I'm my head I know I shouldn't worry because it's still a great doubling time but PGAL brain really has me in a tizzy. I go for another one on Monday and am really annoyed that they are spacing them out so much. They also scheduled my "OB scan" for next Friday and I'll only be 5w6d. Am I worrying for nothing here?
You are well within the normal range. I think that all of us get into that phase when anything that changes from what was so great happening before means to me to us… But like you said, you know that your betas are doubling at a great rate. They're looking for every 48 to 72 hours so you're still doubling so fast. And hopefully the link above will help you to see that there are women with much much much lower numbers that have successful pregnancies. It'll be good to get the early scan. I'm sure that they'll bring you back again and that way you can you see that everything is progressing where it should be. Hopefully you may even have a yolk sac.
@txteacher91 I feel you friend! I feel really less symptomatic today after days of really bad boobs pain and tiredness and now I'm starting to freak out something is wrong too Telling myself as long as no cramping/bleeding nothing to worry about. I also tell myself that if some women can go 9 months without knowing they are pregnant I guess mild/no symptom is not a big deal!!
Hi everyone! I have finally passed the waiting time to be able to post. I've felt like a crazy lurker not being allowed to introduce myself. I'm Amy and DH and I got a big surprise a few weeks ago. We have a DD (soon to be 13), DS (soon to be 9), and our 3rd is due July 6. While we did not plan this pregnancy, we're beyond excited and nervous to be starting over! (I'm 38 and DH is 39) We did experience a loss in 2006, between our DD and DS, at 9 weeks. It's just not a feeling you can ever shake or forget. I'm paranoid every time I go to the bathroom. My first OB appt is not until Dec 1 and the waiting is torture! Nice to *meet* you all!
Hi everyone! I have finally passed the waiting time to be able to post. I've felt like a crazy lurker not being allowed to introduce myself. I'm Amy and DH and I got a big surprise a few weeks ago. We have a DD (soon to be 13), DS (soon to be 9), and our 3rd is due July 6. While we did not plan this pregnancy, we're beyond excited and nervous to be starting over! (I'm 38 and DH is 39) We did experience a loss in 2006, between our DD and DS, at 9 weeks. It's just not a feeling you can ever shake or forget. I'm paranoid every time I go to the bathroom. My first OB appt is not until Dec 1 and the waiting is torture! Nice to *meet* you all!
I'm sorry for your loss, but glad that you can be a part of this group because it seems to be an amazing supportive group of women.
Wow, what a great thread. Thanks @BostonBaby1 for starting this! I just found out I am pregnant again on Thursday and told DH last night. We had been TTC for quite some time - 15 months after our loss. I lost the last pregnancy at 5w6d. This time I am trying to take it one day at a time and only focus on today. And today I am pregnant! Looking forward to getting to know you all, and I'm happy to join so many ladies from TTGP!
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Wow, what a great thread. Thanks @BostonBaby1 for starting this! I just found out I am pregnant again on Thursday and told DH last night. We had been TTC for quite some time - 15 months after our loss. I lost the last pregnancy at 5w6d. This time I am trying to take it one day at a time and only focus on today. And today I am pregnant! Looking forward to getting to know you all, and I'm happy to join so many ladies from TTGP!
I was crying last night when I saw how you told your husband. It was beautiful! I'm so glad to have you here with us. Obviously sad that you're in this group, but very happy to have you be a part of July!
I am cautiously joining. I had a loss in Sep. baby was 9w and I was 12w. Had seen the heartbeat at 6w and all looked fine.
My doc started blood work right away and will have my repeat Sunday. I am not sure which due date to go off. I ovulated later so based on ovulation FF gives me a due date of July 31 and then based on my last period it is July 26....seems minior in the grand scheme but is huge right now when I am getting my levels checked.
Based off my o date...I was 3w4d and then based off my last cycle I was 4w 2d. My hcg was 22 and i have to wait for my progesterone which will also be drawn Sunday to compare.
I am so scared they will say something is wrong and they can't do anything to save this pregnancy. I will feel so defeated. I have a healthy 3 year old that was a completely uneventful pregnancy.
I am cautiously joining. I had a loss in Sep. baby was 9w and I was 12w. Had seen the heartbeat at 6w and all looked fine.
My doc started blood work right away and will have my repeat Sunday. I am not sure which due date to go off. I ovulated later so based on ovulation FF gives me a due date of July 31 and then based on my last period it is July 26....seems minior in the grand scheme but is huge right now when I am getting my levels checked.
Based off my o date...I was 3w4d and then based off my last cycle I was 4w 2d. My hcg was 22 and i have to wait for my progesterone which will also be drawn Sunday to compare.
I am so scared they will say something is wrong and they can't do anything to save this pregnancy. I will feel so defeated. I have a healthy 3 year old that was a completely uneventful pregnancy.
I would definitely go off of your ovulation date that fertility friend gave you. And if that is the case, and hCG have 22 at 3w4d is pretty great if they continue to double as expected in a 48-72 our window. Also, try to remember that there are a lot of women that have betas that are slow and steady risers. They don't double on schedule, but these women have gone on to have very healthy babies. I'm sorry for your loss, but congratulations on the new pregnancy! I find the following site to be extremely helpful.
Thanks for the betabase website! I will definitely be keeping mine updated! I just keep telling myself the odds of having a healthy baby are greater than the opposite.
@AL_TwinCities Welcome!!!! I'm so glad you finally got your BFP!!! How did your hubby reacted at the airport???
I had texted him earlier joking that since I'm meeting him at the airport, it was like I was his driver and I should have a sign with our last name and a tophat. So when he saw that sign he gave me this look like "really honey?!" But then I switched to the other one and he read it and said "really?!!!" And gave me a huge hug. I've never seen him smile so big! I had asked a couple next to me to take video and so we have some of it on video!! Best moment!!
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Kinda freaking out right now. Just had my first streaking with blood "wipe". I've noticed today that I have not felt nauseous or the insane urge to gag that has been plaguing me as well. This is EXACTLY when it began for me with my loss in June. 7 weeks exactly on a Saturday....freaked out all weekend and miscarried by the following Wednesday. Prayers for my little bean and sanity, please.
Ugh....it's like I have all the signs of getting my period too. I was super gassy the last two days and I'm having some minor lowball pressure now. Before any cramping I had was in the front only and what felt like normal pregnancy cramping. I'm in tears with fear over here. Trying to hide from my 7 year old too. DH is home now but he is a musician and has to work tonight. I may go insane.
I'm sorry @ChrissyMarie128 that sounds so scary! Is there a 24 hr nurse line you could call? Try to take rest your body tonight. Is there a friend you could call to come over and be with you while DH is out?
me 30; DH 35 TTC since May 2014. Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d. Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1). AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR. RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW. Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining. Short LP (8 days). Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
There is nothing that can be done if it's not working out in terms of calling a nurse or going to the hospital. Not knowing is the hardest part and there is nothing a hospital or doctor can even do or say to reassure me. If I even went somewhere I would be spending extra money for no real answers. I'm already on progesterone and there is nothing you can take to fix a beta that may be bad. It's just a horrible horrible waiting game.
There is nothing that can be done if it's not working out in terms of calling a nurse or going to the hospital. Not knowing is the hardest part and there is nothing a hospital or doctor can even do or say to reassure me. If I even went somewhere I would be spending extra money for no real answers. I'm already on progesterone and there is nothing you can take to fix a beta that may be bad. It's just a horrible horrible waiting game.
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this stress and uncertainty. Sending so many prayers your way.
So sorry @ChrissyMarie128. I know how scary that is, I hate that you're going through it! I hope that everything turns out ok, lots of thoughts and prayers for you!
Married 6/1/13
BFP #1 7/2013 MMC 9/17/13
BFP #2 5/2014 MC 6/15/14
BFP #3 11/13/14 (Found in ER with ruptured cyst) Diagnosed MC 11/15/14
BFP #4 4/2015 MC 7/1/15
BFP #5 10/21/15 EDD 7/3/16 Praying for our rainbow!
I'm hanging in. May be freaking out over nothing. My stomach has been going crazy too. So very gassy and just feel some pressure in my lower back. I'm not bleeding bleeding, as much as (so far) just seem to have blood tinged discharge. I've been taking progesterone supplements and I know increased progesterone can make your stomach go all sorts of crazy with gas too. I'm just so on the fence with my emotions. I can't just feel ok with anything right now. One minuet I think I'm crazy the next minuet, I feel strongly there is something wrong. I will see the doctor tomorrow afternoon to check on things.... God Bless OB doctors. I couldn't handle all the drama...my sweet doctor is seeing me during her lunch break.
Re: 11/16 PGAL Check in
Great to hear about other people's good news and FX for those of you who are still waiting.
Xxx
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
I'm trying, I'm just so paranoid! Certainly makes me feel better to hear from other people who have had successful pregnancies with few symptoms, though. I have my first ultrasound on December 9th. Can't come soon enough!
I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around twins though. I hope someone else gets them too. Was anyone here on fertility meds too??
I got a call today I failed my glucose test so I need to take the these hour, and then my hcg levels are 61,000+. They will do another progesterone draw Wednesday during my glucose test but my boobs are killing me so I'm not worried. Altogether good stuff so far.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
13dpo-25.8
16dpo-183
19dpo-563
My concern is the doubling time between the first two was 25 hours. Now the doubling time
Between the second two is 42 hours. I'm my head I know I shouldn't worry because it's still a great doubling time but PGAL brain really has me in a tizzy. I go for another one on Monday and am really annoyed that they are spacing them out so much. They also scheduled my "OB scan" for next Friday and I'll only be 5w6d. Am I worrying for nothing here?
You are well within the normal range. I think that all of us get into that phase when anything that changes from what was so great happening before means to me to us… But like you said, you know that your betas are doubling at a great rate. They're looking for every 48 to 72 hours so you're still doubling so fast. And hopefully the link above will help you to see that there are women with much much much lower numbers that have successful pregnancies. It'll be good to get the early scan. I'm sure that they'll bring you back again and that way you can you see that everything is progressing where it should be. Hopefully you may even have a yolk sac.
Me: 39 DH: 40
Married: 12/6/2014
BFP#2: 10/28/15 MC: 11/24/15
BFP#3: 3/20/16 MC: 4/26/16
BFP#4: 7/15/16 DD: 3/18/17
BFP#5: 5/1/18 EDD: 1/12/19
How long do I have to wait until I can call the doctor and not seem like a crazy person? I'm dying for these results!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
GUYS! Results are in and they're great! Levels on 11/17 were 2505 and levels yesterday were 5677!
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
Thinking of you all. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015
My doc started blood work right away and will have my repeat Sunday. I am not sure which due date to go off. I ovulated later so based on ovulation FF gives me a due date of July 31 and then based on my last period it is July 26....seems minior in the grand scheme but is huge right now when I am getting my levels checked.
Based off my o date...I was 3w4d and then based off my last cycle I was 4w 2d. My hcg was 22 and i have to wait for my progesterone which will also be drawn Sunday to compare.
I am so scared they will say something is wrong and they can't do anything to save this pregnancy. I will feel so defeated. I have a healthy 3 year old that was a completely uneventful pregnancy.
https://www.betabase.info
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
TTC since May 2014.
Aug 2014 BFP, EDD April 22, 2015. Low progesterone, started suppositories. Loss at 5w6d.
Nov 19, 2015 BFP at 13 dpo, EDD July 29, 2016. MMC discovered 12/29 (9+4). Natural miscarriage 1/16 (12+1).
AMH results 0.42, 1.2; FSH 12.1, AFC 10, dx DOR.
RPL testing results normal. Nurse recommended progesterone suppositories in TWW.
Clomid + trigger + TI cycle August 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Femara + trigger + TI cycle December 2016 - failed. Thin lining.
Short LP (8 days).
Acupuncture & Chinese herbs starting January 2017, lengthened LP to 10 days
Summer 2016 LFAF awards:
Winter 2016/2017 LFAF awards:
Married: October 2014
TTC #1 since September 2015