Hang in there @ffw0617 . I know....easier said than done. Hopefully your betas come back good so you can stop stressing so much! (((hugs)))
BFP #1 October 2008 | m/c Thanksgiving weekend | November 2008 | 7 weeks 2 days BFP #2 February 2009 | m/c March 2009 | 4 weeks 3 days
Testing on mom and dad for possible reasons all came back normal.
BFP #3 8/4/2009 | DD born 3/28/10 @ 38 weeks
BFP #4 5/13/11 | m/c 6/15/11 | 8 weeks 6 days
BFP #5 2/13/13 | CP 2/19/13 | 4 weeks
BFP #6 3/21/14 | Heard the HB on 4/16 | m/c 4/21/14 | 9 weeks
Testing results all returned normal and baby was a GIRL.
More testing on mom and dad for other issues all returned normal results. BFP #7 10/15 | DS born 6/4/16 @ 36 weeks BFP #8 9/28/17 AHHH!!! | EDD 6/6/18
"Dear Lord, I would have loved to have held my babies on my lap & tell them about you, but since I didn't get the chance, would you please hold them on your lap & tell them about me?" All are welcome!
@ffw0167 I'm sorry your dr wasn't much help. I hope the bw clears things up. I will say this - it is possible to spot, some women even bleed quite a lot, throughout pregnancy and have totally healthy pregnancies and babies. Good luck.
@ffw0617 I’m so sorry your appointment was disappointing. I agree with @zamora_spin that many woman spot (myself included) and have healthy pregnancies but it still causes so much anxiety and worry. I hope your next appointment is more comforting and gives you the answers to your questions.
@ffw0617 I totally understand you! Sorry you didn't get to see anything! You will get to see so much more when you go at 8 weeks hopefully! Keep us updated on your bw!
@emjeve How come they're not doing an ultrasound? Why are they waiting so long? It really must feel awful..
I had my second hcg today, and it went from 1158 to 4818.. slowly but surely rising. I thought that this would make me worry less, but since my ob wants to check up on me again this week to see whether or not there is some growth (last time all we could see was the 2 mm gestational sac), I'm already super worried about that! How can one put up with so much anxiety?! FX for everyone!
@dodoknits I did not ask why they aren’t doing one. When I was pregnant with DD2 I was not expecting to get an early US and was surprised when I went in for my first appointment and they asked if I wanted one. Maybe they don’t plan on doing them during the first appointment, but if the ultrasound equipment is available they’ll offer? I’m not sure. The only other thing I could think of is my new insurance. Some insurances will only cover the 20 week anatomy scan unless additional ones are medically necessary. I’ll have to check my policy to know for sure though.
@emjeve I'm sorry you won't be getting a dating ultrasound! I know what you mean about wanting it to ease your mind.. I demanded an early ultrasound this time around, and thankfully my doctor allowed it
@ffw0617 ugh girl, that's so frustrating! I'm confused why they even asked you to come in if they knew it was too early..? Fx for good blood work to help ease your mind!
Looks like a lot of frustration is going on this week with appointments First trimester is hard!
i had a 6 week ultrasound today and the gestational sack measured 5.5 weeks and there is a yolk sack, but no baby. So many mixed emotions going on in my head!
@ChloandCoco I’m going back for another ultrasound at the end of next week. According to my ovulation tracking, I really thought I was 6 weeks. Time will tell. I did get blood draw so maybe I’ll get some information from the HCG and progesterone levels.
So I know this is a few weeks out for most of us but I’m wanting to see a discussion sometime on the Harmony/Panerama blood test. I think there’s several different names? STM’s have you had this done and if your insurance did not cover it how did you go about it being affordable and get your provider to order it? @doxiemoxie212 You seem to have a gift of thread coordination so I don’t know if it could be a thread or if this is the best place to discuss this. I’m reeeeally wanting it done because of my history but am pretty much positive it won’t be covered. Most of us can’t afford the thousands they seem to be full price. Have other BMB had discussions on this lately? I need to go look that up....
@tammy574 how close to 35 are you? And when you say your history, do you think there are any factors that would warrant you getting it early. When I was pregnant in 2016, 35 seemed to be the break even point for it getting thrown in.
@tammy574 I think it's fine to discuss here or in the questions thread. They're all basically the same, but usually if your insurance covers it they only cover one brand. They're also only useful, I believe, if you're having a singleton pregnancy. Based on other BMBs it looks like almost everyone gets them these days, partially due to impatience on finding out the sex of the baby.
@Natinat6 I’m not 30 yet so not close to the age cut off. I need to ask again. I ask last time and they said no but I feel like that with my history I should qualify.
@ffw0617 so sorry about your appt being a waste and you didn't get answers! I totally get your thoughts in home pregnancy tests, just create more anticipation way earlier than you can even do anything about.
Super annoyed. After telling me this morning DH should come to today’s appointment because they were going to do a u/s, they ended up not doing one (doctor said they shouldn’t have told me yes in the first place). So now I have to wait until 11/2 for one. Humph
I think waiting for my beta results tomorrow at 9a has actually frozen the clock. I was working from home today and all I've just paced back and forth for most of it.
@tammy574 I was 34 with DS and my insurance refused to cover the early blood tests like Harmony. I'm 36 now and it's my understanding it's covered because I'm AMA.
Re: NIPT testing. I was just looking into it, and it's unclear whether my insurance covers it. So I looked a little info OOP costs, and you can call ahead of time to the company that provides the rest and get an idea of the max cost without insurance. It seems like cost varies state to state based off some sort of agreements. If going this route, be sure to be clear on the rules for how to do the testing, as some report that doing it through certain labs prevents them from discounting the cost.
Me: 30 | DH: 31 Met: August 2006 Married: July 2012 TTC #1 since June 2016
So I know this is a few weeks out for most of us but I’m wanting to see a discussion sometime on the Harmony/Panerama blood test. I think there’s several different names? STM’s have you had this done and if your insurance did not cover it how did you go about it being affordable and get your provider to order it? @doxiemoxie212 You seem to have a gift of thread coordination so I don’t know if it could be a thread or if this is the best place to discuss this. I’m reeeeally wanting it done because of my history but am pretty much positive it won’t be covered. Most of us can’t afford the thousands they seem to be full price. Have other BMB had discussions on this lately? I need to go look that up....
We did the harmony test with our DD born in November 2016. I think the test was about $200 and insurance covered half.
Me: 31; DH: 31 NTNP: May 2015 TTC #1: late August 2015 PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016 BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
Back in 2012, we were offered materniT21. I was only 30 but it was cause of my NT scan/bloodwork results.. cause I refused the amnio. With insurance, it would have been 250.
we'll be finding out about it again on thurs at our apt. If all is ok, we'll be told to do it cause of my history and I'm 35
me:35 DH:34 DS: born oct 2012 TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16 BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17 BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18 fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
Had my first appointment yesterday. It was an "educational session" with the nurse. I am scheduled for an ultrasound next Tuesday and need to get blood work done. We talked about genetic screenings and whooping cough so I can make a decision with S.O. about the testing we want done. She also scheduled me for an appointment with the endo because I've been out of my metformin for some time now (PCOS). It's been difficult being in a new area. I don't know the doctors so I have to rely on online reviews for right now. My first appointment with the OB is in December.
@stephcat421 I thought the practice seemed nice so far. I also liked that they have centralized scheduling and contacted radiology and endo on the spot for appointment requests. I was a little concerned that the nurse did not seem familiar with the rhogam shot. She told me if I had spotting to only call if it were moderate bleeding. I explained I was rh negative and she tried to reassure me they would get all the info they needed from my blood work. S.O. said the hospital they use for delivery is not in a great area but they give tours of labor and delivery and the NICU so we're going to sign up for one.
Good luck @kbrown2385 - Just saw your update! Glad everything looks good so far. FX for good numbers @zamora_spin - just saw your update!! Best of luck on Wednesday @marcus7676 Sending good vibes @catlady1215 Good luck @rnielsen321 @PatientlyWaiting10 We're waiting for a successful US to tell DD as well! Good luck! @ffw0617 FX! Just saw your update, so so sorry for the frustrating appointment @BurlapandLace Hope your appointment went well! UGH sorry for no US. @bitzyg Hope all went well yesterday. @ChloandCoco Did you get your results yet? @tammy574 Good luck Friday @emjeve Sorry for no US I find that odd @dodoknits glad your numbers are rising! @bitzyg Sending love lady! I went at 5 weeks 5 days and they saw the same. My betas keep rising, I'm going back in two weeks to see FHR. The tech told me for how far along I was everything looked great. FX you just O'd later than you thought. @missylaneous419 Glad you had a good appointment
AFM: Did my final HCG test yesterday and the doctor is really happy. Says we don't need to continue to monitor: 10/04 - 235 10/10 - 2,975 10/13 - 8,150 10/16 - 21,987
My U/S from last week showed I was 5w5d, right on schedule with my predicted ovulation date and my doctor now acknowledges that that explains what we've been seeing (at first she was worried with my low betas). I go on October 30 for an 8 week U/S to confirm FHR and see my doctor on Nov 1 for a follow up.
@goldenlola I got my results this morning. First beta is 41 and I go back tomorrow for my second. I will also go back next wednesday to make sure the numbers are still rising appropriately.
Had an unexpected ultrasound yesterday evening after some pretty awful cramping. OB sent me to the ER and ultrasound confirmed baby is well and measuring 3 days ahead. So sad DH missed our first ultrasound but so glad everything is okay! My thoughts are with everyone!!!
Does anyone have any experience with beta numbers not doubling? Mine ended up being 3 days apart and went from 711 to 1327. So that was a 50% rise which is not ideal but I was told anything over 30% is going in the right direction.
Re: Appointments w/o 10/16
BFP #2 February 2009 | m/c March 2009 | 4 weeks 3 days
BFP #7 10/15 | DS born 6/4/16 @ 36 weeks
BFP #8 9/28/17 AHHH!!! | EDD 6/6/18
All are welcome!
@kbrown2385 So happy for you!
@emjeve How come they're not doing an ultrasound? Why are they waiting so long? It really must feel awful..
I had my second hcg today, and it went from 1158 to 4818.. slowly but surely rising. I thought that this would make me worry less, but since my ob wants to check up on me again this week to see whether or not there is some growth (last time all we could see was the 2 mm gestational sac), I'm already super worried about that! How can one put up with so much anxiety?!
FX for everyone!
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
TTC: 08/2017 EDD: 6/11/2018 FTM
@BurlapandLace so exciting! Let us know how's it goes!
@dodoknits that’s a good rise! Hope your next appt shows some growth.
Keeping my fingers crossed for everyone!
i had a 6 week ultrasound today and the gestational sack measured 5.5 weeks and there is a yolk sack, but no baby. So many mixed emotions going on in my head!
@ChloandCoco I’m going back for another ultrasound at the end of next week. According to my ovulation tracking, I really thought I was 6 weeks. Time will tell. I did get blood draw so maybe I’ll get some information from the HCG and progesterone levels.
Edited because I forgot something.
@ffw0617 ugh I’m sorry girl. That totally sucks
@bitzyg FX the next ultrasound will show more. Still great you saw the sac!
Married March 2016
DD: born 7.22.16
DS EDD: 6.23.18
ETA: I thought they were like max $200?
Me: 30 | DH: 31
Met: August 2006
Married: July 2012
TTC #1 since June 2016
***TW***
BFP: 7/12/16 | MC: 9/12/16
BFP: 1/18/17 | MMC: 2/13/17
BFP: 10/7/17 | EDD: 6/21/17
MTHFR: homozygous A1298C
NTNP: May 2015
TTC #1: late August 2015
PCOS Dx: January 2016, starting Femara Feb 2016
BFP: 2/29/16 - Happy Leap Day!
we'll be finding out about it again on thurs at our apt. If all is ok, we'll be told to do it cause of my history and I'm 35
DS: born oct 2012
TFAS: BFP #1 aug16. miscarriage sept16
BFP #2 nov16 MMC dec16. d&c jan17
BFP #3 sept17 EDD 5/31/18
fingers crossed for our rainbow baby
FX for good numbers @zamora_spin - just saw your update!!
Best of luck on Wednesday @marcus7676
Sending good vibes @catlady1215
Good luck @rnielsen321
@PatientlyWaiting10 We're waiting for a successful US to tell DD as well! Good luck!
@ffw0617 FX! Just saw your update, so so sorry for the frustrating appointment
@BurlapandLace Hope your appointment went well! UGH sorry for no US.
@bitzyg Hope all went well yesterday.
@ChloandCoco Did you get your results yet?
@tammy574 Good luck Friday
@emjeve Sorry for no US I find that odd
@dodoknits glad your numbers are rising!
@bitzyg Sending love lady! I went at 5 weeks 5 days and they saw the same. My betas keep rising, I'm going back in two weeks to see FHR. The tech told me for how far along I was everything looked great. FX you just O'd later than you thought.
@missylaneous419 Glad you had a good appointment
AFM: Did my final HCG test yesterday and the doctor is really happy. Says we don't need to continue to monitor:
10/04 - 235
10/10 - 2,975
10/13 - 8,150
10/16 - 21,987
My U/S from last week showed I was 5w5d, right on schedule with my predicted ovulation date and my doctor now acknowledges that that explains what we've been seeing (at first she was worried with my low betas). I go on October 30 for an 8 week U/S to confirm FHR and see my doctor on Nov 1 for a follow up.
DD: 09/16/14 @ 37 weeks
Baby #2: BFP 09/29 @ 11 DPO | EDD: 06/11/18
Betas: 10/04 - 235 | 10/10 - 2,975 | 10/13 - 8,150 | 10/16 - 21,987
DD: 09/16/14 @ 37 weeks
Baby #2: BFP 09/29 @ 11 DPO | EDD: 06/11/18
Betas: 10/04 - 235 | 10/10 - 2,975 | 10/13 - 8,150 | 10/16 - 21,987
@Natinat6 Have you heard from your doctor yet? I'm not sure on the percentages, but sending good vibes!!
DD: 09/16/14 @ 37 weeks
Baby #2: BFP 09/29 @ 11 DPO | EDD: 06/11/18
Betas: 10/04 - 235 | 10/10 - 2,975 | 10/13 - 8,150 | 10/16 - 21,987