January 2019 Moms

Appointments - week of 4/29

Anyone got an appointment this week? Let us know what's coming (and update us here!)
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Me: 38 DH: 41
Married: 2016
BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19

Re: Appointments - week of 4/29

  • I have my HCG blood draw on 5/4 morning.
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  • I have an HCG draw tomorrow afternoon.  
  • @Whitmore1027 - YAY! I'm glad your appointment was good. FX for good levels!
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    Me: 38 DH: 41
    Married: 2016
    BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
    BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
  • hCG blood draw in the morning. Also meeting with the doc since it's coming on the heels of a loss. Can't decide if I should push for an early u/s or not. **Trigger warning loss in spoiler** 
    Was diagnosed with MMC during my last pregnancy when we went for the 10 week u/s and didn't get a heartbeat. SO, I kind of want an early u/s because I want to make sure it's not a MMC; BUT I also know the earlier the u/s, even if healthy, I may not hear the heartbeat due to being too early -- which would probably be devastating even if everything else looked ok. UGH LIFE WHY YOU SO FULL OF HARD CHOICES.


    Me: 36 | DH: 41 | Married: 9/29/07 | DD: December 2018 | BFP: 2/1/21, EDD: 10/6/21
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  • @Kabazaba It’s such a hard choice to make! I originally thought I maybe wanted less monitoring this time but then my OB called me for an appointment next week and I took it. I had weekly ultrasounds with DD and it was reassuring but also stressful. Maybe go for a 7 week one since that will maybe be a bit more conclusive? Meaning you should most likely see a good strong heartbeat then. 
    Me: 28 DH: 26
    Married: November 2015  3 
    TTC#1: January 2016
    BFP #1: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
    BFP #2: 10/06/16: 6 - EDD: 06/20/17
    DD Born 06/23/17 3
    TFAS: April 2018
    BFP #3: 03/21/18 - CP
    BFP #4: 04/23/18 - EDD 01/04/19


  • Okay just got my progesterone results via email. It’s only 6.8. And now I can’t get ahold of anyone, and no RX yet.

    Does anyone have a recommendation for effective OTC progesterone that I can get tonight, until I can get another appointment?!
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  • I had a urine test at the clinic this week which confirmed the pregnancy for them. I have a consult with my new OB tomorrow to talk about some medications I was previously taking and decide what to continue and what to replace with something else. The made it clear this wasn’t a full OB intake so no bloodwork or ultrasound, but hopefully in 2-3 weeks they will see me again!
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    I had an hCG draw today. I was not checked for progesterone? Is that something I should have checked? 
    hCG came back 580. They want me to go back Monday 5/7 for another draw to check for continued improvement. They are watching me very closely since this is after 2 back to back losses. 
  • @galactickates that is great that you like and trust your doc! I can't wait to graduate from the RE office,  they haven't been great with communication.  My appointment this week is hcg Thursday a.m. 
  • @galatickates your doc does sound great! So glad they took the time to call you and make you feel supported with a plan. 
    Me: 36 | DH: 41 | Married: 9/29/07 | DD: December 2018 | BFP: 2/1/21, EDD: 10/6/21
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  • @thetwistedwillow I don't have a particular brand recommendation but know you can get progesterone cream at most drug stores. I hope they call you back quick to get you a prescription. You likely know this but levels can vary a lot woman to woman and pregnancy to pregnancy. Fx for you.
    @angheat That’s a great initial hCG. It's possible they tested progesterone but didn't give the result. Progesterone slowly rises in early pregnancy. If you have had losses, ask them to check your progesterone when you go in again. There’s continued debate about whether low progesterone is the chicken or the egg in pregnancy loss. Studies have been mixed on whether supplementation helps. That says my RE has me use very sexy suppositories jic because of my loss history. 
    @galactickates I’m glad that your dr is giving you personalized care. It is so important to have someone who listens and who you trust. When will you go in for betas? 
  • @zamora_spin - I went in today.  I'm at 102, but I ovulated on the 17th. She wants to see 204 on thursday and she mentioned doing one on Monday and then she'll reevaluate.
  • @galactickates That’s a great first level! I hope it doubles appropriately for you. 
  • I'm actually super relieved to hear you say that @zamora_spin that seemed really low to me.  I have to keep reminding myself I ovulated late. 
  • @galactickates By my rough math that means you were only 14dpo yesterday right? And you got your first BFP at 11dpo? So implantation likely happened only 2-4 days before that. Don’t know what HPTs you were using but I’ve had FRER turn light positive when my blood level was only 4.9 (and even cheapies like Wondfo will show a light but clear positive well under 20 hCG) and now you are up over 100! That’s great! The biggest thing is to see them doubling every 2-3 days. I think if you go by LMP it will seem like you are behind (although I think average during week 4 is anywhere from 5-500). We have same date of LMP I think but I O’d on April 12 and am 20 dpo.
  • @galactickates Thats a FANTASTIC first draw! My 14dpo draw with DD was 140 and I got an early (9dpo) + with her.
    Me: 28 DH: 26
    Married: November 2015  3 
    TTC#1: January 2016
    BFP #1: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
    BFP #2: 10/06/16: 6 - EDD: 06/20/17
    DD Born 06/23/17 3
    TFAS: April 2018
    BFP #3: 03/21/18 - CP
    BFP #4: 04/23/18 - EDD 01/04/19


  • @BitterBetty12 & @zamora_spin you guys have no idea how much you're helping to calm me down.  Thank you.   <3
  • Got my bloodwork back - HCG at around 295, doc thinks it's a bit low so wants me back tomorrow and Monday to track its increase; progesterone looking good over 17. Fingers crossed that levels are doubling and by Monday I'm over 1000, which is what Doc wants to see. Also @BitterBetty12 - doc agreed with you and set up a 7 week u/s! Already can't wait for that appointment.
    Me: 36 | DH: 41 | Married: 9/29/07 | DD: December 2018 | BFP: 2/1/21, EDD: 10/6/21
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  • @Kabazaba - FX for a good increase for you, but yay progesterone levels! 
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    Me: 38 DH: 41
    Married: 2016
    BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
    BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
  • @Kabazaba How many DPO were you for that blood draw? That does not seem low to me at all!
    Me: 28 DH: 26
    Married: November 2015  3 
    TTC#1: January 2016
    BFP #1: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
    BFP #2: 10/06/16: 6 - EDD: 06/20/17
    DD Born 06/23/17 3
    TFAS: April 2018
    BFP #3: 03/21/18 - CP
    BFP #4: 04/23/18 - EDD 01/04/19


  • @BitterBetty12 - Hard to tell because this was my first full post-MC cycle and my first time temping and I *SUCK* at it. Based on my cycle before, I was 18 DPO, based on FF guess, I was 13 DPO.
    Me: 36 | DH: 41 | Married: 9/29/07 | DD: December 2018 | BFP: 2/1/21, EDD: 10/6/21
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  • I go for an HCG draw tomorrow at 0630. My first draw on Tuesday was 91 and I was 11 DPO (my estimate). To put it into context, the beginning of March I was pregnant and my first HCG draw was 15. I'm praying my numbers have doubled tomorrow. 
  • @galactickates - yay!! Great increase! 
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    Me: 38 DH: 41
    Married: 2016
    BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
    BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
  • @galactickates Ah! That’s amazing!! 

    @CoastieGirl79 FX!!
    Me: 28 DH: 26
    Married: November 2015  3 
    TTC#1: January 2016
    BFP #1: 5/02/16 - MC: 5/27/16
    BFP #2: 10/06/16: 6 - EDD: 06/20/17
    DD Born 06/23/17 3
    TFAS: April 2018
    BFP #3: 03/21/18 - CP
    BFP #4: 04/23/18 - EDD 01/04/19


  • @galactickates Ah! That’s amazing!! 

    @CoastieGirl79 FX!!
    Thank you 
  • Finally got a call for my blood work! My TSH is too high for pregnancy, so I am starting Synthroid. I've been hypo before so this doesn't surprise me AT ALL. I had a whole issue with my Rheumatologist diagnosing me then deciding 9 months later that I am no longer hypo. Which makes NO sense. I also recently went on Armour Thyroid, but had BAD side effects, (major migraines, diarrhea). But I know my body can handle Levo, so I am good with that. I go back in 4 weeks to test my TSH to see if this is a good dose for me.

    hCG was 404 (blood drawn at 4w1d). She said that was in a good range (this is the first time I have ever been tested for hCG, so I don't really have anything to go by.)
    Me: 32 | DH: 33
    Met: 2005 | Started Dating: 2009 | Married: 2013

    TTC#1: 06.2014;   BFP: 12.2015; DS Born: August 16, 2016
    TTC#2: 12.2017; BFP: 02.26.2018; CP 03.02.2018
                                BFP: 04.26.2018 DD Born: December 26, 2018
    Surprise Pregnancy #3; BFP: 01.11.2020; Due Date: September 19, 2021




  • @Whitmore1027 - they say for around 4 weeks, your levels should range between 5-426 miU/ml. So you're towards the higher end of that range, which is good! Are they going to do a second beta to see how it's doubling, or is your OB satisfied with your levels and not doing a second? (Or did you already have a beta and I missed it? bad friend if I did!)
    *TW*
    Me: 38 DH: 41
    Married: 2016
    BFP #1 4/23/18, blighted ovum 5/29/18
    BFP#2 7/14/18, DS 4/5/19
  • @catlady2015 Thanks for sharing the range! That's awesome! They didn't mention getting another one done, so I assume she is confident enough that she doesn't think I need another. Which, I am okay with. :)
    Me: 32 | DH: 33
    Met: 2005 | Started Dating: 2009 | Married: 2013

    TTC#1: 06.2014;   BFP: 12.2015; DS Born: August 16, 2016
    TTC#2: 12.2017; BFP: 02.26.2018; CP 03.02.2018
                                BFP: 04.26.2018 DD Born: December 26, 2018
    Surprise Pregnancy #3; BFP: 01.11.2020; Due Date: September 19, 2021




  • Had my second beta draw today but I have to wait until Monday to get the results.. this is going to be a LONG weekend!
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  • @beachmama I got spoiled because my RE's office has a quick turnover for HCG results. Today's draw was the first time I didn't hear back on the same day. It will be a long weekend for me, too. Hopefully we both get good news. 
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