Dr called while in meeting (of course) 4th beta is back. ย He offered me 5th beta but said is my choice or can just go to ultrasound at 6 weeks. ย Not sure if more data is just going to make me nuttier. ย But certainly grateful for the increase. ย
beta # 1, 38, beta 2, 60, beta 3, 130 and beta 4 was 485 (4th four day lapse vs. 2 day on others)
@bluguitarhannah I totally understand how you're feeling. How far is your Ultrasound date? The beta numbers look strong and I wouldn't worry too much, but if constantly looking at your rising numbers gives you peace, go for it.ย My first OB appointment isn't until 08/01 and I go back and forth between relaxed and super tensed 100 times a day. The waiting is the hardest part. Good luck for your ultrasound
@sbhawnani I'm 4 weeks 6 days and so ultrasound would be at 6 weeks or 10 days from now.ย I talked to the dr. and I'm just going with ultrasound.ย He said I'm in the normal but low range. ย Thanks for your thoughts.ย 8/1 will be here before we know it.ย This summer is just flying by.
@sbhawnani I just scheduled my first OB apt for 8/1, but still not sure if I will keep it as I need a new OB and itโs been hard to find someone around the area that has an appointment open within the next 2-3 weeks with good reviews. I wish I could go back to my previous OBGYN, but I moved and he is too far away. I have my next ultrasound this Friday, and might be graduating from the fertility clinic if all looks good ๐๐๐. Good luck to you!ย
@bluguitarhannah hang in there. Numbers are increasing, thatโs always a positive sign. Good luck! ๐๐
thank you @sue2019 . My OBGYN retired at the end of last year and I feel you. The one that I have on 8/1 is with a brand new doctor and I'm a little nervous. The days are going by so slow. Good luck with your ultrasound tomorrow. My RE kicked me out after my first ultrasound at 6 weeks; lol.ย
@sbhawnani it all went well!! Babies looked healthy and on target at 7 weeks 6 days - HR 161 and 150. Graduated from the clinic, officially kicked out today! ๐๐. Super excited and relieved all looked great! ๐๐
I have a question for all you ladies. My OB appointment isn't until 08/01(Thursday) and my RE has asked me to stop my PIO shots and Estrogen on 07/27(Saturday). I am a little worried because I don't know what is going on in there and I won't be seeing my OB for 5 days after I stop and wonder if it will be too late.ย
Has anyone here stopped/is planning to stop their PIO soon and what is your plan? Has your RE said anything about measuring levels after you stop? Should I be worried?
@sbhawnani My RE hasn't broached when I'll get to stop those.ย I thought I was going until 11 weeks (maybe that was in a FET instruction sheet).ย It would likely make me pretty nervous to stop as well.ย Is the nurse responsive if you e-mail? If so, I might just ask is it going to hurt if I go a few days longer.
@bluguitarhannah I did call her last week with my apprehensions and she said it will be fine and the doctor has everyone stop at 10 weeks. I did go ahead and email her this afternoon and will see what she says. I'm just worried that the last time we saw the little bean, he was 6 weeks old which means he is almost twice his age at the time now and I don't know how well he is swimming in there.ย Thank you for your suggestion How are you feeling?
@sbhawani Mostly just bloated and tired. Dizzy at nights a few times. Today, I'm cranky but I'm off tomorrow so I'm just trying to not be outwardly cranky.ย I think this process just creates anxiety for so many of us because it took so much work to get here.ย I hope you have an amazing appointment and can get that reassurance.
@sbhawnani hi! I am also scheduled to stop all my meds by 7/28- I guess its maybe standard. I did go once after my first ultrasound, and will go again tomorrow because the doctor wanted to check how the babies were doing before my appointment with the OB on 8/1. My RE wanted me to get a closer OB appointment, but I called every where and nothing was available before that date. I understand youโre worried, because they have not check you again since 6 weeks. Maybe you can go for a check up with your RE before your OB appointment?
Ah! I hear you @bluguitarhannah. Hang in there and have a nice weekend.ย
@Sue2019 My RE nurse responded to my email saying I could continue my meds until my OB appointment. They are not very good with scheduling last-minute appointments so I don't think I'll be able to get anything before my OB appointment. My RE wanted me to get an appointment at 8-9 weeks but I called everywhere and 08/01 was the earliest I got too. Maybe all doctors are super busy these days. I will maybe reduce my dosage to half so I can keep my eyes open at work. I am so tired everyday. How are you doing?
@sbhawnani I am exhausted too! A little bit better over the last few days. My RE told me to reduce my doses to half since this past Sunday- maybe thatโs why Iโve been feeling better. I could not even cook, I passed out on the couch every day after coming home from work and was super tired all day at work also. Maybe reducing your doses will make the symptoms better- hopefully they will let you do that- every clinic has their own protocol.ย On the other hand, super excited! Iโve been showing already over the last two weeks and had to get maternity pants cause my regular ones were strangling my belly lol! Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow- im always nervous when I go to appointment, hoping all looks good!๐๐
@sue2019 good luck with your appointment today and I am so glad everything is well with you. I was talking to my manager this week about how I have been working at 50% efficiency and she said this is how it is going to be from here on. lol. She has 2 boys and she said pregnancy exhaustion just prepares you for what is to come next. I know we've worked so hard to get here so I will take a little bit of exhaustion as a side effect.
I will be thinking about you today as you go in for your appointment
@sbhawnani thank you! I agree- weโve been through a low, we can do this!ย The appointment went very well- the babies measures right on point, and both were moving- lol! HRโs 175,183- all looked good! Praying for healthy babies and a good pregnancy! ๐๐๐ Sรบper excited here! ๐. Letโs see how both our appointments go on 8/1๐๐. Take it easy and rest!๐ค๐ค
@sbhawnani thatโs great! Happy for you ๐๐. All went well with mine. Have to go back on week 12, for the scan and discussion about screening test. Super excited! Praying for all to go well ๐๐.ย
Re: June 2019 FET
My first OB appointment isn't until 08/01 and I go back and forth between relaxed and super tensed 100 times a day. The waiting is the hardest part.
Good luck for your ultrasound
@bluguitarhannah hang in there. Numbers are increasing, thatโs always a positive sign. Good luck! ๐๐
@sbhawnani thank you! Take care as well ๐
Has anyone here stopped/is planning to stop their PIO soon and what is your plan? Has your RE said anything about measuring levels after you stop? Should I be worried?
Thank you for your suggestion How are you feeling?
@Sue2019 My RE nurse responded to my email saying I could continue my meds until my OB appointment. They are not very good with scheduling last-minute appointments so I don't think I'll be able to get anything before my OB appointment. My RE wanted me to get an appointment at 8-9 weeks but I called everywhere and 08/01 was the earliest I got too. Maybe all doctors are super busy these days. I will maybe reduce my dosage to half so I can keep my eyes open at work. I am so tired everyday. How are you doing?
On the other hand, super excited! Iโve been showing already over the last two weeks and had to get maternity pants cause my regular ones were strangling my belly lol! Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow- im always nervous when I go to appointment, hoping all looks good!๐๐
I will be thinking about you today as you go in for your appointment
The appointment went very well- the babies
measures right on point, and both were moving- lol! HRโs 175,183- all looked good! Praying for healthy babies and a good pregnancy! ๐๐๐ Sรบper excited here! ๐. Letโs see how both our appointments go on 8/1๐๐. Take it easy and rest!๐ค๐ค