I know this is way late, but I got Friday's beta results on monday, and it was good. 7000. That's a tremendous growth.
It's now Thursday and we have an ultrasound scheduled for next Friday. I'm excited, but at moments I don't feel quite as pregnant, and I just wonder how everythings going. I'm looking forward to all kinds of nausea and sickness so I have more confidence. Ultimately though, I know my confidence is in Christ and that is enough.
But I still struggle with worry. So...praise Jesus for each day this baby is growing and developing. I'll post more when I know more. Happy weekend everyone! (early)
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
keeping you updated
So this morning I got a hold of the RE and the nurse had me do some blood work. They checked my Beta and Progesterone.
Drum Roll Please...
Beta: 1500
Progesterone: 24.6
She broke it down for me. My LMP was June 21st (maybe the 20th, depending on how you look at it, I started the afternoon of the 20th, but not full flow until the 21st).
Anyway, The nurse said this afternoon that they like to see the numbers over 100 for this time. And I'm at 1500. So I'm not thinking twins, I'm thinking I ovulated early. And if it were twins, I would have to publicly apologize to J.lo. and Mark An.thony*. But seriously? That's a high beta.
Also, she said the if someone is not on a progesterone supplement they want to see the level around 14-15, and if they are, they want it to be around 25. So without a supplement I'm super high.
I'm hoping this is a sticky baby for sure. Thank you for all your nice comments. I feel like there have been so many 'second' baby announcements lately and I know up until last night I was worried that wouldn't ever happen for us. So I'm still praying and thinking for this baby and for all of you ladies.
I also know that there is a LONG journey between now and whenever the due date would be.
All I know is that right now I want to go put my fee up on the couch and watch the lastest Next Foo.d Network Star with my husband.
My next blood draw will be this saturday, and then an ultra sound the first week in August. Thank you for being so encouraging. It was hard not to tell everyone today what I was thinking about, but it's helpful to share this with you all sweet ladies.
On to the tv!
*I was really mean when JLo announced that they had a hard time conceiveing and then 'suddenly' became pregnant with twins. I think the words 'liar' and 'false' were used. It's difficult to imagine there was no reproductive help for them to concieve. Althought ultimately, who cares, right?
Drum Roll Please...
Beta: 1500
Progesterone: 24.6
She broke it down for me. My LMP was June 21st (maybe the 20th, depending on how you look at it, I started the afternoon of the 20th, but not full flow until the 21st).
Anyway, The nurse said this afternoon that they like to see the numbers over 100 for this time. And I'm at 1500. So I'm not thinking twins, I'm thinking I ovulated early. And if it were twins, I would have to publicly apologize to J.lo. and Mark An.thony*. But seriously? That's a high beta.
Also, she said the if someone is not on a progesterone supplement they want to see the level around 14-15, and if they are, they want it to be around 25. So without a supplement I'm super high.
I'm hoping this is a sticky baby for sure. Thank you for all your nice comments. I feel like there have been so many 'second' baby announcements lately and I know up until last night I was worried that wouldn't ever happen for us. So I'm still praying and thinking for this baby and for all of you ladies.
I also know that there is a LONG journey between now and whenever the due date would be.
All I know is that right now I want to go put my fee up on the couch and watch the lastest Next Foo.d Network Star with my husband.
My next blood draw will be this saturday, and then an ultra sound the first week in August. Thank you for being so encouraging. It was hard not to tell everyone today what I was thinking about, but it's helpful to share this with you all sweet ladies.
On to the tv!
*I was really mean when JLo announced that they had a hard time conceiveing and then 'suddenly' became pregnant with twins. I think the words 'liar' and 'false' were used. It's difficult to imagine there was no reproductive help for them to concieve. Althought ultimately, who cares, right?
Surprise
I'm supposed to get AF today, so last night I took a preg.nancy test just to confirm it was negative before gearing up for this FET.
Um...It was positive.
It was REALLY positive. I didn't take a picture, but the control line is much darker than the hcg line.
I didn't even have to wait for the test. By the time I finished going #1, I glanced down, and it was positive.
Does this mean I'm pregnant? I had that chemical pregnancy last March/April, and I'm a little gunshy, but you bet your bottom dollar I'm calling the RE today. Not only because I need to update them about the cycle, but because I think I want to be monitored by them. I know it's an out of pocket expense, but when it comes to this pregnancy...I'm trying hard not to be too excited.
I also know that last time I started spotting at 4w1d, and that would be tomorrow. So I'm not calling the ob/gyn for a week or so. But the RE? I'll be calling him as soon as they open.
I'd covet your prayers here. We're not telling anyone IRL, for as long as we can, so that's why I'm sharing so early here. There has to be a place to talk about it, you know?!
Oh.My.Word. A positive pregnancy test. Hoping for good numbers and everything! I'll keep you all updated as soon as I know what hte plan will be.
Um...It was positive.
It was REALLY positive. I didn't take a picture, but the control line is much darker than the hcg line.
I didn't even have to wait for the test. By the time I finished going #1, I glanced down, and it was positive.
Does this mean I'm pregnant? I had that chemical pregnancy last March/April, and I'm a little gunshy, but you bet your bottom dollar I'm calling the RE today. Not only because I need to update them about the cycle, but because I think I want to be monitored by them. I know it's an out of pocket expense, but when it comes to this pregnancy...I'm trying hard not to be too excited.
I also know that last time I started spotting at 4w1d, and that would be tomorrow. So I'm not calling the ob/gyn for a week or so. But the RE? I'll be calling him as soon as they open.
I'd covet your prayers here. We're not telling anyone IRL, for as long as we can, so that's why I'm sharing so early here. There has to be a place to talk about it, you know?!
Oh.My.Word. A positive pregnancy test. Hoping for good numbers and everything! I'll keep you all updated as soon as I know what hte plan will be.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
What we're up to
We did two weeks of 'parent and me' swim lessons. This equated to 30 minutes a day of holding Macie trying to get her to blow bubbles. It was terrific. I loved every moment of it. She enjoyed the water more and more each day, and by the end, we even 'dropped' her off the diving board (into the hands of her instructor). She signed that she wanted 'more'. It was super cute.
And lastly, my cousin got married on Friday and posed for a picture. It was beautiful, and we had a nice time. Macie missed her afternoon nap however, so by 7 o'clock she had had it.
Dh only has 2 more weeks of summer school and then we'll get two weeks off together as a family before teacher meetings start. Where does the time go? I'm not worrying about it, but every once in a while I have to remind myself that summer won't last forever.
And in other infertility news, we have decided to persue a FET at the end of August. I had an intake appointment with the same RE we used before. We have two embryos left, one 6 cell, one 7 cell (at 3 days I think) and everything so far looks like a go. Tomorrow I will have a mock transfer for the Dr. to make his notes, and once I start my period in a few weeks I'll begin the nuv.a ring and it'll be on! We're trying to avoid telling anyone IRL, just two girlfriends that I meet with weekly know. Not that we have anything to be ashamed of, mostly because we want to maybe have a chance to surprise people. Maybe.
What have you been up to?
Isn't this girl just adorable! Below is us today. The swim lessons have made me look super tan, but now I don't have foundation that matches my skin tone (I know, poor me!). I'm just justifying the lack of makeup I have on.
Dh only has 2 more weeks of summer school and then we'll get two weeks off together as a family before teacher meetings start. Where does the time go? I'm not worrying about it, but every once in a while I have to remind myself that summer won't last forever.
And in other infertility news, we have decided to persue a FET at the end of August. I had an intake appointment with the same RE we used before. We have two embryos left, one 6 cell, one 7 cell (at 3 days I think) and everything so far looks like a go. Tomorrow I will have a mock transfer for the Dr. to make his notes, and once I start my period in a few weeks I'll begin the nuv.a ring and it'll be on! We're trying to avoid telling anyone IRL, just two girlfriends that I meet with weekly know. Not that we have anything to be ashamed of, mostly because we want to maybe have a chance to surprise people. Maybe.
What have you been up to?
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