Now for the good news: I just received the call and the results are in. My beta went up to 212 from 86 which is a doubling rate of 36.88 hours. This is right in line for how far along I am today (4w 1d or 15 dpo). While those numbers are great, the better news is that my P4 went from 9 up to 19 and once again, I am right where it should be. I cannot even begin to describe the agony I have been going through waiting for these results. I honestly can say that it has not sunk in that I am pregnant and I am going to become a mother. So many years of tears, heartache and disappointment that I still can't get a grasp of my new reality. There are no more what if's...there is only when.Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Beta #2 - The Human Pin Cushion
One simple blood draw was all I needed today. I've been plenty hydrated as I've been drinking nothing but water or milk for the past four days (OK, maybe one coffee). I get to my appointment five minutes early as I know I need the hot pack for my hand to get my lovely recessed veins to pop. I get called back and two tries on my right hand have proven unsucessful. We know my arms are crap but we take a look anyway. Nope, nothing going there. They decide to try my left hand which is the hand I've never had blood drawn from for the specific reason of needing my beta done eventually. The first girl cannot get a drop of blood to come up through the vein. The next girl tries and she strikes out also. Finally, the receptionist (she used to draw blood at her old job) was successful after 40 minutes of me being there getting poked, prodded and jabbed with needles to get enough blood to fill a tiny bit of the vial. Here's to hoping it's a much easier time than the ordeal I went through today.
Now for the good news: I just received the call and the results are in. My beta went up to 212 from 86 which is a doubling rate of 36.88 hours. This is right in line for how far along I am today (4w 1d or 15 dpo). While those numbers are great, the better news is that my P4 went from 9 up to 19 and once again, I am right where it should be. I cannot even begin to describe the agony I have been going through waiting for these results. I honestly can say that it has not sunk in that I am pregnant and I am going to become a mother. So many years of tears, heartache and disappointment that I still can't get a grasp of my new reality. There are no more what if's...there is only when.
Now for the good news: I just received the call and the results are in. My beta went up to 212 from 86 which is a doubling rate of 36.88 hours. This is right in line for how far along I am today (4w 1d or 15 dpo). While those numbers are great, the better news is that my P4 went from 9 up to 19 and once again, I am right where it should be. I cannot even begin to describe the agony I have been going through waiting for these results. I honestly can say that it has not sunk in that I am pregnant and I am going to become a mother. So many years of tears, heartache and disappointment that I still can't get a grasp of my new reality. There are no more what if's...there is only when.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
My New Favorite Day: 08.13.13
It is with great pride that I'm writing this post to officially announce that I have kicked infertility's ass! We are obivously approaching this with caution but I can say that as of today I AM PREGNANT!
I started testing out the trigger and the line never went away. At 10 DPO I knew I was on to something. It was one of those if you held it up to the light at the perfect angle, you could see the start of something pink. By 11 DPO, it was faint but definitely visible to the naked eye and by 12 DPO, I saw that wonderful, magical word "Pregnant".
I had my first beta yesterday at 3w6d (13 dpo) and it came back at 86.2 which is right in range for this early in a pregnancy (average is 50-100). While this is great news, my progesterone level is what alarmed me, especially after having such a high number at 7 DPO. My P4 dropped drastically to 9.26. The minimum they want to see if 10 but like it closer to 20. However, this number is a little deceiving as I have been on Crinone since 2 dpo. Crinone is a vaginal gel that gets absorbed directly by the uterus and therefore does not enter the blood stream (which is why the number was so low). I won't lie and tell you I haven't been consulting the evil Dr. Google the past 24 hours because I have. My RE's office sounded concerned but not totally alarmed just yet. She decided to switch me to Promtetrium 400 mg once a day to see if that helps increase the levels. I was inititally just going to pick it up tomorrow when I go back for my next beta, but I couldn't wait that long and just ran to the office at lunch to get my 10 pack of oil slicks. I can say this; I will not miss managing the dairy farm one bit.
I will update once I get the results of my beta back tomorrow. I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for being such a tremendous support system whether through this blog or on any online support group. You all mean the world to me and without you, I would probably be in a hug-me jacket in a nice padded room as a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by now. Hugs and most of all...BELIEVE!!!! It will happen one day for all of you!
DISCLAIMER: To those who know me in real life, the above information is privileged & confidential for only those who read my blog. I would TRULY appreciate if you do NOT say anything about this to ANYONE. Bryan and I will make our announcement once we feel that this pregnancy is viable and we have reached what we feel is our "safe" zone. I hope you understand why I did not approach you personally to relay the above information.
I started testing out the trigger and the line never went away. At 10 DPO I knew I was on to something. It was one of those if you held it up to the light at the perfect angle, you could see the start of something pink. By 11 DPO, it was faint but definitely visible to the naked eye and by 12 DPO, I saw that wonderful, magical word "Pregnant".
I had my first beta yesterday at 3w6d (13 dpo) and it came back at 86.2 which is right in range for this early in a pregnancy (average is 50-100). While this is great news, my progesterone level is what alarmed me, especially after having such a high number at 7 DPO. My P4 dropped drastically to 9.26. The minimum they want to see if 10 but like it closer to 20. However, this number is a little deceiving as I have been on Crinone since 2 dpo. Crinone is a vaginal gel that gets absorbed directly by the uterus and therefore does not enter the blood stream (which is why the number was so low). I won't lie and tell you I haven't been consulting the evil Dr. Google the past 24 hours because I have. My RE's office sounded concerned but not totally alarmed just yet. She decided to switch me to Promtetrium 400 mg once a day to see if that helps increase the levels. I was inititally just going to pick it up tomorrow when I go back for my next beta, but I couldn't wait that long and just ran to the office at lunch to get my 10 pack of oil slicks. I can say this; I will not miss managing the dairy farm one bit.
I will update once I get the results of my beta back tomorrow. I want to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for being such a tremendous support system whether through this blog or on any online support group. You all mean the world to me and without you, I would probably be in a hug-me jacket in a nice padded room as a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania by now. Hugs and most of all...BELIEVE!!!! It will happen one day for all of you!
DISCLAIMER: To those who know me in real life, the above information is privileged & confidential for only those who read my blog. I would TRULY appreciate if you do NOT say anything about this to ANYONE. Bryan and I will make our announcement once we feel that this pregnancy is viable and we have reached what we feel is our "safe" zone. I hope you understand why I did not approach you personally to relay the above information.
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