Man.
I'm ALL WORRIED now about ectopic because of the low betas and late implantation. I'm worried that the little embryo implanted so late because she took a ride up the tube and now she's stuck. And that is why my beta was so low.
(fyi - ectopics are INCREASED in IVF/FET. I'm not just pulling this out of my ass)
Sure, it doubled. But an ectopic can double in the beginning, right?
Fuck.
I'm freaked out. I leave in 2 minutes for blood draw and no idea when I'll get it back due to them sending out to the lab and the long weekend.
bah.
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Upate #1 - They are doing it in-house due to long weekend. Yay. I'll get an answer today.
Still very worried about ectopic. With low numbers, it could just be the embryo had some growing to do before hatching and finding a place to land. Or, it's ectopic. I talked with nurses and they said they couldn't rule it out due to the low numbers. Although ectopics don't usually double, they can in the very beginning, they just usually don't get too large before they start to fail. So today is a big day. Although still not out of the woods if it even comes back doubled. We need numbers of at least 160-170.
... Once (and still) Infertile, but still Schnarky as hell. This blog is dedicated to the daily ramblings from the mind of Nancy. It isn't about anything profound in the grand scheme of things, but it ~is~ about things in my life, schnarkiness always included. I have a second blog, listed in my profile, but the blogs will continue to remain separate.
"I'm aiming for heaven, but I'll probably wind up down in hell"
About Me
- nancy
- I am a 39 year old woman. I am the mother of two beautiful daughters and a handsome son. I am a career woman. As for my TTC world, it certainly doesn't seem like I am "infertile", but I fought for my pregnancies and my TTC/IF history is on the sidebar. I have two blogs, which are both listed in my profile. One focuses on my daily life - including IF, TTC, pregnancy, delivery and even some "children mentioned" posts. The second blog is ~soley~ posts directly about being the mother to my three children.
Belly Pics for #3 only.
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My TTC History
- Jul 01 ~ married
- Jan 02 ~ First cycle off bcps and opk shows ovulation!
- Dec 02 ~ Went to pcp for RE referral
- Jan 03 ~ Testing commences. S/A perfect. HSG clear.
- Feb 03 ~ Lap #1. All clear.
- Apr 03 ~ Clomid cycle #1. BFN.
- May 03 ~ Clomid cycle #2. BFN.
- Jun 03 ~ Clomid cycle #3. BFN.
- Jul 03 ~ Supposed to be IUI#1, but we missed cd3 so natural cycle
- Aug 03 ~ BFP on C18.
- Apr 04 ~ Ella born.
- Oct 04 ~ decided to ttc #2 and went off minipill to see if I am ovulating. I am. Will start next month.
- Nov 04 ~ TTC#2 starts. BFP. Holy Crap. No freaking way. No way.
- Aug 05 ~ Allison born
- Oct 06 ~ IUD removed. TTC#3
- Jan 07 ~ Large cysts found.
- Feb 07 ~ Femara cyle #1
- Mar 07 ~ Started w/ RE. HSG #2 showed R tube blocked. S/A normal.
- Mar 07 ~ more cysts, up to 9cms.
- Apr 07 ~ more cysts, 3 @ 7-9cms.
- May 07 ~ IUI #1 cancelled due to more cysts
- Jun 07 ~ IUI #1 (take two) w/ Clomid. BFN.
- Jul 07 ~ HSS showed scar tissue in 70% of uterus. Diagnosed with Asherman's Syndrome. Uterine surgery #2
- Aug 07 ~ HSG #3 showed clear tubes.
- Aug 07 ~ IUI #2 w/ Femara. BFN.
- Sept 07 ~ Monitored w/ hCG trigger. BFN.
- Oct 07 ~ HSS #2 showed scar tissue in 30% of uterus. Uterine surgery #3.
- Dec 07 ~ HSS #3 showed tiny amount of scar tissue. Uterine surgery #4.
- Jan 08 ~ HSS #4 showed clear uterus.
- Jan 08 ~ IUI #3, C16. BFN.
- Mar 08 ~ IVF #1, Transfer Cancelled due to lining. Out of 15 eggs, 9 were mature and all 9 fertilized. I have named my 9 embryos "The Mod Squad" and they are in the freezer, waiting for mommy to be ready.
- Apr/May 08 ~ FET #1. C20. 4 embryos "The Fab Four" transferred on 5/05. BFP!!! Very Low Beta (15 at 11dp3dt) but the numers continued to double every 48 hours. Told it was "most likely not viable" and later "most likely ectopic" but we beat all the odds.
- May 16, 08 ~ 11dp3dt (4w0d), beta #1: 15
- May 19, 08 ~ 14dp3dt (4w3d), beta #2: 43
- May 23, 08 ~ 18dp3dt (5w0d), beta#3: 213
- May 27, 22dp3dt (5w4d), beta #4: 1,073
- Jun 08 - Ultrasound showed one heartbeat at 7 weeks.
- Jul 08 - Had CVS testing. Chromosomes are normal and it's a BOY!! EDD: 1/23
- Aug 08 - Jan 09 ~ High risk due to: 1) Velamentous Cord Insertion, deemed biggest risk 2) Previous Placenta Accreta 3) Previous rapid degraged placenta 4) IVF alone can create weak placenta 5) AMA - Advanced Maternal Age. -- All resulting in almost 30 u/s and lots of testing, which ended up saving my life.
- Jan 09 (38w0d) ~ Karl is born! -- Crazy 3 days in hospital. Manual version to flip baby from breech to head down, Labor, Delivery, Emergency surgery due to cord detaching from placenta, Scary heart issues from losing over 40% of my blood supply, and then a blood transfusion due to the extreme loss of blood. Whew!
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21 comments:
Now I'm on pins and needles, too.
Hoping for good news, Nancy.
I know it must be scary right now. Waiting over the long weekend seems impossible.
Oh and I love lurking on 1st tri now that you're there. Finally somebody has something interesting to say. All the what can I eat and am I pregnant questions just kill me.
I think you will be fine. You more than doubled before... No worries. We are here for you.
I'm still holding out the hope for you, let's see a big number today!
Hey it's larissa, I forgot my password I had submit as Anon~I'm so sorry you have to wait the whole weekend until you find out the beta results. A few websites I looked up said that beta numbers usually arent a good indicator of ectopic pregnancy. I know it's way easier said than done, but try not to worry. I bet everything is ok.
I am so sorry you are having to go through this.
I went through beta hell with what turned out to be my ectopic so I understand completely.
I am wishing you quadrupling numbers and no "E" word in sight.
Hugs!
Why do they have to send it out? Why can't they do it there?
Hoping for super great numbers for you today! And that they call you w/ results before end of day...
you'd think they cld put it through priority or something b/c of treatment and the long weekend.... =P
I hope everything goes well and they give you HUGE glorious doubling numbers today.
I guess I didn't realize the egg could travel back up the tube.
I think that you are pulling a 'Tammy'; think the worst so if it doesn't happen you feel great but if it does, you are slightly prepared. Trust me, that is no way to live.
You have been through so much I understand you being so scared. We are here for you no matter what the outcome.
I hope you have some reassurance after this blood draw.
I'll be thinking of you. The chances of it being okay are higher than the chances of you having an ectopic, I think.
Try and stay positive! :) By the way, are you still POAS? How dark are they now?
good luck! *fingers crossed*
Well, I hope you get the numbers desired!
And yeah, my doctor gave me the stats on the fact there is an increased risk of ectopic with IVF, why I don't know. But with me, they now transfer lower.
Also, my numbers doubled randomly and ocassionally. I started at 12.5, went up to 25 then only to 38 and so on. So I am hoping your numbers are out of the park and it was just a late implanter.
Sending you lots of hugs!
Praying for good numbers, but um, couldn't you just have a date with the wand? Wouldn't that tell you things were happening where they were supposed to? I know it's early to see much, but you should see where the sac is growing. Can you tell I have no patience for waiting? :) Good luck. Hope they call you soon with your results.
Kaci - it's too early to see the sac until my numbers hit 1000
I know you have a lot of supporters here but it doesn't seem like people are too positive. Just like when you were convinced your IVF didn't work and everyone jumped the gun saying "I'm sorry. Maybe next time, etc." EVERYONE worries about ectopic pregnancies. Like my mom always said "Don't worry until you have to worry." Our own imaginations are the most dangerous thing. Easier said than done, but don't try to overthink it. You're pregnant! Relish in it.
HUGS,
Shawn
Good luck Nancy! Thinking of you!
Andrea
HUGS Nancy!! hope u get the answer u are looking for.
Thinking of you Nancy!
Alicia-on the KC
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