I already got the call back on beta #4. She called back at 10am. Woot! I don't like waiting, so that was nice.
I was needing 852 and it was a big 1,073.
So. Yeah. It doubled plus a little more.
But this means we can SEE the sac now. We can SEE where it is. Just because it doubled just means it's doubling okay right now. Ectopics ~can~ double for awhile. The fact it's still doubling is good news, but it can still go the other way.
I have an ultrasound appointment at 12:15pm MT, which is less than an hour away. I'm pretty much freaking the fuck out right now, but I'll have an answer soon. Thank goodness.
... 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.
Click stick figure to see the consecutive pictures from this pregnancy only.
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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- Scary Guy Pills
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- Double Bubble.
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25 comments:
congrats nancy on the doubling and plus some numbers. I hope the u/s puts the idea of ectopic out of the picture for the rest of the remainder of your pregnancy and that this baby makes it to the very end and you have a sweet little bundle of joy come end of jan beginning of february.
Oh Nancy, I hope this is it for you. I'm so glad your beta went up. Sending good thoughts your way, I hope you get to see that baby in your womb!
~DsWifey (Brandi)
Ok, that u/s is coming up soon! I'm sure this will be the longest hour for you. I'm hoping that the high Beta was pt1 of good news. C'mon pt2! Show us a viable pg!
I'm glad this is moving right along, I can breath a little easier. Still crossing my fingers that the sack is in a good place.
Well, happy for one hurdle done but cautious for the next one.
{{hugs}}
Nancy.....
I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face! I am so happy that you got the numbers that you wanted. I sincerely hope that you get to see your precious little baby today. Many hugs and prayers to you and your family!
I got behind in blog reading and caught up on yours today. What a stressful weekend you must have had - I am so sorry that you have to be going through this. I'll be thinking of you this afternoon and I hope those doubling numbers mean your little guy/gal is in the right place.
Congratulations on the great number! I am keeping everything crossed for your ultrasound later!
Yay! Fingers crossed for a promising u/s!
Still thinking of you Nancy.
And checking.
Compulsively.
Pam
I hate when people think that by saying "It will all be alright" that it makes everything all better, but I just wanted to say that I have read a lot of your posts, and I wish the best for you. You really are inspiring, whether you know it or not. I can only say that I hope the u/s went well, and wish you the best!!
Best of luck Nancy.
--Kristin
I know you *should* be IN THE STIRRUPS as I'm typing this, but I had to let you know that I'm praying praying PRAYING my butt off for you!
I think I'm freaking the fuck out too. I am so glad you will know today. Crossing my fingers for you!
Congrats on your doubling betas! I hope that baby is in the right spot! Can't wait to hear! Visiting from NCLM!
Wishing 2 things:
1. continued viability
2. that you'll come to the movie
Please? On both?
I'm guessing you're at your u/s right now. I'm hoping for good news. Glad news was good earlier. I'll check back when I get home from work.
COME ON show us something.. :) HUGS I'm thinking about you.
I'm anxiously awaiting your update. I hope that you receive good news today.
I'm breathing a sigh of relief for you. Congrats!!! I'm hoping it keeps doubling and all is well with this baby. What a relief though. I'm excited for you.
Totally awesome! I'm loving those numbers. I can't wait to hear how the u/s went. We're all thinking super positive thoughts for you.
Shawn
Got an error so I don't know if my comment came through - basically said "hugs & prayers"
Good Luck! I will be praying for you!!
Nancy, the TTCAS (new and old) ladies are sending a prayer your way. We are thinking of you. ((HUGS))
I think you've probably already had your u/s by now, so I hope it went well.
::hugs::
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