Beta #2

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I spent an hour and a half crying this morning in fear of the beta results.  Bean ended up taking me to my 7am appointment with my eyes all red and puffy.  I got upset because my boobs were not sore this morning.

So I got an 86 on Wednesday. 

The standard doubling time (how long it takes for two beta numbers to double) is 48 hours, but up to 72 hours is still normal.  

• 48 hours = 172 beta
• 72 hours = 136 beta

OB wants an 60-80% increase in numbers in 48 hours.

• 60% = 137 beta
• 80% = 155 beta

I got a 251 today!  Meaning a 31 hour doubling time or 192%!  Baby is ahead of schedule. 

Numbers are going up too quick to probably be ectopic.

My next beta is next Friday. 

-Selbe

4wk, 6days

The Unveiling

I got excited and couldn't wait!

Top of Box

Inside of Box

Bean with his "special" gift 

Opening his gift 

What's this? 

18dpo, much darker!

Still going to wait awhile to tell family.

-Selbe

Appointments 12/21

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RE

Went OK.  I just went to monitoring hour so I only see the nurse then, not the actual doctor.

They called back this afternoon to tell me my beta is 86.

OBGYN

He can't do much to check for an ectopic this early.  I need a beta of at least 2000 to see the fetus on the ultrasound and check where it's located.  He told me my beta needs to increase by 60-80% at least in 48 hours.  If it doesn't, or decreases, then there is a high chance for an ectopic pregnancy or miscarriage.  

He's happy my tube is at least open, even though it's scarred and looks like crap.

Cervix might be a problem later on.

I'm going to remain in care of my RE the next couple weeks.  It's much easier for them to do blood work and ultrasounds.  

-Selbe

Beta #1

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86!  Officially pregnant.  

My progesterone looks good too, they didn't give me a number.

I think my beta is lower than average at 18dpo.  :(  But it's more important they double in 48-72 hours.  My next one is in two days, hoping for a 170 (or close to it) or higher.

-Selbe

RE & OB Appointments Tomorrow

My RE was able to get back to me and said my insurance will cover all testing and monitoring.  I go for my beta (blood pregnancy test) and progesterone test tomorrow morning.  

I also have my first appointment with the OBGYN tomorrow morning.

My uterus feels weird.  Like twinges, or pulling.  Or like cramps but they are not menstrual cramps.  I keep looking for AF because I'm still in shock.  My boobs still hurt, I figure they will for awhile.  Sports bras are my friend right now, even to bed.  But I don't care.  I'd rather be uncomfortable, even in some pain, and be pregnant.  Rather than not be pregnant at all.  I consider myself lucky.  

Line is slightly darker today.

My biggest fear is miscarrying.  Most of the time there isn't much one can do to prevent it.  But I know I'd be heartbroken after all this time to have my baby taken away.  I want my uterus and boobs to be uncomfortable so I know I'm still PG.

Some things to put in Daddy's box

-Selbe

4wk, 3days

August 25th, 2012

Today I started out by calling my RE.  I wasn't able to get ahold of the nurse until a few hours later.  Since I'm on a natural cycle, not a medicated one, they are unsure that they can monitor me.  If I was on Clomid, injectable or did IUI, IVF then they would monitor me up to about 12 weeks (early appointments, blood work, ultrasounds).  Then I would get sent to my old OBGYN.  They are still trying to get a hold of my insurance company about monitoring me.

I also called my PCM (primary doctor, military medical center).  They do pregnancy tests without appointments.  Oddly enough Bean had an appointment in the same building at the same time so I had to lie why I was there.  My trip to PCM was LONG:

1. I walked up to the desk and they sent me to the nurse down the hall.  
2. I had to wait about 5 minutes to get in to talk to the nurse.  
3. Talked to the nurse for 10 minutes while she took down all my infomation. 
4. I got sent downstairs to the lab to pee in a cup (I guess they don't do blood betas there?)
5. Back upstairs to spend 15 minutes in the waiting room.
6. Back to the nurse and had to wait 5 minutes to see her.
7. She started talking about the baby and eating right, blah, blah.  My response: "wait is it even positive?"  She kind of skipped over that part.
8. I listened to her talk for about 30 minutes about basic pregnancy facts.  All stuff I already knew.  And then put it all in a folder from me to take home.  
9. I filled out a survey about my medical history.  Ectopic pregnancy, STDs, abnormal paps, genetic history.  
10. I was sent back to the waiting room from 20 minutes for my PCM doctor to review it.
11. Back to the nurse and she explained the referral out to the OB.  Normal referrals take a week or two to process, then however long until the OB feel the first appointment should be.  She explains to me that I'm consider high risk and I'm going to be seen a lot sooner.  
12. Downstairs to the refferals office.  There was already someone in front of me so I went to sit in the waiting room down the hall.  I went to check every so often and then to find out someone cut infront of me.  I just spent over two hours being passed from office to waiting room and my paitence and energy was beginning to wear thin.  
13. Refferals office called the OB for me.  They wanted me to come in tomorrow but I already have to work.

The due date they marked down is August 22nd, 2012.  This is from my LPM (last menstrual period) on November 16th.  If you go by the day I ovulated on, December 3rd then my due date is August 25th instead.  That seems like it would be more accurate.  

I'm 4 weeks, 2 days.

My first OB appointment is Wednesday morning (4wk,4days).  My refferal paperwork states: "LMP 16 Nov 11. EGA (estimated gestation age) 4+5 weeks Infertility pt with HSG Oct' '11 demonstrating "scarring of right tube". Please eval for IUP (intrauterine pregnancy) vs ectopic in this high risk patient."  Since my lap surgery showed a lot of scarring of my right fallopian tube the risk of ectopic is higher than normal, if I ovulated from my right ovary.  They are rushing to get me in sooner rather than waiting a few weeks.  Ectopic would mean I'd have to MC, naturally or with drugs.  And it can cause a lot of problems for me if it is not caught early enough.  I'm pretty sure it's not ectopic, most of the pain I've felt is from the left side, not right.  I knew I'd be high risk for a long time.  My cervix is a mess too. No surprise there.

16dpo @ FMU

16dpo @ FMU

16dpo @ 11PM

-Selbe

4wk, 2day

POAS #2

I held my pee in from 4-10:30pm.  That's hard for me, I always have such a weak bladder.

First Response Early Result - 15dpo @ PM

I did another of the same brand I did this morning.  Still +, even with night pee.

First Response Early Result - 15dpo @ FMU & PM

Comparing FMU (first morning urine) at 9am to PM (night pee) at 10:30pm.  Slightly darker.

Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com - 15dpo @ PM

These are supposed to be really sensitive, but the line is still faint.

Wondfo - 15dpo @ PM

Again supposed to be sensitive, but faint line.

Digital POAS test require more hCG hormone to pick up a +.  Many times they are - at first.  I bought a bunch LAST December and this was the only one I had left, so I gave it a try.  And results are:

e.p.t® Digital - 15dpo @PM

Sad thing is these are all ones I already owned in my house.  I still have a zip lock bag with many more.  

The Baby Psychic I used last July told me August would be my month. 

LMP (last menstrual period) - I'll be due August 22nd

O Date (ovulation) - I'll be due August 25th

I'm not sure if I should call my RE (best & quickest care but I'm currently on a natural cycle), OBGYN (who knows when I'll get an appointment & haven't been there since August), or primary base hospital (military).  I'm going to start with the RE though.  I know they can get me in Tuesday morning at 7am and have the results by 3pm same day.

I haven't told my husband yet, PLEASE keep it a secret.  If my beta (blood test) comes back + I'm going to wrap all the POAS in a box to give to him for Christmas.  I figure it's so close, and we'll celebrate on the 23rd because of his work schedule.  I figure that is a much better present than the Keurig I already bought him.

-Selbe