So I thought I'd update this in case anyone actually read it and wanted to know what happened after I got my big fat positive on the pregnancy test. I'm almost 21 weeks along. . .oh how time flies.
- My progesterone dropped very low the first few weeks. Thank god I was making them test for it (and everything else). Once I got on the supplements, I was fine until the placenta took over ~9 weeks.
- We were sure it was a boy at the 9 week ultrasound. My husband was bummed - I was a LITTLE bit bummed - but also psyched because I know what to do with boys - and because we have lots of boy stuff
- The CVS 2 weeks later told us otherwise: Girl. Healthy healthy girl.
- My mom got to see an U/S at 16 weeks - she's never seen one (nor been pregnant - I'm adopted) and she was THRILLED. That was very cool for me.
- I have my Anatomy scan on Monday (21 weeks) - that is my second to last major hurdle. I'm hoping the heart etc look ok. I had a family friend who found holes in the heart at her anatomy scan and had to terminate as the prognosis was 100% bad. The baby would not survive outside the womb. That would be messed up for me to get this far and have that happen.
- Then I just need to wait another month till the baby is viable and, even if she came early, I know that she could have a real chance at surviving. Then I'll breathe.
- I can feel her moving. She likes to do flips.
XOS
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Update @ 5 weeks, 6 days.
So far. . .so good? Not exactly. But not exactly bad either. Now it's the for-real waiting game. . .
When I found out I was pregnant, I ran ran ran to the doctor for a beta - and wasn't terribly pleased by it - but at least it doubled and my progesterone levels went up!
And then they went down.
I'm glad I even asked them to test that. Here's what we have so far:
HCG & progesterone levels:
DPO 12: 32 & 13
DPO 14: 75 & 15
DPO 21: 1819 & 13.4
The day after my last test - they put me on a progesterone supplement called Crinone. I have a couple of thoughts and concerns about that:
1) Is dropping progesterone = miscarriage waiting to happen
2) Therefore I'm delaying the inevitable
3) Or do I have a progesterone deficiency (ala short Luteal Phase), and did I have it with my son?
4) But why would it DROP instead of just being low?
5) Does this mean Downs? or Something similar?
I can't wait to have the U/S on the 28th - and see that the baby is measuring normal and has a heart beat. I'm taking it day by day, but it's VERY hard this waiting thing.
I REALLY can't wait till March 23rd - when I hit 10 weeks and can sign up for a CVS to test for genetic defects. At my age - the percentages are not good. Until I hear back from that (11-14 days after the test), I won't be able to relax.
I go back on Thursday to get more blood work drawn and see if the progesterone is going up.
Here's where we stand:
- Boobs are sore
- I keep grabbing them to ensure they are still sore
- Sometimes in public
- Progesterone supplements can make your boobs sore, so this could all be a big joke on me
- A twinge of nausea over a week ago, nothing since
- Temp dropped back to ~98.6 (still high, but I want it higher)
- Pooping has gone back to normal as of Saturday. I should be constipated!
- I have been sick as a dog the past 4 days with a cold - maybe that's messing things up.
Straight-up: I don't feel pregnant. And I find that alarming.
But, in case you haven't noticed, I'm not an optimist when it comes to this business.
When I found out I was pregnant, I ran ran ran to the doctor for a beta - and wasn't terribly pleased by it - but at least it doubled and my progesterone levels went up!
And then they went down.
I'm glad I even asked them to test that. Here's what we have so far:
HCG & progesterone levels:
DPO 12: 32 & 13
DPO 14: 75 & 15
DPO 21: 1819 & 13.4
The day after my last test - they put me on a progesterone supplement called Crinone. I have a couple of thoughts and concerns about that:
1) Is dropping progesterone = miscarriage waiting to happen
2) Therefore I'm delaying the inevitable
3) Or do I have a progesterone deficiency (ala short Luteal Phase), and did I have it with my son?
4) But why would it DROP instead of just being low?
5) Does this mean Downs? or Something similar?
I can't wait to have the U/S on the 28th - and see that the baby is measuring normal and has a heart beat. I'm taking it day by day, but it's VERY hard this waiting thing.
I REALLY can't wait till March 23rd - when I hit 10 weeks and can sign up for a CVS to test for genetic defects. At my age - the percentages are not good. Until I hear back from that (11-14 days after the test), I won't be able to relax.
I go back on Thursday to get more blood work drawn and see if the progesterone is going up.
Here's where we stand:
- Boobs are sore
- I keep grabbing them to ensure they are still sore
- Sometimes in public
- Progesterone supplements can make your boobs sore, so this could all be a big joke on me
- A twinge of nausea over a week ago, nothing since
- Temp dropped back to ~98.6 (still high, but I want it higher)
- Pooping has gone back to normal as of Saturday. I should be constipated!
- I have been sick as a dog the past 4 days with a cold - maybe that's messing things up.
Straight-up: I don't feel pregnant. And I find that alarming.
But, in case you haven't noticed, I'm not an optimist when it comes to this business.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Pregnant!
A million tests later and, yes, I am pregnant. According to 10+ tests (1 digital, 3 Internet Cheapies, 1 Clear Blue, and 5 FRER)
Not sure this one will stick, or even be healthy (I've such old eggs). I can't believe it.
I'm going to call the doctor soon and figure out a game plan.
Oh Wow. Oh. Wow.
I should probably tell my Husband soon.
Not sure this one will stick, or even be healthy (I've such old eggs). I can't believe it.
I'm going to call the doctor soon and figure out a game plan.
Oh Wow. Oh. Wow.
I should probably tell my Husband soon.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
More test results
HSG: I got all excited thinking that maybe I spasmed and that was 1) why my first HSG hurt and 2) the right tube looked blocked. Nope. Same results. With some narcotics, it still hurt - but not as bad. Still blocked.
OAR tests:
Egg Retrieval Score: 4 (reduced)
Anti-Mullerian Hormone: .29 (low)
Inhibin B: 69.9 (satisfactory)
Back to ovulating on CD18. I think that Soy messed me up. Or the Vitex helped. Or a combination of the two.
I'm on 4DPO and have had a nice temp rise, may have had good timing. I'm going to try to be optimistic this cycle. I wanted to be pregnant so badly so that I wouldn't have to have the HSG again, now I've nothing to fear.
Oh, except the drug conversation with my husband - who is a major negative nancy about that. I get it. I am too, in theory. In practice, I'm starting to get carried away again. I think that if I really want to try - I need to try that else I'll be trying by just temping for a long time and, basically, spinning my wheels and getting depressed...feeling like I'm just waiting.
OAR tests:
Egg Retrieval Score: 4 (reduced)
Anti-Mullerian Hormone: .29 (low)
Inhibin B: 69.9 (satisfactory)
Back to ovulating on CD18. I think that Soy messed me up. Or the Vitex helped. Or a combination of the two.
I'm on 4DPO and have had a nice temp rise, may have had good timing. I'm going to try to be optimistic this cycle. I wanted to be pregnant so badly so that I wouldn't have to have the HSG again, now I've nothing to fear.
Oh, except the drug conversation with my husband - who is a major negative nancy about that. I get it. I am too, in theory. In practice, I'm starting to get carried away again. I think that if I really want to try - I need to try that else I'll be trying by just temping for a long time and, basically, spinning my wheels and getting depressed...feeling like I'm just waiting.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Huh?
My numbers came back good? Or, rather, not bad? I did NOT see that coming.
But maybe (just maybe, baby) I have a chance.
- Estradiol: 30
- FSH: 7.6
- LH 3.45
- Prolactin: 6.95
- Thyriod Stim: 2.12
But maybe (just maybe, baby) I have a chance.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Testing, testing. . . is this thing on?
I had my first set of tests done today, CD3 of this new cycle.
Low Antral Follicle Counts. 3 on the left, 3, maybe 4, on the right. Those 4 might not be worth a damn since that tube is most likely blocked. Read about how that sucks here.
Pisser when the lab tech looked at me hopefully and said "at least you have follicles - that's good news".
No, no it isn't. Not when you are giving me the pity face and tone of voice. I'm no dummy.
Then she followed up with a story about how her sister tried IVF for 5 years and was told that she couldn't have kids at all. . .and ended up with 2. Yeah! So I'm supposed to get excited about the fact that your sister beat the odds and somehow that means that I might? Probably not lady.
Can't wait to get my FSH levels. As a reminder, they were 11.8 (or .9) 2 years ago. That number can go from bad to worse very quickly. I'm expecting it to be well over 15 (and will be horrified if that is true), but it could be over 20 (oh dear lord that would be the worst). Read more about how THAT sucks here.
I should be getting those numbers this afternoon.
Low Antral Follicle Counts. 3 on the left, 3, maybe 4, on the right. Those 4 might not be worth a damn since that tube is most likely blocked. Read about how that sucks here.
Pisser when the lab tech looked at me hopefully and said "at least you have follicles - that's good news".
No, no it isn't. Not when you are giving me the pity face and tone of voice. I'm no dummy.
Then she followed up with a story about how her sister tried IVF for 5 years and was told that she couldn't have kids at all. . .and ended up with 2. Yeah! So I'm supposed to get excited about the fact that your sister beat the odds and somehow that means that I might? Probably not lady.
Can't wait to get my FSH levels. As a reminder, they were 11.8 (or .9) 2 years ago. That number can go from bad to worse very quickly. I'm expecting it to be well over 15 (and will be horrified if that is true), but it could be over 20 (oh dear lord that would be the worst). Read more about how THAT sucks here.
I should be getting those numbers this afternoon.
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