I haven't had a chance to update for the last couple days. So I wanted to fill you in.
Had a bit a scare last Friday when I started spotting bright red-that later in the evening turned into something similar to starting my period. For a brief moment only. By Saturday morning, nothing except dried blood when I wiped. Been pretty much clear since Friday.
I did go into the Doc on Monday and get another blood level run. HCG had increased to 3350. Which is good. They are doing an u/s tomorrow and hoping to see a heartbeat. There is some concern about the u/s because of the spotting. The doc is cautious to say we are fine until then. So we are praying.
We were also "busted" while at the OB. A friend, who is 9 mos. prego, ran into my husband in the wait station. I later popped around the corner and made her promise not to say anything to anyone. She told us that she had spotted throughout the entire pregnancy and in the beginning had a spell of bright red.
So maybe things will be fine, for now.
Till tomorrow.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Is anybody out there
RATS.......... My sitemeter has disappeared. What the heck?
I can't tell if anyone is reading any more.
Well, I got my thyroid results back today and it is normal range- 2.9.
It is interesting, I read where in post-prego, sometimes the thyroid can mimic hypothyroidism. So, along with other fluky after prego changes, I guess this one is chaulked up to hormonal changes also. Hell, I'm not complaining, I am just glad I don't have to ingest any other meds for the time being.
I can't tell if anyone is reading any more.
Well, I got my thyroid results back today and it is normal range- 2.9.
It is interesting, I read where in post-prego, sometimes the thyroid can mimic hypothyroidism. So, along with other fluky after prego changes, I guess this one is chaulked up to hormonal changes also. Hell, I'm not complaining, I am just glad I don't have to ingest any other meds for the time being.
Friday, June 15, 2007
Secret Keepers
Okay, got the call today from the nurse.
My progesterone levels "are excellent" at 47 (?)
My HCG level was 129-I am to repeat next Thursday-and they want to see it increase by 66%.
This looks promising.
Still having a little spotting today, but doc says I will for several days.
I have been quite tired all day and my boobs are becoming sore already.
Thanks Kate and Artblog for still being around to share with. I know I have dropped off the radars - with my scarceness of entries-but I am glad I have a place to tell people, given that it is hush hush for now. So shhhh.... ;)
My progesterone levels "are excellent" at 47 (?)
My HCG level was 129-I am to repeat next Thursday-and they want to see it increase by 66%.
This looks promising.
Still having a little spotting today, but doc says I will for several days.
I have been quite tired all day and my boobs are becoming sore already.
Thanks Kate and Artblog for still being around to share with. I know I have dropped off the radars - with my scarceness of entries-but I am glad I have a place to tell people, given that it is hush hush for now. So shhhh.... ;)
Thursday, June 14, 2007
DOUBLE VISION
You wouldn't believe the events that have transpired this week !!!
It all started Sunday night after I finished up my post. I was feeling all discouraged and extremely frustrated. After signing off I made my way to the aforementioned bathroom and got ready for bed. As I sat down to use the potty, I -for some unknown reason- reached into the trash pail and pulled out the EPT I had discarded early that morning after getting the undesired result. And there it was- A Faint Line, how did I miss this? Was I seeing things? Maybe I should take it into the bedroom and observe under different light, HOLY CRAP !!!! There IS a faint line!
I debated on waking dh for fear it was a false reading. But several minutes later he rolled over , woke slightly and asked for a kiss. At this point, I pounced. Honey, Honey wake up, I NEED to tell you something ! After I showed him the stick and confirmed I wasn't crazy, he got a big smile and said "Oh yeah, we're gonna have a baby." Then sang, My Boys Can Swim, My Boys Can Swim. I gave him that look like- No guarantees. Then he said "make sure you take another test tomorrow morning before we get to excited, right?" Right!
Several test have been taken since. 2 more showed darker lines, but still fainter than the reference line. I even called the manufacture to confirm the results and was told it is a "positive". So I left it at that. I contacted the OB(which- by the way -I have decided to switch to the new one) and spoke with a nurse who set up an appointment on July 9th. She was awesome about understanding my anxiety.
Well, last night I noticed some spotting when I wiped. This scared me initially and I went into the bedroom and told my husband. He kinda got a sad look and said "We get to keep trying!" Men, always thinking with their penis. I think we both automatically thought miscarriage. I laid in bed that night and said "God, it is ultimately your will. If I have learned anything, I have learned things happen whether I want them to or not. But, you know dh and I's desire and what our will would be if we were in control." When I awoke this morning after some strange dreams about trying to get a pregnancy test at my old OB and no one there remembering me, I jumped one the Internet and googled spotting during early pregnancy and read it can be common. I then commenced to the local drug store for test #4. This time a more expensive brand with a BIG + symbol instead. And, sure enough it too was a "POSITIVE".
I called the OB office and spoke with the nurse who immediately got me in for quantitative blood tests and an appointment w/doc. I called dh and he left work and met me there. Can I just tell you how amazing the staff and Dr.s were at this place. The Doc entered the room and stated "spotting's not really want you want to see right now, is it? Let me just say that 1 in 4 pregnancies can have early spotting. Have you been cramping or in any pain?" No, I said. "Great, that is what we like to hear." He asked several more questions and calmed our nerves. He then did a pelvic and in 3 sec. said everything felt great. He explained so many things to us and informed us that the blood work would be back tomorrow and he would give me a call. But, that he was optimistic.
DH and I are so glad we have decided on this new practice. Even if this pregnancy doesn't prove successful, our experience with them so far has been great.
Oh, and I also got glasses this week. Seems as though I have been walking around slightly blind.
Thus, not seeing the faint line.
It all started Sunday night after I finished up my post. I was feeling all discouraged and extremely frustrated. After signing off I made my way to the aforementioned bathroom and got ready for bed. As I sat down to use the potty, I -for some unknown reason- reached into the trash pail and pulled out the EPT I had discarded early that morning after getting the undesired result. And there it was- A Faint Line, how did I miss this? Was I seeing things? Maybe I should take it into the bedroom and observe under different light, HOLY CRAP !!!! There IS a faint line!
I debated on waking dh for fear it was a false reading. But several minutes later he rolled over , woke slightly and asked for a kiss. At this point, I pounced. Honey, Honey wake up, I NEED to tell you something ! After I showed him the stick and confirmed I wasn't crazy, he got a big smile and said "Oh yeah, we're gonna have a baby." Then sang, My Boys Can Swim, My Boys Can Swim. I gave him that look like- No guarantees. Then he said "make sure you take another test tomorrow morning before we get to excited, right?" Right!
Several test have been taken since. 2 more showed darker lines, but still fainter than the reference line. I even called the manufacture to confirm the results and was told it is a "positive". So I left it at that. I contacted the OB(which- by the way -I have decided to switch to the new one) and spoke with a nurse who set up an appointment on July 9th. She was awesome about understanding my anxiety.
Well, last night I noticed some spotting when I wiped. This scared me initially and I went into the bedroom and told my husband. He kinda got a sad look and said "We get to keep trying!" Men, always thinking with their penis. I think we both automatically thought miscarriage. I laid in bed that night and said "God, it is ultimately your will. If I have learned anything, I have learned things happen whether I want them to or not. But, you know dh and I's desire and what our will would be if we were in control." When I awoke this morning after some strange dreams about trying to get a pregnancy test at my old OB and no one there remembering me, I jumped one the Internet and googled spotting during early pregnancy and read it can be common. I then commenced to the local drug store for test #4. This time a more expensive brand with a BIG + symbol instead. And, sure enough it too was a "POSITIVE".
I called the OB office and spoke with the nurse who immediately got me in for quantitative blood tests and an appointment w/doc. I called dh and he left work and met me there. Can I just tell you how amazing the staff and Dr.s were at this place. The Doc entered the room and stated "spotting's not really want you want to see right now, is it? Let me just say that 1 in 4 pregnancies can have early spotting. Have you been cramping or in any pain?" No, I said. "Great, that is what we like to hear." He asked several more questions and calmed our nerves. He then did a pelvic and in 3 sec. said everything felt great. He explained so many things to us and informed us that the blood work would be back tomorrow and he would give me a call. But, that he was optimistic.
DH and I are so glad we have decided on this new practice. Even if this pregnancy doesn't prove successful, our experience with them so far has been great.
Oh, and I also got glasses this week. Seems as though I have been walking around slightly blind.
Thus, not seeing the faint line.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
5 months and counting
Today was another day of disappointment and sadness.
I eagerly awoke this morning to make my way into the bathroom, open the cabinet, grab the wrapped EPT , tear it open and begin the monthly routine of "saturating the stick tip". I then made sure the cover was replaced properly and the stick was placed directly on a flat surface. Not to be looked at for exactly 3 minutes. At this moment the anxiety erupted from within.
I had been so sure this month we had been successful. We had tried a new approach (advise from a dear friend). This time we staggered ttc on day 12,14,16 of ovulation (oh, and day 15 also, just for the hell of it) but as I waited for the 3 mins. to pass I found myself instinctively knowing that I would not see the double lines I had hoped for. WTF.
I have decided to contact either my OB or an endocrinologist (Dr.referral) this week. I know that my thyroid was a little wacky in April so that could be a potential problem. The main thing is to be proactive and get some testing done, to rule certain things in or out. I am not the youngest chicken in the coop, so time is not on my side. Pray for us.
I eagerly awoke this morning to make my way into the bathroom, open the cabinet, grab the wrapped EPT , tear it open and begin the monthly routine of "saturating the stick tip". I then made sure the cover was replaced properly and the stick was placed directly on a flat surface. Not to be looked at for exactly 3 minutes. At this moment the anxiety erupted from within.
I had been so sure this month we had been successful. We had tried a new approach (advise from a dear friend). This time we staggered ttc on day 12,14,16 of ovulation (oh, and day 15 also, just for the hell of it) but as I waited for the 3 mins. to pass I found myself instinctively knowing that I would not see the double lines I had hoped for. WTF.
I have decided to contact either my OB or an endocrinologist (Dr.referral) this week. I know that my thyroid was a little wacky in April so that could be a potential problem. The main thing is to be proactive and get some testing done, to rule certain things in or out. I am not the youngest chicken in the coop, so time is not on my side. Pray for us.
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Rosepetal
Rosepetal, I wanted to check in with you and see you have made your blog private.
I hope you are doing okay and would love to hear from you.
Updated: I just went over to Delphi's and saw her post. I am thinking of you often, and understand the time you are needing. So when the clouds lift and you open up again...I will be here. You were always the first one to post a positive perspective when I was down, hopefully, I will have the chance to reciprocate some day. Just say when.
I hope you are doing okay and would love to hear from you.
Updated: I just went over to Delphi's and saw her post. I am thinking of you often, and understand the time you are needing. So when the clouds lift and you open up again...I will be here. You were always the first one to post a positive perspective when I was down, hopefully, I will have the chance to reciprocate some day. Just say when.
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