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Dec 02
Thanks! I'm kind of bummed because I don't know WHAT I was thinking! All along I was counting down the days like...oh yeah, 12 weeks and I'll be through my 1st trimester! Waiting until I was through my 11th and assuming that was the end of the 1st trimester. DUUUHHHH - I have to get THROUGH my 12th week until it's over. I'm so stupid! Anyway...just one more week (although I read other places they don't consider it til your through your 13th week!) Oh well - almost there either way! Thanks for the note!
Nov 30
Thanks Helen,
Im just hoping with my numbers rising normally and beta starting out in normal range that this indicates in-uterun pregnancy...everything I have heard and read says in ectopics its usually slow start and slow rise hcg is an idication..im so nervous!
Im just hoping with my numbers rising normally and beta starting out in normal range that this indicates in-uterun pregnancy...everything I have heard and read says in ectopics its usually slow start and slow rise hcg is an idication..im so nervous!
Nov 30
Just got my results! Beta 242!!! its so hard not to be excited, but Im still cautious..my progestrone is 15.5..so upping progestrone suppositories to 200's..I feel like im dreaming pinch me please!
Nov 30
Still waiting for the call! Im on pins and needles..I went in at 8am to give blood and they still havent called me..I called over an hour ago but the nurse was busy..she's supposed to call me back! Im sick to my stomach with worry..I just want to know already! Its driving me nuts! LOL..I will post it on my mood when I know..thanks for checking on me!
Nov 28
Just a quick note to say hi! I hope you had a nice thanksgiving. I took some great pics of the twins the passed couple days so I will try to put them up soon! Did Anna get any mashed potatoes and gravy??
Nov 27
Just got my beta results 14dpo and its 63.6! Im alittle freaked out it has never been high..I was so prepared for bad news..My progestrone is low so have to take suppositories! Go back on Monday for another beta
Nov 25
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you and your family have a great day!
Phin is now a crawling speed demon and loves zipping around. He stops every now and then to clap for himself too, it is pretty darn cute. How is Anna?
Phin is now a crawling speed demon and loves zipping around. He stops every now and then to clap for himself too, it is pretty darn cute. How is Anna?
Nov 25
Hey Helen...
I am well, thank you for thinking about me. I hope you and your family are well. I see your little babydoll is really growing...She is such a Cutie Pie Helen! Not much going on in the way of ttc, that won't be until Jan if all goes well...I have one more test in next month. I'm still hopeful that it happens while I wait. ;o) Sending a pm. (((HuGs)))
I am well, thank you for thinking about me. I hope you and your family are well. I see your little babydoll is really growing...She is such a Cutie Pie Helen! Not much going on in the way of ttc, that won't be until Jan if all goes well...I have one more test in next month. I'm still hopeful that it happens while I wait. ;o) Sending a pm. (((HuGs)))
Nov 25
I posted this but wanted to send it to you to...So Im a little PO'd...got a call from the RE's office spoke to a nurse, not the one I normally deal with this one is not as nice..and she laughed and said oh you were supposed to wait 2cycles..I said to her umm thats not what I was told before. I had my 1st cycle Oct 30th..( I still had beta of 7 I believe when I started my period and my period was normal length and everything).and I said to her that your office told me since I wasnt far along and barely preggo there was no reason I had to wait so long...My last beta was 61 when I started to miscarry
Nov 25
Thanks Helen,
Im waiting for RE office to call me back but probably Friday for beta, which is fine I would like to enjoy this moment for a few days before I start freaking out about numbers...I just hope its a good sign since I tested positive on 12dpo on the digi, I tested on the digi last night and wasnt getting a positive so IDK...LOL....so strange how last year I couldnt get preggo for nothing, and now I can whenever I try! I just hope this is the one that sticks...One of these times it has to work right?
Im waiting for RE office to call me back but probably Friday for beta, which is fine I would like to enjoy this moment for a few days before I start freaking out about numbers...I just hope its a good sign since I tested positive on 12dpo on the digi, I tested on the digi last night and wasnt getting a positive so IDK...LOL....so strange how last year I couldnt get preggo for nothing, and now I can whenever I try! I just hope this is the one that sticks...One of these times it has to work right?
Nov 22
Thanks Helen. Its amazing how fast time is flying by now. After waiting for this for so long I just can't believe it! I am so excited, but so scared at the same time. I guess that's normal. How are you and sweet little Anna doing? She is so gorgeous. Take care. Amanda
Nov 10
Thanks Helen, ugh, it's a shame but we can not change it, only seek revenge after it...lol. He's a really good trainer, he just doesn't play the kiss a$$ part.
Nov 06
Thanks Helen - setbacks are so frustrating!!! How long did it take your cyst to go away? Did you start BCPs to help it? Your princess is beautiful! Do you plan to try again??
Nov 06
6 days and counting! We go next Thurs! But either I'm showing about 4 weeks early, or I'm REALLY bloated even first thing in the morning, or....there's more than one in there! Thanks for asking ;o)
Nov 02
Thank you SO much. :-D I'm waiting anxiously by my phone for the call on my beta. I did another HPT today that again came up positive, so I just hope my beta numbers are good. :-D
Oct 29
Anna is so beautiful and she is getting so big. What are you dressing her up as for halloween?
Oct 26
Happy Halloween! Is Anna getting dressed up this year? Phin has a "My First Halloween" outfit and that is as far as we are going this year.
Oct 24
Thank you for Helen....November is right around the corner.
How are you and the family?
How are you and the family?
Oct 15
Hi Helen! How is your munchkin? Mine are fine :o) We were actually in Vegas for a few days and hung out with Asking 4AMiracle and her baby boy. Had a great time. Sorry I haven't been on much - MedHelp has kinda changed...
Oct 14
Hey Helen! I am doing great chicky-baby. I'm glad you stopped by to say Hi. I'm hanging in there...just preparing for December. I see your baby is just growing...she is such a babydoll. Check your pm.
Oct 14
Hey Helen. It is such a milestone..if something happened and I went into premature labour (God forbid!) he actually could survive now. That really is a sense of relief to know. I have started baby shopping finally...I know most start earlier, but I was too scared. I have picked out my nursery set and we are going to go get it this weekend. I am so excited! Your little girl is so cute and getting so big. Time sure flies. I still remember so well the scare you had in first trimester and look at that little doll! All healthy and perfect! Did you go back to work, or are you staying home? I am hoping to stay home, but I don't think it's going to work out that way. I am glad I get a year though...I guess after that we'll see what happens.
Oct 13
I know we are SOOOOO excited!!!! I am hoping we can move the date up from the 28th to next week! (she is getting really Big they are thinking!) and we are just soo ready! Yup, have a name - Andie Elizabeth! :) bags are packed and house organized- we have been in full fledged nesting mode! Now all we need is her!!! How are you and your adorable girl doing? Getting all of this rain and nice cool weather we are getting up here in Dallas?
Oct 01
Well tomorrow another beta..then another scan on Tuesday...I wouldve rather gotten bad news then no news this past Tuesday..the waiting *****..Im hoping for a miracle but thats probably not gonna happen..I just hate the fact that my doc gives me hope and really wonder if he believes that..ya know what I mean...So Im trying to hang in there...I feel more preggo though..especially my boobs..they have grown quiet alot this week and are sooooo sensitive...I can barely wear my bra..so my numbers mustve went up...I will keep you posted and thanks for thinking of me!
Oct 01
Phin is ok, he just was trying to deal with the extra drool he has starting by gasping it down...by doing that he would choke. It was scary to see as he would turn beet red and then start to choke and cough and gasp in air. Poor baby. But the Dr said he will learn how to deal with the drool increase. *deep relieved breath*
Sep 25
LOL thanks! Im glad your feeling the stress with me..so Im not going thru it alone! LMAO! Miracle maybe! Ive been praying real hard!
Sep 25
Hi Helen,
I just wanted to let you know that I got my progestrone results from yesterday and it went from 8.3 monday to 22 thursday! I had only taken 3 doses of the suppositories inbetween those tests...And my beta more then doubled in 48hrs..so things are looking up! I dont know if you remember but last time my beta was 9, 12,10 and i was on suppositories then to and the 10 was after being on it for like a week and a half..got another beta for monday..Im feeling excited but still guarded!
I just wanted to let you know that I got my progestrone results from yesterday and it went from 8.3 monday to 22 thursday! I had only taken 3 doses of the suppositories inbetween those tests...And my beta more then doubled in 48hrs..so things are looking up! I dont know if you remember but last time my beta was 9, 12,10 and i was on suppositories then to and the 10 was after being on it for like a week and a half..got another beta for monday..Im feeling excited but still guarded!
Sep 24
Hi Helen,
Thanks for the note! Yes it is stressful..but according to my nurse she said that this would technically be my 1st beta because I wasnt due for AF until this past mon/tues..but I ended up testing at home early..If I wouldve waited till I missed my period and this was my 1st beta than the number is ok...and she said it is to early to tell if its ectopic but the positive is that the number went up nicely...(went up more this time in a shorter period then last time) and the fact that I O'd 3 days later then normal is another factor..and to try not to drive myself crazy when we just dont know anything yet..I dont know what my progestrone is till tomorrow..so hopefully that went up to..according to the hcg chart im in the normal range..fingers crossed!
Thanks for the note! Yes it is stressful..but according to my nurse she said that this would technically be my 1st beta because I wasnt due for AF until this past mon/tues..but I ended up testing at home early..If I wouldve waited till I missed my period and this was my 1st beta than the number is ok...and she said it is to early to tell if its ectopic but the positive is that the number went up nicely...(went up more this time in a shorter period then last time) and the fact that I O'd 3 days later then normal is another factor..and to try not to drive myself crazy when we just dont know anything yet..I dont know what my progestrone is till tomorrow..so hopefully that went up to..according to the hcg chart im in the normal range..fingers crossed!
