HI!

[hopiangel]

Hi, how is everybody?  I miss you all and all the support.  I've been "undetectable" for 2 yrs now.  And thank you all for the support when I told you all about my nephew needing the kidney/liver transplant.  Finally, they are looking for the organs for him. He's very ill now and hopefully he will have strength to wait the long wait until they find the appropriate organs.  Again, thank you all for all the support for myself, husband when we were on TX for HCV and for my nephew as I said.    Take Care and Be Well, HOPIANGEL

[Tallblonde]

Can we trade numbers?  You take the 143 and I'll take the 273.  I think we'd both be happier that way.  Oh gosh Sue, I wish I knew more about how all this works.  It seems absurd to me that 273 would be considered a "bad" number, when you started out with more than 50 million three months ago!  I think it's a good idea to run this past Dr. Cecil.  I'm sure he'll put your mind at ease.  

Isn't it amazing how all these numbers on a sheet of paper have become so powerful in our lives now?  I almost feel like one of the gladiators in the ancient Coliseum waiting for the thumbs ups (good numbers) or thumbs down (bad numbers) from the insane Roman emperor.  Oh what a drama these numbers create!

Sue, thank you for your kind comments about our good news.  It'll be awhile before I relax and rest easy about all of this, but at least it looks like things are moving in the right direction.  I really think your situation is also moving in the right direction.  Please let us know what Dr. Cecil says.

Susan

[cuteus]

I think this one is it! remembering last year's event, correct me if I am wrong, you did not get the numbers you are now getting.
looks mighty good that you will be up every night with bottle feedings. Or you could try and breastfeed, it is possible even if you are not pregnant. Just a thought, it is a wonderful bonding experience.

[BostonGirl]

Hi Susan;
         Well, we finally got this whole thing straightened out. My insurnace requires a 90 renewal of the authorization for the meds. When the new RX for the next 90 day order was put in, some one put my husband's name of the order ( Norm Roberts ) instead of Susan. I am insured through my hubby's work.

So they saw Norm Roberts on the rx and it got rejected. After many calls, we found out why. But at first, no one seemed to know why we were denied. They just kept saying that we had reached our limit for our meds and were denied.

We needed a new authorization > but with the correct name on it, of course. Anyway, I was so upset & so frustrated yesterday, I just felt like quitting tx. My husband spent this morning on the phone making sure it all got straightened out. They are overnighting the meds to us.

So I'm still in the game. I will keep you posted on that 20 week vl. And I will also be sending many positive prayers to you & your family today. I say family because that is what you will become. Amen!

God Bless You Susan ((((((((( Big Hugs )))))))))))Sue

[BostonGirl]

PRAISE GOD FOR MIRACLES!!! I am so happy for you Susan! We will continue to pray that this child will just thrive in the womb and the he/she will enter this world very happy & healthy.

Well, I got my call today. My 20 week vl is still 273. Man!! This bugger is hard to kill. I was really expecting zero, but I guess starting at 55 million, I am doing OK.( just a little frustrated )

I will re-test again at 24 weeks. If I am still showing some numbers, I'm not sure what to do. I guess I am going to post and ask for feedback from late responders, also do lots of reading.

My doctor & nurse tell me because I am so close to being undetectable, that I should just continue. But I am wondering if 18 months is long enough?

I am going to ask the famous Dr. Cecil what he thinks. He's advised me a few times during this tx.

Again, Susan I rejoice with you in this new life! The Bible says that your Children will rise up and called you blessed! You're gonna be a Momma!! Hallelujah!


(((((( Sue )))))))

[Tallblonde]

Hi Sue,

Oh, I'm so glad you got that straightened out!  Whew!  



PREGNANCY UPDATE:

Praise God....good news again!  The beta today was 143 (by the way, for those who don't know, a beta test measures the pregnancy hormone -- HcG-- in a woman's blood).

I gasped at first because it wasn't the "magic 164" number I was praying for.  But the nurse quickly put my mind at ease and said that a rise of 66% or higher during a 48-hour period is very indicative of a viable pregnancy.  This was a 75% rise from Tuesday's baseline of 82.  She reassured me that my husband and I have every reason to be optimistic.  She went on to say that she wasn't the least bit concerned about this number.

They're going to do another beta test on Monday (standard procedure), along with a check of our surrogate's progesterone level.  An ultrasound will follow a couple of weeks after that.  

All the worrying I've done just in the past week has already taken at least 10 years off my life.  This baby better hurry up and get here because at this rate I'll be dead soon from all the worrying!

Thank you again for your continued prayers and good wishes!

Susan  

[honey1616]

Glad to see you clear for 2 years!  Now,,,if we can get your hubby that way,,,,Life will be wonderful right?  How is he doing these days and will he be doing tx?  Your nephew is in my prayers!