Oh my, Neffi, you really have been on a roller coaster. There are lots of possible explanations, but probably not worth stressing over what it is at this point. I assume you'll have a second beta on Wednesday, right? From there, they'll hopefully be able to tell you what's happening. I can only imagine how frustrated and worried you are. I wish I could give you some advice, but I really can't - only to say try to keep busy and try not to stress out too much. I'm keeping everything crossed that you have a strong little bean there and that your next beta will look really strong!
- suzhan
Cycle buddies in March/April anyone?
Well I called back my RE today and asked if they can do my beta again wed. instead of waiting until friday, she said that was fine. I asked her some questions, and she basically told me that most of the time, these situations are chemical pregnancies. I am sooo upset. I was so happy yesterday, not Im devastated. I know there is a chance of the beta going up, but mathematically in my head it doesnt make sense. If I had just gotten a + on my Hpt yesterday, then maybe, but I got one on Tuesday....even if it was only 5 then, it would be 100 by now! This is way worse than my first BFN! I cannot control my sobbing! I am really trying to stay calm until Wed., but how do I do that? Yesterday I was talking about maternity cloths and even went to babies r us, now today its all over! I dont know how much longer I can do this! I feel like I'm just going through the motions of life, but not living! 
Please pray that my beta doubles by Wed!
Please pray that my beta doubles by Wed!Me 32 DH 31
DS 3rd try
8 failed cycles
No luck with adoption
DS 7/23/14 IUI after Celiac diagnosis
DS 3rd try
8 failed cycles
No luck with adoption
DS 7/23/14 IUI after Celiac diagnosis
Thanks everyone for your well wishes. Today I went for my beta and got a BFP!!!!! I can't believe it! They called my DH since I didn't want to get the message while at work. The bummer part (if there is a bummer part) is that they didn't tell him any beta numbers. They're having me come in Wednesday for another test. I'll know then what my numbers are. I was literally shaking when I found out and I'm still trying to comprehend the fact that I am actually pregnant. I can't believe it!
Neffi... My thoughts are with you hoping those beta numbers double if not triple!! Those whole process is emotionally draining. I was even tearing up as they were taking my b/w today thinking it was going to come out negative. (I never ended up doing the HPT.)
RLK... I can't believe you have to wait 18 days for your beta. That is torture. I don't blame you one bit for wanting to do the HPT sooner.
Hope everyone is hanging in there! I'm still a little stressed waiting for the next B/W, but trying to enjoy this moment at the same time. I'm still in shock.
Neffi... My thoughts are with you hoping those beta numbers double if not triple!! Those whole process is emotionally draining. I was even tearing up as they were taking my b/w today thinking it was going to come out negative. (I never ended up doing the HPT.)
RLK... I can't believe you have to wait 18 days for your beta. That is torture. I don't blame you one bit for wanting to do the HPT sooner.
Hope everyone is hanging in there! I'm still a little stressed waiting for the next B/W, but trying to enjoy this moment at the same time. I'm still in shock.
Me: 36, DH:37
IVF #2: Jan '09- BFP! :-)
FET: Nov '10- transferred 1 embie- BFN :-(
Baby Alexander born September 20th, 2009!
IVF #2: Jan '09- BFP! :-)
FET: Nov '10- transferred 1 embie- BFN :-(
Baby Alexander born September 20th, 2009!
Cycle buddies in March/April anyone?
Neffi - I know this is so difficult right now, but try your best to have a PMA and I'll be praying that your beta goes sky-high on Wednesday!
ann d. - Congratulations on your BFP, this is a great day for you!!
Nothing new with me, just the same ol' 2ww. I don't really feel that different, other than the usual progesterone side effects. Was getting several twinges yesterday really low in my belly, but trying not to read into any feelings at this point, just going to keep my fingers crossed.
Hope everyone else is having a great week so far.
ann d. - Congratulations on your BFP, this is a great day for you!!
Nothing new with me, just the same ol' 2ww. I don't really feel that different, other than the usual progesterone side effects. Was getting several twinges yesterday really low in my belly, but trying not to read into any feelings at this point, just going to keep my fingers crossed.
Hope everyone else is having a great week so far.
Me 38 - DH 34
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
Neffi - I'm so sorry the nurse told you that. They're probably just telling you the worst case, Hanging around on these boards for a couple of years, I have definitely seen low beta's go on to healthy pregnancies, but I have seen these be chem's as well. You're in a terrible waiting period and this whole process can be so completely stressful and unfair. I'm still going to keep everything crossed for you until Wednesday and I'm really glad you pushed them to get the second beta then and not wait until Friday. We're all here for you so don't hesitate to let us know how you're doing.
Ann d. - Many congrat's to you - that's terrific news! Do you know when your first scan is? Kinda unfair - you go from a 2ww to 3 ww for the first scan! Oh well, that's how this whole process is - lots of waiting and wonderful worrying from one phase to the next. For now, just relax and enjoy being pregnant!
As for me, I go from moments of feeling really positive to moments of feeling really low. A lot of what I'm experiencing is reminscent of my first cycle that ended too soon, so while I'm excited to be pregnant, I'm mindful of the fact that this could end early as well given the low heartbeat numbers from last week. Friday seems like an eternity....
Take care all....
Ann d. - Many congrat's to you - that's terrific news! Do you know when your first scan is? Kinda unfair - you go from a 2ww to 3 ww for the first scan! Oh well, that's how this whole process is - lots of waiting and wonderful worrying from one phase to the next. For now, just relax and enjoy being pregnant!
As for me, I go from moments of feeling really positive to moments of feeling really low. A lot of what I'm experiencing is reminscent of my first cycle that ended too soon, so while I'm excited to be pregnant, I'm mindful of the fact that this could end early as well given the low heartbeat numbers from last week. Friday seems like an eternity....
Take care all....
Dear Neffi.......I'm so sorry, you must be going through hell. This whole process we go through can feel like total hell. If its not bad enough to go through this process, doesn't it feel like there's no end to the emotional pain when something else is thrown into the mix??? I hate it and I totally feel your pain. I try hard to hold back the tears. The ups and downs are sometimes more than we can bare. If I could see you I'd give you a big hug. I am praying that the end of your wait to find out will bring you great news. Its not impossible for this to result in a baby. I know thats probably hard to hear, I remember hearing that myself around the time of my loss. Please know that you're not alone. A lot of us are hurting at various times (definitely me). We're here for you and wish you only good news and an end to your pain.
Nikki
Nikki
FET April 18th
1st heartbeat 6w3d 115bpm, 9w2d hb 171bpm
MATTHEW ARRIVED DEC 19TH....8 lbs 9.7 OZ
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1st heartbeat 6w3d 115bpm, 9w2d hb 171bpm
MATTHEW ARRIVED DEC 19TH....8 lbs 9.7 OZ
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Hey Everyone,
I'm behind on reading the message board, so I'll try to catch up tomorrow, but I had to pop in and check on everyone's tests.
CONGRATULATIONS Neffi and Ann - WONDERFUL!!!!
Now Neffi, Cornybaby (2 months) back had her initial beta in the 20's just like yours, and she is pregnant with identical twins! I know it's hard to wait on those betas, but please try to enjoy the moment, like Ann said, and relax. I know it's so much easier said than done. I'm hugging you both and praying for those betas to double!!
rlk - I'm on the PIO shots (through week 10) and the suppositories. I haven't figured out when the suppositories end, but I know they have you go longer than the shots. Ugh!
Welcome Jeanie to the board!
I promise to post more later. My latest issue, other than trying to patiently wait for the first u/s on 4/9 is that my job wants to fly me all over the country in a couple of weeks and Lord knows I can't give myself the PIO shot, so I had to tell my manager today about the shots. He still doesn't know what they are for, but he understands that I have to be home and can't travel. *sigh*
I'm tired and am off to lay down.
Sweet baby dust thoughts to all!
I'm behind on reading the message board, so I'll try to catch up tomorrow, but I had to pop in and check on everyone's tests.
CONGRATULATIONS Neffi and Ann - WONDERFUL!!!!
Now Neffi, Cornybaby (2 months) back had her initial beta in the 20's just like yours, and she is pregnant with identical twins! I know it's hard to wait on those betas, but please try to enjoy the moment, like Ann said, and relax. I know it's so much easier said than done. I'm hugging you both and praying for those betas to double!!rlk - I'm on the PIO shots (through week 10) and the suppositories. I haven't figured out when the suppositories end, but I know they have you go longer than the shots. Ugh!
Welcome Jeanie to the board!
I promise to post more later. My latest issue, other than trying to patiently wait for the first u/s on 4/9 is that my job wants to fly me all over the country in a couple of weeks and Lord knows I can't give myself the PIO shot, so I had to tell my manager today about the shots. He still doesn't know what they are for, but he understands that I have to be home and can't travel. *sigh*
I'm tired and am off to lay down.
Sweet baby dust thoughts to all!
Me and DH - 37
TTC - 7 years, PCOS and 1 blocked tube
IVF #1 w/ICSI...DD born Oct. '08
IVF #2 w/ICSI...BFN
IVF #3 - FET....ectopic pregnancy
HE already knows the outcome.
TTC - 7 years, PCOS and 1 blocked tube
IVF #1 w/ICSI...DD born Oct. '08
IVF #2 w/ICSI...BFN
IVF #3 - FET....ectopic pregnancy
HE already knows the outcome.
Happy April Fools yall!
so we paid the 'deposit' yesterday when I went in for the baseline u/s...and it turns out the fee was 1K higher than we originally expected because they want us to do ICSI. They said since DH has never fertilized an egg they want to ensure that we get fertilization. I appreciate that they want to help us achieve that, but I was never told this until they day we paid. Of course we paid, but I was like hmmm....I just thought it was weird that no one told us this until we paid. This is our 1st IVF cycle, so maybe we are just naive? How many of yall are doing ICSI?
Jeanie- welcome to the board...I just started lupron today too, so we can by cycle buddies! how was your first injection? it was not bad at all, the hardest thing was trying to focus my very sleepy eyes to see the needle (i do the shot at 6:30am before i go to the gym) i hope everything goes well for you!
Neffi- I am sorry to hear about all your ups and downs...try to stay positive until tomorrow. you never know what can happen, we will all be thinking of you!
Annd- congratulations!
I hope all of yall have a great day!
-michele
so we paid the 'deposit' yesterday when I went in for the baseline u/s...and it turns out the fee was 1K higher than we originally expected because they want us to do ICSI. They said since DH has never fertilized an egg they want to ensure that we get fertilization. I appreciate that they want to help us achieve that, but I was never told this until they day we paid. Of course we paid, but I was like hmmm....I just thought it was weird that no one told us this until we paid. This is our 1st IVF cycle, so maybe we are just naive? How many of yall are doing ICSI?
Jeanie- welcome to the board...I just started lupron today too, so we can by cycle buddies! how was your first injection? it was not bad at all, the hardest thing was trying to focus my very sleepy eyes to see the needle (i do the shot at 6:30am before i go to the gym) i hope everything goes well for you!
Neffi- I am sorry to hear about all your ups and downs...try to stay positive until tomorrow. you never know what can happen, we will all be thinking of you!
Annd- congratulations!
I hope all of yall have a great day!
-michele
Hi all--
Well, I've had a really scary couple of days. I was admitted to the ER last night because of tachycardia (high heart beat rate) and had to stay overnight for observation. This followed an emergency visit to my infertility clinic for severe OHSS (they had to put me under and drained TWO LITERS of fluid from my abdomen).
The positive news that came out of all of this is that they had to run a pregnancy test and it was a BFP (Beta was 169 at 9dp5dt). However, I'm terrified that it won't stick because of all the stress my body has been through. The absolute worst part is that they had to do a CT scan at the hospital to rule out a pulmonary embolism--they thought that might be the cause of my racing heart beat. I cried my eyes out when they performed the scan because of the radiation to the baby. But...they wouldn't let me out of it. They said that a pulmonary embolism is life threatening and that they had no choice. They tried to reassure me as much as possible that it was a minimal amount of radiation. But still...they couldn’t tell me that it wouldn’t be harmful either.
In the end, the test came back clean. They think my heart was just having difficulty adjusting to the build up and then drain of two liters of fluid in a short amount of time.
Sadly, the saga continues. I have to go back tomorrow and they think they'll have to put me under AGAIN and drain more fluid (I'm already really distended again). I am so scared that my heart won't be able to take all of this and that the baby won't survive all this trauma.
If you could keep me in your thoughts, I'd really appreciate it. Sorry for no personals--I'm pretty uncomfortable and an emotional wreck. Neffi, I'm thinking of you. Ann D., congrats!
Sorry for the long message, I just thought you'd want to know why I've been MIA.
Well, I've had a really scary couple of days. I was admitted to the ER last night because of tachycardia (high heart beat rate) and had to stay overnight for observation. This followed an emergency visit to my infertility clinic for severe OHSS (they had to put me under and drained TWO LITERS of fluid from my abdomen).
The positive news that came out of all of this is that they had to run a pregnancy test and it was a BFP (Beta was 169 at 9dp5dt). However, I'm terrified that it won't stick because of all the stress my body has been through. The absolute worst part is that they had to do a CT scan at the hospital to rule out a pulmonary embolism--they thought that might be the cause of my racing heart beat. I cried my eyes out when they performed the scan because of the radiation to the baby. But...they wouldn't let me out of it. They said that a pulmonary embolism is life threatening and that they had no choice. They tried to reassure me as much as possible that it was a minimal amount of radiation. But still...they couldn’t tell me that it wouldn’t be harmful either.
In the end, the test came back clean. They think my heart was just having difficulty adjusting to the build up and then drain of two liters of fluid in a short amount of time.
Sadly, the saga continues. I have to go back tomorrow and they think they'll have to put me under AGAIN and drain more fluid (I'm already really distended again). I am so scared that my heart won't be able to take all of this and that the baby won't survive all this trauma.
If you could keep me in your thoughts, I'd really appreciate it. Sorry for no personals--I'm pretty uncomfortable and an emotional wreck. Neffi, I'm thinking of you. Ann D., congrats!
Sorry for the long message, I just thought you'd want to know why I've been MIA.
me: 35 DH: 36
PCOS
Three IUIs--Sept-Dec '07--all BFN
1st IVF--January '08--cancelled
2nd IVF--March '08--BFP!! DS 12/08
1st FET--January '10--BFN
2nd FET--March '10--BFN
3rd IVF--June '10--BFP!! M/C @ 10 weeks
PCOS
Three IUIs--Sept-Dec '07--all BFN
1st IVF--January '08--cancelled
2nd IVF--March '08--BFP!! DS 12/08
1st FET--January '10--BFN
2nd FET--March '10--BFN
3rd IVF--June '10--BFP!! M/C @ 10 weeks
rlk1 - HOLY SHI*** GIRL you have been thru so much but first CONGRATS and a strong beta number to boot!!! Congrats - congrats!!
I believe this will all work out for you - I am sure they will use every precaution knowing you are pregnant! Keep the faith and definately you are in my thoughts!!!
I believe this will all work out for you - I am sure they will use every precaution knowing you are pregnant! Keep the faith and definately you are in my thoughts!!!
TTC #1 16 mos.
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Me 34 DH 34 normal
Endo stage I/II - laparscopy in 1997/Nov 2007
IVF #1 Feb/March - BFN
IVF#2 May/June BFP
Beta 149 6/15
Beta 602 6/18
Rlk1-- WOW! After all you have been through, this better work out for you! I am thinking of you! That beta number is great! I know this will work for you! Just stay calm and relax!
For those who got their BFPs congrats!
Forgive me for not being to excited....I am still beside myself thinking that I probably have a chemical pregnancy, plus I also found out my boss had a miscarriage at 18 weeks yesterday! She had to delivery the baby and everything! It was a boy, and they will be having a service. She even held the baby! I cant imagine! Luckily, she has two beautiful girls! She is off for the whole week! ANyway, I have bw in the morning, so Ill be on the let everyone know my news.
For those who got their BFPs congrats!
Forgive me for not being to excited....I am still beside myself thinking that I probably have a chemical pregnancy, plus I also found out my boss had a miscarriage at 18 weeks yesterday! She had to delivery the baby and everything! It was a boy, and they will be having a service. She even held the baby! I cant imagine! Luckily, she has two beautiful girls! She is off for the whole week! ANyway, I have bw in the morning, so Ill be on the let everyone know my news.
Me 32 DH 31
DS 3rd try
8 failed cycles
No luck with adoption
DS 7/23/14 IUI after Celiac diagnosis
DS 3rd try
8 failed cycles
No luck with adoption
DS 7/23/14 IUI after Celiac diagnosis
Neffi-I'm so sorry you are going thru this. I am praying that your # doubles by tomorrow. (J&C is right--think of cornybaby's beta)
rlk-I'm also sorry to hear everything you have been going thru. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as well. But, I'm so happy to hear about your BFP! Let this keep you strong and positive.
annd-Congrats to you as well on the BFP!
Chelly-glad your injection went well!
rlk-I'm also sorry to hear everything you have been going thru. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as well. But, I'm so happy to hear about your BFP! Let this keep you strong and positive.
annd-Congrats to you as well on the BFP!
Chelly-glad your injection went well!
Me-33
DH-38-MF
4IUI's-BFN
IVF#1-BFN Feb'08
IVF#2 April/May '08 BFP!
DH-38-MF
4IUI's-BFN
IVF#1-BFN Feb'08
IVF#2 April/May '08 BFP!
Cycle buddies in March/April anyone?
rlk1 - I'm so sorry you've had to go through so much and I'll be praying that your beta just keeps rising and that they get you all taken care of on the OHSS. Congratulations on the BFP!!!
Neffi - Keep the PMA and I'm praying your beta keeps rising! Let us know how things go.
Neffi - Keep the PMA and I'm praying your beta keeps rising! Let us know how things go.
Me 38 - DH 34
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
So my RE gave me a travel release today through May 4th when my last PIO shot will be. Lord, I'm definitely counting down to that day. Now I just need to figure out when my RE releases me back to my OBGYN, so I get that appointment scheduled to get another travel release. *sigh*
boluwa - How are you doing? If I remember right, your u/s is on Friday? I wish mine were this week. I have to wait until next Wednesday. Hang in there!
Neffi - I'm sending you hugs and beta doubling baby dust!! I can't wait to see your doubled score tomorrow.
rlk - Good grief. I don't even know what to say to all of that. You poor thing! I was super concerned with OHSS too which I guess is pretty common with women that have PCOS, and I'm so sorry you're having to go through it all. I know it's nerve wracking, and I'm praying that everything will be okay with you and your baby(ies). Please take a moment to relax and enjoy the fact that you're finally pregnant. I know it's hard. Please let us know how you're doing.
chelly - That stinks about the extra $ at the last minute. You gotta love that! We did ICSI on 8 mature eggs (we've never been pregnant before), and got 4 fertilized eggs. We transferred 3 and have 1 frostie. We'll find out how many babies we're carrying next Wednesday.[/b]
boluwa - How are you doing? If I remember right, your u/s is on Friday? I wish mine were this week. I have to wait until next Wednesday. Hang in there!
Neffi - I'm sending you hugs and beta doubling baby dust!! I can't wait to see your doubled score tomorrow.
rlk - Good grief. I don't even know what to say to all of that. You poor thing! I was super concerned with OHSS too which I guess is pretty common with women that have PCOS, and I'm so sorry you're having to go through it all. I know it's nerve wracking, and I'm praying that everything will be okay with you and your baby(ies). Please take a moment to relax and enjoy the fact that you're finally pregnant. I know it's hard. Please let us know how you're doing.
chelly - That stinks about the extra $ at the last minute. You gotta love that! We did ICSI on 8 mature eggs (we've never been pregnant before), and got 4 fertilized eggs. We transferred 3 and have 1 frostie. We'll find out how many babies we're carrying next Wednesday.[/b]
Me and DH - 37
TTC - 7 years, PCOS and 1 blocked tube
IVF #1 w/ICSI...DD born Oct. '08
IVF #2 w/ICSI...BFN
IVF #3 - FET....ectopic pregnancy
HE already knows the outcome.
TTC - 7 years, PCOS and 1 blocked tube
IVF #1 w/ICSI...DD born Oct. '08
IVF #2 w/ICSI...BFN
IVF #3 - FET....ectopic pregnancy
HE already knows the outcome.
Cycle buddies in March/April anyone?
Good morning ladies - so I'm embarrased to say this, but I think I had an orgasm in my sleep last night , maybe 2 (lots of sex dreams the last couple of nights) and woke up with extremely bad cramping. The cramping was so intense that I thought AF was here last night, and I'm only 6dp3dt. Has anyone else had this happen and do you know if this can hurt a possible pregnancy during the 2ww? I'm just concerned since we're not allowed to have sex or orgasms during this wait.
Me 38 - DH 34
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29
IVF#2 - BFP 6/29