Beta update..so grateful!

Rach97 · 03-23-2005, 08:24 AM

Hello Ladies!

I finally made it to this board after four long years of dealing with infertility and loss.

11dp3dt: HCG 337, Prog.191
14dp3dt: HCG 1452, Prog. 305

We originally planned to do PDG for selection purposes, but this cycle had the worst quantity we ever experienced with 4 fertilized embryos on day three. Stress set in over the weekend of Mar. 5th. I feared losing embryos if we performed PDG biopsies along with the impact of having them in the lab for 5 days.

I elected not to go through with PGD and insisted on having a day 3 transfer without PGD. DH and I had a horrible fight over my decision to more forward on day-3 without testing. He figured we wouldn’t learn anything if tests weren’t done and he thought I was acting hasty.

It was crazy to get through to the right people at the clinic over the weekend. Luckily I received great advice from ladies on this FT board. I kept calling the emergency pager until my doctor was located to call me back directly. I was more concerned about having an opportunity to conceive. It wasn’t in my best interest to find something wrong at the risk of degrading so few embryos.

Now I’m so happy that I followed my gut instincts. I also believe that my strength and education stemmed from all the support from great people on the FT boards. I learned what was best for me and how to take control my situation.

We still pray for continued health and happiness through this new journey. I don't take anything for granted and wait in anticipation for good news every week.

34 yrs TTC 4 yrs, DH is 39
IUI#1 pg\mc 9w
IUI#2, 3, 4, 5 All BFN
IUI-IVF#1
IVF#2,3
FET#1,2
Natural Chem. pg\loss
IVF#4 BFP=11dp3dt: 337, 14dp3dt:1452

goddess42 · 03-23-2005, 09:59 AM

Hey Rach. Congrats!

I just wanted to say your HCG numbers look great, and the way your progesterone levels look there could easily be more than one in there.

When do you go for an u/s? Take care.

Jennifermakishi · 03-23-2005, 10:14 AM

What great #'s.. You must be thrillled!!

Keep us posted on your progress.

Have a Happy & Healthy 9 Months....

--Jennifer

loveforanother · 03-23-2005, 11:21 AM

Good job for following your gut..sometimes that is a better guide than any textbook!! Good luck to you and I hope you have a happy and healthy uneventful pregnancy!! ENJOY!!!

Karen

Rach97 · 03-23-2005, 01:20 PM

Yeah, my progesterone is high due to all the support medications. My RE had me on 2cc of PIO along with 200mg of prog. suppositories day an night. The nurses told me to knock down the prog. to 1cc per night, but I'm still taking the suppositories. I get checked again next Monday, Mar. 28th and maybe then the prog. dosage will be lowered again.

Thanks for all your warm thoughts. So far, so good.

goddess42 · 03-23-2005, 02:27 PM

Rach.. I know how you feel about those PIO shots. I've been on 1 1/2 cc for a while. I'm starting to run out of good spots.

want2bmom · 03-23-2005, 07:02 PM

your story gave me chills, congrats!

03-23-2005, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rach97 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 362	Beta update..so grateful! Hello Ladies! I finally made it to this board after four long years of dealing with infertility and loss. 11dp3dt: HCG 337, Prog.191 14dp3dt: HCG 1452, Prog. 305 We originally planned to do PDG for selection purposes, but this cycle had the worst quantity we ever experienced with 4 fertilized embryos on day three. Stress set in over the weekend of Mar. 5th. I feared losing embryos if we performed PDG biopsies along with the impact of having them in the lab for 5 days. I elected not to go through with PGD and insisted on having a day 3 transfer without PGD. DH and I had a horrible fight over my decision to more forward on day-3 without testing. He figured we wouldn’t learn anything if tests weren’t done and he thought I was acting hasty. It was crazy to get through to the right people at the clinic over the weekend. Luckily I received great advice from ladies on this FT board. I kept calling the emergency pager until my doctor was located to call me back directly. I was more concerned about having an opportunity to conceive. It wasn’t in my best interest to find something wrong at the risk of degrading so few embryos. Now I’m so happy that I followed my gut instincts. I also believe that my strength and education stemmed from all the support from great people on the FT boards. I learned what was best for me and how to take control my situation. We still pray for continued health and happiness through this new journey. I don't take anything for granted and wait in anticipation for good news every week. 34 yrs TTC 4 yrs, DH is 39 IUI#1 pg\mc 9w IUI#2, 3, 4, 5 All BFN IUI-IVF#1 IVF#2,3 FET#1,2 Natural Chem. pg\loss IVF#4 BFP=11dp3dt: 337, 14dp3dt:1452

03-23-2005, 09:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
goddess42 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 44	Hey Rach. Congrats! I just wanted to say your HCG numbers look great, and the way your progesterone levels look there could easily be more than one in there. When do you go for an u/s? Take care. __________________ Susan (27) & Isaac (28) Married 04/02/00 Crohn's Disease Ileostomy Retroverted Uterus 11/30/04 - Septum fixed, both tubes detached (too much scarring to remove) IVF #1 February 2005!!! ER 2/19, ET 2/22 - 1 8 cell and 1 Morula transferred; 2 8 cell and 1 blast on ice 3/5 (11dp3dt) - HCG 176, prog 8.5 3/7 (13dp3dt) - HCG 680, prog 16.5 3/10 (16dp3dt) - HCG 1,727, prog 47.7, estradiol 201 3/14 (20dp3dt) - HCG 8,709, prog 20.7, estradiol 237 3/17 (23dp3dt) - HCG 24,937, prog 30.5, estradiol 286 3/21 (27dp3dt) - HCG 53,946, prog 29.4, estradiol 284 Due 11/12/2005

03-23-2005, 10:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jennifermakishi 400-499 post 6 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dubin, CA Posts: 423	What great #'s.. You must be thrillled!! Keep us posted on your progress. Have a Happy & Healthy 9 Months.... --Jennifer __________________ ****************************** Jennifer ttc #1, 3+ years me: 33; DH 37 dx: unexplained 3 cycles Clomid, 3 iuis w/Clomid - all BFN IVF #1 09/01 - BFP ended in Chem. FET #1,2,3,4,5 - BFP ended in Chem/etopic IVF#2 - BFP - Ectopic FET Early June

03-23-2005, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
loveforanother Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Elkhart Lake Posts: 269	Good job for following your gut..sometimes that is a better guide than any textbook!! Good luck to you and I hope you have a happy and healthy uneventful pregnancy!! ENJOY!!! Karen __________________ 1st IVF 2/05--BFP(Low beta) 9dpt5dt-29 13dpt5dt-95 16dpt5dt-216 20dpt5dy-798 22dpt5dt-1623 --we saw Ges.sac & yolksac 31dpt5dt--?beta OB says no more--We saw HB 119 bpm -measured 6w2d EDD 11-06-05 (moved up) HB 180's

03-23-2005, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rach97 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 362	thanks everyone Yeah, my progesterone is high due to all the support medications. My RE had me on 2cc of PIO along with 200mg of prog. suppositories day an night. The nurses told me to knock down the prog. to 1cc per night, but I'm still taking the suppositories. I get checked again next Monday, Mar. 28th and maybe then the prog. dosage will be lowered again. Thanks for all your warm thoughts. So far, so good.

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03-23-2005, 02:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
goddess42 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 44	Rach.. I know how you feel about those PIO shots. I've been on 1 1/2 cc for a while. I'm starting to run out of good spots. __________________ Susan (27) & Isaac (28) Married 04/02/00 Crohn's Disease Ileostomy Retroverted Uterus 11/30/04 - Septum fixed, both tubes detached (too much scarring to remove) IVF #1 February 2005!!! ER 2/19, ET 2/22 - 1 8 cell and 1 Morula transferred; 2 8 cell and 1 blast on ice 3/5 (11dp3dt) - HCG 176, prog 8.5 3/7 (13dp3dt) - HCG 680, prog 16.5 3/10 (16dp3dt) - HCG 1,727, prog 47.7, estradiol 201 3/14 (20dp3dt) - HCG 8,709, prog 20.7, estradiol 237 3/17 (23dp3dt) - HCG 24,937, prog 30.5, estradiol 286 3/21 (27dp3dt) - HCG 53,946, prog 29.4, estradiol 284 Due 11/12/2005

03-23-2005, 07:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
want2bmom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davie,Florida Posts: 64	your story gave me chills, congrats!

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