To give hope...Child Mentioned

QueenChelsea · 08-26-2007, 08:37 PM

Ladies -- This board provided so much support for me during my IVF and pregnancy, and I thought I'd send a note of encouragement and share my story.

My beta was 43 (I think I posted 48 in response to another thread, but now that I think about it, it was 43) at 14dp5dt. That means that at 12dp5dt it probably only was in the low 20s and it might not have registered at 10 days, which is when many of you test. I have a healthy, wonderful 9 month old daughter.

I also will note that I bled throughout my first trimester. There were several occasions when my RE (and I) thought I was having a m/c, but when I'd go in for an u/s, a little hb would be there.

I know that the 2ww is awful, but I really wish that some REs wouldn't test until a full two weeks, because many people truly have late implanters.

Good luck to all. This does work.

daisysmom · 08-27-2007, 06:42 PM

Thank you for your post, QueenChelsea!!! If I am ever in your position, I will certainly post, too, because we spend so much time reading the negative experiences!

I have low betas, but they have doubled as required. They were:
12dp3dt = 19
14dp3dt = 34
16dp3dt = 83
23dp3dt = 773

I am currently waiting for my 1st US on Wednesday this week. I'm very nervous as I've been told that things may not work out. I, too, have had a few occasions where I bled and then had some cramping. I cautiously optimistic (as they told me to be), but have to prepare myself for the worst. The good news is that I got pregnant after 2+ years of trying. This was my first IVF cycle and I transferred one embryo.

Diane

QueenChelsea · 09-13-2007, 07:07 PM

Daisymom -- How did the u/s go?

daisysmom · 09-13-2007, 07:13 PM

Hi QueenChelsea,

I happened to be online and got an email that you posted. I, unfortunately, do not have good news to share....I ended up with an early miscarriage. They were not able to see any evidence of the pregnancy by US, and later that day, I got the results that my hcg dropped to 20. So, I had a followup visit. The RE said they look at this as a good thing, even though I wasn't able to maintain the pregnancy. They are optimistic for me, which makes me feel good. I am planning to try my 2nd IVF asap....I am waiting for my period to start the bcp's. Anyway, thanks for thinking of me. We are hoping for better luck next time!!!

Diane

QueenChelsea · 09-17-2007, 06:57 PM

Diane -- I'm so sorry about your loss. Your RE is correct though -- an early pregnancy is signs that you can get pregnant, which is the first step! My first pregnancy ultimately was deemed a chemical pregnancy. My numbers went up, but oh so slowly and then nothing. I got pregnant with my DD the next cycle. So hang in there.

sage2 · 09-26-2007, 10:15 AM

Queen Chelsea,
Thanks for posting! Yesterday, at 10 days post 5 day transfer, I had a beta of 10. I go back tomorrow. I know my chances are low, but not impossible, after looking at your betas. More than anything, I have the courage to try again since I DID get pregnant this time.
Is there anything I should be doing right now to help the embie burrow in more?

QueenChelsea · 09-26-2007, 10:46 AM

Congratulations! Nope, nothing you can do at this point, just wait. Just be prepared that tomorrow's beta probably won't give you closure unless it jumps dramatically, which is possible. Assuming your clinic wants to do a third beta, just be insistent that they let you go in on Saturday, as opposed to having to wait until Monday! At my clinic, they only did betas during the week, and limited weekend work to monitoring, but if you were really nice, then they would fit you in...

Keep posting!

Good luck!

Jennifer

sage2 · 09-28-2007, 02:58 PM

Hi Jennifer,
Well, it went down

to 3.5. I'm hopeful that some cycle soon, I will be preggo for nine months! Thanks for your support!

08-26-2007, 08:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
QueenChelsea Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 641	To give hope...Child Mentioned Ladies -- This board provided so much support for me during my IVF and pregnancy, and I thought I'd send a note of encouragement and share my story. My beta was 43 (I think I posted 48 in response to another thread, but now that I think about it, it was 43) at 14dp5dt. That means that at 12dp5dt it probably only was in the low 20s and it might not have registered at 10 days, which is when many of you test. I have a healthy, wonderful 9 month old daughter. I also will note that I bled throughout my first trimester. There were several occasions when my RE (and I) thought I was having a m/c, but when I'd go in for an u/s, a little hb would be there. I know that the 2ww is awful, but I really wish that some REs wouldn't test until a full two weeks, because many people truly have late implanters. Good luck to all. This does work.

09-26-2007, 10:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
sage2 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 1,301	Queen Chelsea, Thanks for posting! Yesterday, at 10 days post 5 day transfer, I had a beta of 10. I go back tomorrow. I know my chances are low, but not impossible, after looking at your betas. More than anything, I have the courage to try again since I DID get pregnant this time. Is there anything I should be doing right now to help the embie burrow in more? __________________ Me - 32, DH - 41 IVF#1 02/07 BFN FET#1 09/07 Chemical pregnancy IVF #2 BFN 03/08 FET #2 9/08. BFP! Betas: 208, 625, 1478 It's twins!!

09-28-2007, 02:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
sage2 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 1,301	Hi Jennifer, Well, it went down to 3.5. I'm hopeful that some cycle soon, I will be preggo for nine months! Thanks for your support! __________________ Me - 32, DH - 41 IVF#1 02/07 BFN FET#1 09/07 Chemical pregnancy IVF #2 BFN 03/08 FET #2 9/08. BFP! Betas: 208, 625, 1478 It's twins!!

VISIT OUR SISTER SITES:
JustMommies Pregnancy Calendar	eHarmony Advice Dating Advice	Project Wedding Wedding Songs	Weddingbee Wedding Blog

Currently Active Chat Room Users: 0 \| Scheduled Chat Room Events
	Users in Chat Rooms: No one's chatting right now!

08-27-2007, 06:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
daisysmom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	Thank you for your post, QueenChelsea!!! If I am ever in your position, I will certainly post, too, because we spend so much time reading the negative experiences! I have low betas, but they have doubled as required. They were: 12dp3dt = 19 14dp3dt = 34 16dp3dt = 83 23dp3dt = 773 I am currently waiting for my 1st US on Wednesday this week. I'm very nervous as I've been told that things may not work out. I, too, have had a few occasions where I bled and then had some cramping. I cautiously optimistic (as they told me to be), but have to prepare myself for the worst. The good news is that I got pregnant after 2+ years of trying. This was my first IVF cycle and I transferred one embryo. Diane

09-13-2007, 07:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
QueenChelsea Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 641	Daisymom -- How did the u/s go?

09-13-2007, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
daisysmom Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 48	Hi QueenChelsea, I happened to be online and got an email that you posted. I, unfortunately, do not have good news to share....I ended up with an early miscarriage. They were not able to see any evidence of the pregnancy by US, and later that day, I got the results that my hcg dropped to 20. So, I had a followup visit. The RE said they look at this as a good thing, even though I wasn't able to maintain the pregnancy. They are optimistic for me, which makes me feel good. I am planning to try my 2nd IVF asap....I am waiting for my period to start the bcp's. Anyway, thanks for thinking of me. We are hoping for better luck next time!!! Diane

09-17-2007, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
QueenChelsea Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 641	Diane -- I'm so sorry about your loss. Your RE is correct though -- an early pregnancy is signs that you can get pregnant, which is the first step! My first pregnancy ultimately was deemed a chemical pregnancy. My numbers went up, but oh so slowly and then nothing. I got pregnant with my DD the next cycle. So hang in there.

09-26-2007, 10:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
QueenChelsea Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 641	Congratulations! Nope, nothing you can do at this point, just wait. Just be prepared that tomorrow's beta probably won't give you closure unless it jumps dramatically, which is possible. Assuming your clinic wants to do a third beta, just be insistent that they let you go in on Saturday, as opposed to having to wait until Monday! At my clinic, they only did betas during the week, and limited weekend work to monitoring, but if you were really nice, then they would fit you in... Keep posting! Good luck! Jennifer