[Jennyh02]

Hi girls,

This is the first time I have been able to come on all day. I will do personals later. I am exhausted and ready for bed. But I wanted to check in with all of you.

Nicky & Riles - I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers!

AFM - I am in beautiful San Diego, CA. I had my 3rd Beta today and my numbers doubled. My Dr. was very happy and they even lowered my progesterone shots. They scheduled my first US for Monday 11/9. That is days away and I am so excited. I can't wait to find out how many are in there and my due date which I think is July 2nd.

You girls are always in my thoughts!!

[josie_skye]

I am with Jenny - exhausted and ready for bed but definetely wanted to see how everyone was doing. I am in bed with the laptop on a pillow in the very gorgeous Cabo San Lucas and what a fun day it has been! Helps a little in that darn 2ww for the ultrasound!

Nicky - My heart absolutely broke for you when I read your message. Personally I can say that you are living my worst fear and until I get that ultrasound I will not be able to relax. I am so sorry and right now I can do nothing but hope your RE was wrong and that something will show up in a little more time...I thought with ectopics hcg levels were usually high? Am I confused? Maybe.

LizzyM - I definetely feel the exhaustion - I could nap multiple times a day if I could and it just so happens in Cabo I can!

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know that I am thinking of them! Will probably write more later when less tired (yawn)!

[thewilliamsons]

Originally Posted by LizzyM

thewilliamsons - I'm in Charlotte nc, but DH was born in New Orleans. Where in LA are you?

I am from Lake Charles

[lbzg]

I am from st. louis!!

[~Nicky~]

Originally Posted by josie_skye

I thought with ectopics hcg levels were usually high? Am I confused? Maybe.

Levels with an ectopic can get quite high. In my case, they are worried it may be an ectopic as my numbers are still rising even though I am having some bleeding. It breaks my heart to say that that I am hoping the numbers start to fall. Never thought I would say that I go back for more b/w tomorrow.

Your numbers are looking great so don't you worry!! Take care if your little bean!! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

[Sams79]

Hi Ladies... I had a positive hpt over the weekend as well as a positive HCG level, but started bleeding this morning... please thinking positive thoughts. I had bloodwork & an internal ultrasound done this morning, but I am only at 4 1/2 weeks so isn't much to do but wait... I'm on 200 mg prometrium again so we'll see how things go... I am praying & congratulating all of you!! best wishes...

[lbzg]

Hey. Is anyone having a really high heart rate since pregnancy??

[thewilliamsons]

I think I am having my first headache do to pregnancy or exhaustion.

[Dawners]

Sams79-Super sorry about the bleeding. Will you be going back for more bloodwork? I will be praying that all is fine.

Ibzg-I definitely find that every now and than I feel like I ran a sprint and my heart is beating kind of fast. But it's not often and does not last long.

AFM: I go back tomorrow for my 3rd beta and am hoping it shows all is going as it should so that I can relax a little before the sono on Tues the 10th. I still have cramping but not as often. When I do get it they can still be pretty sharp which I don't like. I am starting to get this weird cramp/pain right where my right leg meets my pelvis that I also don't like, but am staying positive and assuming it is just normal stretching. Hope everyone is doing well!!

[JnD]

Josie - please be sure to post some pics from Cabo so we can all take a virtual vacation!

My daaarrling DP keeps reminding of the possibility of twins, especially since I am one myself! I'm ready to kick her in the rump, lol! I will be happy either way as long as it/they are healthy. However, I am only 4'10.5" and I don't want bed rest or wheel chairs! I'll do it if I have to, but it will drive me insane! I'm going to try to hit the sack early tonight so that I can sleep away most of the time remaining until we find out the numbers from my 3rd beta. Have a good night ladies!

[goldenhicks]

Hi ladies! I just wanted to say congratulations to all of you! I am currently just over 5 weeks pregnant, and technically I am due the first week of July.. I am having the worst time so far with this pregnancy! This is crazy.. Well, I started out at 9dp5dt getting a beta of 36. at 11dp5dt, it had doubled to 73. I have been spotting and having mild cramps since that second beta. Having brown "coffee grind" discharge from the crinone. Well obviously, crinone is not brown, so there was obviously some spotting in there mixing with the crinone, causing the brown pieces. Well, upon another lady's advice, I "cleaned" out the excess crinone. There was a ton of it. Now, been spotting heavier since Monday, and am now seeing a few clots. Cramps are mild/moderate today and into my back. But, still no full AF and not enough blood or cramps to consider miscarriage yet. I had my beta run again yesterday because I was scared as to the red bleeding, and it came back at 525. So, still doubling fine. I don't know what to think anymore! It can't be good to have this red bleeding and seeing some clots and the mild cramping.. I am just afraid I am going to lose this baby! I should also add that I have no pregnancy symptoms besides being very tired. That's it! Not even sore boobs! The one nurse at the doctors office thinks I am crazy, and told me it's not necessary to come anymore and unless there is heavy cramping and bleeding more than a full pad an hour, she tells me not to worry about it.. How do you not worry about it? I can see it on my panty liner and when I wipe, and sometimes I see red tinged water after using the washroom, and she basically tells me that I have to wait it out until my ultrasound next Tuesday. I can't help feeling nothing but dread and I can't relax at all! Every time I go to the washroom, it makes me more and more nervous. Does anyone else think I'm looney or does this not sound right to any of you? I am really going crazy and would appreciate anyone's thoughts.. Thanks to all, and congratulations to all you new Mommies!!

[thewilliamsons]

Good Morning all new mommies! Another beautiful day here in Louisiana! I got in my book yesterday What to expect when you are expecting. That made me happy and looking at it I can just skim the first two chapters because I am already past thinking about getting pregnant and getting pregnant. But, today I feel really moody and tired.

[joy_bugg73]

Hi all…
First time posting over here. 1st BETA is in the morning 10dp5dt however I Have already received a on 2 HPT…so I believe that I am .

Based on my egg retrieval date my due date is July 15th however we put back 2 so my dates could change a little if I happen to be with TWINS…I sure hope so .

For those of you who have followed my story on the other boards I wont go into detail as to the hows and whys of being here however I am more than willing to share any part of my journey with any who want to know just PM me and I will tell all.

I will spend the next few days between this board and the OCT IVF board, trying my best to do personals as well as catch up with every one here.

I have already seen that some of you are posting where you are from…so I will fall in line and do the same.
I am from SOUTH Georgia, closer to the beach than Atlanta. I a using Dr Shapiro at RBA in Atlanta as well as Dr Witt also at RBA.

Thanks for being here I look forward with MUCH excitement sharing this part of the journey with each of you
My God Bless each of you the miracle you have waited so long to have in your life.
Joy

[Dawners]

Good morning everyone!!
Joy! Praying for great numbers for you today!!

Golden-I can completely understand your concern but your numbers are rising and that is a good thing. Spotting (even red at times) is common in early pregnancy. When you "cleaned" out you may have just irritated yourself which may have caused the red also. I know it's hard but your Dr is right that unless the cramps become unbearable and you are bleeding far more, you need to try to relax. I'll will be praying that you're little one is safe and growing strong and you are able to find some peace until Tues.

[JnD]

Well, I got the results from my 3rd beta... My hCG only went up from 936 to around 1100... I don't know what to think. The nurse didn't say that they wanted any more blood draws or anything, but I don't know... I'm really worried...