Today I am 18DPO or 4w4d pregnant. My tests finally stopped progressing and have pulled out of the control line as much as I think they possibly can. My wondfos are as dark as control line. Now there is no way to know if my levels are rising until my beta on Tuesday. I know there are definitely things that are different on this cycle verses all my other pregnancy cycles:
- I've had NO spotting and/or bleeding this cycle. On 10DPO there was one drop of pink stuff followed by a spot of dark brown and nothing more since then.
No horrible backaches starting at early this time. I have had some mild back discomfort, but no where close to other cycles.
Higher hcg levels BIG TIME. My pregnancy with Circle I had record low hcg levels. I am hoping this makes a huge difference. Here is the comparison:
Pregnancy in 2012 (Circle)
Beta #1 12DPO 16.9, progesterone 23
Beta #2 14DPO 44.7, progesterone 27
Beta #3 16DPO 112,
Beta #4 18DPO 221, progesterone 24
Beta #5 20DPO 433, progesterone 30
Beta #6 24DPO 1738, progesterone 29
This Pregnancy 2014
Beta #1 (12DPIUI/12DPO)-HCG-257, Progesterone 40+, Estrogen 1507
Beta #2 (14DPIUI/14DPO)- HCG 621, Progesterone 40+
Beta #3 (16DPIUI/16DPO)- HCG 1620, Progesterone 40+
- I've had a lot of shortness of breath for almost a week now. I was told this is because of my high levels of progesterone.
- Cramping, but different then other times ( hard to explain).
- No nausea this cycle
As of today I am pregnant and I am happy. Because of history with all my losses I will go in early for an u/s. I will find out Tuesday. Please keep me in your thoughts and/or prayers.
So happy for you and glad to see you rejoice in the fact that you are pregnant! I have a really great feeling about this time for you! I am praying for you Al each night. Can't wait to hear the news on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI have a gut feeling that it is triplets. Each time I come to your blog that is all I can think about.
Good for you!!! I'm glad you're making this decision to embrace this pregnancy. I know if may seem cavalier, but I've yet to meet anyone who was glad they spent this time steeling themselves.
ReplyDeleteI have so much hope for you. And though I know this is a scary period for you, all the signs look so promising. You and Al will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Good for you for putting up a ticker! You have so many reasons to celebrate this. I'm praying for you all the time.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm kinda glad you put a ticker up b/c I was having to count the days to see how many week you were. hehehehehe!
Most surely sending wishes your way...and it's hard I know but celebrate the day you can't get it back
ReplyDeleteYou never leave my thoughts and prayers friend! I"m glad that the ticker is up.. ;)
ReplyDeleteYay! I love the ticker!! Your betas do look amazing! I am so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you my friend!
ReplyDeleteYou should enjoy this time, no matter how long it lasts - but hoping it lasts nine months (or maybe a little less, because I'm guessing it's twins)!
ReplyDeleteI agree that you should enjoy every minute of this pregnancy. You deserve it and your numbers have been phenomenal! Prayers for Tuesday but I really believe this is your take-home baby!!!! Love the ticker.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you today!
ReplyDeleteI had insomnia from the very beginning if my twin pregnancy! And unfortunately it lasted throughout. And here I am at 5:00am commenting because I'm not sleeping. Hopefully yours will last only a short time. Heck, maybe it's gone now that you've had your ultrasound?
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