Beta #2

I hit publish, and then the clinic called.

It's going to be a celebration cake!! 383!!! That's just over doubling.

She said that for some reason my satellite clinic also tested my estrogen and progesterone, when they didn't ask for it.

My estrogen is 790 and my progesterone is 14.7.  Two days ago, my estrogen was 884 and my progesterone was 18.8.  I'm on PIO (progesterone in oil) every other day, and 3 Endometrin daily.

She said they want my progesterone over 15, but she thought maybe it was lower because of my PIO shot is due tonight.   But my PIO was on the same timeline two days ago when I had my first beta.  So, that, on top of the cramping I've been getting (even though I'm told it's normal) makes me nervous.

I asked her if I could take more progesterone? She agreed, it wouldn't hurt.  The only risk is discomfort, she said.  So, my butt can thank me that I'm increasing my PIO shots to 1cc every day  (and continuing my 3 Endometrin morning, mid afternoon and at bedtime).  

The nurse wanted to know when I could go in for more blood work next week?  I asked for Monday because I want to have the soonest appointment in case there is something wrong with my progesterone levels.  However, on second thought,  I'm wondering if I should have asked to go back in Friday instead?  I'm not sure if that's overkill, or if I even care if it's overkill.

For once, I'm really glad the local clinic messed up.  Phew!

On Monday, they won't check my HCG again, just my estrogen and progesterone.  She said all that matters is that they see a rising pattern once with the HCG.

Then, sometime after March 27th, I will have an ultrasound for a heartbeat, embryo location, number size etc.

Yay!

Beta

It was 182.  Holy sh*t.  

I go back on Wednesday to check my HCG again.  They want to see it go up by a factor of 0.53 (they said it used to be that they wanted to see it double).

I thought I would be jumping up and down with excitement.  But we're (still) in shock here.  And scared sh*tless.

It's not far from my mind that we've been here twice, and one time with a number similar to this.    My head knows that that this has a significantly improved possibility to end so much better because of the (hoped for) improvement in embryo quality.  But my heart knows this is scary as hell.

Thank you so much for sharing your well wishes and excitement.  Your comments are so nice to read, and mean a lot to me.

Hang on, little embie.  Hang on.