Help calm me down... ***Possible trigger warning***

[twotxmommies]

Help calm me down...

***Possible trigger warning***

Last Oct we did a FET with 1 embie and the egg split. We were pregnat with identical twins (less than 3% chance). Unfortunately we had a miscarriage at 10 weeks. We were able to try again this month and did a FET on 3/13, I just got my beta back today (9dp5dt) and it is 422!!

Tell me there is like no way that it split again? I mean, everyone including our RE was shocked and flabbergasted last time... im freaking out!! I am worried I will mc again.


what were your first betas and was it a singleton or multiples? 

[2brides]

*fingers crossed*

First beta was 256 (with fraternal twins who were born at 37+1 and healthy.)

[cetcar]

I think ours was 300-something?? CAR will correct me if I'm wrong. Just one baby in there & healthy.

[Rama]

**random lurker**

twotxmommies I think you're safe. I'm pg with twins right now and at 14DPO (that's when your beta was taken, basically, yes?) my hCG was at 977. Numbers aren't indicative of anything either way, though, so take my anecdote with a grain of salt.

Good luck and I hope this is your sticky rainbow baby. <3

[twotxmommies]

Thank you for the replies. I have calmed down a bit. I have my second beta tomorrow... can't wait to see those numbers!

[JustJudy]

Beta numbers can really be all over the place. I was only at 43 for our first beta, but I know a friend who also is pregnant with a singleton who was 300+ her first one. FX you have a healthy and happy 9 months whatever is residing in your uterus right now.

[rikkiandjulie]

The beta numbers mean nothing other than you're pregnant. Every pregnancy and every number varies greatly. I don't make as much hcg and started at a 21 and then a 40....

[JustJudy]

twotxmommies, Update us when you get numbers today

[twotxmommies]

Today's numbers...
hcg 1223
prog 11
est 178

progesterone dropped from 15 to 11 in two days. Is that normal? 11 seems low. :/

[Rama]

Mar 24, 2017 13:52:24 GMT -5 twotxmommies said:

Today's numbers...
hcg 1223
prog 11
est 178

progesterone dropped from 15 to 11 in two days. Is that normal? 11 seems low. :/

Can you ask your care team about supplementing the P4?  I know many places don't because it does fluctuate literally hour to hour and is unproven to improve any healthy pregnancy chances.  But, for peace of mind's sake, you could still ask (or insist) on the help.

*hugs*  Your numbers went up great, so that's something you shouldn't need to worry about right now.  I hope they can help alleviate your anxiety re: the progesterone, though.

[JustJudy]

Yay twotxmommies! Are you doing progesterone suppositories or IM injections? I'm sure your doc is monitoring you closely, but I was on twice daily IM injections for our FET and my progesterone was around 50 for my blood draws the first 10 weeks.

[twotxmommies]

Mar 24, 2017 14:18:49 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

Yay twotxmommies ! Are you doing progesterone suppositories or IM injections? I'm sure your doc is monitoring you closely, but I was on twice daily IM injections for our FET and my progesterone was around 50 for my blood draws the first 10 weeks.

I am on progesterone suppositories 2x daily. My Dr. said I am "well within the normal range". Guess I will have to trust what they tell me.

How often did you get blood work? Weekly?

[twotxmommies]

Mar 24, 2017 14:01:13 GMT -5 Rama said:

Mar 24, 2017 13:52:24 GMT -5 twotxmommies said:

Today's numbers...
hcg 1223
prog 11
est 178

progesterone dropped from 15 to 11 in two days. Is that normal? 11 seems low. :/

Can you ask your care team about supplementing the P4?  I know many places don't because it does fluctuate literally hour to hour and is unproven to improve any healthy pregnancy chances.  But, for peace of mind's sake, you could still ask (or insist) on the help.

*hugs*  Your numbers went up great, so that's something you shouldn't need to worry about right now.  I hope they can help alleviate your anxiety re: the progesterone, though.

They said the number was within range. I am on progesterone 2x day so I will just trust its working like it should be. 

As far as anxiety goes... when does that go away? My nerves are shot and my google finger hurts! lol

[Rama]

Mar 24, 2017 14:40:02 GMT -5 twotxmommies said:

Mar 24, 2017 14:01:13 GMT -5 Rama said:

Can you ask your care team about supplementing the P4?  I know many places don't because it does fluctuate literally hour to hour and is unproven to improve any healthy pregnancy chances.  But, for peace of mind's sake, you could still ask (or insist) on the help.

*hugs*  Your numbers went up great, so that's something you shouldn't need to worry about right now.  I hope they can help alleviate your anxiety re: the progesterone, though.

They said the number was within range. I am on progesterone 2x day so I will just trust its working like it should be. 

As far as anxiety goes... when does that go away? My nerves are shot and my google finger hurts! lol

I think the anxiety depends from person to person.  I haven't hit that point yet, so I can't speak to it!  Hopefully soon!

[JustJudy]

Mar 24, 2017 14:37:11 GMT -5 twotxmommies said:

Mar 24, 2017 14:18:49 GMT -5 JustJudy said:

Yay twotxmommies ! Are you doing progesterone suppositories or IM injections? I'm sure your doc is monitoring you closely, but I was on twice daily IM injections for our FET and my progesterone was around 50 for my blood draws the first 10 weeks.

I am on progesterone suppositories 2x daily. My Dr. said I am "well within the normal range". Guess I will have to trust what they tell me.

How often did you get blood work? Weekly?

Yes, weekly for 10 weeks. My poor arm lol. How about you? 

As for the anxiety...22 weeks in and it's not yet gone for me Even though I can feel her move, I worry about when I don't feel her move - I guess she's allowed to sleep. However, after our 19w anatomy scan the level of anxiety went down a bit. 

[dannigirl]

The anxiety never goes away!!!!
I'm 36 weeks, 2 days and my anxiety is nuts at times.

And it's not even that I'm anxious about labour, although I am... I but I've developed a fear of stillbirth.
I know it's because we've already dealt with that with our little girl, but she was sick and we knew there was a 99% chance we would lose her.
And although I know it's rare with a healthy pregnancy, I still worry all the time.
Not that I want to put that in your anxiety bank for later!!! But that's the anxiety I'm dealing with. It just changes as your pregnancy progresses..

[bexincanada]

Couldn't remember my numbers, but sending you positive vibes!!!