I got the numbers from my 3rd blood draw, so naturally I'm trying to math for the first time since college. I want to estimate how long it will take for my hCG to drop to zero (assuming it follows the same trend).
So, according to that, if I plug in 40% or 42% it should take me approximately 9 or so weeks to reach an hCG of 5 or so (which is considered negative).
I got the numbers from my 3rd blood draw, so naturally I'm trying to math for the first time since college. I want to estimate how long it will take for my hCG to drop to zero (assuming it follows the same trend).
So, according to that, if I plug in 40% or 42% it should take me approximately 9 or so weeks to reach an hCG of 5 or so (which is considered negative).
RIGHT?
If it continues to drop by 40% it'll take about 8 no, you're correct its 9 weeks. Could be faster or slower, and unfortunately with partial molars even after it drops there's a chance it could rise back up. It's rare, but possible. That's why you're benched for 6-12 months, to ensure your levels don't rise.
Last Edit: May 27, 2015 20:46:37 GMT -5 by icaughtfire
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
I got the numbers from my 3rd blood draw, so naturally I'm trying to math for the first time since college. I want to estimate how long it will take for my hCG to drop to zero (assuming it follows the same trend).
So, according to that, if I plug in 40% or 42% it should take me approximately 9 or so weeks to reach an hCG of 5 or so (which is considered negative).
RIGHT?
If it continues to drop by 40% it'll take about 8 weeks. Could be faster or slower, and unfortunately with partial molars even after it drops there's a chance it could rise back up. It's rare, but possible. That's why you're benched for 6-12 months, to ensure your levels don't rise.
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
I got the numbers from my 3rd blood draw, so naturally I'm trying to math for the first time since college. I want to estimate how long it will take for my hCG to drop to zero (assuming it follows the same trend).
So, according to that, if I plug in 40% or 42% it should take me approximately 9 or so weeks to reach an hCG of 5 or so (which is considered negative).
RIGHT?
The math sounds right, assuming it stays constant.
If it continues to drop by 40% it'll take about 8 weeks. Could be faster or slower, and unfortunately with partial molars even after it drops there's a chance it could rise back up. It's rare, but possible. That's why you're benched for 6-12 months, to ensure your levels don't rise.
You mean WEEKS not MONTHS right.
No, when dealing with molar pregnancy you're benched for 6-12 MONTHS. Some doctors will go as little as 3 months but the standard is minimum 6. And that's from the time your level hits zero, not from the date of loss.
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
I got the numbers from my 3rd blood draw, so naturally I'm trying to math for the first time since college. I want to estimate how long it will take for my hCG to drop to zero (assuming it follows the same trend).
So, according to that, if I plug in 40% or 42% it should take me approximately 9 or so weeks to reach an hCG of 5 or so (which is considered negative).
RIGHT?
If it continues to drop by 40% it'll take about 8 no, you're correct its 9 weeks. Could be faster or slower, and unfortunately with partial molars even after it drops there's a chance it could rise back up. It's rare, but possible. That's why you're benched for 6-12 months, to ensure your levels don't rise.
Thanks so much icaughtfire. I don't think I knew you had GTD (I just re-read your sig) - I'm so sorry you had to go through that, and sorry if you have shared that with me before and I'm too dense to remember . I know I'll be benched longer once hitting negative, but I want something on the horizon to look toward, even if it is just looking forward to more of the bench at least then I'll have a more solid number instead of this wishy-washy-weekly blood draw waiting time.
But thanks for the confirmation...I don't care to admit how long it took me to figure out that math.
If it continues to drop by 40% it'll take about 8 weeks. Could be faster or slower, and unfortunately with partial molars even after it drops there's a chance it could rise back up. It's rare, but possible. That's why you're benched for 6-12 months, to ensure your levels don't rise.
You mean WEEKS not MONTHS right.
Nope Months. Depending on the doctor, but I haven't even had that conversation yet.
Engaged May 2003 Married June 2005 TTC #1 since October 2014 H-1% morph, low motility, low count Me-.1 AMH levels, low AFC, DOR/POI, perimenopause Foster Care journey begins March 2016-licensed 11/7/16 Foster parents to A & J 1/31/17 www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5525ef
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
I don't see a drinking thread so everyone have a drink in honor of one of our baby chickens. We caught a big hawk flying off with it this evening. We scared the hawk and it dropped baby chickie but it was decapitated. Poor baby chickie.
I don't see a drinking thread so everyone have a drink in honor of one of our baby chickens. We caught a big hawk flying off with it this evening. We scared the hawk and it dropped baby chickie but it was decapitated. Poor baby chickie.
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
If it continues to drop by 40% it'll take about 8 no, you're correct its 9 weeks. Could be faster or slower, and unfortunately with partial molars even after it drops there's a chance it could rise back up. It's rare, but possible. That's why you're benched for 6-12 months, to ensure your levels don't rise.
Thanks so much icaughtfire. I don't think I knew you had GTD (I just re-read your sig) - I'm so sorry you had to go through that, and sorry if you have shared that with me before and I'm too dense to remember . I know I'll be benched longer once hitting negative, but I want something on the horizon to look toward, even if it is just looking forward to more of the bench at least then I'll have a more solid number instead of this wishy-washy-weekly blood draw waiting time.
But thanks for the confirmation...I don't care to admit how long it took me to figure out that math.
((HUGS)) to you, because I know how much it fucking sucks. It truly seems like a never-ending process. FX your levels drop quickly
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
I don't see a drinking thread so everyone have a drink in honor of one of our baby chickens. We caught a big hawk flying off with it this evening. We scared the hawk and it dropped baby chickie but it was decapitated. Poor baby chickie.
I don't see a drinking thread so everyone have a drink in honor of one of our baby chickens. We caught a big hawk flying off with it this evening. We scared the hawk and it dropped baby chickie but it was decapitated. Poor baby chickie.
I have a sad for this! I tip my wine to you, baby chickie.
DH once tried to save a baby bunny that fell in our window well by carrying it to a nearby field. It was screaming the way that scared bunnies do and managed to attract a nearby hawk... Total backfire there DH.
it's brothers and sisters are still very scared. Stuff like that makes me sad. I get the circle of life but the thought of things being scared makes me sad.
So sad! I have a very hard time with the circle of life
TTC since July 2014. CP March 2015. IVF #1 March 2016, 5R, 3M, 2F with ICSI. Transferred 2 on day 3. CP. Surprise BFP and then CP August 2016 (prep cycle for IVF). IVF #2: zero eggs retrieved IVF #3: 6R, 5M, 5F, 3 (2 8A and 1 11A) transferred, one "B" graded embryo frozen on day 5. BFP (at home 7dp3dt, confirmed 14dp3dt with 1552 beta) and U/S at 5w5d, 2 sacs and 2 yolks!
I don't see a drinking thread so everyone have a drink in honor of one of our baby chickens. We caught a big hawk flying off with it this evening. We scared the hawk and it dropped baby chickie but it was decapitated. Poor baby chickie.
Thanks so much icaughtfire. I don't think I knew you had GTD (I just re-read your sig) - I'm so sorry you had to go through that, and sorry if you have shared that with me before and I'm too dense to remember . I know I'll be benched longer once hitting negative, but I want something on the horizon to look toward, even if it is just looking forward to more of the bench at least then I'll have a more solid number instead of this wishy-washy-weekly blood draw waiting time.
But thanks for the confirmation...I don't care to admit how long it took me to figure out that math.
((HUGS)) to you, because I know how much it fucking sucks. It truly seems like a never-ending process. FX your levels drop quickly
You gave me all the feels. ((HUGS)) I know we aren't alone but it sure feels like it sometime. Thanks for the love. I don't know your current situation, but I hope everything is going as well as it can for you now.
I have a sad for this! I tip my wine to you, baby chickie.
DH once tried to save a baby bunny that fell in our window well by carrying it to a nearby field. It was screaming the way that scared bunnies do and managed to attract a nearby hawk... Total backfire there DH.
oh no!!! Poor bunny!!
I am now in charge of animal rescue. I once helped a turtle cross a busy street. #runlittleturtle!
I am now in charge of animal rescue. I once helped a turtle cross a busy street. #runlittleturtle!
The same turtle...IN YOUR CD COUNTDOWN TICKER?
We once came across a HUGE snapping turtle trying to cross the road. We wanted to help it but it was kind of scary. Definitely capable of scratching you or biting off one of your fingers. So, we blocked the road with our car and encouraged it to cross on its own.
I am now in charge of animal rescue. I once helped a turtle cross a busy street. #runlittleturtle!
The same turtle...IN YOUR CD COUNTDOWN TICKER?
We once came across a HUGE snapping turtle trying to cross the road. We wanted to help it but it was kind of scary. Definitely capable of scratching you or biting off one of your fingers. So, we blocked the road with our car and encouraged it to cross on its own.
What can I say, my love for turtles knows no boundaries!
Although a snapper is a whole different beast... Car blockade definitely sounds like the right move. I love turtles, but I'm not willing to lose limbs. I would love that snapper from afar and shout encouragement to it.
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