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[firsttimer123]

You can google different calculators based on lmp or ov https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/due-date-calculator.php

 

[NavyLadybug]

Only one more week until my ultrasound. I'm terrified they aren't gonna see the right growth. I'm already a week behind and my levels were taking 80 hours to double. They saw a yolk last time but that was it. I'm freaking out realizing that its only a short week away but at the same time its so far to not have any answers.

My doc said hcg should double within 72 hours so thats not much different at all than what you have

My Dr wanted within 24 hours before my numbers hit 1000 (I was double at roughly 33) and then every 48 hours after that. So he wasn't pleased, despite what I've read for some woman it being normal to take up to 96. His attitude didn't inspire much confidence.

 

[NDTaber9211]

Navy- when did you last get your numbers checked?

 

[NavyLadybug]

On August 13th. Since they found a sac though, they won't be checking my numbers again unless the growth isn't what they want.

 

[ksierra44]

I know the clearbluepregnancy tests that tell you weeks arent that accurate but it still confused me when i got a 2-3 last night. With my LMP i'm five weeks today and with guess O date im 5 + 2.

 

[NDTaber9211]

I know the clearbluepregnancy tests that tell you weeks arent that accurate but it still confused me when i got a 2-3 last night. With my LMP i'm five weeks today and with guess O date im 5 + 2.

I had a moment of panic with those too. They just aren't very reliable. Mine should have said 3+ not 2-3. They go off of when you implanted. Also if you didn't have enough hcg concentrated in your urine (like you went to the bathroom in the middle of the night etc) it throws it off.

 

[NavyLadybug]

ksierra, my Dr said those are bunk. Technically, since they go off how long ago you O'd as they say on the packet, a 2-3 would be correct since it would have been roughly 3 weeks since you O'd if by LMP you are 5+2 but still, don't put much stock into them. I took on the day of my last HCG test an the threshold for a 3+ is 2600 (I used an 8 hours hold) and I only got a 2-3, but my HCG came back at 5388, well above what the threshold is supposed to be.

 

[ksierra44]

Okay good to know. I had my first super ridiculous emotional sobbing fit on the way to church. It was the gasping kind . I could barely stop once we got to church. My husband thought i was being a crazy person until i reminded him that i'm hormonal! That softened him up. I don't like that feeling!

 

[NavyLadybug]

Being hormonal and emotional is no fun!


AFM: I got a little "sign" today and I'm going to take it as everything going to be ok (Silly I know) but I was randomly browsing eBay and I was rechecking some of my watched items and decided to search for the bedding we want, which I've done a dozen times before with the same results. But I did it anyway and low and behold, there was the bedding we wanted, brand new with tags for 60% off!!!! I grabbed it up of course (It's unisex, I've showed it here before) and I got it for 70$ and free shipping when the original price is 159.99!!!

 

[KozmikKitten]

Navy - you asked about my progesterone. It is Prometrium 200mg 2x/day.

I took the weeks indicator test yesterday (5wks) and it said 2-3. I was bummed too but trying not to overthink things. I'm going to try and hold off until Wednesday to take the other one I have. And hopefully tomorrow will show my hcg levels increasing nicely.
I just realized I'm on 7 pills per day right now, after visiting the MD on Fri and getting a bunch of new orders. Seems like overkill, but hopefully it works for me and baby!

 

[NavyLadybug]

I was wondering why ypou had such a high dose until I realized it was the pills, which makes sense. Crinone goes straight to the uterus, it doesn't go through the blood stream or kidneys nor is broken down by the digestive system first. Glad they put you on something though! Are they going to retest you or are they just going to leave you be until 10-12 weeks?

 

[NavyLadybug]

Also, your last HCG test proves my point, Kozmik, cause wasn't your's over 3000? Because the threshold for 3+ is 2600. They're bunk haha Can't wait to see your new numbers tomorrow!

 

[KozmikKitten]

Yes - I think it was over 3k unless I misheard her. I guess I'll find out tomorrow!
I think they plan to just leave me on the progesterone until 12 weeks.
That freaks me out too though because all of my mc's started with spotting/bleeding. Which means I likely wont have any of that this time and will only find out on an ultrasound. I have those at 6, 10, and 12 weeks.

 

[NDTaber9211]

I took a frer today and the test line was blaring positive before the control line even popped up lol. Made me happy.

 

[NavyLadybug]

Sometimes with the pills you can still have some spotting if you miscarry (though uncommon) since your natural levels will drop. But hopefully all scans go well with all of us!!

Yay, Taber!!!

 

[haiyouguize]

I've been MIA for quite some time! I'm a teacher and last Monday we started back to work to prepare for the first day, which is tomorrow.

I'm glad you posted that about the clear blue test, Navy. I got a 3+ this past Wednesday. I took another one this AM and it showed 2-3 I had another draw on Friday, and should get the results tomorrow, so hopefully it was just a crappy test :/

Sending good thoughts to everyone!!

 

[NavyLadybug]

Mine did the exact same. One week I got a 3+ and then 8 days later I got the 2-3 where the same day showed my blood at 5388. Total bunk so try not to worry

 

[jtink28]

haiy, same thing happened to me with the estimator. throw them out - seriously. they're crap. i got a 3+ one day, then the next morning i got a 2-3. i panicked a bit. but then a few days ago i saw a healthy baby with a heartbeat measuring right on track. those tests suck.

 

[haiyouguize]

Got my betas back. Levels were only 2757 on Friday, two days after the 3+. I'm okay right now, I'm glad I know instead of being in limbo anymore. I am praying for healthy babies for you all!!

 

[NDTaber9211]

Got my betas back. Levels were only 2757 on Friday, two days after the 3+. I'm okay right now, I'm glad I know instead of being in limbo anymore. I am praying for healthy babies for you all!!

I'm sorry the levels are going down. what the doctor say?