**December Snowflakes - 2016**

[babies7777]

Did yours get to 2000 by the ultrasound?

Just got my beta. It was 38.1 IU/L. Not very familar with beta results as we don't usually have them in the UK, but guessing that is really low? Any advice appreciated.

Yes it is low but mine was only 52.9 then didn't quite double like it should so was worries yesterday so went and hospital and saw a perfect heartbeat and measuring 6 weeks ( which I am today) it doesn't matter too much about the number just that it keeps rising, I was getting very worried and worked up with my HCG results I've stopped having them now,
Good luck Hun xx

 

[babies7777]

My main concern is making sure it is not ectopic. We did IVF so my dates are definitely accurate and with the test line going lighter today I'm guessing if there is something wrong it will continue to fade. I have one clear blue digi left so will take that on Sunday and see what it comes up with. If it still says pregnant 1-2 which it said yesterday then that must be a really bad sign. Life is cruel for sure. But I know there has been lots of other ladies on this thread that have had similar things happen.
It will be the end of the road for us as we could only pay for one ivf cycle. I am blessed beyond belief to have my daughter who is also an ivf/ICSI baby.
I hope you all get your bfps and to those still pregnant, your December babies.

 

[MrsRose168]

My main concern is making sure it is not ectopic. We did IVF so my dates are definitely accurate and with the test line going lighter today I'm guessing if there is something wrong it will continue to fade. I have one clear blue digi left so will take that on Sunday and see what it comes up with. If it still says pregnant 1-2 which it said yesterday then that must be a really bad sign. Life is cruel for sure. But I know there has been lots of other ladies on this thread that have had similar things happen.
It will be the end of the road for us as we could only pay for one ivf cycle. I am blessed beyond belief to have my daughter who is also an ivf/ICSI baby.
I hope you all get your bfps and to those still pregnant, your December babies.

I'm so sorry, hun. I really hope it's not an ectopic. I would think if that's a possibility that they should get you in sooner since it could rupture. Wishing you all the best.

 

[TinyLynne]

Hello.

I hope you ladies don't mind me joining. I'm still pretty nervous about joining as this is my 6th pregnancy and I don't want to 'jinx' it by joining a due date group, but I am further than I have ever been (6 weeks 5 days, maybe 4 days) and I had a scan yesterday for the first time (never made it far enough to see anything in previous 5 pregnancies) and saw a baby measuring 6+2 with a heartbeat of 130 bpm. It was fantastic news for us. And I am just in so much disbelief, I think maybe joining this board will help me to realize that this could really be my take home baby this time. I know it's a long road ahead, but I feel good about this one. At least I do today. So until I am told differently, I think I am due Dec 3rd with a girl. We will be a December household with DH and our dog and I already having December birthdays.

To those of you spotting or with low betas, I'm sorry you are going through this. I know how scary and unfair it is and how long the hours seem to take while in that limbo. My prayers are with you.

 

[faithforbaby]

Hope all are doing well! I have not been online in quite some time, as I have been extraordinarily busy with work! I plan to long on tonight and catch up on everyone's comments. Hope everyone has an awesome day!

 

[MrsRose168]

Hello.

I hope you ladies don't mind me joining. I'm still pretty nervous about joining as this is my 6th pregnancy and I don't want to 'jinx' it by joining a due date group, but I am further than I have ever been (6 weeks 5 days, maybe 4 days) and I had a scan yesterday for the first time (never made it far enough to see anything in previous 5 pregnancies) and saw a baby measuring 6+2 with a heartbeat of 130 bpm. It was fantastic news for us. And I am just in so much disbelief, I think maybe joining this board will help me to realize that this could really be my take home baby this time. I know it's a long road ahead, but I feel good about this one. At least I do today. So until I am told differently, I think I am due Dec 3rd with a girl. We will be a December household with DH and our dog and I already having December birthdays.

To those of you spotting or with low betas, I'm sorry you are going through this. I know how scary and unfair it is and how long the hours seem to take while in that limbo. My prayers are with you.

Welcome, TinyLynne! I remember your story from a ttc after loss thread. I think I'm a day ahead of you and this is also the furthest I've ever made it so hoping this will be my THB. How do you know it's a girl? Did you do IVF?

 

[Bubbles1088]

I'm sorry all you ladies who are going through a rough time. Thinking of you.

My 9 month old DD had her well baby checkup today. She's growing so well! And her head circumference has consistently been in the high percentiles. Today it was in the 94th. O_O Can't believe she will be a year old soon.

So I slipped on some maternity pants today just because they are so comfy. I'm so bloated. My regular pants still fit fine but...I'm so comfy in these...so...I'm wearing them for the rest of the day.

 

[Bubbles1088]

Today was bad for nausea. I got a couple of pretty good waves of it. I haven't had to deal with it much yet this pregnancy...looks like it's finally hitting me.

 

[DecemberWait]

My main concern is making sure it is not ectopic. We did IVF so my dates are definitely accurate and with the test line going lighter today I'm guessing if there is something wrong it will continue to fade. I have one clear blue digi left so will take that on Sunday and see what it comes up with. If it still says pregnant 1-2 which it said yesterday then that must be a really bad sign. Life is cruel for sure. But I know there has been lots of other ladies on this thread that have had similar things happen.
It will be the end of the road for us as we could only pay for one ivf cycle. I am blessed beyond belief to have my daughter who is also an ivf/ICSI baby.
I hope you all get your bfps and to those still pregnant, your December babies.

They won't be able to see anything if it was ectopic at the level of hcg you have they could see a thickened endometrial lining and that's it. I'm not trying to discourage you from asking for a scan, maybe ask for the beta and see what it is, and then get the scan afterwards? I am really sorry you are in limbo, the same thing happened to me 4 times in the past and I know how hard it is. Big hugs

 

[Jellybe]

Did yours get to 2000 by the ultrasound?

Just got my beta. It was 38.1 IU/L. Not very familar with beta results as we don't usually have them in the UK, but guessing that is really low? Any advice appreciated.

Yes it is low but mine was only 52.9 then didn't quite double like it should so was worries yesterday so went and hospital and saw a perfect heartbeat and measuring 6 weeks ( which I am today) it doesn't matter too much about the number just that it keeps rising, I was getting very worried and worked up with my HCG results I've stopped having them now,
Good luck Hun xx

I had a ultra sound at 5+6 and my HCG was 1600 hope this helps mine were very slow rising

 

[Caitrin]

Hey guys, sorry I've been lurking I've been sleeping as much as I can when I'm not taking care of my toddler or working. I have a very physical job and it wears me out when I'm not pregnant, much less when I am! But I have been trying to read and send good vibes out yo you all for happy and healthy pregnancies.

I can't shake the feeling something is wrong though for myself. Granted I'm a naturally anxious person (stopped Lexapro when I wanted to get pregnant) but still. And I don't have any reason other than a feeling and seemingly very little symptoms. I do wonder though because of my pcos and coming off the pill in January if I ovulated a week later than my "LMP". (I don't think two days of very light bleeding really counts but it probably does) which would put me near the end of week 5 instead of 6.

So I took another test today. I don't have progression like some of you. The one on the Left was taken Apr 2 and on the right Apr 14. It's not as dark as the.control line. Should it be? I am heartened by the fact out is do clearly darker but it's hard to judge. I wish I didn't have to wait until my appt on the 25th :/ My Gyn is a fertility specialist (I'm going to see a midwife for my pregnancy) so I'm debating calling and asking if I can ask for betas a few days apart but my anxiety makes it very hard for me to ask things of people in Southport unless I know they are appropriate.And I won't look stupid. Ugh.

Thank you just for reading.

 

[rose.]

Hey Caitrin, those pics clearly show progression the left one is a lot lighter and the right one shows a lovely dark test line. Hopefully you will be able to have an appointment soon which might put your mind at rest a bit. I also feel very anxious that something is wrong but I am just trying to trust my body and feel positive, because I had been TTC for a while and the month I started to make myself think positively, I got my bfp. So I am trying to stay positive to keep this baby healthy

 

[Caitrin]

Than you rose!

 

[MUMOF5]

Hi, hope everyone is well, thinking of all the ladies going through an uncertain time 💕 Xx

In so tired, pretty much all the time, nausea is still pretty mild but definitely there 😷. Had to buy some maternity yoga trousers yesterday to wear to work as my proper trousers no longer fit (already) 😉, am seriously bloated xx

 

[rose.]

I am feeling really bloated too, and uncomfortable after eating. I'm also feeling quite tired and warm. Im actually quite Happy to be having symptoms already as its quite reassuring.

I tested again this afternoon too and it's darker than when I last tested so I'm feeling more reassured

 

[MrsRose168]

Hey guys, sorry I've been lurking I've been sleeping as much as I can when I'm not taking care of my toddler or working. I have a very physical job and it wears me out when I'm not pregnant, much less when I am! But I have been trying to read and send good vibes out yo you all for happy and healthy pregnancies.

I can't shake the feeling something is wrong though for myself. Granted I'm a naturally anxious person (stopped Lexapro when I wanted to get pregnant) but still. And I don't have any reason other than a feeling and seemingly very little symptoms. I do wonder though because of my pcos and coming off the pill in January if I ovulated a week later than my "LMP". (I don't think two days of very light bleeding really counts but it probably does) which would put me near the end of week 5 instead of 6.

So I took another test today. I don't have progression like some of you. The one on the Left was taken Apr 2 and on the right Apr 14. It's not as dark as the.control line. Should it be? I am heartened by the fact out is do clearly darker but it's hard to judge. I wish I didn't have to wait until my appt on the 25th :/ My Gyn is a fertility specialist (I'm going to see a midwife for my pregnancy) so I'm debating calling and asking if I can ask for betas a few days apart but my anxiety makes it very hard for me to ask things of people in Southport unless I know they are appropriate.And I won't look stupid. Ugh.

Thank you just for reading.

Caitrin, your lines look great, hun. Please try not to worry. You don't have any symptoms that would indicate something would be wrong so I'm sure everything is just fine. I know it's easier said than done, but please try to stay calm. Only 10 more days til your appointment!

 

[Bubbles1088]

Caitren, that is lovely progression! Definitely a lot darker. The lines can't tell you your HCG levels or the health of the baby. I think the fact that it's so much darker is the important part.

I will tell you I totally understand your worrying. I am coming off of Effexor right now and I suffer from anxiety as well. I keep thinking something is wrong with mine too and am anxious for the 25th to get here, but I am having more and more moments of excitement and happiness for this unexpected baby as the days go on.

Things will get better. First tri is so hard because it's such a critical time. I'm sure your appointment will go great.

 

[TinyLynne]

Mrs.Rose, I just have a feeling that it is a girl, and if I can ever figure this Ramzi thing out for sure maybe I'd be more confident! I think it says girl too, but so many people have different opinions on types of scans and flipping them etc.

Caitrin- I have been told that those tests in particular don't progress very well even though your betas do, so that is fantastic progression! I know once I was even warned by another member that those tests were not good to use as hers never got as dark as the control and she had a healthy baby.

Can you get betas done?

 

[MrsRose168]

Mrs.Rose, I just have a feeling that it is a girl, and if I can ever figure this Ramzi thing out for sure maybe I'd be more confident! I think it says girl too, but so many people have different opinions on types of scans and flipping them etc.

Caitrin- I have been told that those tests in particular don't progress very well even though your betas do, so that is fantastic progression! I know once I was even warned by another member that those tests were not good to use as hers never got as dark as the control and she had a healthy baby.

Can you get betas done?

Ah, gotcha. I'm a bit confused by the Ramzi thing and flipping too! I figure we'll just wait for the genetic testing in a couple weeks to confirm the sex. But I have a feeling it's a boy! Are you going to have the genetic testing done?

 

[Livvy]

Hi ladies, my last post in this thread. Thank you all for being so wonderful, I will probably check in from time to time to see how you're all doing! Hoping for a h&h 9 months for all.

My blood test from yesterday showed hcg at 190 and progesterone at 1. Nice to finally have some actual closure. I am hopeful the next time we get pregnant things will be smoother sailing, for now I will be content with chasing around my LO and grateful that I can still bf him and give him as much milk as he wants without pain. It was rough the first couple weeks as my supply dropped and he was very unhappy!

Again, will miss you all!! Take care of yourselves.