July testers - Over 35

[Junebug_CJ]

It's really impossible to interpret the meaning of a single temp. What is "normal" for you is very different for me! So unless you're routinely charting, it's not useful to measure BBT. For those who measure BBT, you see the temp drop as AF approaches so it is useful! And also obviously very useful to pinpoint exact time of ovuation, as OPKs don't. You can O as long as 2 days past the last + OPK!

They usually recommend POAS on day AF is due or later (if she's late). Some of us here are really good at following that recommendation whereas others (such as myself ) are just too impatient. But until AF arrives, there is always hope even if you have a on day AF is due!

 

[LLbean]

ok so STILL nothing has changed... I did write to this lady that is some sort of expert on misdiagnosed miscarriages so here is the exchange...if anyone is interested

Me: Have you ever seen or think it is possible for HCG levels to drop a bit and still be a viable pregnancy? or levels come back up?

On Monday 14DPO I was at 22...Wednesday 16DPO I was at 48....Friday 18DPO went to the ER (so different lab) and they said the levels were at 39 now (so dropping)...also the pregnancy tests did get lighter. Still I am NOT spotting, Basal Body Temperature went up a bit today (yesterday they had dropped to 97.73 and today it is 98.04)

If no full flow by Monday I am going in to have more tests done, but wondering what your thoughts are

Thanks!

HER: Hi Elizabeth.

Yes, it can go either way. Often, numbers just continue dropping but I've talked to quite a few women who had numbers drop temporarily very early in pregnancy. Often dehydration seemed to be an issue. If the pregnancy is viable, numbers should start rising again soon. Please, keep me updated.

ME:Well I am trying to stay hydrated...and on 14dpo they said my progesterone was borderline...they did not give me any progesterone supplements which worries me as I have heard lots of women have been put on that...I hope this baby is healthy and it sticks but the lines of pregnancy tests are vanishing... Kind of losing hope... I hope Monday hcg levels surprise us all.

HER:I have really become a believer in progesterone supplements. I even had a female OB contact me a couple years ago who had this type of thing and she went on supplements. All ended up being fine. If you don't feel your doctor is doing enough, you can get a second opinion.

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I also sent her this but have not heard back...

ME: I want to get some but even in the er they did not....wondering if its too late now? Ultrasound showed uterine wall only at 7 so I believe that is too thin?

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I did research on Dr Google (bad bad girl) and have heard of people who have gotten pregnant at less than 6 mm. And managed to maintain a full pregnancy? I'm sure at some point it had to have gone up

 

[dachsundmom]

Elizabeth, I hope this all comes true for you!

 

[LLbean]

well I am just waiting really, nothing I can do at this point...guess Hope is the last thing to lose, right? ;-)

Still headache but that is about it

 

[dachsundmom]

Hope is all we have!

 

[LLbean]

either way it goes I am in peace.

Monday I will lecture the doctor BIG TIME on Progesterone stuff and will ask to get a referral to a High Risk specialist straight away too. For the next one I am not playing footsies with them as they are not OBs...stupid loopholes lol

Thanks again ladies for being there for me...lets see if a miracle happens and this one is saved. Either way we are filled with hope now

 

[dachsundmom]

I might have you confused with someone else, but did you day your DH did not put maternity on your insurance policy? Are you out of pocket for all of it?

 

[LLbean]

yes that is me, no maternity LOL. Well we have insurance but no maternity coverage. Tests and stuff should be covered but no actual maternity stuff. He did the math and figured it would cost at least $21,000 before all was said and done to have maternity for me and ready to run...he thinks it will all be less out of pocket

 

[dachsundmom]

yes that is me, no maternity LOL. Well we have insurance but no maternity coverage. Tests and stuff should be covered but no actual maternity stuff. He did the math and figured it would cost at least $21,000 before all was said and done to have maternity for me and ready to run...he thinks it will all be less out of pocket

Ummm, he's an atty, he should know it never works out like ya think, lol. When I had DD 14 years ago, my policy didn't cover maternity and it was $16,000. You'll be close. Just bring your own Tylenol to the hospital and don't ask for anything extra, lol.

 

[LLbean]

lol well now that he knows he is really re-evaluating his "estimate" again lol...can't wait for insurance now as it takes a year and 3 months for me to be able to use it...

 

[Indigo77]

I hope you have a healthy pregnancy and normal vaginal delivery, or else he will regret skimping on the insurance....Damn...

 

[Indigo77]

yes that is me, no maternity LOL. Well we have insurance but no maternity coverage. Tests and stuff should be covered but no actual maternity stuff. He did the math and figured it would cost at least $21,000 before all was said and done to have maternity for me and ready to run...he thinks it will all be less out of pocket

Ummm, he's an atty, he should know it never works out like ya think, lol. When I had DD 14 years ago, my policy didn't cover maternity and it was $16,000. You'll be close. Just bring your own Tylenol to the hospital and don't ask for anything extra, lol.

Was it a normal delivery without complications?

 

[Sewergrrl]

Elizabeth, I am hoping things go well for you. I've been thinking about you a lot today.

WOW, I have never heard of insurance not having maternity benefits. I'm lucky that DH works for a hospital, so if I use an OB affiliated and deliver there, it's covered 100% with no copays. I will never, ever complain about my insurance!!!

 

[Sewergrrl]

When I had Hope 3 years ago, the doc appointments, midwife appts, ultrasounds (had 9, AMA), c-section, and hospital services were about $25,000. I don't know if it matters where you live vs. how much things cost. I am in Baltimore and we have a lot of "competition" in hospitals so it may have been cheaper than it could have been had I went to Johns Hopkins or Univ of MD Med Center.

 

[Bubba3]

Hi girls .My goodness Ive been so out of touch. Sorry for the sudden drop off , we had no internet just a few days prior to moving and only just have in now in Oz . Were here now one week in and loving being back , sigh of relief to be back in the normal world. Dont get me wrong Asia was a great experience but one year was more than enough.
Ive tried to go back and read but there is a lot so sorry for all that Ive missed.
How are you Jodes , Macwooly , Indigo , Junebug and Dach , Wendy things sound crazy for you??? fill me in Ive missed you all.
A big hello to all the new ladies.
Ok so me.... Im going crazy. Im now one day late , I seem to have given the witch the slip but im not certain . I was so good no ss mainly because there were non to spot. I had cramps a few days ago but nothing really and only for a few hours. My lasy cycle was 25 days so im working on that ?
The last two nights Ive woken up really hot ( not sure of temp as I ditched my thermometer which has definately made me more relaxed post confirming o happened ) then last night I had to get up to p and I hadnt had a lot to drink plus had a p before bed. The trouble is I did a first response today and its def neg but with my others Ive never showed up for about a week . Im on tenter hooks just waiting. If this test is correctI'll be so sad it's fine when she turns up when expected but giving me hope like this is scaring me. Guess all I can do is wait and try not to bankcrupt is buying tests every five minutes.
Anyway Hope your all well . Take care

 

[Jodes2011]

Hi girls .My goodness Ive been so out of touch. Sorry for the sudden drop off , we had no internet just a few days prior to moving and only just have in now in Oz . Were here now one week in and loving being back , sigh of relief to be back in the normal world. Dont get me wrong Asia was a great experience but one year was more than enough.
Ive tried to go back and read but there is a lot so sorry for all that Ive missed.
How are you Jodes , Macwooly , Indigo , Junebug and Dach , Wendy things sound crazy for you??? fill me in Ive missed you all.
A big hello to all the new ladies.
Ok so me.... Im going crazy. Im now one day late , I seem to have given the witch the slip but im not certain . I was so good no ss mainly because there were non to spot. I had cramps a few days ago but nothing really and only for a few hours. My lasy cycle was 25 days so im working on that ?
The last two nights Ive woken up really hot ( not sure of temp as I ditched my thermometer which has definately made me more relaxed post confirming o happened ) then last night I had to get up to p and I hadnt had a lot to drink plus had a p before bed. The trouble is I did a first response today and its def neg but with my others Ive never showed up for about a week . Im on tenter hooks just waiting. If this test is correctI'll be so sad it's fine when she turns up when expected but giving me hope like this is scaring me. Guess all I can do is wait and try not to bankcrupt is buying tests every five minutes.
Anyway Hope your all well . Take care

OMG welcome back i've really missed you we've had some fun on this forum i can tell you. We have set up an August thread now run by Junebug so i generally go on that one because i'm testing in August. Don't lose hope lovely what i suggest you do is no more HPT's for another few days and if still no AF then test again. I'm doing no testing this cycle. So good your back

 

[Bubba3]

Hey Jodes , Thanks hun its good to be back with you all . I'm a nervous wreck but in a sort of excited but trying not to be sort of way. No witch and few other things are giving me hope but well see. August is just around the corner so not long hey Hope your doing okay and the start of the hols isnt too daunting

 

[Jodes2011]

Haha i've not bought any HPT's this month. My boys finished school on Friday and are now with their dad for 3 weeks looking forward to going on holiday on the 19th

 

[Bubba3]

Oh bless you thats hard but make the most of the peace. You must miss them so much though. Will write later , take care

 

[Macwooly]

LL - praying that you have a viable baby

Bubba - welcome back Now if you know a BFP won't show for a week why did you POAS to see a BFN? Keeping all crossed that the witch has lost your address and doesn't find you for 9 months but please try not to lose the plot or I'll set Jax on you