Hi all,
I'm in the midst of progesterone high, so I'll be falling asleep in short order. Better get this in before that happens! (Maybe the oral pills have a different effect than the vagine type....which by the way, is very advantagous for all of you who take them in suppository form!).
Appt. went so, so GREAT yesterday. it definately took a little time for the doctor to find the baby's heartbeat but when she found it, I knew it right away before she could say anything. I breathed a sigh of relief and said, "That's the baby!" Such a difference between our long woosh-woosh heartbeat and the baby's tick-tick-tick-tick beat. Most glorious sound I've ever heard!!! Almost cried except my heart was beating too fast and I was just trying to take it all in. My doctor was genuinely happy and relieved to hear it, too. She said baby had a nice strong heartbeat at 167. She said she still doesn't believe the low progesterone level was a lab mix up (I think it was), but she's keeping me on progesterone until I hit 13 weeks. She said it's probably the reason I've stopped spotting, too. I'm taking that progesterone until the bottle runs empty, whether it's past 13 weeks or not!
So, I went home and immediately got out my own doppler, now that I knew where the baby was. Baby was much higher, closer to my belly button, than where I'd been searching (which was practically inside my lady bits because everyone said you have to search wayyyy low). And at first, all I was picking up was my own heartbeat, but the longer I left the doppler in that spot where I knew the doctor found baby at, all of a sudden, the baby's heartbeat came through and then it became the dominant sound. And I watched the doppler screen that shows the heartrate increase from my heartrate, up to baby's heartrate. I definately recommend to everyone to spend the $50 and get a doppler when it's time. Worth every penny once you can figure out how to find the baby. I'm going to be going back to Michigan for a month to visit family over the summer and that doppler is going to be my sanity saver to continue to check on the baby.
Terri--I'm so glad the uncomfortable feelings of the IUI procedure are past you and with hubby's great motility count, this is a promising cycle! I mean, sure the count may have been on the lower side, but they are moving and that still seems like a whole lotta sperm up in there that have a chance to go find the egg. And I'd have an alcoholic drink if you feel like it. His religious beliefs are his, not yours. I'd very happily sit at another table and enjoy my drink, if I were you!
Moni--So the HSG shot is to help with the cyst...or is it to help with TTC this cycle? Still excited about your upcoming IVF!
Kfs1--Agree with the other ladies....try naturally with your cleaned pipes. Totally agree. And hope your birthday dinner was wonderful!
Radkat--Yes, you can find a local lab....the kind that do employee drug testing...that do all sorts of other tests, including betas. I paid $50 each time, but for me it was worth it since I'd just come off the January m/c. I was able to pay for it with our health insurance savings account funds, too. That's probably why I didn't balk at the cost. It gave me a lot of peace of mind, but the place was very close to our house and I had the funds sitting there waiting to be used, so it was a no brainer for me. Let us know what you decide to do, although I still think things are going in a nice positive direction for you!
Umm, my DD is bugging me to use the computer, so I'll check back later!
My doctor seemed more concerned about the motility than the count for sure. Hope these 2 weeks go fast for you!
Now that you're making all your IVF plans, maybe this will be your month. Both times that I was moving forward with test, etc, I got my BFP. 
) Anyway, trying to decide if I call back and see if they'll do another round of betas this week or just try to relax and be positive for another 3 (!) weeks until I get my ultrasound. Sounds like a long time. Especially since I still don't have any symptoms. DH wants me to call and see what they say. Hmm... What would you all do?
Waiting....
to everyone else!
