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[Radkat]

Sorry Garfie. That totally sucks. Hang in there, sweetie.
Katie - Thanks for the story. You're funny so you can write as much as you want. And I agree about this thread.
Wish - WTF is up with your dr? It's time to break out the "call every day until you get what you want" strategy.
ERose - 6 days in row? Whoa. Impressive.
Smiles- Lovely US pic.
Atty - glad you made it. Hope you have enough snacks!

Get blood test results later today and take another one tomorrow. I quit temping and poas as I figured that was just stressing me out. Home with LO today. She's got a cold and OH has been taking care of her all week. Now maybe he can get some work done (he works from home). Have a good day, everyone.

 

[VJean]

AAARGGHHH!!! WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOUR DOCTOR, WISH????!! I'll come pick you up, kick your doctor's ass and then turn around and we can both head east to Garfie's. WTF!!!!!

I'm with Terri - WTF??? Wish, do you want me to call her for you? I'm in a feisty mood today and would be glad to take her on! I just don't get how she can be so thoughtless?!?!?!

 

[VJean]

Well ladies got my beta back and I'm a Lil worried!!!!
My HCG 56 P 40!!!!
My P is awesome but I'm worried my HCG is low??!?
I go back Fri for a 48hr Beta!!!

Sis, I dont think that is low...remember, you are very early and it had to start from 0 and double every 48 hours, so....

0-2-4-6-8-16-32-64

To me it looks like you are a little ahead of schedule! What DPO was the test done on?

 

[Sis4Us]

Today was 13dpo according to FF 12dpiui!!!

 

[Sis4Us]

I think I Od in the Wee hrs of the Am so tonite I would prob be at 64 the norm so FX!!!
Doesn't look like twins then!!

 

[Wish4another1]

Sis - I am with Vjean - I think your number is ok - atleast that is what I am reading by Dr Google!!! I can't help but do this

Ladies - I agree with you all about my doctor... I just can't believe it... I have a feeling she is out of town - the referral lady said she would leave her a note... I tried really hard not to take it out on her... but she said "just what do you need an OB for?" really lady? I don't want to spill all my guts to you on the phone in my office with all these army men around!!!

anyway... what can I do but wait to call tomorrow...and the next day....and the next day....

I am waiting for my Vitex to arrive - I plan on taking it for my next cycle... whenever that is... hopefully not next week when the witch is supposed to fly in...

hope the rest of you are having a lovely day... thinking about our powerless friend Atty...

 

[terripeachy]

Vjean-HA! You are only counting by 2s. It doubles, so if implantation for Sis was on DPO7, she would be at 64 today. 2-4-8-16-32-64.

But....I wouldn't be concerned, Sis. Go paint something already, and get your mind off these stupid tests. HA!!HA!! Check back with us on Friday. Everything is going to be fine. And...fine...if you're not having twins, you'll have one baby girl and all will be well with the world.

Wish-Sorry we're so angry for you. I think it's not your nature, so you can be angry through us. Did you call your doctor again? Is there ANY WAY you can call an OB in the area and let her know that you are a patient of Dr. Donothing, and you would like to see him/her about your fertility. Go above her. It's not government/the army. We, civilians, pull rank all the time. It's what we do to get what we want!

 

[Wish4another1]

"Dr Donothing"
Terri - That made me laugh out loud at my desk...awesome...
sometimes we all need to laugh... I am google'ing my insurance... it kinda fruity in the army when you aren't by a big base... I have to treat it like an HMO...referrals for everything...

 

[felcity 45]

Wow ladies so much to catch up on!! lol
Just popped in for quick read while I had five mins and 4 pages later
Will check in properly tomorrow.

 

[terripeachy]

Glad I made you laugh, Wish. It made me smile when I typed it too. HA!!HA!! Oh I see..you need the referral. Well, i would go with VJean's idea then-call every single day. If the doctor won't do it, maybe her assistant will tell her how much of a PITA you are and she will finally do something. I can't stand when people don't try to be helpful.

I went to my regular doctor today for my checkup and he said 'Just call me in a year after you have your baby. Your ob/gyn will know whether your blood pressure medicine is ok to take during pregnancy. I think it's fine to take.' I'll miss him. I've been seeing him for several years now and our appts. are always 15 minutes long. He says 'everything looks good. You ok?' I say 'yes' and I reschedule for 6 months later and get bloodwork. I just hope I remember to go back in a year!

Felcity-See you when you return. This foster dog of mine finally ate her medicine with cheese, and now she's conked out. I'm going to catch up on some tv before the snow flies. Laters.....

 

[VJean]

Thanks for double checking my math skills Terri! Yeah, I threw an extra 6 in there...but the rest of the numbers were right. I might be a scientist by education, but I am no math wizard! I may need you to review my taxes for me!

 

[Sis4Us]

Yea that's what I figure and since I had the twinges on the nite of 8dpo I guess I'm ok we will see what Fri brings!!!

 

[SweetPotatoPi]

FX those numbers keep going where they need to Sis! Also, there's a thread of preggos taking Vitex through the first tri around? I haven't come across it, can you link me?

VJean I'm always throwing out randomness that needs googling .

So sorry you've got to play this game with your doc Wish. This kind of thing is so unnecessary . Our providers really should be on it.

 

[Sis4Us]

I'll have to look for it SPP most stopped it w BFP but I noticed some of those had MC so I figure better safe than sorry!!!

Plus it usually helps w my Mood but I've been a Major B1+€h since implantation

 

[Blueshoney]

Smiles-Oh I loved your pic of your little Bean!!! Totally made my day!

Garfie-Wow I would be so angry!! The testing we have to do is so much more invansive and can be painful. His testing is so easy! WTF!

For all the girls experiencing bad weather-wow seriously its like the Day After Tomorrow this winter. I can't believe how bad this winter has been.

Wish-Wow I am speechless. I truly cannot believe how insensitive they are being!! And her assistant apparently doesn't understand HIPAA!

Terri-Sometimes I wish I didn't get so attached so I could foster dogs. But once that animal enters my home I'm all like MINE MINE MINE!

Erose-I dated several guys older than me (between 8-9 years older) and DH is 4 years younger. He is the most mature guy I have ever been with! Its nice to not be the only adult in the relationship anymore!!

Vjean-OMG your daughter is sooo cute!!

 

[Sis4Us]

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/p...98-vitex-ovulation-success-stories-experience

Hope this works SPP!!!!

 

[Katie Potatie]

Sis--I know it's hard not to worry, but Friday will be here so soon and you can finally breathe easy. I would think the doctor would have let you know if there was a concern with your HCG level, even with the first blood test. Like Terri said, go paint something! Do something to distract yourself anyway until Friday!

Smiles--That's a beautiful bean! He/she does look like a cute little bean. . We called my daughter "peanut," because that's exactly what her first ultrasound picture looked like. Throughout my pregnancy, the doctors and nurses kept telling me she was going to be a small baby. She was 8 lbs. 10 oz. and when they plopped her on my chest, she looked like a toddler. I looked up at my husband and said, "I think we need to come up with a new nick-name for her." Looking forward to seeing your next ultrasound picture!

VJean--Beautiful profile pic! I was so focused on your little girl I didn't even look at your new picture.

Wish--Can't even imagine the frustration you are feeling with this doctor. Deep breaths and continue being the squeaky wheel. This is a true load of crap!

Garfie--I really hope you don't go. You had me hooked at dandelion leaves. When heavy stuff gets thrown on you, it can really throw you into an emotional tailspin as you're trying to work through your thoughts and feelings about it. The first few days are the worst, but you will figure this out. I would be very surprised if your TTC journey ended here and now. Totally normal to feel defeated and pissed right now, but you may find that this crap storm actually becomes an agent for some good changes. I don't know, I just feel like its not over for you.

Atty--Glad you and your children are home safe and sound and hopefully the storm passes quickly, so you can return to normal life again!

 

[Katie Potatie]

Oh and Terri--Interested to hear how your procedure goes on Friday! I think you will feel a lot better after it's been done, knowing that your tubes are already clear or will be, if that's the case. I don't even understand how our tubes get blocked or what causes that or what the blockage IS! I'm afraid I will be finding these things out with many of you ladies in a few months though. Anyway, hopefully it is quick and painless for you!

 

[Smiles013]

Katie....those ultra sound pics can be very misleading! The dr told me with my daughter he thinks she would weigh 6lbs some ounces, 7 at the most. When she was born she weighed in at 8lbs 9 oz! After they weighed her I asked the dr " what happened to 6 lbs maybe 7 huh?" He said. " eh....there is a margin if error with those things". Lol. My son weighed 8 lbs 12 oz, so I came to realize I don't have tiny babies regardless of what the ultra sound says. Lol.

 

[oldermom1975]

It's funny you guys are all taking about babies that looked smaller on the ultrasound than when they were born. My DD was 7-8 pounds on her last ultrasound, and was born (via C-section) at 6lbs 1oz just one day later. Apparently those things aren't always that accurate....

Wish, I agree with calling every day until you get the desired response. Strength, girl!!
I had to laugh at the mob that is forming to go set your doctor right!

Sis, those numbers sound just fine! Relax and enjoy!!

Radkat, waiting on good numbers for you!!

Terri, I am excited for your HSG! Finally a step forward! The others are right, experiences vary from woman to woman. Mine was throw-up painful, but most aren't.

Blues- totally agree about dogs. When they are in my house, they are mine.

SPP-

ERose- Maybe you O'd from both sides???

VJean- Nice pic!! What kind of scientist are you?

KP- :wave:

Hi to everyone else!!!