tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post9176639062863244834..comments2024-01-02T06:57:26.352-05:00Comments on Life and Love in the Petri Dish: A saturday in the life, plus HCG chartUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-47195324556219525602012-02-26T14:11:42.794-05:002012-02-26T14:11:42.794-05:00marcia
that would be lovely. keep me posted!marcia <br /><br />that would be lovely. keep me posted!Mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671855540466269330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-67564074778953417262012-02-26T13:57:18.924-05:002012-02-26T13:57:18.924-05:00Oh, how I love, love, LoVE seeing that graph. It i...Oh, how I love, love, LoVE seeing that graph. It is pure DELIGHT to my (weird) sciency self :)<br /><br />you and the babies sound like you're doing JUST FINE!<br /><br />I'm just smiling over here!<br /><br />PS If I do this She Speaks thing which looks increasingly like it's going to happen, I'll be in NYC for 2 days on the way back to SA. I'd love to see you if you're available...Marcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-9477106819025802202012-02-26T13:10:56.350-05:002012-02-26T13:10:56.350-05:00I don't know if it's one or twins, I'm...I don't know if it's one or twins, I'm just thrilled things are going great, I want to see more of those beautifully increasing graphs, you so deserve this!kharinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760406074795967083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-54134505365254566192012-02-26T12:03:50.778-05:002012-02-26T12:03:50.778-05:00A womb with a view!A womb with a view!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-45254816399722019322012-02-26T11:06:27.550-05:002012-02-26T11:06:27.550-05:00Hi Mo,
The place I get my tests is online at this ...Hi Mo,<br />The place I get my tests is online at this link: http://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/. If you look under the Early Pregnancy Tests link you'll see one that has 10miu sensitivity. They are pretty cheap and more sensitive than most other tests I've seen.<br /><br />Hope that helps! I'll leave you a response on my blog as well in case you look there.<br />-Newbienewbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779719410948226318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-9131161562507237212012-02-26T10:54:55.971-05:002012-02-26T10:54:55.971-05:00Wow- love the graph! Both the data and the fact t...Wow- love the graph! Both the data and the fact that you graphed it at all. What wonderful numbers. And, though this isn't a sentence I say very often, what wonderful symptoms.<br /><br />Thanks, too, for the update on our friend's family. I remember how sad and sobering it was to read the original post- far more so now that your friend and mine are one and the same. They are lucky to have you and Will by their side.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775571361470043724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-32704563115738961762012-02-26T10:02:22.635-05:002012-02-26T10:02:22.635-05:00As I said in your previous post, your numbers are ...As I said in your previous post, your numbers are comparable to my HCG levels with a daughter, an FET that produced a singleton pregnancy. I remember being afraid of twins with that one for much the same reason... I didn't want the extra complications of a twin pregnancy.<br /><br />Which isn't to say we avoided complications! I had two ultrasounds around the six week mark because of a miscarriage scare (haematoma). Since I know you're hoping for the heartbeat at yours, I've dug up my notes from mine on the heavy assumption that comparable HCG levels mean comparable development!<br /><br />At 5 weeks, 4 days, we could see an embryo sac and a vague yolk sac, but the embryo was barely visible. At 6 weeks 1 day, we could see the yolk sac and the embryo, and we could *hear* (but not see) the heartbeat.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17636810253795766740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-29581037395167211082012-02-26T08:47:04.195-05:002012-02-26T08:47:04.195-05:00I just feel like it's twins! :) This comes fr...I just feel like it's twins! :) This comes from someone with quads whose betas doubled at about the same rate yours are (but my betas were higher, don't freak about more than twins I don't think it's triplets!).<br /><br />However what I am praying for is just for you to have a healthy, full-term pregnancy with a healthy baby or two at the end, totally normal experience with nothing to worry about once you get past 9ish weeks. Hoping and praying so hard.quadmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17254199098599230245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-59796135477209643472012-02-26T06:06:00.600-05:002012-02-26T06:06:00.600-05:00mo,
that graph is a thing of beauty, just on its o...mo,<br />that graph is a thing of beauty, just on its own, being in the now. that is YOUR chart! wonderful!<br /><br />and as far as twins, one, three... its hard not to wonder, but really, we all know beta numbers are uniqure to each woman, so there's no use in guessing... i am also hope for a healthy, strong singleton pregnancy for you. nothing against twins, triplets, but a singleton pregnancy would immediately rule out a lot of complications that you would not have to worry about so directly. i am really looking forward to the next week or so- hoping so hard that this continues to be a strong pregnancy for you. <br /><br />also, i am so sorry for your friend losing her husband, at such a young age, too. it is very nice that you are being there for her. important, too... <br /><br />have a nice remainder of the weekend, and take it easy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-90761235548460849612012-02-26T04:39:32.594-05:002012-02-26T04:39:32.594-05:00Hurray for doubling! Your numbers remind me a lot ...Hurray for doubling! Your numbers remind me a lot of my own successful pregnancy, and I only ever had 1 in there. My everything is mentally crossed for you guys.<br /><br />If you could make the womb with a view a feasible reality, you would be so stinking rich. I'm done with TTC and pregnancy and I'd still buy one. Also, I'm glad your friend was able to have that extra time with his little girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-77350161887482886612012-02-26T02:25:38.918-05:002012-02-26T02:25:38.918-05:00Your numbers are similar to mine, so I won't b...Your numbers are similar to mine, so I won't be surprised if you've got two in there! The cramping also makes me think two. What you describe is very similar to my twin pregnancy versus the singleton.<br /><br />But we all know that betas don't do much more than give us something to speculate. You are doubling, and really that is all that matters!!!<br /><br />Still so happy for you guys!Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471803757485977959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-89067068888393770472012-02-26T01:52:43.019-05:002012-02-26T01:52:43.019-05:00Just stopped by to say that I have been secretly (...Just stopped by to say that I have been secretly (ha, is that even possible?) reading your posts, and know the good news...and I am telling the universe to listen to your prayers...<br /><br /><br />Take Care and stay good.<br /><br />xoSt Elsewherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08074672268757885766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-74317206746429915212012-02-26T00:23:53.694-05:002012-02-26T00:23:53.694-05:00It could most definitely still be a strong singlet...It could most definitely still be a strong singleton- I've seen betas in this range -- I've had two singleton pregnancies that had almost identical betas, 18 DPO was around 1700, so 20 DPO would be at what your number is. I know a couple of other women who used my donor, and had singletons, also had crazy high betas like mine, so yeah, a singleton cannot be ruled out at all.<br /><br />In other words, betas are really not very telling--- there can be singletons producing really strong betas, and twins producing lower values, with both pregnancies resulting in equally healthy babies...a beta value does not tell you much, it can only signal when something is wrong, and clearly, no issues here.<br /><br />This has been so hard won for you, I hope you can get to savor this happy state of affairs, as much as possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553205805046479504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-86961830441651802042012-02-25T23:01:21.042-05:002012-02-25T23:01:21.042-05:00HA! I'm with Itiswhatitis - have you looked at...HA! I'm with Itiswhatitis - have you looked at your own graph Mo? You make me laugh! Yes, I absolutely think it *could* be twins!<br />Like I said in my last comment, your numbers are right on with where mine were with my twins. That said, I'm currently pregnant with a singleton, and his numbers were (alarmingly) high too (I don't have my numbers with me here at home- they are in my desk at work of course or I'd provide them to you too)...but they were high enough that they thought I was having twins again (holy buckets that would have been nuts!). <br />Anyhow, twins wouldn't be too bad, they are such a wonderful blessing, once you get to sleep again anyway =), and if it's only one in there, well that's great too! <br />Whatever is in there, please keep growing and dividing! Continuing to be happy and hopeful for you and Will!!! Hang in there Mo!Miss Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439601475933806357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-13857112385429967572012-02-25T22:45:23.323-05:002012-02-25T22:45:23.323-05:00I am voting for twins. I compared your numbers to ...I am voting for twins. I compared your numbers to our beta database on a surrogate group and your are firmly in the twin group. But, a really strong singleton is great too! I am just crossing fingers for a healthy worry free pregnancy with a healthy baby (or two) at the end! Cannot wait for the u/sBrookes4boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11009080790194558121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-15827321594897615612012-02-25T22:44:57.589-05:002012-02-25T22:44:57.589-05:00I had triplets - it wasn't so bad ;)! Congrat...I had triplets - it wasn't so bad ;)! Congratulations to you! Your numbers look great!Whitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15239338233217967711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-37824402718413289372012-02-25T22:42:35.350-05:002012-02-25T22:42:35.350-05:00More blood draws are more nice datapoints for your...More blood draws are more nice datapoints for your plot. you can also check out your numbers vs www.betabase.info if that is still up. Good solid numbers though. I can't wait to hear about your u/s. :)Nepsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17974430055295422173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-51047485635350678422012-02-25T22:11:34.752-05:002012-02-25T22:11:34.752-05:00What an awesome tool/chart! I would have loved th...What an awesome tool/chart! I would have loved that when I was cycling!<br /><br />I caution everyone on reading into the HCG numbers. I had a 566 15dpo (10dp5dt) and 1024 at 17dpo (12dp5dt) and ended up with a singleton. I obsessively compared my numbers to betabase and was convinced I had twins prior to the ultrasound. Well - I did - but a vanishing one by the time we went for the 6w ultrasound (degenerating sac and no fetal pole). I was crushed for a brief moment, but quickly realized it was for the best.<br /><br />My friend, interestingly enough, also had a 566 as well but at 17dpo (12dp5dt) and had a singleton with no vanishing twin. From woman to woman, they really mean nothing. All that matters is that your numbers are doubling. That will taper off though here soon - please be ready for that!<br /><br />I am just over the moon for you! I do wish only a singleton on you because it's an easier pregnancy and you really have time to focus all your attention on the one child, but I understand being OK with twins. After all you've been through, it would be nice to get two for the price of one... I mean, two for the price of 9 cycles ;)<br /><br />Good luck!!!! I hope this is YOUR time!!!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09877131423623992133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-17795240237074713022012-02-25T22:07:30.967-05:002012-02-25T22:07:30.967-05:00Hi! Just visiting from ICLW. Such exciting news ...Hi! Just visiting from ICLW. Such exciting news for you! Hoping for the best!Sara-Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106264089310972938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-16224931002966512502012-02-25T22:00:13.774-05:002012-02-25T22:00:13.774-05:00Lovely graph. I think it is a strong singleton, i...Lovely graph. I think it is a strong singleton, if I were a betting woman. Your numbers are similar to what mine were with my daughter (well, I didn't have the 3rd beta) at 196 and 404. My graph looked like yours, in the high/max range - I wondered if those graphs were a bit off. Either way, lovely graph, lovely betas. <br /><br />Enjoy the evening with Moxie, I'm home with my kitty cuddled next to me, it is cozy!Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331859341593997811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-85276336731090211912012-02-25T21:45:20.154-05:002012-02-25T21:45:20.154-05:00I love this news and those betas. Thanks for stil...I love this news and those betas. Thanks for still reading xo.<br /><br />WIth betas like yours, I'd be so, so happy! I know, the worry never stops. I'm very sorry to hear about your friend. Big hug and I think your friend is very lucky to have such considerate and loyal friends. I bet she appreciates you right now.<br /><br />Sending all the best luck your way! SuzanneSuzannehttp://www.waytoomuchinformation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-25716529078941260152012-02-25T21:39:28.711-05:002012-02-25T21:39:28.711-05:00Emily Erin
I will do a whole post about my sis......Emily Erin<br /><br />I will do a whole post about my sis...been meaning to. stay tuned.<br /><br />MoMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671855540466269330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-68055614386660327742012-02-25T21:29:42.851-05:002012-02-25T21:29:42.851-05:00Hi Mo
I love your graph... Its just so nice to co...Hi Mo<br />I love your graph... Its just so nice to come on here and see your hcgs sitting above the norm, gives me a sense of justice that eventually things can work out. I know it's early days but so far so good, right?<br />Lots of love to you xxxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-87885575211718409872012-02-25T21:20:47.481-05:002012-02-25T21:20:47.481-05:00Hold out until u/s?! Ha! Sputter! Ha! I don't ...Hold out until u/s?! Ha! Sputter! Ha! I don't think so. The REAL better question is whether I will be able to tolerate having only one beta drawn or will succumb to two before next friday....to be determined...<br /><br />MoMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671855540466269330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-65979437026836811192012-02-25T21:15:28.940-05:002012-02-25T21:15:28.940-05:00"The number doesn't look THAT high, does ..."The number doesn't look THAT high, does it?" she asks, quizzically, never minding that it is higher than the 'Max'.<br /><br />Ha!<br /><br />The better question is "will you hold out until u/s or sneak in another beta?".It Is What It Ishttp://itiswhatitisorisit.net/noreply@blogger.com