tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post8054315787652500300..comments2024-01-02T06:57:26.352-05:00Comments on Life and Love in the Petri Dish: Ehhhhh....(with update)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-6112173389030704762009-07-07T13:49:54.254-04:002009-07-07T13:49:54.254-04:00Other commenters are correct that the slope of the...Other commenters are correct that the slope of the line decreases with time. Best wishes!!!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923049494756911105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-48536933512696427762009-07-07T08:46:06.254-04:002009-07-07T08:46:06.254-04:00thinking of you
and hoping all will be well.
warm...thinking of you<br />and hoping all will be well.<br /><br />warmly,<br />kateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533501052787233233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-4723224096561512832009-07-07T07:08:04.450-04:002009-07-07T07:08:04.450-04:00Wonderful, wonderful, congratulations!Wonderful, wonderful, congratulations!sassyhttp://www.eyeheartinternet.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-19533707348719316192009-07-06T23:29:32.565-04:002009-07-06T23:29:32.565-04:00I just wanted to drop by to tell you that I'm ...I just wanted to drop by to tell you that I'm thinking of you and I won't tell you not to worry because I know it's impossible when you have a history of loss! My motto with this pregnancy should become yours too ... this time CAN be different! I agree with the PP regarding slowing of the beta rise and am hopeful that you will see a beautiful gestational sac on the u/s tomorrow!Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18301986722909738137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-1927045297866444532009-07-06T22:59:28.112-04:002009-07-06T22:59:28.112-04:00Hang in there little one! Get to work and double y...Hang in there little one! Get to work and double your numbers! You are in my thoughts! :)AnGèLehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02980595042519559517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-51933283186477664682009-07-06T22:36:31.167-04:002009-07-06T22:36:31.167-04:00Sending you good vibes for your ultrasound. I too ...Sending you good vibes for your ultrasound. I too had a weird positive HPT yesterday after miscarrying a month ago.<br /><br />But unlike you - my beta was not followed back to zero.<br /><br />Still hoping I may follow in your footsteps.andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370379203789421615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-73606063732089038952009-07-06T21:37:33.984-04:002009-07-06T21:37:33.984-04:00I know very little re the details of betas, but I&...I know very little re the details of betas, but I've heard the same thing re the massive rise then the slowdown. So maybe if things could really go this way, this slowdown would be safe. I don't know if it is or not, but am rooting for you still. Gawd I'd like this to work out for you - to have good things happen to good people finally.chicklethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16090701824999372199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-72380844501093142652009-07-06T21:32:51.004-04:002009-07-06T21:32:51.004-04:00My doc won't even do betas after he's seen...My doc won't even do betas after he's seen a good doubling number, because of this very issue. <br /><br />Step away from the hCG tests. (I know, I know. I wouldn't be able to resist, either.) And I know it's no good telling you not to worry, because you will.<br /><br />Good luck with your dissertation, I'm thinking of you, and will await tomorrow's update eagerly.Sprogbloggerhttp://www.sprogblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-7081223953379790372009-07-06T21:17:31.020-04:002009-07-06T21:17:31.020-04:00Hey Mo,
I loved seeing all of your exciting news...Hey Mo, <br /><br />I loved seeing all of your exciting news when I signed back into my blog after a few months away. Sending you calm and positive thoughts, and patience for tomorrow.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15886919296591229688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-18195040312545936432009-07-06T20:42:39.370-04:002009-07-06T20:42:39.370-04:00I am going to remain confident that this is just t...I am going to remain confident that this is just the #s slowing down. I am hoping that you do not get to go on your vacation of a lifetime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-40321819097723274582009-07-06T20:37:25.128-04:002009-07-06T20:37:25.128-04:00My husband is a doc ... family medicine. I showed ...My husband is a doc ... family medicine. I showed him your numbers. He said that they were not definitely indicative of a problem. That your next blood draw would be very telling ... I would keep your hopes up until told otherwise!Wendi Kitsteinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515018912328000746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-66027077872340417922009-07-06T20:36:15.115-04:002009-07-06T20:36:15.115-04:00Hang in there!Hang in there!Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08219960725085412879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-37942156300839671252009-07-06T19:51:49.983-04:002009-07-06T19:51:49.983-04:00Well I am hoping that all goes well. I am sure it ...Well I am hoping that all goes well. I am sure it will...I too have heard that Beta levels slow down when they get higher. Sending HUGS!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03661220372372737455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-59072704264997842712009-07-06T18:57:19.881-04:002009-07-06T18:57:19.881-04:00If it makes you feel any better, my beta only had ...If it makes you feel any better, my beta only had a 30% increase and the pregnancy is progressing well. We heard a strong heartbeat last week. Hang in there! xCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17419258143246843192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-83463692897426168612009-07-06T18:33:18.943-04:002009-07-06T18:33:18.943-04:00Mo, thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. I...Mo, thank you for the lovely comment on my blog. I know this is impossible, but try not to worry. Your betas really look great to me (yes, even the 4th one). My RE also told me that the doubling time slows as the numbers get higher. <br /><br />Take a look at http://www.betabase.info/ to compare your beta numbers. You'll notice that your 21 dpo is still way higher than the median!What IF?https://www.blogger.com/profile/17296831848220411473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-29526071134567567252009-07-06T18:24:58.908-04:002009-07-06T18:24:58.908-04:00I agree with those who said your hCG doesn't r...I agree with those who said your hCG doesn't rise as quickly once it gets as high as yours was. Hope for the best at your u/s tomorrow!! Good luck, Mo & Will!!!!Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991924801382270103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-15075498252574041412009-07-06T18:07:10.734-04:002009-07-06T18:07:10.734-04:00STOP with the betas! You are only causing yourself...STOP with the betas! You are only causing yourself undue anxiety at this point - your numbers are beautiful. Betas do slow down and people usually do not have 4 in such a short time. Good luck at the u/s!!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740939355597069712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-406629251665993832009-07-06T18:03:56.050-04:002009-07-06T18:03:56.050-04:00I hope that everything is ok. The beginning is so ...I hope that everything is ok. The beginning is so hard especially with previous losses. Good luck tomorrow.<br /><br />Maybe not focusing too much on your dissertation is what you need right now? My friends had to take my books and papers away from me on the way to the defense. I kept looking things up frantically and I was a mess and really in the end they asked me none of the things I was worried about. Best of luck to you on the defense as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-32751365189479614552009-07-06T18:00:44.978-04:002009-07-06T18:00:44.978-04:00I would say don't worry too much at this point...I would say don't worry too much at this point! Since the time between the current beta test and the last one was less than 48 hours, the doubling values were less reliable anyway! <br /><br />Just enjoy your pregnancy for now and wait for your ultrasound!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-40034784969550821132009-07-06T17:52:00.153-04:002009-07-06T17:52:00.153-04:00Fingers crossed... I am hoping the ultrasound conf...Fingers crossed... I am hoping the ultrasound confirms what others are saying... the hcG just doesn't rise as quickly once it gets so high...Rachie Pachiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972099942877997058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-55700737951534944012009-07-06T17:28:53.082-04:002009-07-06T17:28:53.082-04:00I agree with what everyone has already said...I do...I agree with what everyone has already said...I don't think many clinics do more than two betas do there really isn't much to compare it to....<br /><br />I hope your ultrasound is soon so you can set the worry aside.kirkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05331709444353352373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-11216683495940115272009-07-06T17:26:49.177-04:002009-07-06T17:26:49.177-04:00Good luck on US tomorrow!!!
I, too, became very w...Good luck on US tomorrow!!!<br /><br />I, too, became very worried when my betas slowed down. Wish I could tell you exactly when that was, but I know it was in the thousands and I worried like crazy until the ultrasound.<br /><br />Wishing you happy news tomorrow.SassyMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00018022347771467869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-35013278211955339882009-07-06T16:58:25.642-04:002009-07-06T16:58:25.642-04:00I have absolutely heard that doubling time slows d...I have absolutely heard that doubling time slows down once you're in the thousands. I was told to stop having betas once I hit 1,400. I also suspect you may be off of your ovulation date. I'm still very hopeful for you!Dorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16255190971670471758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-60496043636792136032009-07-06T16:54:48.922-04:002009-07-06T16:54:48.922-04:00I think this is why generally we do betas 48 hrs a...I think this is why generally we do betas 48 hrs apart instead of every day. I still have high hopes for ya!Head Zookeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228940185141503887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-53660846176897637202009-07-06T16:51:07.043-04:002009-07-06T16:51:07.043-04:00I'm no beta expert, but it makes logical sense...I'm no beta expert, but it makes logical sense...fingers crossed for a beautiful ultrasound.<br /><br />Sending you 'focusing' vibes...I know you need it, and I cannot imagine how you could possibly do it.<br /><br />You're a strong strong woman!'Murgdan'https://www.blogger.com/profile/00740095971968567222noreply@blogger.com