Monday 2/3
Beta (HCG) = 254
Wednesday 2/5
Beta (HCG) = 321 (didn’t double, but still rising…)
Friday 2/7
Beta (HCG) = declining
Another
declining HCG…The nurse assures me again, you are not losing a baby, at this
point – it was just cells forming. Hearing those words really doesn’t get any
easier. Having your hopes raised so high on a non-medicated (FREE!) cycle
and then slammed right back down to the ground. This is the third loss so far.
I asked if there was any blood testing I could do, to see what ELSE was wrong
with me. Why it never sticks, and stays… The only thing the nurse suggested was
to have my progesterone levels checked again, to make sure I am on the correct
dose. She suggested coming in on CD3 to talk about it with the doctor.
This was a non-medicated
cycle, like I mentioned. It happened the month directly following the last
loss. I was planning on taking a break, so I’m going to continue on that plan
and use protection in the months to
come. My bod probably needs a minute to rest anyways. I have to mention, I have
been feeling GREAT after dropping all of the meds I was on for the past couple
of years. No more metformin, fish oil, vitamins, etc. I’ve given up all
pop/soda, down to 1 or less cups of coffee a week, and my water intake is
usually 120+ oz a day. Still working on getting my eating habits under control!
J I just can’t say no to the Valentine’s
M&Ms.
I’m hoping
this cycle starts very soon so I can move along.
Speaking of
hoping, I’m hoping that this winter weather moves along too! I want to be able
to get outside and walk in the evenings, plant some flowers and get our house
ready to put on the market! We are MOVING! Our first home was brand spankin’
new, but pretty small…with just the two of us and three dogs, we have outgrown
the space (and neighborhood!). We were one of the first people to move to the
new neighborhood – so we didn’t know what kind of neighbors we would have…so
far, they have not been good! We are moving back to my hometown…just about 25 minutes
up the road, and closer to my family. I’m really looking forward to being
closer to civilization! = Shopping at Target (LOL!)
I am so sorry this has happened to you again. I am praying that this break will reset everything and give you a fresh start! *HUGS*
ReplyDeleteThank you! I hope you are doing GREAT!
DeleteSending you love and hopes for peace!
ReplyDeleteI'm just reading this and I know I'm a little late in the game- this may not be helpful but I was watching a video blog the other day and the woman requested to be tested for natural killer cells after hearing about them from a friend, couldn't hurt to do the test depending on cost/likelihood. Best of luck to you! And I will be living vicariously through you....I miss Target too! 40 minutes is too far!
ReplyDeleteHey girl! I have been thinking/reading about the natural killer cells testing. It does seem very possible that it could be a factor. I think I will mention it at my next appointment! And girl, you are right! 40 minutes is too far! I'm currently about 20 minutes away, but where we are moving it will be about 3 minutes. Hooray! Now if we could get a Trader Joe's - I would be set!
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