In 2 Me See: HCG test results for pregnancy number four

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

HCG test results for pregnancy number four

*** The results***

hcg:
13dpo - 63
15dpo - 80
18dpo - 34 (...this value shouldn't be dropping)

*** The email from my doctor***

Dear Polly,

I am sorry to say but the HCG level is now declining, another biochemical pregnancy :<

Please call to come in. We should discuss what else we can do and we should give you another Rhogam shot.

Regards,
The doctor

*** My thoughts ***

... here comes number 4.

10 comments:

fortune_cookieJanuary 22, 2008 at 9:36 AM
Not the news I hoped to see this morning. :( I'm so very sorry. You've been through so much; it just doesn't seem fair. You and your hubby are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Polly GamwichJanuary 22, 2008 at 9:37 AM
Thank you.
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Tina / Anxious ChangerJanuary 22, 2008 at 10:23 AM
I am so, so sorry. :( You will be in my prayers...and if you need anything, please PM me on FF.

**Hugs**
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AnonymousJanuary 22, 2008 at 11:52 AM
sending you strength and hope
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MandyJanuary 22, 2008 at 12:59 PM
I'm so sorry, Polly. My heart is just aching for you.
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MagsJanuary 22, 2008 at 3:52 PM
My beloved child (and hubby), may the God of all comfort, comfort you in this tenuous time and hold you tightly in the palm of his hand. I am holding you both close and praying without ceasing on your behalf. The Lord and I love you so. Always yours, Maggie
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A -January 22, 2008 at 4:38 PM
Oh Polly, I am devastated. The last I knew I saw your BFP on FF, and didn't get a chance to check your blog until just now. I wish I could give you a big hug right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers and please know we are all here to support and root you on.
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Still Standing Strong in A Bloom of Hope.January 23, 2008 at 1:28 AM
I'm so so sorry...

When I'm down and need guidance, I always sing this song:

Yahweh I know You are near
Standing always by my side
You guard me from the foe
And you lead me in ways everlasting

I'll sing this song tonight for you in my prayers.
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ErikaJanuary 23, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Oh I'm sooo sorry! It is hard to understand when this happens, it seems so very unfair. I know how painful it must be for you and hubby, you both remain in my thoughts and prayers. Know you can call me anytime too! Call me anytime, email me anytime, or PM anytime! I'm here for you if and when you need me!

XOXOX
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JenyJanuary 25, 2008 at 8:04 AM
You will be in my continued thoughts and prayers. I am SO sorry.
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2011/12/24 - Baby girl Dimple, born 39w3d, 8lbs 3oz, 20.5 inches
2011/08 - It's a girl!
2011/04 - Seventh pregnancy: 14dpo beta: 112, 16dpo beta: 286., 20dpo: 1855
2011/04 - Cycle monitoring, early (for me, CD15) LH surge, Ovidrel, timed intercourse
2011/02 - Injectibles w/IUI (used leftover meds in fridge at local clinic) - BFN
2011/01 - Sixth pregnancy. 6w natural miscarriage.
2010/12 - CCRM fresh IVF. 19 retrieved, 10 mature, 9 fertilized. 3dt of: grade 4- 9 cell, (2) grade 4- 8 cell
2009/12/19 - Baby boy Drudoc, born at 39w, 8lbs 11oz, 21 inches.
2009/04 - Fifth pregnancy: 11dp3dt beta: 108, 13dp3dt beta: 300. Weaned off of hormones at 6w.
2009/04 - CCRM fresh IVF. 14 retrieved, 10 mature, 4 more mature on day 2 ICSI, 14 fertilized. 3dt of: grade 4 8 cell, grade 3 8 cell, grade 3+ 6 cell - BFP
2009/01 - SIRM ET with 2 CGH Normal eggs and 1 CGH inconclusive egg. 2 embryos arrested at 2PN. 3 Day transfer of 5-cell, grade 3, 50% fragmentation embryo - BFN
2008/11 - CCRM results showed AMH: 8.5 ... so I'm not DOR? Retaking AMH tests at both labs.
2008/10 - CCRM: CD3 bloodwork & 1 day workup
2008/08 - Polar body biopsy results showed: 1 normal egg, 1 abnormal egg.
2008/06 - Learned of +AOA results
2008/06 - Polar body biopsy results showed: 3 abnormal eggs, 1 normal egg, 1 inconclusive egg. Yes, we do have normal eggs in there somewhere!
2008/04 - First IVF Cycle. ER yielded 6 eggs, 5 mature.
2008/03 - Hyteroscopy: All Clear; AMH: 1.0
2008/01 - Fourth Pregnancy (from injectibles). 5w Natural Miscarriage, EDD 9/15/08
2007/12 - Second attempt at fertility meds. (lower dose of injectibles w/timed intercourse). Almost cancelled and due to nine follies developing originally - eventually we triggered w/only one follie after coasting for a week.
2007/11 - Had to wait for cysts to shrink
2007/10 - Tried fertility meds for the first time (injectibles w/timed intercourse). Had to cancel cycle due to too many follices (seven!)
2007/09 - Third Pregnancy. 5w Natural Miscarriage, EDD 5/18/08
2007/08 - Identified Compound Hetero MTHFR
2007/07 - Identified Elevated FSH (11.7) and potential early menopause
2007/06 - First Meeting w/RE
2007/05 - HSG: All Clear, RPL Panel Mostly All Clear
2007/04 - Identified Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism
2007/03 - 10.5 week suspicious illness (started the night after 2nd miscarriage/D&C)
2007/02 - 8w Missed Miscarriage, EDD 9/15/07 - XXYY Baby - D&C needed
2006/12 - Second Pregnancy
2006/09 - Identified Rh Negative, Husband Rh Positive
2006/08 - 11w Missed Miscarriage, EDD 3/31/07 - Turner's Syndrome Girl - 2 D&C's needed
2006/07 - "oops" pregnancy

Diagnoses, Treatments, and Key Test Results

2008/11 - CCRM revoked the diagnosis if DOR/POF due to high AMH (8.5), AFC (24) and low FSH (8.4)
2008/06 - Positive for Anti-Ovarian Antibodies
2008/03 - Low AMH (1.0). Treatment: Already doing all we can.
2008/02 - Elevated FSH (12.3). Treatment: Already doing all we can.
2007/09 - Habitual aborter. (4 pregnancies, 0 live births) Treatment: IVF w/PGD (which we won't do)
2007/07 - Compound Hetero MTHFR. Treatment: 4.4mg FolGard
2007/04 - Hashimoto's Hypothyroid. Treatment: 100 mcg Synthroid
2007/07 - Elevated FSH (11.7). Treatment: "Get aggressive about family building!"
2006/09 - Rh Negative. Treatment: Rhogam shot each time there's potential for a baby's blood to mix with my blood (with each miscarriage or threatened miscarriage, at 28w pregnant and after delivery if baby's blood type is positive)

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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

HCG test results for pregnancy number four

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