I debated. And then I debated some more. Then I decided not to. Then I decided I would. Then I decided I wouldn't. Buuuut, then again, maybe I should.
Finally, I decided that I wanted my blog to be about honesty. Despite my not wanting my IRL friends to know-- because I am just not ready-- my desire to be honest won out. So here is this post.
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Corpus Leuteum??? Is it a suburb of Corpus Christie? Or a small town just north of it? No. No, my friends. It is not.
Corpus Luteum. Funny word when you say it. In the world of fertility, it's the follicle that produces progesterone when a women ovulates. This same crater-esk follicle continues to produce progesterone during pregnancy until the placenta can take over which occurs around 10-11 weeks.
Now, just about any RE will tell you they like the progesterone level over 20 when a woman is pregnant. Especially, a reproductively challenged woman. Some even speculate that progesterone levels are affected by eating and should only be taken while fasting. But the whole fasting thing? That just depends on your doctor...
What does this have to do with me? What does this have to do with me. That is a great question.
My hcg (beta) is 43.
My progesterone is 18.9.
No, I only have a general idea of how far along I am.
Yes, I did eat before I went in for my labs.
No, I am only seeing my ob right now.
Yes, I am going in for a second lab tomorrow.
Yes, I am currently on all my standard meds right now.
No, I will not find out the second set of numbers until Friday.
Yes, I know that the first numbers don't mean a lot without the second.
No, the numbers combined still won't mean anything to me.
Yes, my numbers have doubled in the past and I have still miscarried.
Yes, my progesterone has been lower and I have still miscarried.
Yes, my progesterone has been as high as 35 and I have still miscarried.
No, really, I am happy about this pregnancy and pray I get to meet this child soon.
Yes, I am more anxious than I would care to verbally express right now.
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11 comments:
How exciting (and nerve-wracking, and anxious) for you. I truly hope this little one is another miracle for you.
OMG! omg omg omg! I'm not going to drop the C-word, but omg! I'm praying for you.
That sounded more callous than I meant it - I mean I'm freaking out for you, but I don't want to jinx anything, so I'll hold onto the C-word for now, the one ending in atulations...
Wow. I praying hard for you, sweetie. ((LOT OF HUGS))
Oh, I hope hope hope and pray that this turns out to be just the second miracle you've been waiting for! Many hugs, please keep us posted!
Holy Moly! WOW! Keeping you in my prayers my dear!=)
Wow - shocker! I'm so excited, but yet so nervous for you! Good luck Friday - please let us know as soon as you have some numbers to share.
I'll be sending good thoughts your way that this early pregnancy is completely normal and uneventful!
Wow! Yay! I guess that "just in case" scenario presented itself, huh? I'm sending bucketfuls of good thoughts your way. Can't wait to hear the 2nd numbers.
Holy Cow...Positive thoughts and hugs coming your way!
Best of luck with your results!
I am so making those cookies below!
Here from L&F.
OMG! I wasn't expecting this news but it is fabulous! I hope and pray this little one sticks for you and you'll have a second miracle. Loads of hugs coming your way as you wait - this is the worst part, as you know. XOXO
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