Fit For Future Families - August 2011

Well, I have a crappy update for everyone.

My temp has since come back up since the other day, and I've gotten multiple BFPs. But there has also been bleeding that come and goes.

Beta at 12DPO was 14.
Beta at 14DPO (today) was 17.

I was sent to the ER today by my GP and they're scared about an ectopic. Since I have no cramping or pain it's not a medical emergency, but while I was there and the doc was poking around my tummy (from inside and out) he induced some blinding pains. So now they are also concerned about ovarian over-hyper-stimulation.

They want me back in the hospital tomorrow morning for a detailed ultrasound (whatever that means) and then I have to go back to the ER for whatever comes next. They didn't do an ultrasound today because they want the advanced radiologist to do it since I'm still so early in the pregnancy (not sure if they'll be able to see anything for sure).

Since my betas are not doubling, they're also looking at inducing a miscarriage to move things along before there are any further complications. More to follow on that.

So that's it - that's my update. As of right now I am pregnant, but it's not going to last.

Jalara - you're right that *is* a crappy update :frown: We just had the rundown on hyperstimulation from the doctor today and I can see why they would be concerned...some serious risks. I hate that it's coming to this for you :mad: Hopefully though, this will give them the piece of the puzzle that they're missing to get you to the point that this doesn't happen again!!!!!

So sorry to hear that.

Jalara, I’m so sorry to hear about all that’s going on! You’ve gone through so much the past couple days, it’s not fair. My thoughts are with you!

Karen, wow you’re having quite the reaction to the IUI, I had none of that! The day of I had some mild cramping and fullness in that area but nada afterwards. FC for you!

AFM, I’m finding it really hard not to test (not actually due till Friday) especially since I want to be able to book a bunch of things for my vacation, and am at a stand still until I know what cycle days I’ll be at. Still hungrier than usual (can’t stop eating, I’m lucky if I maintain my weight!) but that can easily be because AF is around the corner, it’s sad how we let ourselves turn any symptom into a ray of hope!

Hello all. Had a few minutes to check in.

ALISA - good luck with your goals. You have such a great thing to look forward to at the end of the month! You & DH are going to love Hawaii!!
MADBABYSMAMA - Welcome aboard the TTC roller coaster - Hope your ride is short!
KIMBERLY - Welcome & great weekly goals!
LMR9 - Hope your work test went well. I have no idea about the big weight fluctuations. Maybe your goal of drinking lots of water this week will help even things out. In terms of caffeine intake, I don't know what the official word is. I did cut out diet sodas (mostly because of the artificial sweetener and my suspicion that it contributes to my insulin resistance), but I still drink iced tea and coffee every once in awhile.
KAREN - Sorry you're feeling all off, but I've got FC on both hands for your through the 2WW!
JULIA - Hmm...I hadn't heard that about fish oil. I used to take it to help lower my cholesterol, but stopped when I got that under control with diet & exercise.
RHONDA - Way to go on challenging yourself w/walking. It's too hot to be outside in Georgia in the summer so we've been at the gym (and mostly the pool) a lot more.
GBOH - FC for you too. I can't ever seem to get the math right either. Hubby says that just means we need to BD more, but he always says that! ha!
ASHLEY - Sorry about your toe - owww! Very excited for you about kayaking though!
PAM - Glad your appt went ok. You're so close now!!
JALARA - Just a simple Sorry and lots of *HUGS*

AFM, today is my coworker's funeral. I've had stomach aches all week and AF started today, so in addition to be being sad, I feel crappy too. The team is doing ok so far, but I think they're still shocked. The next week or so should be pretty telling. This has definitely been one of the tougher things I've ever had to work through as a manager. I'll check back in with y'all later.

-Stephanie

I think the nausea is the pre-natals, to be honest--it's a sample I got from the Dr. and I seem to just have a passing wave of nausea about 15 minutes after I take it. I'm going to muscle on through the sample and then go back to my plain-Jane OTC prenatals. No sense in wasting them.

i have not found a prescription prenatal that i can take without feeling ill, but the otc's are fine. what is up with that?

Ahhh Wednesday!! It's my favorite day of the week and marks off another week closer to seeing my hubs and being in Hawaii!!

Jalara - I'm so sorry you are dealing w all this! Like everyone else I'm hoping this "learning experience" gets some helpful answers for you for next time!

Karen - 2ww sucks! I'm NOT looking forward to that AT ALL! I'm hoping w all the hussle and bussle I'll be dealing w having family in town and getting used to the hubs being home will distract me thru it....

Ashely - fingers crossed for you to get a BFP and not have AF show up!

Stephanie - Boo for AF showing up...ESP during such an emotional time...at least she came after ur vacation! What sort of active things did u do in Hawaii? What island did u go to?

AFM - another successful day yesterday! I got my workout in the morning, 72oz of water and under calories (even though mfp says I was over by like 20calories) I can tell I'm getting used to eating like this BC it's taking me longer and longer to start getting hungry between meals. I **plan** to walk tonight but we'll see how hot it is when I'm ready to walk. If not def planks, pushups and squats. Meeting my trainer in the morning! I have been redoing our budget all morning to make sure we're good when hubs gets home and all out pay goes back to normal (while he's gone we get extra stuff..danger pay, separation pay etc, guess they figure it will make u sleep better at night knowing your loved one is doing something SUPER dangerous if they pay u a little more...) looks like we'll be good and even be able to start saving even w me going PT at work once school starts AND not getting paid at all if I go on maternity leave sometime next year! That is a HUGE thing for me...I constantly worry about money so I have worked it out where we pay bills out of each check, put $$ into savings and then we each get an "allowance" and that is for gas in our respective cars and fun things (going out to eat etc....) it will be mice not to have to get freaked out when he comes home and tells me he filled up his gas tank and we have bills getting ready to clear! Whew!

i got the results from my blood work yesterday. i guess they did do hcg with the progesterone.

hcg = 1
progesterone = 7.4

the doctor wasn't in to interpret the results though, so i still have no idea what that means. i have to call back in tomorrow. *sigh*

Last month we started trying......no luck However this month is a new month. We aren't really trying ovulation kits and that kind of stuff.....we figure we will try just to have fun with it for now. Its been fun! LOL

welcome! trying can be fun.

some advice i've gotten:
to give you the best results, you need to be 'friendly' every other day during your fertile time.
if your period is day 1, then conception days are 12-15 in a normal 28 day cycle.
you can check a pregnancy test on day 27.
most cycles are not 28 days.
to increase the chances of have a girl, the sperm needs to already be there before the egg is released.
'boy' sperm swim faster than girl sperm.
if you can, enjoy the process!