Monday, March 22, 2010

I'm alive and kicking

Sorry for the absence from my blog this past week.
I've felt pretty blech lately, which is a good thing, but counterproductive to blogging.

Ready for my beta numbers?
  • Friday, March 12: 157
  • Monday, March 15: 684
  • Wednesday, March 17: 1444
Before the numbers reach 1000, it's imperative that they at least triple over a 3 day period and double in a two day period. As you can see, mine did just that, with a doubling rate of 1.4 days between Friday and Monday, and 1.7 days between Monday and Wednesday.

These numbers show that everything is going as it should.
And if I needed any more proof, I just get a whiff of any food and instantly become nauseous. Actually, I don't even need a sniff. During the Kansas (ahem, Northern Iowa) game I caught a glance at a Gordon's fish commercial and that was enough to do me in. Gag.

Back to beta numbers. On the 9th day post day 5 transfer (also considered the 14th day after ovulation), if the beta is above 50, there's an 80% chance of having a healthy baby. Last year, my beta on this day was a 91, and albeit good, I fell in that sad 20%. This time, I'm hoping I'm in the 80%.

I'll be back with a summary post on my IVF experience as well as my final calendar. Greg is also threatening to talk about IVF from his perspective.
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19 comments:

  1. LuluMarch 22, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    So glad your numbers are good!!!:)

    My first pregnancy Cat food made me puke every time too.. Not that it ever smelt good in the first place though... lol

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  2. sarahMarch 22, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    i know nothing about beta numbers, but sounds like those are great! :)

    my mom told me she could never drink orange juice when she was pregnant with me. she said it reminded her of raw egg yolks + it made her gag. ah, the fun side effects of growing a baby ;)

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  3. BeckyMarch 22, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    I've been thinking about you lots lately and I'm so thankful your numbers are good! YAY! Glad to hear you are nauseated (in a good way, of course!) :)

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  4. Emily PittsMarch 22, 2010 at 2:40 PM

    yay for doubling and tripling! hopefully it's just numbers ;)

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  5. JoaniebolognieMarch 22, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Thank goodness all is well!!! I have been on "pins & needles" waiting for a blog post!

    SO glad to hear about the nausea!!!! (you know what I mean!)

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  6. BarbMarch 22, 2010 at 4:06 PM

    Glad you're feeling lousy, April.
    :)

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  7. lisa truesdellMarch 22, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    hooray for good numbers!! and i hope that icky feeling sticks around for a while. ;)

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  8. *reyanna*March 22, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Tee hee. Your comments are making me giggle... we're all wishing nausea upon you, apparently. LOL.

    I'm glad you're doing well (I'll admit, I was a bit worried...), and that your beta numbers are UP THERE! YAY!

    You guys will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. :-)

    And I would be interested in Greg's perspective as well... :-)

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  9. katrinaMarch 22, 2010 at 4:52 PM

    what great news for you guys :) lol...i guess i don't feel too badly for being kind of relieved that you are nauseous since everyone else is :)

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  10. justemMarch 22, 2010 at 6:18 PM

    You are perhaps the only person that I would say "Happy Morning Sickness" to! ;) And I would love to hear what Greg has to say!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 22, 2010 at 7:20 PM

    great great news!! I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers!
    Beth Ann

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  12. marnieMarch 22, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    i, too, was worrying. (it's my nature.) glad those pesky numbers are moving in their proper direction.

    :)

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  13. Angela WMarch 22, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Wonderful! I will be praying that you are in the 80% too! Hugs!

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  14. lindsay k./aggiebonfire00March 22, 2010 at 11:48 PM

    we added you guys to our nightly prayers, and tonight i slipped up without mentioning y'all. my five year old said, "what about miss april's baby?" gotta love a kid with a memory of an elephant! praying for your pregnancy!

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  15. kathleenMarch 23, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    I am so glad to hear about your doubling & tripling numbers and even your icky sickiness! It's all GREAT new! I too was getting a little worried about you guys! I'll be keeping you guys in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

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  16. Kimber-LeighMarch 23, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    so thankful to hear a good report, morning sickness and all :) continuing to pray for a healthy pregnancy!

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  17. AmyInKyMarch 23, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    I understand your Gordon's commercial comment. When I was pregnant with our younger son, Barry White was doing the Arby's commercials. I got sick on Arby's and for the rest of my pregnancy (and even a while after!) when I'd just hear him on the commercial (I wouldn't even have to see the food), my stomach would turn!
    Good luck with everything!!! :)

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  18. emilyMarch 23, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    So glad to hear everything is looking great so far! I am thinking the happiest of happy thoughts for you and Greg and the littlest one. :)

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  19. Anna SiggaMarch 23, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    I am so happy for you both!!<3

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