9 weeks 2 days part two

Heard from the OB at 9pm. *sigh* No definitive answer...STILL!

My hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are still fairly high - in the 20,000's of units which according to this site could put me anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks pregnant:

• 6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml
• 7 - 8 weeks LMP: 7, 650 - 229,000 mIU/ml
• 9 - 12 weeks LMP: 25,700 - 288,000 mIU/ml

So, the "problem" is this...I've stopped spotting. And, the OB panel taken last week did not take what's called a quantitative hCG. It only checked that I had enough to be considered pregnant but not the exact amount.

Sooo...in I go tomorrow for another hCG blood test to compare with yesterday's counts. According to this source, in about 85% of normal pregnancies the hCG level will double every 48 - 72 hours. So, my counts tomorrow should be around 50,000 units.

Sooooo...if this first test was any indication, I probably won't know until Friday. *eyes rolling*

9 weeks 2 days

Nothing much to tell yet - inconclusive ultrasound. "Doesn't look good" from OB but holding out hope due to his request for more blood work to secure a definitive answer some time today.

Spotting still on again off again - not too much, not too red, not too anything...part of what so frustrating.

The timing just absolutely stinks - same week in the pregnancy and same week on the calendar when we lost our other angel in 2002. *sigh*

Incredibly emotional yet incredibly thankful for what I have.

5:30pm EDT: Still waiting...

9 weeks 1 day

Saturday was the start. Got one larger quantity pink wipe later that night. More brown on Sunday. But, woke up this morning to bright red in greater quantity. This could possibly be it. I'll be calling the OB's office in an hour and see if I can get in today but my heart tells me that it's most likely not going to be good news.

8 weeks 6 days

Was unaware of it til I arrived home but having some light spotting again. Heaviest so far but still pretty minor. Watery. Not enough for a pad. Changing from brown to pink. But no "relations" this time. *sigh* Thinking back over the day- been have PMS type cramps all day.

Will be calling the doc's office if this keeps up tomorrow.

8 weeks 4 days

Just a note to document:

More spotting. Less quantity than before. Probably same reason Sunday. *ahem* *blush*

8 weeks 3 days

Well, I had my OB history appt today. Very anti-climatic. An hour of "let's play 100 questions about your private life, your female reproductive system, and every genetic disease know to mankind". Then, seven...yes, SEVEN...vials of blood.

Our OB practice is down a doc so the practice's competition across town is covering them one night a week and one weekend a month 'til further notice. *eyes rolling* So, I could get a complete stranger delivering Böna! Nice.

And, they have a nurse practitioner in there in the meantime. Hope she's better than the midwife from when I was pregnant with Flicka.

Oh, and if we want the ultrasound next week (which used to be "standard") we have to pay out of pocket...$250! *sigh*

Good news? They have a 3D machine but don't charge it as such since they can't always get the pretty pictures everyone expects.

$250 doesn't sound too bad at this point just for peace of mind.

I'm still a mess emotionally...this 8th-9th week really stinks for me since for some reason I'm still clinging to the memory of the baby we lost at 8 weeks in 2002...in August. *sigh* Plus, an upsetting email - the two combined makes for a very hormonal, overly emotional momma.

Next appt: Thursday, August 7th @ 9w4d.

8 weeks 2 days

OB history appt tomorrow. Let the blood letting and the 100 invasive/embarassing questions commence! LOL

But, also have on my mind that it appears in the last two years since we had Pojke that we will have the option for the genetic testing NOW during first triemster instead of having to wait until 2nd trimester.

Due to that, need to do some thinking about whether to take the testing this time. And, the testing may also mean getting an ultrasound as early as next week. At least I think.

Lots to consider and decide in the next 48 hours...

Also, noticed my tummy (near the hernia spot) being very tender yesterday while juggling the bouncing the alundry basket on my belly yesterday.

Later: Taking out the trash - noticed the sore tummy muscles while the recycle bin was bouncing off my belly as I walked.

And, my love/hate with the morning sickness: I hate being sick but at least I know I'm still pregnant...

Just really nervous about tomorrow and not finding out any bad news.