Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Testing out the Trigger, Again... *UPDATE*

*UPDATE at the end*
Since the last cycle with the hCG trigger shot we tested out of the trigger at 6 dpo (days past ovulation), we decided to start testing this month at 4 dpo (Wednesday May 11th).  Thing is, when I awoke and tested, it came back negative!  Is it really possible for your body to metabolize the hCG that quickly??? 

I don't know and can't seem to find anything about it online, so we kept testing every morning.  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were all negative.  On Saturday morning, my husband and I could swear we saw a faint pink line.  We figured it was just the hCG in my system and maybe it's fluctuating?  I don't know.  We just continued to test.  Now, we're at 10 dpo and the positive line's on the HPTs (home pregnancy tests) are getting darker.  I really hate to get excited.  My feelings have gotten so deflated and hurt over this three year journey that I'm scared to get excited over this.  I've called the OB's office and Dr B doesn't get in until noon today, so I'm waiting to hear if he wants to see me yet or not.  I guess prayers are in order in excess right now!

You can click on the images and see them larger making them easier to see.









Oh, and just because I'm going crazy waiting on Dr B's phone call... I took a digital HPT.  It was not my first morning urine, it was at 10:45 AM:


I'm STILL trying not to get too excited.  It may be too early yet and it's the hCG.  It's also entirely possible that if there is a little eggie in there trying to survive... if it's on the left side, it probably won't make it because of my stupid fibroid. 

Just praying and waiting on Dr B to call.

1:10 PM:  Dr B's office called back. Dr B says "Congratulations," that he wants me to take it easy and try to relax.  He doesn't want us to focus on numbers this early as we did last time, it causes increased stress, so he's put me on Prometrium (Progesterone) and plans to keep me on it through the first trimester.  He wants to see me on May 31st, which is 2 weeks from now where we'll do a quantitative level and possibly an ultrasound.  His nurse did add that "If, God forbid, you start spotting or bleeding, call us right away.  He'll want to see you then."

So... now another two week wait!  Maybe the third time is the charm?

3:55 PM:  I had called the RE's office and left a message for the nurse telling her I'd got a positive HPT today and Dr W had scheduled a saline ultrasound for May 31st, which obviously we wouldn't be able to do if I am pregnant.  She called back and left me a message (I could kick myself for not getting to the phone) that Dr W wants to see me in the morning to do some bloodwork.  I called and left a message again for the nurse, but they've not yet called back.  I have to work tomorrow, so if they don't call back today, I'll be at work tomorrow when their office opens.  Guess we'll see what happens!

2 comments:

  1. That is wonderful! I'm so happy for you! I hope it implanted on the right and your Dr. sees you soon to ease your fears. Keeping you in my thoughts!

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  2. I am SOOOO happy to read this! Definitely sending positive, sticky thoughts and prayers your way! Third time's a charm, right??!

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