Today is 9 days after egg transfer. Our beta is 127. This is a strong number for a singleton pregnancy. It can still be a multiple pregnancy, but we will not know until the ultrasound which will be in 2 weeks.
We are thrilled and so grateful for my sister!
We will keep you posted!
Theresa
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
something to think about as we wait for the numbers
Abstract
Objective It has been reported that the quantitative serum hCG level 14 days after embryo transfer (ET) correlated with pregnancy outcome as well as a likelihood of a multiple gestation pregnancy. This prospective study was designed to assess the predictive value of a 14-day post-ET hCG level with pregnancy outcome and multiple gestation pregnancies.
Methods Patients undergoing in vitrofertilization (IVF) and ET were monitored by serum quantitative hCG levels 14 days after ET. If positive, serial values of hCG were obtained and transvaginal ultrasound was performed 3 weeks after ET and weekly until fetal cardiac activity was seen. Ongoing pregnancies were defined as greater than 20 weeks.
Results One hundred eleven patients had positive serum quantitative hCG levels 14 days post-ET; 89/111, or 80.2%, had ongoing pregnancies. The spontaneous miscarriage rate was, therefore, 19.8% (22/111).
If the level was less than 300, the ongoing multiple pregnancy rate was 9% (5/57).
If the level was between 300 and 600, the ongoing pregnancy rate was 40% (10/25).
If the hCG level was greater than 600, the multiple pregnancy rate was 100% (7/7).
Conclusions These data support the hypothesis that hCG levels greater than 200 mIU/ml on 14 days post-ET are more likely to have ongoing pregnancies; hCG levels greater than 600 have a high likelihood of a multiple gestation pregnancy.
Objective It has been reported that the quantitative serum hCG level 14 days after embryo transfer (ET) correlated with pregnancy outcome as well as a likelihood of a multiple gestation pregnancy. This prospective study was designed to assess the predictive value of a 14-day post-ET hCG level with pregnancy outcome and multiple gestation pregnancies.
Methods Patients undergoing in vitrofertilization (IVF) and ET were monitored by serum quantitative hCG levels 14 days after ET. If positive, serial values of hCG were obtained and transvaginal ultrasound was performed 3 weeks after ET and weekly until fetal cardiac activity was seen. Ongoing pregnancies were defined as greater than 20 weeks.
Results One hundred eleven patients had positive serum quantitative hCG levels 14 days post-ET; 89/111, or 80.2%, had ongoing pregnancies. The spontaneous miscarriage rate was, therefore, 19.8% (22/111).
If the level was less than 300, the ongoing multiple pregnancy rate was 9% (5/57).
If the level was between 300 and 600, the ongoing pregnancy rate was 40% (10/25).
If the hCG level was greater than 600, the multiple pregnancy rate was 100% (7/7).
Conclusions These data support the hypothesis that hCG levels greater than 200 mIU/ml on 14 days post-ET are more likely to have ongoing pregnancies; hCG levels greater than 600 have a high likelihood of a multiple gestation pregnancy.
Friday, February 20, 2009
We were robbed!!
Can you believe this? We bought a 3 pk of Clear Blue Digital Pregnancy tests and there were only two in the box. I can just see it, some pathetic soul shoplifting a pregnancy test. Having a baby when I can't conceive. You can imagine how ticked off I was....I would have been even more upset, if the test had not been POSITIVE!!
WOOT!! Way to go Sister!
Did I mention how early it is? How many do you think are in there anyway?
Double click pic for a larger view!!
$$ Dollar Store Pregnancy Tests
Well those cheap dollar store pregnancy tests are showing negative. So what if it is way too soon to be testing! We will keep you posted now the good pregnancy tests are in the house!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
One day after transfer
Today is my last day of bed rest. Even though I have been pampered, I have had way too much time on my hands. This time has convinced me that I am already experiencing pregnancy symptoms. I have also tried to convince my sister by making her poke my boob. lol Of course this poke makes my boob hurt and you know sore boobs are an early symptom of pregnancy...
Good news is that I will be paroled from the couch effective tomorrow morning. I plan on exploring San Francisco with my family for the next couple days. Maybe I can stay busy enough to keep me from peeing on those darn sticks! I'm not promising anything though!!!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!!!
Good news is that I will be paroled from the couch effective tomorrow morning. I plan on exploring San Francisco with my family for the next couple days. Maybe I can stay busy enough to keep me from peeing on those darn sticks! I'm not promising anything though!!!
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers!!!
Monday, February 16, 2009
3 thawed, 3 survived, 3 transferred
So far so good. The transfer was very smoothly and the three little buns are now in the oven. Sister and I are looking a pictures of blasts that have been thawed and comparing to the picture we have of our babies.
She is behaving herself and resting on the couch.
Husband is making his infamous ice cream pie.
Kevin has the girls out for a day of fun, Boca is resting quietly on the floor.
For now all is peaceful and we wait!
She is behaving herself and resting on the couch.
Husband is making his infamous ice cream pie.
Kevin has the girls out for a day of fun, Boca is resting quietly on the floor.
For now all is peaceful and we wait!
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