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bloodwork came back..... :-/

My beta was 22. I am going back on Saturday morning to get another set.
My Progesterone was 17. They want it higher than 20 so I have to start progesterone suppositories 2 x a day. 
My TSH was 3.08. They want it below 2.5. So I also have to start taking levothyroxine. 

I know it not horrible but its not great either. Anyone else have to take the regime? 
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TTC for 18 months. IUI #1 BFP= EDD 5/23/14. Progesterone Suppositories and Levothyroxine started.  First U/S 9/27

Re: bloodwork came back..... :-/

  • How many DPO are you?  I hope it doubles for you next beta!
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    ~TTC Buddies with akcrrr and amandaf6383~
    ~Knottie/Nestie Besties with *ecinereb* - Congratulations!~
    TTC since June 2011 dx: PCOS
    Clomid+IUI: Cancelled b/c didn't respond (June 2012)
    Femara+Trigger+IUI #1: BFN :-( (July 2013)
    Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP!  Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64  Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
    Baby N born 5/9/14
  • Its a little early. I'm 13 dpo. 
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    TTC for 18 months. IUI #1 BFP= EDD 5/23/14. Progesterone Suppositories and Levothyroxine started.  First U/S 9/27

  • When do you go back for your next beta?  I bet it will still double!  
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    ~TTC Buddies with akcrrr and amandaf6383~
    ~Knottie/Nestie Besties with *ecinereb* - Congratulations!~
    TTC since June 2011 dx: PCOS
    Clomid+IUI: Cancelled b/c didn't respond (June 2012)
    Femara+Trigger+IUI #1: BFN :-( (July 2013)
    Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP!  Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64  Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
    Baby N born 5/9/14
  • I go Saturday AM. I won't get the results from the RE until Monday. But when I go, since I work at the hospital, I'm going to see if I can stop back in a few hours later and get the results so that I can atleast rest easy. 

    I think I'm also just a little bummed that I have to take these other two medications. 
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    TTC for 18 months. IUI #1 BFP= EDD 5/23/14. Progesterone Suppositories and Levothyroxine started.  First U/S 9/27

  • Fingers crossed that it doubles!  13 DPO is still really early.  At 16 DPO with twins I was only a tiny smidge over 100.

    You get used to the Progesterone - I took them my whole first trimester.  Gross and annoying for sure but at least it's not shots!

    Diagnosed with Severe DOR at 31 years old (AMH .14 FSH 9.8) 
    D & L are here at 34 weeks 4 days by vaginal and breech delivery on 11/19/2013

  • FX for you! T&P's being sent for doubling betas!

     

     

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  • FX for doubling betas!
    Congrats to my TTC buddy Madeline! Cheering for all the strong 3T ladies! 

    TTC since March 2012; DX: PCOS 4/2013 
    BFP 7/6/2013; EDD 3/6/2014 
    Diagnosed with Pre-E: 2/15/201
    Emergency induction: 2/16/2014
    Baby E born: 2/16/2014 at 12:56pm. 5lb 15oz



  • FX for doubling betas! Sorry you have to take the meds but I am glad they are monitoring you close enough to catch that you need them!
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  • FX things turn out ok!
    Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
  • Fingers crossed for doubling. If it makes you feel any better my progesterone was 11 and dropped to 7 and I ended up forcing my RE to give me progesterone suppositories (they said they thought it was fine as long as it was above 5- I didn't feel good about it though.) Anyways I just wanted to tell you my experience. I now have a beautiful little boy- sound like you are in good hands!
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    Congrats to my TTC buddies Amberley18 and tdmd09!
    After 25 months- medicated cycles and a failed IUI- The most planned surprise baby ever is on his way!
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • I wouldn't worry about the beta, as the first number doesn't really matter much. It's the doubling that matters.

    However, I had to take Progesterone suppositories and I still have to take levothyroxine because my TSH levels were always between 3-4 until I started taking it.

    It really wasn't/isn't too bad. I will admit that I was so done with the suppositories by the time 12 weeks came along and was SO glad to be able to stop taking it. The levothyroxine is a little bit of a pain because you can't eat for 30-60 minutes after you take it, and my doctor wants me to take it first thing in the morning. Which means I have to wait to eat anything for the day. This makes some people nauseated (luckily, I just get hungry, not nauseated).

    Good luck! I hope everything turns out great and your betas more than double!
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    10/10/2010
    TTC Since May 2011
    DX: Subclinical Hypothyroidism
    BFP #1: 11/21/2011. EDD: 8/4/2012. Missed M/C & D&C at 11w6d: 1/20/2012.
    BFP #2: 5/24/2012. EDD: 2/2/2013. Natural M/C at 6w0d: 6/9/2012.
    BFP #3: 12/6/2012. EDD: 8/19/2013. Missed M/C at 9w0d: 1/14/2013.
    BFP #4: 4/20/2013. EDD: 1/1/2014. Born at 36w3d: 12/7/2013
    BFP #5: 3/25/2015: EDD: 12/8/2015.
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  • Thank you for the reassurance ladies!
    :x
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    TTC for 18 months. IUI #1 BFP= EDD 5/23/14. Progesterone Suppositories and Levothyroxine started.  First U/S 9/27

  • FX for doubling betas!  Because of going through IVF, I automatically had to take progesterone until i was 10 weeks.  I've also been on levothyroxine for well over a year (i'm very similar to you in that mine was just over what they look for in women who are TTC or pregnant).  I responded well to both (though the progesterone gel they gave me was pretty gross.  it wasn't the end of the world though)

    ...hello out there!
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    dx with anovulatory PCOS 2005
    off bcp 11/11
    a few rounds of clomid and femara... no response.
    injectables/IUI 12/12... BFN
    Feb 13 IVF cycle converted down to IUI due to low follicle response... BFFN
    one last IVF attempt April/May 2013: 19 retrieved. 10 fertilized. 2 transferred in a 3dt. 4 frosties... BFP!!
    EDD: 1/21/14... Induced early at 36+6. Our LO was born 12/30/13
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  • FX for doubling betas!

    *TTC since 10/11* 
    BFP: 9/30/12, EDD: 6/15/13
    *~*Our miracle arrived on 6/13/13*~*
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  • I wouldn't worry about the beta. They have to start somewhere.

    Last time around, my first beta was 10. The first time, it was 36.
    IUI - BFP! Baby boy born still - August 2012
    IVF - BFP - miscarriage June 2013
    FET - BFN
    FET - BFN
    Switched clinics
    IVF with PGD - three embryos created, all healthy - July 2014
    FET - transferred two embryos (boy and girl) - Nov 2014 - BFP!
    Baby Boy born July 2015

  • Good thoughts!

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    To make you feel my love.
  • I have been on Crinone 8% since three days after my first appt at 7 weeks.  Better that they catch it now and they can right it!
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  • Yes it's definitely gross! I'm at work now and I feel like I'm leaking all over. Lol. I got a pad from a coworker.
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    TTC for 18 months. IUI #1 BFP= EDD 5/23/14. Progesterone Suppositories and Levothyroxine started.  First U/S 9/27

  • FX for doubling betas!
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    TTC since August 2011
    Cycle 8,9,10 - 50mg Clomid - BFN
    Cycle 11, 100 mg Clomid & IUI#1- BFP 2/23/13 - m/c 4/2/13 @ 9w2d
    Cycle 13, 100 mg Clomid & IUI#2 - BFP 6/27/13 - CP
    Met with an awesome new RE in September 2013 new plan: 5mg Femera & IUI #3
    Surprise Natural BFP 9/9/13 - Welcomed our baby boy 5/25/14

    TTC Buddies with *noelcallum* - Congratulations!
    Knottie Besties with *SparklingDiamond* - Congratulations!
  • It's easier said than done, but try not to worry about that first number. Like the other ladies have said, you have to start somewhere. Everything crossed for you!
    Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • Thanks ladies.  I just pray that my betas double by Saturday. I'm feeling awfully sick tonight here at work, but I told DH I will take feeling horrible if it means he/she is settling in and getting comfy until May.

     

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    TTC for 18 months. IUI #1 BFP= EDD 5/23/14. Progesterone Suppositories and Levothyroxine started.  First U/S 9/27

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