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I may have lost my mind. What do I do now? (8/28 beta update below)
quietlyhopeful
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The title says a lot. I think I lost touch when I received a BFP on Friday. The test was a definite but light positive. My best friend looked at the test too and confirmed I wasn't hallucinating.
The problem is that I keep testing. I've limited myself to testing twice per day. All the other tests are positive and they're getting darker... but it's still not a solid dark line.
I keep telling myself that a line is a line is a line but I'm still very nervous and honestly I'm in quite a bit of shock.
Friday's BFP was on day 24 of my cycle. There was an OPK change on day 13. My RE's practice is to not wait for a smiley, just the first sign of noticeable change.
My RE performed iui on day 14 and think I ovulated on day 15. By the way the sperm count and mobility on the specimine from NW was AWESOME per my RE.
This is the first cycle I used femara. I'm due to start AF tomorrow which is day 27. I don't feel like AF is coming. I have no symptoms of pregnancy but I'm not nervous about that.
When will the line be darker? I know I don't need to keep testing... but I'm pretty dedicated to seeing a very dark line and to see two positive BFPs for every gosh darn negative I've seen in the last year.
I don't have any instructions from my RE about what to do after I get a BPF. I'm pretty clear I should call my RE tomorrow. Would it be helpful to have my beta numbers checked this week? Is there anything else I should ask the RE about? At the iui we discussed the possibility of ectopic pregnancy and that there would be testing. I was too excited and nervous to retain much of that information.
I promise I'm not stupid. I'm just in shock and too scared to let myself become as excited as I really want to be. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
The problem is that I keep testing. I've limited myself to testing twice per day. All the other tests are positive and they're getting darker... but it's still not a solid dark line.
I keep telling myself that a line is a line is a line but I'm still very nervous and honestly I'm in quite a bit of shock.
Friday's BFP was on day 24 of my cycle. There was an OPK change on day 13. My RE's practice is to not wait for a smiley, just the first sign of noticeable change.
My RE performed iui on day 14 and think I ovulated on day 15. By the way the sperm count and mobility on the specimine from NW was AWESOME per my RE.
This is the first cycle I used femara. I'm due to start AF tomorrow which is day 27. I don't feel like AF is coming. I have no symptoms of pregnancy but I'm not nervous about that.
When will the line be darker? I know I don't need to keep testing... but I'm pretty dedicated to seeing a very dark line and to see two positive BFPs for every gosh darn negative I've seen in the last year.
I don't have any instructions from my RE about what to do after I get a BPF. I'm pretty clear I should call my RE tomorrow. Would it be helpful to have my beta numbers checked this week? Is there anything else I should ask the RE about? At the iui we discussed the possibility of ectopic pregnancy and that there would be testing. I was too excited and nervous to retain much of that information.
I promise I'm not stupid. I'm just in shock and too scared to let myself become as excited as I really want to be. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
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The amount of dye varies with each test, so they may not always get progressively darker. I had one test left when I was 8 weeks pregnant with triplets and it STILL was not as dark as the control line.
My RE told me to call if the test was positive so they'd bring me in for a beta. I think most do that.
I kept testing once a day for a week or 2, using the dollar store cheapies, just to see the line get darker. After having a miscarriage shortly before, it eased our minds a little.
I would call the RE and go from there in your situation.
My RE would always schedule a beta for 2 weeks after the IUI (or in the successful cases for me, after the transfer). So if you don't have one scheduled, get in there today for a beta! They'll likely want to draw 2 or 3 to check doubling times.
And congratulations!
1st beta 456 at 15dpo
2nd beta 6000 at 22 dpo
Just relax, a positive is a positive. You can't be a little pregnant.
First Try
2-11: BFP; 5-11: Miscarriage;
2nd Try
5-13: BFN; 6-13: BFN; 7-13 BFP!
No matter how long it takes, I'll have my dream come true!
Congratulations!! Yay for another August BFP!
My RE's office staff have ordered a stat blood test. I should know the results by the end of the day. I'll ask if a follow up test later this week is prudent so we can see how the numbers are increasing.
My initial interview with the RE was months ago so I don't remember all of the details about their post BFP procedures. I think there will be a vaginal ultrasound in the next few weeks to "rule out ectopic pregnancy"... and in all honesty to confirm the number of tadpoles and the health of the pregnancy.
Either way I'll keep you posted. I can't be the only person who wondered what to do next.
Thank you again for your help and reassurance.
Try not to worry too much. That first number means relatively nothing without something to compare it to. Good luck to you for Wednesday!
Need to update a ticker, Silas Anthony Jordon born Oct 11, 2013. 6th baby, so much love!
Good luck if you decide to do more betas.
Lucky Cycle 14: IVF!! Antagonist Cycle with Lupron Trigger
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN
Tomorrow morning I'll be at the lab as soon as they open for my blood draw.
What a sigh of relief!
Keep on going, Little One!
Lucky Cycle 14: IVF!! Antagonist Cycle with Lupron Trigger
insem on 10/2/13 - BFN (AF early!)
insem on 10/30/13 - BFP, (miscarriage)
TTC No. 2 since Aug. 2014; IVF #1 - Cxld; IVF #2 - BFN