So we got L’s beta numbers today and she is up to 58. So, since Friday (20) it has almost tripled. That is good right? Well, the nurse at the RE’s office said that she still thinks it is a little low. L asked if she should be really concerned about it and the nurse said, “I wouldn’t be really concerned, but I just wish it was higher.” On Friday, she told us that she hoped it would be at least 50 today. L, being the over-achiever that she is, brings in a 58, and the nurse is still concerned. It is like we started a race and the finish line got moved back. The nurse is going to talk to our RE and one of them will call L back to talk more about it. L is in court all day today, and I could tell from our brief conversation that she is fighting really hard not be freaked out by this. This is my social worker coming out here, but I really wish the nurse had said “It is great that your number has almost tripled in the last two days. It is in the normal range for hCG levels at this point in pregnancy (which it is, acc’d to the American Pregnancy Assoc) We hope the number will continue to climb, and we will see you back on Wednesday to check it again. Have a great day.” Would that really be so hard to say? The above statement yields approximately the same amount of information that she shared with L, just with a half-full spin to it.
Hopefully numbers will continue to grow and we will have (more) good news to report on Wednesday. Keep your fingers crossed for us.
20 responses so far ↓
Lizzie // September 15, 2008 at 12:06 pm |
Definitely still have everything crossed for you. And remember, you have way more information than ANY straight couple would have at this point, so there is such a temptation to over-analyze and compare and freak out. Big hugs and hang in there ’til Wednesday.
j. k-c. // September 15, 2008 at 12:07 pm |
My fingers are crossed!! And I think it is great that the numbers have tripled!
Lo // September 15, 2008 at 12:26 pm |
I am definitely keeping my fingers crossed. (And Maggie’s paws.)
malea // September 15, 2008 at 12:32 pm |
Stay positive.I really do think that those in the fertility business need to go to some training for better bedside manners.Including all personnel who deal with patients.
tbean // September 15, 2008 at 12:46 pm |
Definitely stay positive–almost tripled is awesome.
nutella // September 15, 2008 at 1:06 pm |
Almost tripled is great news. I agree that there seems to be a lot better ways to dispense info without freaking patients out. Sending good vibes your way.
Olive // September 15, 2008 at 1:50 pm |
I like your version better, H. I’m so happy for you guys because this really is good news.
xo
ciaochow // September 15, 2008 at 2:36 pm |
It is great that your number has almost tripled in the last two days!! Congratulations mommas!
mulberry // September 15, 2008 at 3:43 pm |
ya gotta love an overachiever! go girl go! the #s are moving in the right direction and that is that. you tell L that i am happy to hunt down that nurse and beat her up for her
love to you both…
wishinghopingpraying // September 15, 2008 at 3:55 pm |
Your number is great. I am so happy for you both!
jessie // September 15, 2008 at 4:48 pm |
Doesn’t the nurse realize what a statement like that can DO?? Sheesh! Keep us posted, fingers crossed!
yup, another sara // September 15, 2008 at 4:52 pm |
I’m so glad that your number went up! I will be crossing my fingers for you!!
indigoscot // September 15, 2008 at 9:05 pm |
where is that nurse? i will personally kick her arse for you!!! numbers are going up as they should, hang in there for beta #3!
dakota // September 15, 2008 at 9:28 pm |
You can tell from the comments that if you need a posse to ride into that office you’ve got one ready–but your spouse being an officer of the court and all, we’ll refrain for the moment.
That said tripling numbers is the right direction–this is happy news indeed. With you for Wednesday’s count. Keep taking good care sweet mommies. xo
oneofhismoms // September 15, 2008 at 10:10 pm |
The nurse is wack. It is about doubling and tripling, not so much about how high the number is, as long as it is above that really low benchmark, right? 58 is way above it.
ohchicken // September 16, 2008 at 8:16 am |
dude. my old nurse said the exact thing to me. 58 is a good healthy number, and tripling is perfect. A+ imho.
i’m sorry i’m so late on the congratulatory train–just coming back online after becoming an unofficial hurricane shelter all weekend.
but: congratulations!!
thechroniclesofconception // September 16, 2008 at 10:46 am |
umm, yes, that’s GREAT!!!!!! congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Travelher // September 18, 2008 at 1:38 am |
Hey Ladies,
I know EXACTLY what you are going through and I really wish I were back in NYC to give you full support through all of this.
I really hope by now you have great news. I checked my email to day just to check up on you….
Fingers crossed it’s a sticky.
boombababy // September 18, 2008 at 3:47 pm |
woooohoooo – !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
side note: i have a friend irl thatjust got a pos on a home test and she called her OB today and without even knowing her numbers the nurse said, “yeah come in, we’ll do the blood work and if the number is low i think we’ll need to be worried” now, yeah, this woman had a miscarriage a few months ago but STILL! they hadn’t even done her numbers yet and they were getting her all freaked out! i hate that!
Gia // September 18, 2008 at 4:48 pm |
YAY!!!!!….your numbers are in the perfect beta range…..relax and just watch them grow!!!
I hope you guys can make the next meet-up. That would be awesome!