Because Two Weeks Isn't Really Enough

Beta came back at 14, which is techincally positive, but more than likely another chemical pregnancy.  This one with a $12,000 price tag.  I "get" to stay on the PIO for 2 more nights and go in for another blood test on Friday.

I know that there are people out there who know someone who has a cousin who lives on the same street as someone who had an even lower beta and is now bouncing a happy infant on her knee, but I've been down this path before.

I'm so disgusted I could vomit, but that would be a pregnancy symptom and I don't have any of those.

Comments

[getupgrrl]

Well, hell. I'm just so sorry. I'll keep my finger crossed while quickly stocking up on vodka and bitterness.

Let me know if there's anything I can do, my friend.

[kit]

Delurking to say that I hate when people are so chirpy about the woman who "had a beta of 5 at 14 dpo and gave birth to twins 37 weeks late." But I'll throw in my story for what it's worth.

My first beta at 13 dpo was an uninspiring 34. I too was convinced it was chemical, especially after having suffered previous two chemical pregnancies and two blighted ovum -- but here I am six months later with a healthy baby girl on the way!

Keeping my fingers crossed that your beta doubles from another Brooklyn Girl (this one in Ditmas Park -- Park Slope got too expensive.)

[Cecily]

Oh, honey. That bites. I'll keep things crossed for another couple days though...

[ann]

delurking too to wish you the best. and also throw in one of those oh-so-annoying "i too know someone who had a beta of 15 before a postive urine test and her son is now 5 months old". i am truly wishing the very best for you. and an easy class tonight.

[Moxie]

I'm sorry.

[Wavery]

'sigh'

[Happy]

Hi,

Have been reading your blog for a while. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I do really hope the numbers double.

[Leah]

I'm so sorry the number isn't higher. But I'm still going to secretly hope for one of those miracle outcomes for you. If anyone deserves one...

[Emily]

I'm sorry. Thinking of you.

[Tonya]

Long time lurker, first time poster. Just adding that I, too, am disappointed by your low number. However, I'll be keeping everything crossed until the fat lady is actually singing. Not to get all Pollyanna on you, but hey, stranger things have happened.

[patricia]

Well that really sucks ass. "That road" is no fun. I'm sorry.

Here's hoping you turn into your brother-in-law's best friends wife's cousin.

Take care.

[beaver girl]

I'm so sorry. That really sucks ass.

[Amanda]

I'm so sorry. You'll be in my thoughts.

[Kim]

Sorry to hear signs are not more encouraging and hoping that miracle happens and the number starts to climb.

[B. Mare]

Oh, shit. Shit, shit shit. I don't know what else to say, except I am so sorry, and I am thinking of you.

[Juno]

Well hearing about such a low number rots. I'm sorry.

[lobster girl]

Crap, I'm sorry. You must feel rotten. I am still (quietly) hoping for an increase for you on Friday.

[Bella]

That is the worst outcome. The worst. I'm so sorry.

[April]

I am so sorry. My heart goes out to you.

[cookingmyovaries]

Thinking of you.

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[Joanne]

Oh, no. I'm so very sorry this has to be so damn hard.

[Emma Jane]

No one ever deserves a "maybe" on something like this, hon. So sorry, and still hoping for the best for you.

[Anna H.]

Oh Girl, am so so sorry...

We're here with you.

xxoo

[Mindy]

Yep yep yep. Been there, done that. Had 3 chemical pregnancies. Betas were 5, 37, and 37 respectively. BUT dont give up hope yet -- it aint over til its over.

[Nors]

Delurking to say I am sorry. This sucks.