Gwen's initial beta results

[Guest guest]

Back in October when I had the early miscarriage or " chemical

pregnancy " or whatever you want to call it, my initial beta test

showed a whopping 11.1 I think....

This time, my initial beta was 235! MUCH improved huh?! The nurse

really infuriated me when she called though, she said " Well, it was

pretty low. " So I said.... " Well, it might be low to you, but

considering that in my last pregnancy my initial beta was 11, I am

THRILLED with 235! Besides which, seeing as that beta was drawn at

less than three weeks gestation, 2 weeks and 4 days to be exact, my

research would indicate that a beta of 235 is well within the normal

range for that gestational age. " To which she sputtered something

about it having been 37 days since my last period which would be

indicative of an embryo more than three weeks old after which I

pointed out to her that I am a " late ovulator " and despite having

started my last period on Nov. 22nd, I did not ovulate until the 10th

of December so I had that beta drawn only 2 weeks and 4 days after

conception...

I wanted to then yell " SO SHUT UP!! " But she was, by then, back-

pedaling quite handily with " Oh - well if it was that early then this

is just what we would expect for a number, you are right. "

Yes, I know. It really is quite frustrating to be better educated

about my reproductive health than the medical professionals that are

supposed to be charged with my care....

So, I will post as soon as I have results from my second beta. I also

have my " new OB " visit schedule for next Monday on the 7th so I will

post with any news when I have it.

Take care all and Happy New Year to EVERYONE!!

Gwen

Now, we just have to see if it is doubling. I had another beta draw

on Monday (New Year's Eve) but the lab closed before they processed

my draw (they closed early for the holiday.) The nurse promised to

call me tomorrow with my results - so let's hope they are well over

500!!