Guest guest Posted June 7, 2003 Report Share Posted June 7, 2003 Donna, Did you get your progesterone checked out? I know you have been away but you were going to get back this Friday and I hope you have some good news to share with us. Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Hi Poly, I have an appointment tomorrow (June 9th), so I will hopefully know more then. I did have more bloodwork done last Moday before I left and the results were that my HCG had doubled since the week before, however, my progesterone had dropped. I'm trying not to get my hopes up at this point, because I just don't know if this pregnancy is going to " stick " or not. I have been told that the HCG levels are far more important than the progesterone level, that some doctors aren't even that concerned with the " P " level. Is that true?? > Donna, > Did you get your progesterone checked out? I know you have been away but you were going to get back this Friday and I hope you have some good news to share with us. > > Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Donna, I'm so glad your HCG doubled. It is the number that is crucial. The progesterone, as far as I know, is not indicative of the future of the pregnancy, just that your body needs the progesterone to keep the pregnancy going. My progesterone rose and dropped (between 17 and 15). When it got down to 15, they put me on supplements (this was after getting my 3rd set of hcg #s). Ask your doctor about the supplements when you go in. Some believe they just " mask " miscarriage symptoms, others believe they work, and others believe at least they don't hurt anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2003 Report Share Posted June 8, 2003 Donna, I know that my RE doesn't care about the progesterone level after conception, only the BHCG. I think there are many different thoughts on this. I hope this pregnancy " sticks " !!! Hugs, ^'^ Angel ELijah 4/9/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Dear Donna, I am so sorry to hear your sad news. I must have been devestating for you, even if you did expect that result in your heart. I am pleased that you are feeling relatively positive at the moment, but please dont try to be too strong. Although I am sure you are keen to look to the future, you must give yourself the chance to get over the here and now. Re the d & c, I am sure that as long as you keep your ob well informed of your situation they will take all the care in the world. I wish I could say the right words to put your mind at rest. Take the chance to relax a bit and wrap yourself up in cotton wool for a while. I will be thinking of you. Take care, (UK) It's fast, it's fun and it's free! Click here to download MSN Messenger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Donna, I'm so sorry for what you must be going through with the loss of your baby and now needing a D & C. I will be praying for you. Take care and please let us know how you are doing. Roxie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Hi Donna- I'm so sorry to hear your news. I've had 3 miscarriages myself, and I know the pain that dreaded ultrasound can bring. You sound like you're doing well, but give yourself time to grieve, and if you feel sad, just let yourself. I had a d & c after my last loss too, knowing I had AS before, and I felt confident in my Dr. (Dr. Isaacson) that he would do everything he could not to be excessive in the procedure, and I think he did a good job (I got my period 4 weeks after, and it was a normal one). Having the d & c so soon after your news will help you put it behind you, too, it's something I wish I had done. My thoughts are with you, please keep us posted D.Donna wrote: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Donna - I'm really very sorry for your loss. I hope you continue to handle it so well. I agree I'd be afraid of the D & C at this point, too. My prayers will be with you. Kim K. > Well, I had my appointment this morning with my RE. The sonogram > showed that there is something in my uterus (a good sign for future > pregnancies), but this baby did not make it. I am scheduled for a > D & C on Thursday. I was kind of expecting this since things did not > look good from the beginning, and I have to say, so far I am handling > it well. > > Since we still don't have any idea if I even have scar tissue, having > another D & C is a scary thought - I feel like I am right back where I > have been for the last six months! However, since it has been > determined that there is some kind of blockage at my cervix, there is > no way for the tissue to expel itself, so it looks like I really have > no choice here. I am hoping maybe this second D & C will be a fresh > start and will help clear my cervix, so I can move on from here. > > In the meantime, I am awaiting word from my insurance company about > whether or not I will be allowed to see Dr. Palter. > > Will keep you posted. > > All the best, > Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2003 Report Share Posted June 9, 2003 Donna, I am very sorry for you loss. I will keep you in my prayers that all goes well with the d & c. Audrey > Well, I had my appointment this morning with my RE. The sonogram > showed that there is something in my uterus (a good sign for future > pregnancies), but this baby did not make it. I am scheduled for a > D & C on Thursday. I was kind of expecting this since things did not > look good from the beginning, and I have to say, so far I am handling > it well. > > Since we still don't have any idea if I even have scar tissue, having > another D & C is a scary thought - I feel like I am right back where I > have been for the last six months! However, since it has been > determined that there is some kind of blockage at my cervix, there is > no way for the tissue to expel itself, so it looks like I really have > no choice here. I am hoping maybe this second D & C will be a fresh > start and will help clear my cervix, so I can move on from here. > > In the meantime, I am awaiting word from my insurance company about > whether or not I will be allowed to see Dr. Palter. > > Will keep you posted. > > All the best, > Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2003 Report Share Posted June 11, 2003 Donna- I am so sorry for your loss- my thoughts and prayers are with you. , Mike, Brenna Jordan Ross-born 9/26/97(VSD, PS- open heart surgery 1/29/98), and Jaden Kalyan Ross-born in Cambodia July 15, 2001 home with us forever May 3, 2002, Colin Spencer Ross- born July 27, 2002, Baby Angel born still 11/7/00, and Riley and Snoozer the dogs Join us again next year in remembering the millions of people affected by CHD on 2/14/2003: "A Day for Hearts: Congenital Heart Defects Awareness Day!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2003 Report Share Posted June 12, 2003 Donna, Sorry I am so late in responding. I just wanted to say how sorry I am to read that your baby did not make it. I hope your D & C was gentle today and that no scarring will be caused. Please keep us informed of your outcome and especially let us know if you find out you do not have ashermans after all. Your name needs to be immediately removed from our profile list. You may like to let Ivana know that you got pregnant and lost this pregnancy so that if you do find out you have ashermans, at least your data is up to date. Her email is: marigagg@... Poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 15, 2003 Report Share Posted June 15, 2003 Donna, I am so sorry for your loss - I will be thinking about you and praying that your D & C went well. Liz > Well, I had my appointment this morning with my RE. The sonogram > showed that there is something in my uterus (a good sign for future > pregnancies), but this baby did not make it. I am scheduled for a > D & C on Thursday. I was kind of expecting this since things did not > look good from the beginning, and I have to say, so far I am handling > it well. > > Since we still don't have any idea if I even have scar tissue, having > another D & C is a scary thought - I feel like I am right back where I > have been for the last six months! However, since it has been > determined that there is some kind of blockage at my cervix, there is > no way for the tissue to expel itself, so it looks like I really have > no choice here. I am hoping maybe this second D & C will be a fresh > start and will help clear my cervix, so I can move on from here. > > In the meantime, I am awaiting word from my insurance company about > whether or not I will be allowed to see Dr. Palter. > > Will keep you posted. > > All the best, > Donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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