Results of 2nd blood test in

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Registered: 05-08-2003
Results of 2nd blood test in
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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 4:22pm
Well girls. The results are in and they are not good. My HcG levels have gone down to 11.4 and my progesterone level is at 0.8. The nurse said that I have more than likely miscarried already. She was somewhat confused as to why my levels were still as high as they were though. I stopped bleeding on Tuesday and I'm still showing hormone levels. She wants me to come back in next week to make sure my levels are in the negative.

Now what, they said it's standard to wait two cycles before trying again. Why? And, how do I count my cycle now? She said that I may or may not have an AF this month. After a m/c do you still feel some cramping for awhile? The nurse I normally talk to wasn't there today so I talked with another one. She didn't have a lot of answers to my questions.

Thanks for all the prayers and wishful thoughts. There's always next month, or the next, right? :)

Susan

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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 4:33pm
Oh Susan I'm so sorry to hear that, I was hoping things would look better for you today. Is there still a chance the levels will rise or is it pretty much a done deal. I think when they tell you to wait a cycle or two it's when your further along or when you've had a d & c. I'm not sure, but the best of luck to you. I have you in my thoughts & preyers.

Baby dust to you and me!

Heather

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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 5:06pm
Thanks Heather. No, I think it's pretty much a done deal. They were kinda confused as to why there was still a small level, but were pretty sure the m/c had already happened. They want me to come in next week to test again to make sure my levels are gone. I don't think it has anything to do with the pregnancy right now, just my hormones.

Good luck to both you and me. It will happen. I'm still debating on whether to try next month or not. Heck, I don't even know my cycle at this point so maybe I wont even get the chance to try until things get back on track.

Susan

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Fri, 09-05-2003 - 5:39pm
I know what you mean. I started 9/1, ended 9/04 but all 4 days were spotting to very light. I could have used a tampon or two for all 4 days. So it was barely anything. So I'm not sure if that will mess ovulation or what that means.


~~~~~~~~~~BABY DUST~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TO US

Heather