The bloods are back...
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Topic: The bloods are back...
Posted By: Maya
Subject: The bloods are back...
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 12:39pm
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And I am definitely pregnant! The hCG level was 253 which is awesome for how far along I am ,now have to wait till tomorrow to have another one and make sure they are rising. But I do feel more confident about this pregnancy.
Just a question tho - am having some achy pain on my right hand side, right about my hip bone. Has anyone else experienced this or know what it means? Also my lower back on the same side. I think both could be related. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: netballgirl4
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 12:42pm
| oh im so happy for i know how it fells to lose a baby |
Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 12:45pm
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YAY on the good result from the bloods, Emma!
As far as the aches go, I had a lot of lower back and hip area pain with Josiah, especially in the early stages... I always assumed it was pinched nerves as my body prepared to carry a baby... might not be, but that was my guess. ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 12:50pm
woohoo yer sounds like your little on is gonna stick  my beta was 270 at 14dpo so ur numbers are awesome
I had twangs of pain the whole way through
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 12:55pm
oh how execiting yeha for u now i,m crying  do u no how far u r  ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: EthansMummy
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:02pm
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Congrats thats great news. ------------- ** MUM TO ** Ethan 29/08/2006 Brooke 22/09/2008 |
Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:08pm
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sorry im new to all of this. When I got my confirmed blood test from the doctors they didnt mension any thing like this? I have to go back tomorrow to get more done for iron levels etc. Can anyone please fill me in. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:10pm
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Sounding good so far!!
I've also had a lot of twangs and achy sort of feelings...I've understood it's just the muscles all stretching etc... How far along are you?  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:24pm
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I already said Congrats to you Emma...but what the heck....CONGRATS!!!!
I am so happy for you!!! I never had those pains so cant help you with that...I am sure every thing will be fine!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:27pm
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i went to the dr at 5 weeks because i had achey pains in my pelvis and back. it was quite similar to period pain but like you mostly on one side. she told me not to worry, that it was all the ligaments stretching etc and that women often have more aches and pains with subsequent pregnancies because the muscles have all been stretched before. she told me to come straight in if it became severe or i started bleeding. hope this helps emma ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:28pm
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Thanks CaraMel. I guess I am just so nervous after last time, and being paranoid I automatically start thinking that pain on one side = ectopic. I am such a nutter!
Thanks for all the congrats ladies! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:31pm
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PS. Shelley, your doc would have done an hCG count to confirm pregnancy, but they wouldn't neccesarily give you the numbers unless you ask. I have no idea what mine were with Maya.
The only reason it is a big deal for me is because of my recent m/c - my numbers were low and slow to rise with that pregnancy. The big thing is making sure the numbers double every couple of days. If you don't have a history of m/c most docs won't bother with a second hCG unless you have bleeding etc., but you can request one. My advice - don't bother. It will only make you more stressed. My levels last time were low and I stressed. Now they're high and I stress. If I didn't know what they were, and know as much about pregnancy from my research for OHbaby! I would have a much more relaxed pregnancy! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:36pm
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Thank you so much for that Emma. I have had no bleeding what so ever, so no need to worry then. I am so sorry to hear about your recent miscarriage. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 1:44pm
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Yay emma big big congratulations!!! ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 3:54pm
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Awesome news Emma! the aches sound pretty normal to me. I had alot of pains around those areas the second time and the midwife told me very normal to get more pain with second pregnancy. ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: fairsk8
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 4:28pm
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Congratulations Emma!! ------------- http://www.bump-and-beyond.com/"> 
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Posted By: k&jsmum
Date Posted: 28 February 2006 at 8:11pm
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hey just wondering high hCG mean high hormones??
If so maybe twins???  Sorry just had to add that hehe and again congrats Emma ------------- Marlene Keegan ~ 14 October 2003 Jaidyn ~ 14 October 2003 |
Posted By: toniellis
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 11:53am
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Yay Congrats Emma! Certainly looks like you are having a "sticky" baby
Good luck with the follow up bloods  ------------- Mum to Alex (11), Blaire (10) & Erika (8) and Damien (6) Successful HWB VBA2Cs! Soon to be surrogate |
Posted By: EthansMummy
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 11:56am
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I have experienced the pain but only slightly (not enough to worry me) and well the back pain that is nearly constant for me... and i don't think it will get better ------------- ** MUM TO ** Ethan 29/08/2006 Brooke 22/09/2008 |
Posted By: AnnaD
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 12:54pm
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Hey Marlene!! I wondered the same thing 'cause I (at last count) had really high hCG, but for twins it has to be really high. As in more than double! I don't think mine was that high but find out tomorrow!! I think it is just a good sign!
And YAY Emma again for your pregnancy, don't worry too much about aches and pains, I am the same but I think we are just super paranoid! ------------- Anna and Quinn 10 July 2004 www.quinnariki.blogspot.com and one more on the way.... http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 1:48pm
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I found a website that says average hCG levels at 14dpo is 59. Mine were 253! But then Jess's were even higher and she has only one bub in there, so fingers crossed! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 2:08pm
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Im am off to the doctors tonight - might ask them what our HCG levels was, would be interesting to know. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 5:52pm
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Just got my second hCG number - 714. It's supposed to at least double every 2 days, and it has nearly tripled, so looks like this might be a sticky bean. Still trying not to get too excited, but we're off to a way better start than last time. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 6:21pm
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Yay thats great news Emma. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: lenabeanz
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 6:35pm
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That sounds great Emma, what you said would usually go over my head but I think my semi-research is paying off!! ------------- http://www.snugglepie.com"> 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 8:50pm
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still no idea about what yo're talking about, but got the main part
YAH FOR STICKY BABY(S) |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 01 March 2006 at 9:08pm
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yay Emma - i am so happy for you and really hope everything goes well for you all this time! big big big hugs.
aches and pains - i had them at the start with Ayja remember - before i even found out - i had a heap of them... maybe it's something to do with consequent babies? ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: nuttymama
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 6:54am
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Way to go emma! Sounds like this bubs is staying for the long haul. ------------- Abigail 06/01/2005 Jayden 21/11/2001 Micheal 03/04/1997 |
Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 7:44am
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YAY Emma, so very happy for you! ------------- "> 
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 8:22am
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Very cool, Emma! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 8:45am
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Yay!! ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 9:19am
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I found out mine and it was 440, when they tested last week and I was 4 weeks. - what does this mean??? ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 9:50am
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see thats the problem with getting hcg levels results -unless you understand them or get an explanation with them it can be just as worrying... and some overseas sites which have them listed use a different measurement too so that can cause confusion.
hcg levels differ in all women and arent a conslusive way of telling if something is wrong... with my boy they rose very slowly but i have a beatuiful 2 yr old now . |
Posted By: mrs frantic
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 9:55am
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Wow 440! That sounds good! The first time I had bloods was at 4.5 weeks and it was 84 and the second time was at 5 weeks and about 5 days it was about 1300. It is supposed to double every day - sooooo if you take your figure and double it for 2 days that takes you to 1760 which is higher than I was at that stage and the murse told my my result was a strong one! Basically the levels may vary from person to person, but it just shows how much hormone is in your body (this hormone supports baby growth, ie keeps it alive during teh first 12 weeks or so)
Looks like everything is just as it should be Shellybean! ------------- Mrs Frantic Baby Maddisyn born 28 Sept 2006 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 12:39pm
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Sounds fine to me. Like Gsmum said, it can be very confusing if you don't know what it all means. There is a huge variation in what is normal, especially in the early days because it all depends on when you ovulated and when baby implanted. So if you ovulated late then your hCG would be lower on a given day than someone who ovulated a few days earlier.
But the most important thing is that they double evry 36-72 hours. I wouldn't worry too much, 440 sounds fine for 4 weeks. ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
(02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 12:57pm
| WOOO GO EMMA!!!! hehehe orsome!!!!!!! hehehe |
Posted By: preggy_sunflower
Date Posted: 02 March 2006 at 12:57pm
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Emma! I've just seen this post! Congratulations. I really hope everything goes ok for you.
Thinking of you ------------- Joshua Hadynn - Born 3 May 2006 |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 08 March 2006 at 5:07pm
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Ive just got back and WOW! YAY!!!!!!!
CONGRATS! |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 08 March 2006 at 6:00pm
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yay for the good results heres to higher and higher numbers (thou i dont no what they mean) ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 08 March 2006 at 7:18pm
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me neither lol but Yay for the good results -may they keep climbing
Good for u chicky, very happy for ya
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