HCG Beta #2:

Friday Dec 27: I asked to change from progesterone in oil to the vaginal suppositories since DH is deploying and won't be able to give me my nightly bum shots.  I just couldn't stomach giving them to myself.  They are awkward enough as it is and trying to do them standing up is not my idea of a good time.  My nurse had sympathy on me and called in the suppositories.  Granted, those aren't fun either (3 times a day) but I'll take them over the shots.  Did you know that those bad boys cost $1400 per MONTH without insurance?! INSANITY.  I'm thankful Tricare is picking up the tab on that one!

My hpt's are even darker now and that brings me some peace that this isn't a chemical pregnancy like I've dealt with a lot in the past.  For now, things are looking up.  Obviously a very long way to go though...

Monday Dec 30:  I had repeat labs this morning for HCG, progesterone, estrogen, CBC, and PTT (blood clotting times).

CBC: I still have an elevated white blood cell count but that's being blamed on the Prednisone.  There was no change from last week.

HCG: 778.6.  I'm still pregnant! My nurse said it has risen appropriately!  Most likely, there's only one baby in there and for that we are so grateful!

Estrogen: It's high at 877 but my nurse wasn't concerned.  Humm....

Progesterone: 47.  It's gone up and I've been on the suppositories for 3 days so it's safe to say they are working.

PTT: No results yet as it has to be sent out but the last two times all was good. 

Next big appt is Jan 7.  I'll get repeat labs and the first ultrasound.  It's most likely too early to see a heartbeat but the goal is to see a gestational sac and fetal pole in my uterus.  DH will be gone by then and I'm trying to keep my anxiety at bay about it.  Doing this without him is scary.

I know God can call this baby home at any time.  And, He will still be good if He does.  May He have all the glory...forever.