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Anyone else going crazy checking? - Danalana


redplaydoh wrote: I am going nuts here checking in every few minutes to see what the update is. I'm so obsessed by this you'd think *I* was the one pregnant! blink.gif

Sheesh I hope we get an update soon!

grapfruit replied:
I agree! Danalana!! Where are you?!? We're dying for an update here!!!!! biggrin.gif

boyohboyohboy replied: I was just wondering if i missed the post for updates....

Mommy2Isabella replied: UPDATES IN ...

I just talked to her. She got her results back from the lab from Monday, her level was 29.5 ...

She had an u/s today and they saw a sac, she is really nervous, as her levels were VERY LOW on monday, the dr. is going to call her and let her know what her levels were today.

So she needs our prayers, that everything is ok and the lab on monday messed up. She is thinking that the "sac" could be something else. But lets all pray that it is indeed a Sac and a very healthy baby sac at that ! She deserves this.

punkeemunkee'smom replied: huh.gif They saw a sac with levels of 29.5??????? That is actually medically impossible. A sac becomes visible at 1200-3000 minimum. IDK- I sure would be looking into another lab or doctor...she seems to be getting alot of conflicting information.

Mommy2Isabella replied: The lab that did her work on Monday isn't the dr. she is seeing it is her family dr. I told her the same thing. She is just nervous with her previous history that it may not be a sac, but I said "what else would it be?"

Also if her levels were at 29.5, her pregnancy test wouldn't have been positive. Not to mention they wouldn't have seen a thing. I think anything uder 25 isn't considered a pregnancy is it?

Calimama replied:
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redplaydoh replied: I feel good that they saw the sac but the numbers worry me... I so hope this one sticks and that it was just a lab screw up. I agree she SO deserves this.

punkeemunkee'smom replied:

No, her pregnancy test would not have been positive a week ago if her levels are just at 29.5 on Monday. Yes, with a quant. HCG test 29.5 would still be a positive result but an incredibly early one...I can't imagine a doctor even ordering a sono atthat level tho regardless of what lab did they work-unless they were thinking that there was something left from the previous pregnancy. I have never seen an OB order a sono before levels of 1500 and even then most wait a few days after that. A well defined sac is usually visible at 2800-3200. I mean of course I don't know every doctor in the nation emlaugh.gif

moped replied: What should levels be right now? Anyone know?

boyohboyohboy replied: praying for you dana and your little one

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Levels vary so greatly,Jen. I think the average is around the 1500 mark at almost 5 weeks (she said she was going to be 4 weeks 5 days right?) You can have a low level pregnancy and have a perfectly healthy baby though-but 29.5 is about a first week level from anything I have ever known.

Mommy to Isabella-Did they date the pregnancy? If they saw a sac they should have been able to date it. That may give some better answers.

Kaitlin'smom replied: could maybe she mis-understood her number and it was 2950 or 29500? I dunno I have no clue what any of this means......just home someone was wrong about those numbers

lovemy2 replied:
I think it depends on how far along she is right? I know mine at exactly 4 weeks were only 60 something but within a week at 5 weeks they were close to 2000....and Dylan is here so...

Calimama replied: Maybe she got confused and meant to say 2900.. instead of 29.5? I'm glad they saw a sac though! wub.gif

Mommy2Isabella replied: They dated her at 4weeks 1 day. By her calculations she was 4weeks 5days.

I really think that either the lab messed up, or she could have misunderstood.

The reason they did an U/S was because of her history, they wanted to check things I guess. I know from my own experience, I have already had 4 ultrasounds, I get one almost everytime I go because of fibroids and such, they have to monitor them. So, to me them doing a u/S wasn't out of the ordinary.

And like others have said my dr. told me FIRST HAND "I won't be able to see a baby, or a sac yet, but I can tell if you are pregnant". That was when I was NEWLY PREGNANT. Then the 2nd U/S when my levels were in the 3000's we saw the sac, 2 weeks later we saw the blob(s). So ... I really and truely think the lab may have messed up or possible she heard wrong!

moped replied: Geez, is Dana around today or at the hospital with her mom?

Mommy2Isabella replied: At the hospital with her mom

Danalana replied: Here I am...I am just really upset and have to go to work soon. I appreciate everyone's concern. I'm waiting to ehar what the number is from today, but I did find an ultrasound pic that looks JUST like mine at 4 weeks. This is it (again, not mine, since I don't have access to a scanner at the moment).

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I just don't know what's going on. I honestly don't know how I could handle another loss, as I haven't even really dealt with the others. Please keep praying.

punkeemunkee'smom replied: I am sure that sonogram technology has improved since I was involved in anything to do with it (my last baby sono was 6 years ago wub.gif laugh.gif ) Anyway I looked at pregnancy.com and they still say



So I guess there must have been some lab error or since the doctor ordered the sono she must have heard wrong...when she gets back from being with her mom I am sure we will get the whole story smile.gif

Danalana replied: Oh, and they definitely told me 29.5 from Monday.

luvmykids replied:


So the fact that he saw a sac is conflicting with the lab results for the HCG levels? I understand them doing the sono based on history, but the fact they saw a sac would mean it's impossible for the levels to be so low, right? I guess what I'm asking is, it has to be one or the other, right? If that was a sac, no way could that HGC be so low. If the HGC is correct, then there is no way to see a sac, right?

Hang in there Dana, sounds to me like you just need to get the straight facts from somebody and everything will be fine wink.gif

lovemy2 replied: I am kinda confused - if they put her at 4 weeks 1 day how did she get a positive a week ago on a hpt??? Sorry Dana, not to talk about you like you aren't here smile.gif My point is someone is wrong about something- levels or dates or something wouldn't you think (actually hope - )

Hold on honey hug.gif hug.gif

grapfruit replied: A lot of this talk is going way over my head. I just wanted to add that I'm praying for a healthy baby to be in there. hug.gif

lovemy2 replied: This is what I just read on a site I used to go to when I was freaking out about my levels - but you know the internet is the internet and each site tells you something different......

"A blood serum level of less than 5 mIU/ml (5 IU/L) can be considered negative and anything above 25 mIU/ml (25 IU/L) positive for pregnancy. If you are unsure, repeat the test in two days to see if there is an upward trend, which indicates pregnancy."

"Levels higher than expected for the weeks pregnant may be due to multiple gestation or inaccurate dates. ... Levels for normal pregnancy fall within the following wide ranges. You will note a discrepancy between the ranges of normal in the two tables below. The actual level can vary widely, and is not as significant as the amount and rate of rise, particularly before 10 weeks."


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PREGNANCY STATUS SERUM hCG LEVELS

from conception from LMP (mIU/ML or IU/L)
7 days 3 weeks 0 to 5
14 days 28 days 3 to 426
21 days 35 days 18 to 7,340
28 days 42 days 1080 to 56,500
35 - 42 days 49 - 56 days 7,650 to 229,000
43 - 64 days 57 - 78 days 25,700 to 288,000
57 - 78 days 79 - 100 days 13,300 to 253,000
17 - 24 weeks 2nd trimester 4060 to 65,400
25 wks to term 3rd trimester 3640 to 117,000
After several days postpartum nonpregnant levels (<5)"

lovemy2 replied:
Very well said - maybe we should all just pray instead of analyzing happy.gif

~Roo'sMama~ replied: hug.gif I'm praying for you Dana! I hope you get some definite answers very soon!! hug.gif hug.gif

punkeemunkee'smom replied: A sono date is much more reliable than even qualitative HCG...BUT that being said the dates still don't line up...that line on that test was very dark and Dana you said it appeared right away ,right? That would be really rare with levels that they gave you,urine tests are not that sensitive,not even the really good ones.....You have to remember that at this stage HCG doubles every 48 hours so 29.5 would be a NEW bean in there wub.gif



Right, at anything under 1500-2000 it is nearly impossible to see a sac at all. They could tell if endomitrium was thick which could possibly indicate pregnancy BUT it also indicates the onset of menses. Even if it was Lab error on the actual #, I can't figure out why they would order a sono,when they would not see anything anyway. Don't panic though,seriously, I was told Taylor wasn't there at all and my levels were 63...the doctor at the hospital where I had the sono said we should do a D and C that day because I was MCing. Thank GOD and common sense I came home and put my feet up and went back in 2 days later and again 2 days later laugh.gif for almost 3 weeks until we hit 3000 and then we saw our little miracle wub.gif wub.gif wub.gif I was 5 weeks 3 days and they were (as was I) amazed to see a little blinking light. wub.gif wub.gif I am sure we are talking some major human error somewhere. Did they run a CBC with your HCG? Maybe they gave you your iron count or something on accident dry.gif

MyBrownEyedBoy replied:
Our lab considers anything over a 6 to be pregnant.

PrairieMom replied: Dana, I gotta say that at this very moment all these people...

PrairieMom, Momof3inMe, MyBrownEyedBoy, lovemy2, booey2

are reading this thread and pullin for ya! hug.gif

MyBrownEyedBoy replied:
Hey, now, Abbie. I as a lab tech am always very conscientious about turning out correct results. Nearly every lab in the country has machines that interface directly with a computer, meaning no manual typing of results. Hope that didn't sound bi#^hy.

Calimama replied:
And me!! hug.gif

Mommy2BAK replied: wacko.gif blink.gif wacko.gif huh.gif

Mommy2BAK replied: hug.gif Good luck Dana! I hope everything works out!

MoonMama replied: I logged on for this reason too, to see if there was any news from Dana. Sending lots of continued prayers. hug.gif I'm here if you need me. hug.gif

Kaitlin'smom replied: Kelly personally I would not blame the lab but someone reading off the wrong number or something at the docs office, I mean look at the *bleep* *bleep* treaments she was already getting I woudl not be supprised if someone at the office was wrong.

indywndy_04 replied:
I just wanted to say that I was 2 weeks late and my levels were only 50.

indywndy_04 replied:
Ok - in looking at this...I was 35 days past my LMP and my levels were only coming up to 50 the first time, three days later they were only like....150. So, I bet she isn't as far along as what she thought...also the HCG levels...I was told by the doctor, dont really mean much, the actual number that is and the only thing they really look for is to make sure it doubles and triples like it is suppose to.

my2monkeyboys replied: Lots of prayers for you Dana.... hang in there!!! hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif

Kaitlin'smom replied: so then the question is when are yoru levals being checked again?

luvbug00 replied: I have no clue how to tell levels of anything so I'l leave all else to do that. But i am sending you so many prayer !!!

lovemy2 replied:
They did it today so hopefully they have called her to tell her that have mega quadrupled or something like that tongue.gif

Danalana replied: Thanks so much girls. It's nice that you are so supportive.
I've been pretty near tears all this time at work, just wondering why NOTHING is ever just a clear-cut answer for me. I'd love to get some straight-up good news sometime. Seriously, with my mother being in the hospital (she is going home today, BTW) and all of this, I feel like I'm just hanging on for dear life. They assure me that they will call TODAY with the levels, but that the doctor hadn't had a chance to review it. I am supposed to go back in Monday for another test, but I don't see any reason if they are low. I am scheduled for another ultrasound on July 3rd, and we should be able to see the baby and a heartbeat. I just pray to God that I make it to that date with no miscarriage. I'm definitely stressing and I know that doesn't help. I really need for something good to happen for me...soon.

moped replied: Please let us know when they call!

CantWait replied: I don't know all the medical lingo jingo when it comes to pregnant, meaning all the levels and such, so I'm just praying for you. KUP hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif

Danalana replied: I will but, unless it's in the next 30 minutes, I won't be able to post until later tonight. I am on lunch at my work, so I came to the library...I just don't feel like eating. I promise to let you know, though.

moped replied: They promised they would call today????

Mommy2Isabella replied: I think that the point of the Dr. office that took her blood on Monday and gave her the level on 29.5, is not her OB.

The OB ordered the Sono mainly because of her history I believe.


hug.gif for you Dana!!! Everything is going to be great!! I am praying for you!! Isabella said, ME TOO MOMMY!!

Danalana replied: Yes...I've talked to them 3 times. The last time was about an hour and a half ago. Whether they will or not, only God knows. Nobody ever seems to be in a hurry, that's for sure.

Danalana replied:
Tell Bella I said thank you.

Mommy2Isabella replied: I will she is sleeping right now ... smile.gif

BTW - I believe in your baby smile.gif s/he is a sticky baby and will NOT fall off or come out until the recommened time!! Remember when we talked about speaking stuff ... I think this applies! smile.gif

Kaitlin'smom replied: I will keep checking in..............boy girl your a hot topic here laugh.gif

Danalana replied: blush.gif I know, and it means so much to me that yall care so much. I don't even feel like I deserve it...
And I am trying really hard to be positive, Jessica. I might need a teensy bit of help sleep.gif

moped replied: Darn - I have to go out tonight so I won't be able to find out.....I hope they call you in the next 2 hours!

Calimama replied: Just wanted to send you more hug.gif hug.gif .

Danalana replied: Ha...I have to go back to work in 10 minutes, so I won't be able to post it until around 9:30 central time. Believe me, I would LOVE to be able to tell you what the number is...

Kaitlin'smom replied: can you call someone??? tongue.gif

luvmykids replied:
Why would you feel that? hug.gif

We're all just as anxious as you to hear the straight story so this can all make sense! baby.gif wub.gif

Mommy2Isabella replied: I don't have any kids tomorrow, well other than bella, so maybe I can stay up late and work with you on it smile.gif ... the key is believing it as well. smile.gif Im here for you though!!

jcc64 replied: First of all, I want to say I am VERY impressed with the amount of medical info everyone seems to have at their fingertips. Man, with the internet, everything's changed, hasn't it? When I had my first (14+ yrs ago), we didn't even get to listen to a heartbeat before 13 wks- and I never had a sono before 20 weeks with ANY of my pgs. And even at that, only 1 per pg. Things sure have changed- though it was the same with Corey 4 yrs ago.
To Dana directly- I know how nervous you are, and I also understand how frustrating it is to get half answers, or no answers at all. Though it's a hard fact to accept, there just really isn't alot that can be known or done about a pg at your stage of the game, which is, despite the availability of all the tests, still very very early. Many women aren't even aware they're pg so early. So, in the absence of alot of physical evidence, there isn't really much for a dr to tell you that can be reassuring.
I just want you to understand what a HUGE roll stress can play in ALL aspects of your well being, pg or not. The best thing you can do for yourself or your baby at this stage of the game, any stage really, is to keep talking yourself down from freaking out. Stress can wreak havoc on your body, hon, believe me, btdt. You've got to stay calm- as hard as that may seem- it's critical.
I'm pulling for you, as is everyone. But in the end, sometimes you have to surrender those negative thoughts and believe in the moment. Right now you're pg. Stay off the internet for awhile, and go to a movie. Do something you enjoy. Forget about the next 9 months for a little while. You are more than just a pg, Dana. You had a life before, and you will have one after. Live one minute at a time instead of always obsessing about "what-ifs".
It sounds like a cliche, but sometimes, that's all the reassurance you're gonna get- things are allright now- and that has to be enough. hug.gif

Mommy2Isabella replied: YAY! I got a text message!!

921!

So, things are GREAT as we knew they would be !!!

PrairieMom replied:
thats good? thats what its supposed to be for her date? redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif redbounce.gif

lovemy2 replied: YAHHHHHHH WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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A&A'smommy replied: Thats great!!! thumb.gif

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luvmykids replied: What a relief that must be! thumb.gif

Calimama replied: I'm glad they are going up. thumb.gif

punkeemunkee'smom replied:

Since this seems directed at me...see above explination-I didn't have to google it!


Dana-I am pulling for this baby too...sorry if I sounded as though I wasn't. Please just know your options and demand your best care.....


Kelly-I was NOT saying it could only be a lab error. I know that you take your job seriously. All I was saying was a nurse or someone else could have read an incorrect # somewhere.

Hope that clears it up for everyone.....

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: Sorry, Abbie. I did not mean to come across badly, as I fear I did. It is possible that the number was miscommunicated somewhere along the road. I am thrilled to read that it's over 900 now. Great news. Sticky vibes.
Sorry again if I seemed crabby.

amymom replied: That baby is being prayed for everywhere. Take care of her/him.

No more stress Dana... RElax!!!


****edited to add "him" I don't know why I only said her. !?!?!? blush.gif "

boyohboyohboy replied: i was just able to check back in! I am so happy for you dana! you are still in my prayers...

Calimama replied:
I only saw you as helpful. hug.gif hug.gif

Mommy2BAK replied: Abbie.... I thought your info was VERY helpful and informative! hug.gif

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Thank you Bella'smommy and Tamera(sorry didn't see you laugh.gif )! hug.gif

Kelly~No hard feelings I hope! hug.gif I know sometimes things 'sound' different than what was intended on both sides of the fence wink.gif

MyBrownEyedBoy replied: No hard feelings at all. I still love you, Abbie. hug.gif

CantWait replied: Abbie I think you took the comment way to personal, and way out of context. I think what was being said and hopefully what was brought across is that there is a lot of lines out there, that there is one answer for this and yet if you look somewhere else there another totally different answer for the same thing. So instead of worrying about it, because everything is going well now, don't worry about it, and carry on like normal.
I don't think anyone was pointing the finger at you.

Dana I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hug.gif hug.gif That's fantastic news. I hope that now you'll be able to relax a LOT and enjoy being pregnant and look forward to the next 9 months. CONGRATS!!!! wub.gif

C&K*s Mommie replied:

1000% ditto to Jeanne. Try, try, try to stay as de-stressed as much as possible.
It takes a conscience effort but it can be done--- even if it a little bit at a time.

Danalana replied: Thanks everybody...I didn't think anybody said anything wrong, so hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif
Whoever said I need to relax and live in the moment...I know you're right. I have a huge problem with thinking of "what if's".
Thanks again for all the knowledge and advice--you've been very helpful!

coasterqueen replied: P&pt's are with you during this time Dana.

Congrats. hug.gif

~Roo'sMama~ replied:
YAY!!!!! thumb.gif thumb.gif thumb.gif I got on to see if there was any update and I'm so glad to see good news!! banana.gif hug.gif hug.gif Everything is going to be great this time Dana, I just know it. thumb.gif hug.gif

gr33n3y3z replied: No I wasnt going crazy checking in
But I'm glad everything is ok for you now stop worring and take it easy smile.gif
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Danalana replied: I'm better today. Yesterday was a terrible whirlwind of emotions wacko.gif Sorry for freaking out blush.gif I actually don't remember a lot of what i said, and I'm purposely not going to go back and look. I'm just gonna do my best to live in the moment...

tammyhopkins replied: thumb.gif congratulations, i have been reading the message and waiting to hear the good news. Congratulations think good thought and that is what will happen.

DillsMommy replied: wow, I'm coming in late, I sure missed alot by not being home all day yesterday.

Just wanted to add that I'm thinking about ya dana, you and your little bean is in my prayers. Stay strong, we are all here for you! hug.gif

ZandersMama replied: glad you finally got some good news dana, good luck hug.gif

Crystalina replied: Wow! I didn't even know you were pg again. Where have I been? rolleyes.gif
The best to you and dh and your little one! hug.gif hug.gif hug.gif
I'm sure the entire board is wishing you the best. wub.gif

jcc64 replied: Good good good for you , Dana! Keep up the good work!


So Abbie- I'm not sure how a compliment ended up sounding like criticism, but my intention was to applaud your expertise, however you acquired it.

Danalana replied: Thank you smile.gif


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