Well I'm partaking in day two of my OHS.S weekend marathon. I woke up early to return to my RE's for some repeat labs, exam and a repeat beta. They gave me good and bad news. Good news is that my repeat beta came back at 3000! They were expecting 1500, so that's great to hear. Bad news is that my swelling is not really going down. According to my ovary size and fluid I'm been upgraded to moderate OHS.S (I guess they said there is mild, moderate, and severe). I've always been an overachiever, but moderate is definitely as far as I want to travel on this surprise journey. Last night I had drank and received fluid but I still was only producing this dark brown urine - yuck. Too much info I know. My abdomen is still pretty sore, but I think is actually better since yesterday. My labs say I'm hemoconcentrated (I expected that), but at least my BUN and Creatine are normal so my kidneys are hanging in there A-okay. Once again, this late onset OHS.S is still new to me, I was more familiar with the early onset type. From last weekend I'm up about 15lbs due to all the fluid leaking into my abdomen, take that for some first trimester weight gain!
I have more lab work. Then Monday I get another ultrasound and exam with my RE to reevaluate what's going on. Of course if anything worsens, I'm to let them know right away. So until then I've been told not to move my butt from the couch. Tonight my husband and I watched G.one Baby Go.ne, Amer.ican Gangster, and Cra.sh. All were pretty good. The bed rest thing is fun for about a half a day, but now I'm getting antsy. My husband and I were laughing because I'm only 5 weeks and 5 days pregnant and this is already the second time they put me on bed rest. (if you count the three days post transfer) If this little one decides to stick around, hopefully the rest of my time will be a lot more boring. Boring would be wonderful right now. Despite this little unplanned excursion, I can honestly say I've never felt more blessed in my entire life!
Soapchick has just transferred two embryos today and is her two week wait, so if you get a chance stop by and wish her luck, she really deserves a great outcome. Well, I'm off to find something to do other than watch movies, maybe I should read some of the eight books I have that are unread on my shelf. That should help pass some time!
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Congrats on the increasing beta - that's quite a number!
I hope that the OHSS resolves itself without too much more discomfort - OUCH!
Well Look at that fantastic beta! Impressive - grow lil one grow!
My test results won't come back until next week (i assume monday or tuesday)
Thanks for asking and checkin on me. You hang in there too. I am thinking of you and wishing for shrinking ovaries very soon
Wonderful news about your beta! Sorry to hear you have been up'd to moderate...feel better soon and try not to go crazy while on bed rest. :) Is it okay if I email you a few questions about what you experienced in the beginning of your IVF cycle? Mainly just one question that I'm curious if it's normal or not.
I hope the OHSS goes away, you definitely don't need that!
That is a fantastic beta!
I hope everything clears up soon and you can go on to boring.
THAT BETA IS GREAT!! I hope that nasty bitch (OHSS) gets the hell out SOON! If you want, I can kick her ass!
Congrats on your pregnancy! And sorry to hear about the OHSS--I had some mild hyperstimulation and the bloating was awful. Hope things improve soon and that this is the last time "bed rest" is mentioned around this pregnancy.
Sure hope the ohss starts to get better soon. And yay for a fantastic beta.
the bet news is good news. I forgot to add to my "advise", my RE also had me on gator.ade for my last OHSS experience. Apparently you need electrolyte balance or something along that line.
Wowza! I never realized that OHSS could have such a late onset! I certainly hope it resolves itself soon, and that your baby( or babies) continue to grow just great!
Good luck at your appointment today. I hope the swelling and fluid have gone down. I hadn't heard of late onset OHSS before either.
Congrats on another great beta! I hope the OHSS improves quickly for you...
I hope that your OHSS goes away quickly and as painlessly as possible. Try to enjoy the bedrest as much as you can - God knows, you won't get a lot of that after 9 months! Be well.
What a beta!
But I am so sorry you are such a fluid filled preggo! I hope you get back to normal boring life soon!
Yay on the good beta!!!!!
I am still praying for you, hope that OHSS CHILLS OUT, girlfriend!
*hugs*
Ugh OHSS SUCKS!! I'm so sorry you have to go through this - I've had mine for over a month now! It's not painful anymore, but my ovaries are still bigger than grapefruits. Yikes.
Feel better soon!
Yay for the nice beta number, but ick for the "moderate" OHSS. So many ladies have gotten that recently!
To answer your question, I am feeling good....not feeling very pregnant and waiting for that to change, however I'm sure I will be more reassured with my u/s on Monday. Speaking of Monday, I am posting this a bit late, so I will be checking back today to see the update from your appt!
Yay! What a fantastic beta number! I am hoping that the OHSS clears up soon.
That's an awesome beta! Not so the OHSS. I have also heard Gatorade is good. I hope everything settles down very soon, but I don't think your life will ever be boring again!
Just checking in and hoping you are feeling better.
Congrats on your pregnancy! I've been following your blog over the last few days. I am in the middle of the 2ww for my 1st IVF cycle. I thought I'd ask you this question, since you've gotten your BFP!! Since yesterday, I've been feeling a bit crampy, just like AF is on her way. So, of course, I become very depressed over this! Did you have AF crampiness at all? I am 6days p3dt.
Good luck to you!! I'll be checking back to see how you're doing!
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