Beta Update - 1st U/S update in comments

[FishChicks]

*all sorts of triggers**

I spent the weekend on a perfect anniversary trip to the Boundary Waters. This is where we were exactly 2 years ago when 5.5 weeks pregnant with our twins, and where we scattered their ashes last summer when 15 weeks pregnant with our third daughter. The B&B is called the Blue Heron, and each time I see herons, I think of our girls.

This year, we watched the Perseid meteor shower and found a real blue heron waiting for us when we went out in the canoe the first day. The second day, a loon (Minnesota's state bird) served as an honor guard and followed our canoe for nearly 45 minutes until we had scattered Quinn's ashes with her sisters'. I feel completely at peace that my girls are in the most beautiful place I can leave them.

Today was my first day back and repeat beta. At 15 dpo, it came in at 845, for a 33 hour doubling time! First ultrasound scheduled in 2 weeks. I have so much hope right now. My thanks for the amazing support from this community over the last two years. I don't know if I'll be graduating for good, since my track record is pretty terrible, but I'm optimistic at this moment. I'm cheering everyone on!

[icedcoffee]

Huge hugs! I have everything crossed that this is it for you. I'm glad you had a great weekend and an awesome beta!

[Jalapeñomel]

Congratulations!!!

[seeyalater52]

Such an amazing update. It made me tear up. <3 I hope things continue to go wonderfully for you.

[compassrose]

So wonderful to hear!

[pooh8402]

That's so wonderful!

[Mushe]

I am so glad to hear this! I think of you often.

[scm1011]

Wonderful news Hoping all continues to go well!

[konapoppy]

I have everything crossed for you. <3

[knx9211]

Yayyy!! Fingers crossed!

[starryfish]

omg this made me tear up (in a good way). SO happy for you! FINGERS crossed for you!

[blt08]

That's great! Congrats!

[woowoo]

So much love and hope to you!

[FishChicks]

After a week of constant retching, vomiting, and bleeding, we had our first u/s yesterday at 6w1d. We saw two babies, both measuring the correct size. Unfortunately only A had a normal heart rate. B's heart rate was really slow. Doctor gave us a generous 50/50 chance that B would survive. I am usually pretty optimistic, but between being so sick and the possibility of losing another set of twins, I am just so sad and angry right now. I hope we either get good news at our next u/s our I can get to a better place, mentally. I'll be around to cheer everyone on when the nausea doesn't interfere with sitting at the computer.

[icedcoffee]

Sending you so many hugs FishChicks. I wish I could say something that would help, but in the meantime know I'm keeping you and the babies in my thoughts. When do you go back?

[blt08]

Sending good thoughts and vibes your way. <3

[compassrose]

((FishChicks)). I'm so sorry you are feeling rotten and there's such uncertainty about Baby B. You and the babies are in my thoughts.

[scm1011]

Hugs, FishChicks. You and those babies are in my thoughts <3

[ivy]

Big hugs FishChicks. 6w1d is soo early. My DD did not have a measurable heart rate that early, so I hope it's just timing and B catches up. Did your doctor suggest anything to make you feel better? I've been surviving by taking a combination of b6 and unisom. MS hit me about the same time as you, and it's the only thing keeping me functional over the last couple of months. Sending you lots of love and good thoughts.

[thoseareradishes]

(( FishChicks))

[FishChicks]

Aug 30, 2018 7:43:31 GMT -5 icedcoffee said:

Sending you so many hugs FishChicks. I wish I could say something that would help, but in the meantime know I'm keeping you and the babies in my thoughts. When do you go back?

I'll go back some time next week. My RE sent me to my OB. My OB immediately referred me to MFM and said if they can't get me in for an u/s next week, she will. I'll be amazed if either my OB or MFM can fit me in next week, so I may wind up back with my RE. I hate not having a date yet.

[FishChicks]

Aug 30, 2018 9:19:13 GMT -5 ivy said:

Big hugs FishChicks. 6w1d is soo early. My DD did not have a measurable heart rate that early, so I hope it's just timing and B catches up. Did your doctor suggest anything to make you feel better? I've been surviving by taking a combination of b6 and unisom. MS hit me about the same time as you, and it's the only thing keeping me functional over the last couple of months. Sending you lots of love and good thoughts.

Thank you - that makes me feel better. I'm hoping B can pull through.

I'm on unisom/B6 at night, but I can't stay awake with it. My OB gave me Reglan yesterday, but last time it triggered lactation after a few days, so I could only take it for urgent situations.

[ivy]

Aug 30, 2018 9:33:11 GMT -5 FishChicks said:

Aug 30, 2018 9:19:13 GMT -5 ivy said:

Big hugs FishChicks . 6w1d is soo early. My DD did not have a measurable heart rate that early, so I hope it's just timing and B catches up. Did your doctor suggest anything to make you feel better? I've been surviving by taking a combination of b6 and unisom. MS hit me about the same time as you, and it's the only thing keeping me functional over the last couple of months. Sending you lots of love and good thoughts.

Thank you - that makes me feel better. I'm hoping B can pull through.

I'm on unisom/B6 at night, but I can't stay awake with it. My OB gave me Reglan yesterday, but last time it triggered lactation after a few days, so I could only take it for urgent situations.

I take a half pill of unisom with the b6 in the morning and again in the afternoon, then a full unisom at night with b6. It took a few days for my body to adjust, but the half pill of unisom doesn't make me sleepy anymore so it may be worth it to stick it out. And if you just can't tolerate it, you can at least take b6 on its own. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this while feeling so crappy. MS is so, so tough. 

[compassrose]

FishChicks, with my twin pregnancy the MFM was able to get me in within a week even between Christmas and New Year's. I hope they are able to make room for you.

[seeyalater52]

Sending you and your babies so much love and light right now. I hope you are able to get an appointment for another ultrasound soon and get good news.

[pooh8402]

Huge hugs for you. I hope it's better news soon!

Personally, I couldn't stay awake on the unisim/b6 combo either. I used zofran instead, with my RE's and OB's blessings.

[King26]

Huge hugs. I hope your next appointment comes quickly and has good results.