I had my third blood work today and although the results were not what I totally wanted to hear, it wasn’t as bad as it could have been; and for that I am grateful and relieved. They say that a pregnant woman’s HCG levels should double every 48 hours. Today marks 20 days past the transfer of the 2 embryos. And the results are as follows:
7dp5dt: level of 20
9dp5dt: level of 80
20dp5dt: level of 1,396
If my HCG levels were doubling every 48 hours, today I should have had a HCG level of at least 2,560, so needless to say, my numbers are kind of low. The nurse reassured me though, that although it is low, I have nothing to worry about as my numbers continue to rise, and that is all that matters.
She asked if I have been experiencing any symptoms and I told her about my occasional stomach cramping and my loss of appetite. All signs of pregnancy, according to the nurse and my acupuncturist. I’ve been reading up online and my HCG level is apparently normal so I’m trying to stay optimistic. The ultrasound can’t come soon enough. This IVF process is definitely teaching me patience, to say the least.
Until then, all I can do is continue to hope and pray that our baby continues to grow.
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