Not sure why I wrote that title in Yoda-talk, but, that's the way my hands typed it.....
But, yes, as proclaimed in good Yoda fashion, my 3rd beta was good! Based on doubling, we were looking for it to be at least 348 and it was 579! Yahoo!
The only unexpected thing is that they found that my thyroid level was slightly elevated. As of my last full blood panel, it was fine, but, I did some research last night and found that they can start to elevate as early as 4 weeks pregnant. Elevated thyroid numbers are linked to an increased risk of miscarriage. Now, before anyone worries about me, my level is only very slightly elevated. The general consensus is that anything under 3.0 is OK for pregnant women. My clinic is slightly more conservative, using 2.5 as their marker. Mine was a whopping 3.1. But, I'm so glad I go to a clinic that is diligent!! So, I started on a very low dose of Synthroid today and, hopefully, that should do the trick.
Next stop - ultrasound on Friday!!
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OMG! Lisa, I am soooo excited for you!!!! I've been impatiently waiting for an update! I will continue to keep my fingers crossed and I'm saying lots of prayers. To say that you are in my thoughts is an understatement.
Kick @$$ beta!!!!! So happy for you. I'm so glad your diligent doctors took your TSH level if you don't usually take it or aren't currently taking meds for it. But you are right 3.1 is ok and now that you're doped - you and baby(ies) will be fine!!
I just stumbled onto your blog and read your last few posts. I'm so excited for you. It sounds like you've been through so much and totally deserve it. Yeah!!!
Lisa, I am so absolutely thrilled for you both!!!!!!!!!
*happy dance*
Can't wait to follow you on your new journey. :)
xoxo
That's so great!
Lisa i have been waiting for you to post! I'm so excited for you. Congrats, this is it!! Good luck Friday!!
Sandy
So, so happy to hear about your good numbers.
The elevated thyroid is only a problem if you don't treat it, you'll be on synthroid and everything will be fine (I had the same thing happen to me too - and hooray for my clinic for always testing for FSH with the 2nd beta). It is a VERY common problem in pregnancy, they know how to fix it.
Congrats! I'm so happy it went up...that's a great number!
Happy for you, I am! Love me some Yoda!
Great, great betas! Glad your clinic is on top of things!
Good luck on Friday.
What a kick butt beta!!! Super excited for you!
So so pleased for you. It's all happened so quickly!
Great news!!! Such great news!
What a GREAT number!!!!!! I am SO happy for you Lisa. Continued good thoughts and prayers for you!
Lisa!!!!!
Yippee!! I'm so overjoyed!!! Stick baby -- stick! And try not to stress over the thyroid... mine was high too!
Keep us posted!
- Kristin
Yay!!! Soo happy for you!!
That's such fantastic news, Lisa! I am so very, very happy for you.
I hope that your elevated thyroid levels are not causing you to worry too much, and that the ultrasound on Friday goes well.
Lisa I am so happy for you! I can't wait till Friday!!!!
YAY!!! Sooooo excited! Can't wait for your Friday update!!!!
Good luck for the ultrasound today!
WOOOHOOOO!!!!!! YAY how exciting! I hope the medicine works for your thyroid. Praying for you and your little one!
*HUGS*
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