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alexadt 
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 2nd Beta....  
Came back at 155 and prog is 22, 1st one was 70.2 and I was told it was good bc it doubled but I'm still concerned.  Is that a good increase?    
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:04 AM    | 
	
	
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CookiePuss 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
That is an excellent increase! The numbers are great! 
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:12 AM    | 
	
	
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alexadt 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
ok good, I feel a bit better now...
  They are putting me on estogen too but I was told it was just to maintain my levels, etc.  Does this sound normal?
  Signed - nervous nelly.
  thanks    
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:15 AM    | 
	
	
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CookiePuss 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
What is the estogen for?  
  Try to relax and enjoy this time. Pretty soon you won't feel so great.  
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:16 AM    | 
	
	
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dm24angel 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Two things I have read that might ease your mind... First they have done studies that show that IVF patients have lower beta #'s then regualr PG's. Something about less time in the body.  I looked this up last month and read a lot about it. 
  Second- I read that it doesnt matter what the number is, they are always more concerned that it doubles....Many people have had low betas and as long as it doubles it signifies a good PG! 
  And your numbers arent low. 
  I would be cautious as well, its human nature, BUT I do think that your gonna have a happy healthy 9 months                      
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:21 AM    | 
	
	
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alexadt 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Posted by dm24angel
  Two things I have read that might ease your mind... First they have done studies that show that IVF patients have lower beta #'s then regualr PG's. Something about less time in the body.  I looked this up last month and read a lot about it. 
  Second- I read that it doesnt matter what the number is, they are always more concerned that it doubles....Many people have had low betas and as long as it doubles it signifies a good PG! 
  And your numbers arent low. 
  I would be cautious as well, its human nature, BUT I do think that your gonna have a happy healthy 9 months                      
  That does make me feel better, I didn't know this info.  I actually am waiting for my dr's nurse to call me back to find out more about the estrogen and if its cause for concern.  Thanks so much for this info though, it has put me at ease a bit   
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:24 AM    | 
	
	
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DRMom 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Are you sure they are not putting you on progesterone? They usually do for IVF. Good luck. Your numbers are good. 
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:32 AM    | 
	
	
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alexadt 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Posted by melijane
  Are you sure they are not putting you on progesterone? They usually do for IVF. Good luck. Your numbers are good. 
  I'm already on progesterone they are keeping me on that and putting me on estrogen as well.
  
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:38 AM    | 
	
	
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Tah-wee-ZAH 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Those numbers sound great!!!
  I hope you are the first to lead a parade outta here.  Many have been on this board for too long.
  A happy and healthy 9 months  (sparkling cider  )
  When will you know if it's twins? 
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:42 AM    | 
	
	
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alexadt 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
  Those numbers sound great!!!
  I hope you are the first to lead a parade outta here.  Many have been on this board for too long.
  A happy and healthy 9 months  (sparkling cider  )
  When will you know if it's twins? 
 
  I have my first u/s next Thursday, maybe they'll be able to tell me then!  I'm going to try and go back on Friday for a 3rd beta so I can try and relax and for piece of mind   
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:43 AM    | 
	
	
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Tah-wee-ZAH 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Posted by alexadt
 
 Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
  Those numbers sound great!!!
  I hope you are the first to lead a parade outta here.  Many have been on this board for too long.
  A happy and healthy 9 months  (sparkling cider  )
  When will you know if it's twins? 
 
  I have my first u/s next Thursday, maybe they'll be able to tell me then!  I'm going to try and go back on Friday for a 3rd beta so I can try and relax and for piece of mind    
 
  Can I meet up with you and you can rub my tummy or I rub yours for good luck?      I'll be up next in a few weeks  I'm beyond getting used to the idea of twins... I'm actually kinda hoping for it... ok, I've officially lost it.  Seriously, then I'd have my two and wouldn't have to worry about trying to get preggos again in a few years when I'm even older than I am now.
  I agree on the third Beta.  After everything we go through it's so hard to relax once we get the news.
 
   
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:59 AM    | 
	
	
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Diane 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
congrats!!!! Those #'s sound GREAT           
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			Posted 6/28/06 12:09 PM    | 
	
	
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alexadt 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
 
 Posted by alexadt
 
 Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
  Those numbers sound great!!!
  I hope you are the first to lead a parade outta here.  Many have been on this board for too long.
  A happy and healthy 9 months  (sparkling cider  )
  When will you know if it's twins? 
 
  I have my first u/s next Thursday, maybe they'll be able to tell me then!  I'm going to try and go back on Friday for a 3rd beta so I can try and relax and for piece of mind    
 
 
 
  Can I meet up with you and you can rub my tummy or I rub yours for good luck?      I'll be up next in a few weeks  I'm beyond getting used to the idea of twins... I'm actually kinda hoping for it... ok, I've officially lost it.  Seriously, then I'd have my two and wouldn't have to worry about trying to get preggos again in a few years when I'm even older than I am now.
  I agree on the third Beta.  After everything we go through it's so hard to relax once we get the news.
 
    
 
 
   gladly rub away!!  I think at one point in my life the idea of twins would have scared me now I welcome it!
 
   for you!!
  I'm def going in for a 3rd beta there is no way I can wait until next Thursday...its just not possible   especially since I took all of next week off, now way.
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			Posted 6/28/06 12:36 PM    | 
	
	
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rose825 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
sounds great.  Congrats! 
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			Posted 6/28/06 3:05 PM    | 
	
	
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Gertyrae 
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 Re: 2nd Beta....  
That's wonderful...your numbers are excellent!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!         
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			Posted 6/28/06 11:49 PM    | 
	
	
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