Hi, and welcome. This blog has changed a bit recently. My husband and I fought through 4 consecutive losses to get our second healthy child (born in December 2012) . . . and while we had not shut the door on the idea of another pregnancy, we certainly were leaning in that direction. On August 8, 2014, we found out we are pregnant for the 7th time. A total surprise. So the neurotic journey continues . . . third child or fifth loss . . . I'm scared and confused and just a teensy bit excited . . .

Monday, August 18, 2014

So this happened today

Yes, I'm still peeing on tests.  I'm a bit obsessed (and still in shock).

I'll start out by saying these tests are a bit of a joke.  HCG in urine varies greatly depending on hydration levels, time of the day, etc.  And most people according to google say that the amount of HCG in urine is lower than the amount in blood.  So why did I buy some?  Because I'm crazy and stupid.

According to the documentation this is how the tests should read:

1-2 Weeks <156 hcg
2-3 Weeks 156-2600 hcg
3+ Weeks > 2600 hcg

Here's an example of how inaccurate they are.  Thursday I took one before my HCG draw.  The test said 1-2 weeks pregnant and my HCG was 433.

So knowing my HCG was 433 Thursday, it should have doubled by Saturday and doubled again by today.  So I wanted to see 2-3 weeks on the test...


Hmmm.  I guess the HCG has gone up a little since Thursday . . .

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