So... yesterday after I made myself sick with worry all morning about receiving our first (5week) scan results, had some beer to calm my tummy and my nerves, babbled to a friend over lunchtime pasta for hours, we eventually received our first scan results :)
Two, well-defined gestational sacs were seen, all healthy and fine. Though one concern of mine is one measures up to 4w+2 days and one to 4w+3 days but we are at 5weeks? Dr S says its normal and healthy so I guess I shouldnt worry! What do you think guys? Normal variation? Is it just rough estimation of the relationship between size and Gestational Age that they use at this early point anyway? Late implanters? Them being late implanters would explain our lower hcg values too. But also my old Dr from the clinic we used DE IVF said its perfectly normal to be up to a week behind at this early stage, post IVF, and it's only past a week under that it becomes a bit of a worry.
I think of them as lower HCG values as ours were taken at 19dpo (14dp5dt), at which point most websites say the average is 303 mIU/ml but ours were 163 and 237)
We are over the moon to see just the two Gestational sacs, I spent last night looking in depth at the scans on our 42" screen and even kissed each scan right on the GS saying "Hello little bean". :D My partner thought I was mad but he is also amazed by the strength of love he already feels towards the little ones.
SR x
Two, well-defined gestational sacs were seen, all healthy and fine. Though one concern of mine is one measures up to 4w+2 days and one to 4w+3 days but we are at 5weeks? Dr S says its normal and healthy so I guess I shouldnt worry! What do you think guys? Normal variation? Is it just rough estimation of the relationship between size and Gestational Age that they use at this early point anyway? Late implanters? Them being late implanters would explain our lower hcg values too. But also my old Dr from the clinic we used DE IVF said its perfectly normal to be up to a week behind at this early stage, post IVF, and it's only past a week under that it becomes a bit of a worry.
I think of them as lower HCG values as ours were taken at 19dpo (14dp5dt), at which point most websites say the average is 303 mIU/ml but ours were 163 and 237)
We are over the moon to see just the two Gestational sacs, I spent last night looking in depth at the scans on our 42" screen and even kissed each scan right on the GS saying "Hello little bean". :D My partner thought I was mad but he is also amazed by the strength of love he already feels towards the little ones.
I'm just trying to stay away from the evil Dr Google this morning (I'm on school holiday) and just keep thinking positively. Apparently I was talking in my sleep last night about the scan results, I was saying what level of accuracy the scan went down to and finished by saying "It really is quite beautiful". And it is, it's amazing! We have never got this far along before and I am amazed and dazed and stunned by the beauty of it all. I only wish they were able to send a DVD or sound recording of the heartbeat scan when it happens, as I would dearly LOVE to actually "hear" our babies heartbeats, but alas as long as it's all going well, that's clearly the most important aspect by far.
I have such strong faith and trust in the work of Dr S and all the staff at SCI. From one happy lady!
SR x
Another milestone on what promises to be an amazing journey. I am so looking forward to sharing all the wonderful experiences to come with the person who means the most to me :)
ReplyDeleteAwwww I heart you future hubby :)
DeleteWe are SO happy to read this update! We are pretty much in the same boat, just a week and a bit ahead, and I really wouldn't worry too much about numbers, facts and figures, there are infinite variations, and whether number are high or low, above or below average really doesn't matter. Every pregnancy is unique. We have worried just like you before, and it is of course very natural but what you have right now is two clearly healthy singleton pregnancies, and we hope they remain as boring and uneventful as possible! We thought our BETA reading was too low, based on previous miscarriages and we too are very pregnant! Your trust in Dr Shivani and her team is very well placed, proof served by all the many beautiful, happy and healthy SCI babies around the globe! Best of luck and enjoy every moment. Dr Google is a horrible Doctor and best avoided :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for your kind message. Just sent a 'self-translated-to Hindi' letter of congratulations and thanks to both of our surrogates via Rachna and now feel even more thrilled by the experience to date. Great advice to not worry, will try our best...oh and in avoiding Dr Google. :D Have a great day and I look forward to hearing of your 8 week scan results in just under a fortnight :D
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Great news SR look forward to your updates. :) enjoy the moment and leave Dr google alone lol xx
ReplyDeleteThank-you very much Gee! :)
DeleteHEy I am so happy for you . You know me and you and your husband will be having a gtrat glass of wine when our babies are born together. Hope richard is doing great
ReplyDeleteOh I hope so Michael I truly do hope so :D xx
DeleteTwo singletons sounds like the absolute perfect scenario. Your excitement makes me even more anxious for things to come! Congrats on the great scan!
ReplyDeleteThank-you B&C!! I did not mean to make you anxious though :D
DeleteThe most wonderful news of the year :) apart from the positive result last week of course. As you know I am here for you both, praying and hoping and singing little songs and chants to keep the positivity going! Looking forward to the updates to come xxxx
ReplyDeleteThanks my lovely!!! :D xxx
DeleteCongratulations!!! So happy to hear your news!!! Wishing you a very quiet and healthy pregnancy for both your surrogates. Best wishes, K&J xx
ReplyDeleteSo glad you have the amount of sacs that you wanted. Try not to worry about those numbers. Although easier said than done. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!!!!! What a wonderful result :)
ReplyDeleteSo very happy for you and sure you must be bursting with excitement. Hope you have the two most boring pregnancies ever. *Hugs*