Category Archives: Hormones

It’s not all in vain…

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Regina

I’m 15 weeks Wednesday June 8th… starting my 16th week. Is that crazy or what? I heard the babies’ heartbeats again yesterday and they are goin’ strong. I can even feel them each with my hands/fingers pressing on my belly … Continue reading →

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Oops. I spoke too soon.

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Regina

The day after my last post, my nausea came back. Can you believe?! Oy. And then it sort of went downhill from there (massive headache for 2 weeks apparently caused by sinus inflammation, water in ears, stress, then there were … Continue reading →

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Completing the First Trimester

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Regina

I’ve been drafting this blog in my head for weeks now and I’m sure I’ll miss all kinds of really cool things I wanted to share at one time but alas and again, I’ve felt so awful, I just haven’t … Continue reading →

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In our 9th Week (or, 8.5 weeks pregnant)

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Regina

I haven’t written in over a week for two reasons. One, it felt like there wasn’t much new to report (as you’ll see below, I was wrong). Two, I feel like shit. All week long I think of things I … Continue reading →

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Fessing up: It’s really not a bed of roses.

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Regina

It’s been a little while since I’ve written last. Truth is, I’ve been so sick and tired I just haven’t had the energy. It’s all I can do to see clients and figure out what I’m going to eat every … Continue reading →

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No wonder!

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Regina

Took my blood test this morning and got a call back this afternoon…. no wonder I’ve been so sick! They want to see the estradiol (estorgen) level above 600. Mine came in at 1,914. That’s right, read it again: 1,914. … Continue reading →

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Hormone Highway

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Regina

Hormone Soup I am so, so happy to be pregnant! I’m currently in my 7th week (6 weeks, 2 days pregnant). And, I’m sick as a dog. I’m not throwing up but I’ve dry heaved, gagged and stood over the … Continue reading →

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Learning the Ropes

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Regina

It’s amazing how something only the size of a poppy seed (now perhaps anywhere from a sesame seed to a rice crispy) can wreak so much havock on body. I’m settling into a bit of a rhythm with being pregnant; getting … Continue reading →

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Good + Sweet

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Regina

We’ve got a bunch of good news and a bunch of sweet news. Which do you want first? Good News Okay, the good news. Blood-work came back and it’s “wonderful”, says Caitlin! As a reminder, I went in this morning … Continue reading →

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Now go be pregnant.

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Regina

So, looks like we are good and pregnant. Another layer of exhale. Blood work Wednesday, 3/23 Day 1# Beta (hCG): 270 (about 2-3 times higher than standard) Friday, 3/25 Day 2# Beta (hCG): 562.5 April 11th: Ultrasound #1 (hurray!) They … Continue reading →

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