Week 6

Okay. Last week, my HcG level was low but it rose on its own. This week my progesterone level is low and barely rising. Two weeks ago it was at 8.3. This week it's at 9.9. The range is 11-90. Basically, I am not even on the chart. Which means I now have to be on progesterone (don't ask how that works...you don't want to know!). The doctors are not sure right now if this is a sign I am going to miscarry or if it is my body not working right and bringing my levels up will sustain an otherwise healthy pregnancy. Time will tell. Until then, I get to experience a wonderful array of side effects ranging from severe headaches to rashes to swelling to facial hair (so if I have a beard next time you see me, that's why!). The prescription will probably be here on Friday, so we'll see how my body reacts then.

We had an ultrasound yesterday, and got to see the tiny flickering of baby's heartbeat. Other than that, the baby just looked like a small white bean on a sea of black. Baby is 5 millimeters, so there's not much to see. Our next ultrasound will be next Wednesday during our appointment with the specialist. We should know a lot more then.