Third time is anything but charming.

by Alexa on January 16, 2007

Today’s beta was only 18-point-something.

I would laugh, but…you know.

Because there was such a long wait between blood draws, we have hope that it went up a few days ago and is now on its way back down. The speedier the resolution the better, in my opinion. I have a repeat beta on Thursday, and I would really like it if this were over by then. Any idea how long these things take to get started?

If you need me, I’ll be at the pharmacy, refilling my no-longer-contra-indicated Lorazepam prescription.

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Jenni January 16, 2007 at 1:40 pm

oh no. I am so, so sorry… my most heartfelt internet hugs… *heavy sigh*

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Nico January 16, 2007 at 1:49 pm

Oh. Crap. I am SO sorry. I really thought that this one would work out for you. Screw the universe. Not fucking fair!

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electriclady January 16, 2007 at 1:53 pm

Fuck.

I’m sorry, Alexa.

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KLynn January 16, 2007 at 1:58 pm

I’m so sorry. That effin blows.

…hugs.

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pixi January 16, 2007 at 2:08 pm

Oh, Alexa. How awful. I know you weren’t being optimistic, but still.

I’m really sorry.

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DD January 16, 2007 at 2:27 pm

Well…shit.

SHIT.

I’m sure I don’t have to mention how much I think that truly and completely sucks.

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Liz January 16, 2007 at 2:29 pm

Damn. I’m so sorry. I was so so hoping that this would be the one. I’m sorry for this sucky time.

Liz

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Heather January 16, 2007 at 2:31 pm

Fuck.

I’m so sorry.

I hope this doesn’t drag on for you.

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amanda January 16, 2007 at 2:31 pm

all the expletives stated above.

so.very.sorry.

dammit.

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christina January 16, 2007 at 2:36 pm

crap. thats even worse than the worst…the lingering beta.
good grief. hope this chapter closes soon for you. very soon.

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Jen January 16, 2007 at 2:36 pm

I’m so sorry. This blows.

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T January 16, 2007 at 2:42 pm

I’m so sorry Alexa. I agree that it had to have gone up and is on its way down. Can you put your redraw off til Friday – just to give it another day to come down?

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Mollywogger January 16, 2007 at 2:45 pm

SHIT.

Goddamn it.

Well, isn’t a chemical pregnancy a great load of fun.

Call me if you need to.

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Josie January 16, 2007 at 2:54 pm

Crap.

Please call me if you need to – I will be home after 7 this evening.

Damn.

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Karen January 16, 2007 at 2:55 pm

Oh no! I was so hoping for the best. Bugger it.

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thalia January 16, 2007 at 3:19 pm

Ah bollocks I am sorry.

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Lindy January 16, 2007 at 3:33 pm

Well, fuck. I’m so sorry, sweetie. So, so sorry. Nothing like a pre-IVF miscarriage to give you a total mind-fuck.

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Melissa in TN January 16, 2007 at 3:52 pm

I’m so very sorry. I had two chemical pregnancies or miscarriages (depends on which doctor is talking about it). It is so sad waiting for the beta to go down.

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Carol January 16, 2007 at 4:03 pm

sorry. :-(

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Schnozz January 16, 2007 at 4:32 pm

:(

I tried to mail you a piece of bacon, but it made the envelope all greasy, so I will just send you my sympathy. Which is less tasty but also requires no postage.

I’m so sorry.

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Jess January 16, 2007 at 4:39 pm

I’m sorry Alexa; my heart goes out to you.

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Ava January 16, 2007 at 5:04 pm

Delurking to say that I’m so sorry to hear this…life is just so ridiculously unfair sometimes. Hope the ordeal passes quickly.

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EJW January 16, 2007 at 5:11 pm

Sucks. I’m sorry.

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monicamrsmonicatoyou January 16, 2007 at 5:14 pm

Sucks.
I’m sorry Alexa.

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joy January 16, 2007 at 6:15 pm

fuck. delurking to say fuck.
(so sorry, alexa)

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sam January 16, 2007 at 6:35 pm

Sigh. Everyone has said it, and everyone is right…this sucks. Keeping you in my thoughts doesn’t do much to change your situation, but I’m doing it anyway. I’m sure lots of other people are too.

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Leggy January 16, 2007 at 6:42 pm

Damn it- I’m sorry. Damn, damn, damn.

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DoctorMama January 16, 2007 at 7:30 pm

But you did make an egg! That worked, sort of! And the dress will fit better!
And lorazepam is good!
Vodka, too.
Yeah.

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Nicole January 16, 2007 at 7:46 pm

I am so very sorry. This sucks so incredibly much. Definitely drinks are in order.

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Emily January 16, 2007 at 8:04 pm

So sorry, Alexa.

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AussieAndrea January 16, 2007 at 8:09 pm

Wish it could have been different. I hope you & the Actually are ok.

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Dooneybug January 16, 2007 at 8:31 pm

Dammit. I was really hoping this might work. Damn, damn, damn. I’m so sorry.

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jonniker January 16, 2007 at 8:38 pm

I’m so sorry Alexa.

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My Reality January 16, 2007 at 8:41 pm

I am so sorry. It is just all so unfair.

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Whippersnapper January 16, 2007 at 9:25 pm

Oh sweetie, I’m so very, very sorry.

Stupid blood draws. Stupid beta.

Excellent lorazepam.

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Kate January 16, 2007 at 9:53 pm

I am just really really sorry. I know what you are going through and it’s hard and it sucks and I wish it wasn’t happening to you.

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LetterB January 16, 2007 at 10:07 pm

Aw man. I am so sorry.

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art-sweet January 16, 2007 at 10:13 pm

cruddity crap crap crap.

I’m so sorry.

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TB January 16, 2007 at 11:29 pm

Thinking of you.

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Kath January 17, 2007 at 2:52 am

Dear Alexa, I am so, so sorry to read this. How I wish you could have been spared this, sweetie.

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Meg January 17, 2007 at 6:55 am

Oh, Alexa. I’m so sorry.

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Cat, Galloping January 17, 2007 at 7:35 am

I’m sorry, Alexa. :(

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sharah January 17, 2007 at 7:45 am

Oh Alexa, I was so hoping this was going to work for you :(

I don’t know if I’ve delurked before or not, but I found you through Pixie and I’ve been here ever since.

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Erin January 17, 2007 at 8:16 am

Alexa, I’m so sorry. Really, really sorry.

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Zee January 17, 2007 at 9:40 am

God, Alexa, that more than sucks. I’m so sorry.

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amanda January 17, 2007 at 9:48 am

Damn. The fucking blows. I ache for you and your disappointment. I still offer up karma, good thoughts and the belief that it will somehow work out. Hang in there.

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Flicka January 17, 2007 at 11:28 am

Dammit! Just…dammit.

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Sarah January 17, 2007 at 11:53 am

So sorry

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Cara January 17, 2007 at 3:53 pm

Another delurker wanting to say that I am very sorry for your loss.

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Lut C. January 17, 2007 at 4:06 pm

Give me something to kick. Damn.

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