9w1d and IVIG #3

The baby is growing and the heartbeat is fine.

Stats

• I'm 8w6d.
• The baby is measuring 9w1d. 
• CRL is 2.32 cm (9w1d).
• FHR is 180 bpm. 

Another round of IVIG (6 volumes). The IVIG is a 5% solution of 300 ml, which is 15 gr of IVIG. Next ultrasound will be a 4D one.

Money

• Today I paid 381,400.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• IVIG #3: 289,140. 
• Ultrasound 60,000. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 25,808. 
• Out of pocket was 355,592.

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol. 

7w2d right on track

The baby measured 7w2d which is exactly what I should be. CRL is 1.14 cm (7w3d). FHR is 159 bpm. They also told me (surprise, surprise) that I didn't have STDs or any childhood diseases. I come back in two weeks.

Money

• Today I paid 92,260.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• Ultrasound 60,000. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 92,260. 
• Out of pocket was 0.

More info
You can see how much all this has cost on this page. You can also check the summary of dates to see everything that has happened.

6w2d heartbeat and IVIG #2

They heard and saw a strong heartbeat at 121 bpm which is right smack-dab where it should be. CRL is .41 cm (6w2d). Went for another round of IVIG, only 6 volumes this time which is down from 10 at 3w2d. The IVIG is a 5% solution of 300 ml, which is 15 gr of IVIG.

They also wanted to do more testing to make sure I didn't have any STDs or childhood diseases like MMR. I told them I had been vaccinated. They said unless it was in the last six months I had to get tested. I did opt out of the cervical cancer screening since I just had that done. I won't be doing more tests that I don't want to. I know they'll come back negative and it's just a waste of time and money.

I found this PDF about Normal Ranges ranges of Embryonic Length, Embryonic Heart Rate, Gestational Sac Diameter and Yolk Sac Diameter at 6–10 Weeks as well as this growth chart.

Money

• Today I paid 669,280.
• Doctor's visit: 37,700. 
• IVIG #2: 289,142. 
• Blood test 273,338. 
• Urine test 6,100. 
• Ultrasound 60,000.  
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 256,104. 
• Out of pocket was 413,176.
  

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol. 

5w2d visible yolk sac

This doctor is a bit different than other ones I've been to. Usually they measure the gestational sac and tell you how far along you are. He didn't. He just saw the yolk sac and said I was at 5 weeks. I know that the yolk sac is round mine was more of a sliver, straight up and down. It could have been the angle. They told me to come back next week.

Money

• Today I paid 92,260.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• Ultrasound 60,000. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 92,260.
• Out of pocket was 0.

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol. 

3w5d 2nd beta 80

Today I get another beta done and needed to have at least 50. I have been having some crazy dreams. I dreamt I miscarried. Then another night I dreamt I was puking my guts out. My boobs have been hurting a lot and I didn't have those with any of my other pregnancies. My pubic bones were also hurting.

They did the test and then told me I'd get the results in 2 hours, so I went to run some errands. When I got back, the nurse said my levels were good, but she couldn't tell me the exact numbers until I saw the doctor. The doctor told me they were 80. Take that doctor! And you said my levels were low three days ago.

He told me to take progesterone (already taking that) and aspirin (already taking that) and folic acid (won't take it since many women can't metabolize it so I'm taking folate). He said I was on top of things and that he'd do a dating scan a week from Friday. I asked him about home births and he said they'd talk about it later. I'm certainly not going to give birth in a hospital if I can help it.

Money

• Today I paid 71,520.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• Blood test for HCG: 39,260. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 57,221.
• Out of pocket was 14,299.

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol.