8 WEEKS PREGNANT

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As I shared in my original post, pregnancy after molar pregnancy can cause anxiety, and fear. Nevertheless, I’m choosing to hold on to hope as I share my update on being 8 weeks pregnant.

My 8 weeks pregnant appointment started with weighing me. Somehow, despite the extreme nausea, I’ve gained 1/2lb in 4 weeks. In addition, I had 10 vials of blood drawn for various blood work.

Jump ahead to:

WEEKLY TEST RESULTS

Due to a molar pregnancy history as well as low progesterone, I have periodic blood tests to monitor my levels. Below are my current test results.

Previous Blood Test RESULTS

My blood test results are as follows. (LMP was 12/17/19.) Due date is 9/22/2020. My average cycle is 32 days.

3 Weeks 4 Days:
1/11/2020: B-hCG 398
1/11/2020: Progesterone 47.61

4 Weeks:
1/14/2020: B-hCG 1,678
1/14/2020: Progesterone 43.30

5 Weeks:
1/21/2020: B-hCG 31,370.0
1/21/2020: Progesterone 38.50 ng/mL (First Trimester 11.22-90.00)

8 Weeks Pregnant Blood Test Results

8 Weeks: Results (Reference Range)
2/11/2020: Progesterone – 51.57 ng/mL (First Trimester 11.22-90.00)
ABSC 3 GEL F Antibody Screen – Negative
Renal Funct Index GFR (CKD-EPI) – 97.4 (30-39 age 107, Acceptable GFR =>60
RPR – Nonreactive
Rubell IGG – 14.0 (>/= 10 IU/mL = Immune)
2/11/2020: CBC/DIFF
- WBC – 6.0 (4.5-11.0)
- RBC – 4.12 (3.90-5.20)
- HGB – 12.3 (11.2-15.0)
- HCT – 37.1 (32.8-44.7)
- MCV – 90.0 (80.5-96.2)
- MCH – 29.9 (27.7-33.1)
- MCHC – 33.2 (33.0-36.1)
- RDW – 12.6 (11.0-15.9)
- Platelet – 256 (125-400)
- MPV – 11.4 (9.3-12.0)
2/11/2020: AUTO DIFF
- Neutrophils – 63.0
- Lymphocytes % -28.8
- Monocytes % – 7.4
- Eosinophils % – 0.5
- Basophils % – 0.3
- Immature Granulocytes % – 0.0
- Neutro Absolute – 3.8 (1.8-9.0)
- Lymph Absolute – 1.7 (0.1-4.4)
- Mono Absolute – 0.4 (0.1-1.3)
- Eos Absolute – 0.0 (0.0-0.7)
- Basophil Absolute – 0.0 (0.0-0.2)
- Immature Grans ABS – 0.0 (0.0-0.1)
CMP:
- Sodium – 138 (136-145)
- Potassium – 4.0 (3.5-5.1)
- Chloride – 105 (98-107)
- CO2 – 26 (21-32)
- AGAP – 7 (5-16)
- Glucose – 72 (70-99)
- Bun – 9 (7-23)
- Creatinine – .79 (0.55-1.02)
- Calcium – 9.5 (8.5-10.1)
- Total Protein – 7.4 (6.4-8.2)
- Albumin Level – 3.7 (3.4-5.0)
- Bili Total 1.0 (High) (0.0-0.9)
- ALK Phos – 47 (45-117)
- AST – 15 (0-36)
- ALT(SGPT) – 15 (13-65)
- Bun/Creat – 11 (7-23)
- Globulin – 3.7 (1.4-4.8)
- Albumin/Globulin Ratio – 1.0 (1.0-1.9)
VIT D 250H – 27.4 (Low) (30.-100.0)
TSH – 0.155 (Low) (0.360-5.490)

OBGYN Feedback:

My OBGYN called me to go over my test results. She said my vitamin D is very low. Consequently, I need to supplement daily.

She also said my thyroid function came back as hyperthyroidism. Therefore, she wants to retest my thyroid in 4 weeks. If it does not return to normal, she would like me to see an endocrinologist.

Finally, she noted that my bilirubin levels are elevated as well. Similarly, we’ll check that again in 4 weeks.

COMBATTING NAUSEA

Since I’ve been extremely sick, my OBGYN recommended I take 10mg of Vitamin B 6 every 4-6 hours to help with nausea.

Secondly, I keep gluten free crackers on my nightstand so I can eat crackers as soon as I wake up.

Thirdly, I’m dealing with nausea by drinking my favorite Earth Mama Organics Morning Wellness Tea. The ginger mint flavor is delicious! Every tea bag has a different quote on the tag so I look forward to reading each one.

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PREGNANCY AFTER MOLAR PREGNANCY

Click here to read more about my 7 weeks pregnant ultrasound.

Click here to read more about my first post about Pregnancy After Molar Pregnancy.

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