Well, the results were inconclusive.

So, I'm still on the tightrope. The results came back at hCG of 44, where 80 is considered positive. It's either a case of it being higher before and dropping now due to miscarriage or it's getting a slow start and still has a chance of increasing later. I have to go back for another test on Wednesday to see what the results are. Based on the cramping I've had (intermittent but no blood), I think it is probably the first option and this cycle is a failure. She did say that the progesterone levels were quite high, but that may either be due to the cream I'm using or to any other unknown factor.

I will have to wait and see what happens on Wednesday. The nurse said I wouldn't get a period until I stopped the progesterone--although some of you seem to have bleeding even while on the gel. Am I wrong? So I'll continue that at least until it runs out just in case (last dose Sun night).

Of all the possible emotions I could have right now, I am annoyed. I am annoyed that I would feel so crappy and yet get no relief. I am annoyed that I'm still hanging in the balance. I think even a negative would have made me feel better!

Bah.

Regardless, I'm still exhausted, bloated and uncomfortable, so I'm going to bed. Thank you all so much for your concern. I'll try to stay positive, but things just don't look good from here.