it's www.betabase.info - I couldn't get on to it just now, but if it doesn't work there are archived sites that provide the archived link that provides you the same info as the regular site

(this blog post provides a link to an archived page, giving you the same info as the regular site....not sure what's up with the site http://ivfonedayatatime.blogspot.com/2013/03/backdoor-way-to-view-betabaseinfo.html )

Anonymous wrote:PP with the low beta - she's not asking for low. She's asking for doubling. So although yours started out dangerously low (even for ivf), if yours doubled, then that's what matters. Not the actual number value.

I was using it as an example in the context of "anything can happen".

there is always hope, especially with IVF (my first beta was 36...36! Baby measured ahead today at my NT scan so ANYTHING is possible with IVF!)

one thing to consider is a "vanishing twin", especially since your first beta was so strong.

The betabase was a comforting resource to me when I was in beta hell. Definitely check it out.

Best of luck and I will have my fingers crossed for you!!

head's up, just got this email from B.Fit since some people mentioned being interested in barre:

B.Fit is so excited to offer its first pre- and post-natal class, tailored exclusively to new moms and moms-to-be. The new class is offered Sundays at noon, and will be taught by our own Jenna Parsons. If you're pregnant, or know someone who is pregnant and would like to maintain her fitness regimen, please join us beginning this Sun., April 14. Please make sure you are cleared by your doctor to exercise. We highly recommend taking the pre-natal class before you join regular barre classes so that you are familiar with all of the modifications for your stage of pregnancy.

...Poppy - when I want a "treat" like gelato or ice cream (even though I'm a gourmet ice cream maker....I've had to retire that hobby for a while!) I just go get it from a shop - one scoop. I figure I'm walking there, it's portion control, and i'm outside.
I live near Pitango (not nearly as fun as when I lived near Dolcezza...) so it helps get me over the "I need ice cream" hump! I also do 1/2 gelato and 1/2 sorbet so it's not nearly as bad as it could be

thanks, PP! I'm signed up for the 14th st Yoga District class next Tuesday (pre/post natal) and I might try tranquil space this weekend and compare the two.

I'm hoping that 1) I don't hate it and 2) it gives me needed gentle strength since I've been such a lazy bones since starting IVF. Going in, I know it's value so even if it's not my favorite, I know it'll be good for me! And maybe I'll learn to like it!

thanks all so much for your recommendations - they've been a big help!

thanks all for the recommendations!
Just had my NT scan today and the baby was all wiggly and healthy so I don't see there to be a legitimate reason not to start more activity (I was restricted during IVF and while on progesterone/estrogen).
I work until 5, so a 5pm class wouldn't work.
Tranquil Space might worth a try and then I might also try Yoga District and compare.
good to know that Flow is more intense - it would have been my choice since it's so close.

So I just show up early and tell the instructor it's my first class?

I'm normally a step/kickboxing/personal trainer type of person but I think those days are on hold until baby is here. I know some women can do it, but I honestly think it would just exhaust me....so I'm going to stick to walking and yoga/barre and try to find a bathing suit for swimming.

So glad things are ok - I'm not convinced that 10% of worry ever goes away. There's always something to worry about.

I had the NT scan today and the baby would NOT cooperate - hands in front of face, rolling over...so, no nasal bone measurement. The ultrasound tech said I should get it redone when I come back next week (I have an OB appointment) but Lisa (genetics lady) didn't really seem to support that idea so I have no idea. But it was moving, saw/heard HB again and thought it was so freaky to see all that movement!

Agree with Pumpkin - hope you're OK, LJ, and hope you'll report back soon!

Even though I'm not really a yoga fan, I DO know that there will be tremendous value to doing yoga while pregnant.

I'm looking for recommendations on which studios - Tranquil Space? Flow? (I live so close to Flow, but their only prenatal class is Sundays, the same time as the upcoming pre-natal barre class at B Fit which I'd like to be able to do once in a while). Another spot I'm not thinking of? I live in the city between Logan and Shaw and would rather walk to/from.

Will I be completely out of place as a non-yoga practitioner? And I'm 11 1/2 weeks now- is it too soon to start?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

I'm trying really hard to find alternatives to the things i'm fairly certain I'll crave....so I have those Weight Watchers raspberry chocolate ice cream pops and Chobani Champions with chocolate chips. They ARENT the same, but I'm already at pretty decent risk for issues (overweight, and gained more than I want to admit during IVF).
But there's nothing like sitting in front of the TV, alone, with dinner and dessert - some hot and soup soup take out with a Ben and Jerry's chaser.

Hang in there, LJ! keep us updated and let us know if you need anything!

You're talking about Talenti, aren't you?

I'm a bit jealous of your day

and WAY before pregnancy (and before Weight Watchers) i could easily eat a pint of NY Super Fudge Chunk or Chubby Hubby. Then we started making our own ice cream so I got spoiled. And now that I'm pregnant, any decent amount of fatty dairy gives me reflux. It's going to be a loooong numbers of months.

I don't know about discounts, but I plan on donating mine in a couple of weeks to my clinic to provide people who are OOP - does your clinic offer that?

So sorry for your losses.

You can block her from seeing what you post, do she still is your 'friend' but she won't see what you post and therefore won't comment unless you let her see that post.

It works, I know because I have my MIL blocked