# Two pink lines **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [January 28, 2008, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337 "2008-01-28T18:15:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2008, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/21 "2008-02-12T21:34:33Z")
Gosh, **Lady Venom**. I’d be scared, too. We’re all thinking about you. Please let us know what you find out. ---
**Author:** ![Reepicheep](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ed655f/32.png) [@Reepicheep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reepicheep)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2008, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/22 "2008-02-12T22:41:06Z")
Good thoughts, lots and lots of good thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2008, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/23 "2008-02-12T22:47:54Z")
Oh, my, no wonder you’re frightened! Lots of good vibes are headed your way! ---
**Author:** ![ENugent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4af34b/32.png) [@ENugent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ENugent)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2008, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/24 "2008-02-12T23:21:16Z")
Oh, wow, that is scary. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2008, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/25 "2008-02-12T23:26:40Z")
I’m sorry to hear that. I hope that its out well. [[[[hugs]]]]] ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2008, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/26 "2008-02-12T23:56:52Z")
Add all my best thought, too. Hope things work out. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2008, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/27 "2008-02-13T00:12:34Z")
_hugs_ ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2008, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/28 "2008-02-13T00:31:58Z")
And more hugs. ---
**Author:** ![Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Helen\_s\_Eidolon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helen_s_Eidolon)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2008, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/29 "2008-02-13T04:28:07Z")
Oh gosh. My thoughts are with you. ---
**Author:** ![Lady\_Venom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@Lady\_Venom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_Venom)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2008, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/30 "2008-02-13T21:21:28Z")
Well then… So, the large fibroid on the outside of my uterus is blocking the view!! _sigh_ I had an abdominal u/s, and because my bladder wasn’t full enough, they couldn’t see much. I then had a vaginal u/s and they pinpointed my tubes, but still, the view was hindered because of the fibroid. So, at this point my doctor isn’t sure WHAT is going on. She’s fairly sure that it’s not ectopic. Mostly because of the lack of symptoms and I wasn’t having any pain during the u/s. Tomorrow morning I go back for more bloodwork and another abdo. u/s. Fun fun! ☹ _IF_ they can’t see anything again, I’ll be going on meds to terminate the pregnancy. If THAT fails, it will be an emergency D&C. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/31 "2008-02-13T21:28:11Z")
> [@Lady Venom](#): > > I then had a vaginal u/s Heh. I’ve had a couple of those! They left me feeling like the tech could have _at least_ bought me a drink first! 😉 Seriously, though, I know it sucks to know (or at least suspect) something’s wrong, and not know what it is! Hope you get this ironed out sooner rather than later! ---
**Author:** ![ENugent](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/4af34b/32.png) [@ENugent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ENugent)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/32 "2008-02-14T01:20:22Z")
[QUOTE=norinew] Heh. I’ve had a couple of those! They left me feeling like the tech could have _at least_ bought me a drink first! 😉 [/QUOTE] I had so many during my IUIs and IVF that I was totally taken aback when I got a pregnancy ultrasound and I didn’t have to take my pants all the way off. We’d been using the phrase from [A Little Pregnant](http://www.alittlepregnant.com) - “riding the dildocam”. (Although I think my favorite coinage from that site is the “wankatorium”). Good luck with tomorrow’s ultrasound, LV. ---
**Author:** ![Lady\_Venom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@Lady\_Venom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_Venom)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/33 "2008-02-14T19:05:58Z")
Yeesh!! So, I just got back from my ultrasound, and again, the fibroid is hiding my uterus. So, they can’t see…well…anything. Kinda to be expected with a fibroid the size of a GRAPEFRUIT blocking things, huh?? Checking my ovaries, they don’t see any abnormalities either. So, an ectopic has all but been ruled out. They can’t rule it out 100%, because they can’t see my uterus! BUT, this is where it gets majorly confusing. This morning, my beta was 22,778!!! So, in spite of the bleeding the past week (which is slowing down), it appears that I am still pregnant. 😕 WTF is going on!? I’ve got some of the best fertility doctors in Eastern Ontario stumped!! _shakes her head_ Next step is another ultrasound/bloodwork day on Tuesday. I’ll keep you all posted! ---
**Author:** ![mmouse9799](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@mmouse9799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmouse9799)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/34 "2008-02-14T19:12:22Z")
Venom, I’ve heard and read that bleeding during pregnancy could just be the fetus/placenta repositioning in the uterus. I’m not a doctor or medical expert of any kind, but it seems like this could be what’s happening…maybe? ---
**Author:** ![Slypork](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9fc29f/32.png) [@Slypork](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slypork)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/35 "2008-02-14T19:27:58Z")
**Lady Venom** , I wish you the best of luck. HCG levels that high is a good sign but you must have a fibroid made of lead or something. I hope it’s just a case of them not being able to get a good angle. When my wife and I were going through the IUIs she called it “Willy the Wonder Wand”. One time she brought a flavored condom in for them to put on the wand. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/36 "2008-02-14T20:49:01Z")
[QUOTE=Lady Venom] Yeesh!! So, I just got back from my ultrasound, and again, the fibroid is hiding my uterus. So, they can’t see…well…anything. Kinda to be expected with a fibroid the size of a GRAPEFRUIT blocking things, huh?? Checking my ovaries, they don’t see any abnormalities either. So, an ectopic has all but been ruled out. They can’t rule it out 100%, because they can’t see my uterus! BUT, this is where it gets majorly confusing. This morning, my beta was 22,778!!! So, in spite of the bleeding the past week (which is slowing down), it appears that I am still pregnant. 😕 WTF is going on!? I’ve got some of the best fertility doctors in Eastern Ontario stumped!! _shakes her head_ Next step is another ultrasound/bloodwork day on Tuesday. I’ll keep you all posted! [/QUOTE] Maybe you’re giving birth to the savior? ---
**Author:** ![Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e480ec/32.png) [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/37 "2008-02-14T21:01:50Z")
(and yes, I want to say it before someone else does) “He’s not the savior! He’s a very naughty boy!” ---
**Author:** ![Lady\_Venom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/9fc348/32.png) [@Lady\_Venom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lady_Venom)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/38 "2008-02-14T22:31:58Z")
Least Original User Name Ever: LOL Maybe!! _shrug_ Slypork: This fibroid, well, is huge. about the size of a grapefruit, and it’s right in front of my uterus. So, yea, it’s an angle thing. From what they said today, if this pregnancy keeps going, the fibroid will be pushed out of the way. mmouse9799: Who knows at this point!! Your guess is as good as anyones! ETA: Also, just a quick thanks…to everyone. Talking this out has helped me TREMENDOUSLY!! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tenar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/35a633/32.png) [@Tenar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tenar)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2008, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/39 "2008-02-15T00:30:30Z")
Jeezus. What a rollercoaster ride. Here’s hoping that all is well after all. ---
**Author:** ![Autolycus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/22d042/32.png) [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2008, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337/40 "2008-02-15T00:36:26Z")
Geez, sounds like a really rough time. [[hugs]] [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-pink-lines/435337.md?page=3)