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Jan. 4th

I go in tomorrow for my repeat beta HCG blood draw and I'm hoping my numbers are continuing to increase at a healthy rate. I've got all the pregnancy symptoms, but that could be because of all the meds I'm on. No nausea yet, but I don't think that generally kicks in until 7 weeks.

I've also switched back to the standard progesterone-in-oil mixture for my injections and my bum is feeling the pain. I may ask to switch back to the ethyl oleate mixture because it never left a bruise. I would like to hear what my doctor has to say about each one before I make and decisions.

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