Worrying Beta Numbers... HELP!

[Blue28]

Last Wed (22/02) I did my first beta (14dp2dt)... it came back BFP with 41 (low but still possible). Then the doctor said to do another test Monday (27/02) which came back at 40... I was gutted and have cried for 2 days. I was told to do a 3rd beta today (29/02)... I was sure it would come back lower but it has actually gone up SLIGHTLY to 42... WHAT? So my beta has stayed almost the same for a week, very low! Yet I have pregnancy symptoms (sore breasts, twinges in stomach)... what is going on? I thought it was a chemical pregnancy, but now I'm not sure. Could it be ectopic? I have no bleeding. Has anyone else had similar results?

[Heather5]

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear that. Unfortunately, with the betas staying the same like that, it's probably not a viable pregnancy. As you know, they're suppose to double every 2-3 days. I'm not sure why the levels haven't gone down at all, though, or why you still have pregnancy symptoms. I agree with you, I don't think it's a chemical pregnancy. Maybe a blighted ovum? I'm not really sure. Again, I'm so sorry you're having to go through all this, but please know you're not alone. Unfortunately, there are so many things that can go wrong early on, and lots of women on here (myself included) have gone through early pregnancy losses. Take care!

[rmmoye]

was there a chance of multiples? if so then maybe u lost 2 of them and the last little one is hanging in there.

40/3=13

13 doubled is 26( friday - saturday) doubled is 52( monday tuesday) so u are looking at  a chance if u had 3 in there or if u had one implant later than all the rest.  so the fist 1 or 2 took off a day or two ahead of   the good one.

just some ideas to help u relax until your next beta. I pray it works out in your favor but if not know that u are sill blessed and that it will happen one day.

[Helen72]

With low beta that does not increase appropriately you should be monitored for ectopic.  I hope your hcg goes down and you do not need a shot.
I am so sorry this is happening to you.

[Blue28]

Thank you for all your comments. I know that this cant be a viable pregnancy with such low numbers. I had 2 embryos implanted, but even if I lost one I still can't see how the low number can be viable for the other embryo, even if I am hoping that could be the case. I was told by my hospital to do my 3rd beta yesterday (I did... it was 42) but no one rang me to discuss what happens next. I called the hospital this morning to be told my midwife and doctor are both on holiday this week... so no one is following up their patients?!!!!! I can't believe this! I've insisted that another doctor call me back... I'm still waiting! I'm so worried and angry! Not to mention sad!

[PersonaXinz]

I am so sorry to hear that Blue, i know how it feels its neither BFN nor a BFP i have gone through with what you are going through, my prayers are with you....

[rmmoye]

girl i am so sorry!!!! i would be mad at the re also.

i have never had my betas do what yours are doing. mine doubled from 1 to 2 but on the 3rd it went up by just a little and 4th it went down.  i pray if this is not meant to be that your levels will drop quickly and u can start a new cycle soon.

[Blue28]

Thanks girls for your support. I have to do one last beta monday, but I still have no cramp or bleeding so I don't know whats happening with my body. It's awful.

[Blue28]

Ok, it's been 12 days since my first beta... in the last 6 days my beta has increased from 42 to 48... I was told to expect a miscarriage a week ago, but now my beta has increased slightly... I don't understand?!!! I am so confused, have spent the last week grieving except now the beta increases slightly... Dr says it doesn't look good but I have to stay on progesterone etc and do another beta in 2 days?! Doesn't anyone have any thoughts on this, I'm going crazy!

[rmmoye]

I  am so confused but who knows. i have never heard of it going up this slowly. but and increase is and increase. usally if u mc they go down right away.

[babyhope40527]

Not to discourage you or to make you feel bad, my first beta was 15, then itself nurse said it may not work, later it went upto 74,nuse wasn't hopeful still, later it went upto 246, and next day, i started bleeding, slow raising numbers are not a good sign in my experience, it has to double double and double each 48 hours. :(.

[Roborshunice]

I'm sorry you are going threw this I'm flustrated for you just try and relax one of the re at that clinic need to be available for u if u feel any cramping or unusual symptoms go to the er later for the clinic!!! I wish u the best

[Blue28]

Thanks girls for your thoughts, both good and bad! I have to say I'm not feeling hopeful but I've had another beta this morning and will get the results later today. I'll try to speak to my midwife to see what's happening... I still have no bleeding? It's been 2 weeks since my first beta, I am SO confused.

[Blue28]

My beta today is 59?! So in two days it's gone from 48 to 59... Dr gave me a scan today but saw nothing... she said I was still pregnant but the hcg was totally abnormal and I am going to miscarry. I am so sad. I knew that but was hoping all the same for a miracle. I asked when should I expect to see sign of miscarriage and she was so rude to me, said "I don't know that but if it pleases you I could give you a date but it probably won't be then." I asked how long I would have to wait after miscarrying before we could try IVF again, this was her response in a haughty voice "you haven't even miscarried with this pregnancy yet so we can't possibly take about what will happen afterwards"... except she'd just told me I will have a miscarriage. All this and more in a matter of fact tone of voice and then she had to dash off in an emergency and left me to get dressed and digest everything she'd just thrown in my face. I started to cry... I had to come out of the office and walk across a packed waiting room with tears rolling down my face, people were staring at me... I really don't think she has an ounce of compassion. I was so upset and so angry. I have to have another beta fri... and just get on with it. I still have pregnancy symptoms (sore breasts) and no bleeding. I feel so alone.

[Hoping2BAMom]

I'm so very sorry for you and what you're having to go through.  I went through something similar with my miscarraige in 2009...the slow rising numbers and then they started going down about 3 weeks after my first beta (I believe).  

Your Dr need to have her head examined in my opinion!  She has absolutley no right to talk to you like that and to give answers like that to your questions.  Asking when you might be able to expect to start IVF again after she has already told you you are going to miscarry is a perfectly reasonable thing to ask.  I'd probably think about finding a different Dr for your next IVF cycle if you can.  Going through all of this is hard enough without having to deal with someone like that.

Again I am so sorry and please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[MEL4141]

Hello, what an absolute b---ch! they might see situations of micarriages daily but to speak like that over such a sensitive thing is unhuman and uncaring. I feel for you and hope IF
a miscarriage is going to happen that it be sooner rather than later so you can move forward and think of your next step. I have had 4 unsuccessful ivf's all ending up bleeding after the 2ww. You havnt miscarried yet and there is always HOPE,my bestest wishes Melissa

[rmmoye]

'm so very sorry for the way your dr treated u. maybe she needs to know how hurtful that was. She should be more sensitive  considering what she is a dr of.  Big hug>:D< . God can always preform miracles. i know for now there is no hope but Friday it will either be up or down so until it drops just  relax. Prepare yourself for the worse but still hope for the best.  I am praying for u.

[Tracy722]

I agree, find a new doctor. My first IVF doctor was as cold as ice. His IVF cordinator I could not stand, she had been in the business for 18 years too long because she lost her sense of compassion and drive for what she does. We found a new doctor, it was like stepping into light, he is fantastic and his staff is caring.

[Blue28]

Thank you all so very much for your words of support. I have done another blood test today, we'll see what happens. I have lots to think about, if we try again should I change Dr, very possibly, but where we live there isn't much choice and there are waiting lists (which we already spent over a year on when we first started the IVF process). It's difficult. As far as this pregnancy goes, it's most likely doomed, but I still have no bleeding? I am confused.

Wishing you all lots of wonderful things! Thank you

[rmmoye]

Blue: I understand the waiting list thing. I would call them and tell them that u have been on the waiting list for over a year and really need to see how much long it will take to get u in. some times a phone call works.  I am nervous for u about your results today. Just let us know. We are here for u no matter what.

[Blue28]

thanks for your support... for the moment I haven't done anything as I am technically still pregnant?!

I got my results today, and they have gone from 59 on wed, to 82 today? WHAT? So the level is going up but very, very slowly! I just don't know what to expect, I've never heard of this and even can't find a similar situation on the internet? I still have no bleeding, and have painful breasts so still some pregnancy symptoms... but my doctor said my situation is not normal and it's not a viable pregnancy. I understand this but don't know why the beta is increasing... it's been 16 days since my first beta!

[rmmoye]

GL girl. It going up is a good sign.  Who knows maybe u are 1 in a billion.

[Blue28]

I just wanted to say my beta has now increased to 137... maybe there's a glimmer of hope? I'm keeping everything crossed for my next beta on Thurs. It's not normal, but maybe this little one was a really slow starter?

[babyhope40527]

I am praying for you and will wait for a happy update. Good luck hon, i know how tensed it could be for you.

[rmmoye]

Blue i am so excited that it went up again!!! and this time it doubled and then some.  Like i said u maybe that 1 in a billion. Thank you for us updated. it is so nice to get excited with u. Thank you GOD for this blessing.