HCG Levels

My HCG level was 999 on Wednesday.  I found out I was pregnant then.  My last period was July 2, I found out I was pregnant on Aug  6th, I have around a 35 day cycle.  On Friday, 2 days level, my level was 1330.  My doctor is very concerned as says textbook terms--I will miscarry--these numbers are normal for women who will miscarry.  He is retesting again on Monday--has anyone had the experience?

[Latrice414]

Well, numbers are suppose to doubble every 48 hours, there are women who had numbers that did not double but the numbers were going up and carried to term. I would just try to relax and stay stress free, for its not good for the baby, try to enjoy the pregnancy. Keep me posted on what your levels is.  I ll keep you in my prayers

[Babybaw4]

Yes my numbers in DOC terms was not doubling however they were increasing. I had my IUI on July 9 and they are going by the date of my last period which is June 25, there is no way I can be pregnant before hand as my husband has no sperm at all we are using donar sperm. Every 2-days my levels were increasing but not doubling. I had sent for my 1st U/S on Aug 5 and the U/S tech said sac isnt measuring to what doc thinks i am and its in my uterus, doc came in and said I may miscarry because what appears to be a gestional sac, she provided me with options and sent me on my way. I was so confused scared and nervous, I refused  to give up my cervix was still closed and no cramping or bleeding. I went back 2-days later and had another u/s and there it was a Yok sac, I was pleased she was saying there is a few indentions she seen on the sac that she was worried, which I have no activity what so ever sexual etc.. I go back in 2-weeks and hopefully to see a fetus. Believe me dont freak out over nothing sometimes docs are way off and in case they were, I had a friend of mine same situation and she just had her baby girl.. Dont give up and just pray.. I will pary for you as well

[Munch1969]

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR KIND WORDS!  I went to the doctor this morning, he took blood.  I won't have the results until tonight.  He put even more worry in my head stating he wants to rule out an ectopic pregnancy.  Well, I did the research on that, so to say the least, I am going out of my mind now!  He said depending on the numbers, he might want me in for a sonogram tonight.  I will keep you post.

Thank you all!

[LauraB78]

Keep us posted and try to stay positive!!

XX fingers crossed XX

[leighanne143]

yes, listen to Laura and try to stay positive.  good thing is that they are rising.  some women's do not ever double every 2 days and they still have healthy pregnancies'  the best thing to do us to try to limit your stress and worries which is easier said than done, i know because i had 2 MC's in 5 months but try to think positive.  let us all know right away when you get the phone call.  good or bad.

[Munch1969]

I will--I am so hoping that the numbers go up--I will be 39 in September, this will be my first ---Thanks!

[Munch1969]

By the way, I have absolutely no morning sickness at all---is that an automatic sign of something is wrong?

[LauraB78]

Nope, not at all.. Some women do not experience morning (noon and night!) sickness as a symptom at all! =)

[Kash12]

MS hit me at week 6.. I didn't feel anything until then. Relax and try to stay +ve...
Good luck and sticky dust ur way ...

[Babybaw4]

I know the feeling each time for about 2-weeks I was insane I looked up everything on the internet and drove myself crazy, dont always listen to the doc, if your body doesnt want you to have that baby it will treat it as a foreign object and miscarry, Believe me I was stressed and just prayed and didnt give up hope.. Dont give up, fight for your baby give it some time.. I will pray for you and just try and relax dont stress yourself out that will stress the baby out.. Hope all goes well and keep us updated, we are all hear for you

[Munch1969]

Well, Doctor just called--my number went up to 3713 from 1330--The doctor thinks something went wrong with the second lab test.  He was happy- I am going back from another HCG test on Thursday--then he said by next week I should be able to have a sonogram!  I am so happy.  Thank you all!

[Jem75]

I was justreading through and hoping to see an update from you -- GREAT NEWS. Take a deep breath this is such a great sign, congrats!

[Jen133]

Congrats Munch.  This is a good sign.  It doubled up.  I am so happy for you.  Now just relax and wait until your sonogram and then when you hear your baby's heartbeat, you will forget all the worries.  Congrats!!!!!

[Latrice414]

That is great munch, have a healthy nine months:)

[GUESITO]

CONGRATS, I AM ALSO FREAKING OUT. I HAD 3-8 CEL BABIES TRANSFERED ON 7-24 STARTED SPOTTING ON 8-2 WHICH GOT HEAVIER ON 8-3 WENT FOR MY BETA ON 8-4 WHILE BLEEDING HEAVY, THEY SAID IT WAS POSITIVE AND MY HCG CAME BACK AT 33. WELL AS IT TURNS OUT I HAD TO LEAVE THE U.S.A AND TRAVEL TO PUERTO RICO FOR A FAMILY EMERGENCY AND GOT RETESTED HERE IN PUERTO RICO  AND BLOOD TEST CAME BACK POSITIVE BUT MY HCG AT 11, GOT RETESTED 2 DAYS AFTER HERE IN PUERTO RICO AND MY HCG CAME BACK AT 3.9 CALLED MY CLINIC IN U.S.A AND THEY STATED TO COME IN THIS WEDNESDAY FOR ANOTHER HCG JUST IN CASE THEY USED A DIFFERENT CHART. IM GOING CRAZY THINKING I MISCARRIED!!!! ANYBODY HAD THIS ISSUE B4? IM THINKING I WAS PREGNANT WHEN THEY TESTED ME BUT SINCE MY PERIOD CONTINUED AFTER THE INITIAL BETA AND PREG TEST I LOST THE BABY OR BABIES.....PLEASE RESPOND WITH ANY SUGGESTIONS, COMMENTS. THANKS!!!!

[GUESITO]

BY THE WAY I RETURN TO U.S.A TOMORROW MY CLINIC WANTS TO SEE ME WEDNESDAY. ALSO I LOST ALL PREG SYMPTOMS.

[Munch1969]

Hi Guesito,
I am so new to this---the people here are wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!  I will be thinking of you.

Thank you all for your kind and supporting words--I will let you know what happens on Thursday...

Thank you all, and Guesito, keep praying.

[GUESITO]

Today was confirmed I either miscarried or had a Biochemical pregancy my preg test came back negative. Im sooooo upset. Thanks for all you support I wish all the best and hope I can try again. Any ideas on affordable Ivf Clinics in Florida?

[Munch1969]

Guesito,

I am so sorry, I live in the Northeast, so I am unfamiliar with Florida--the good news is, you can get pregnant, believe me, that is 1/2 the battle!

I am going back for my third set of HCG levels this morning--the doctor just wants to be sure--then I think I go for a sonogram or ultrasound.  

It is wonderful to be pregnant, but the stressors are overwhelming--how do you deal with this?
Munch...

[Munch1969]

You won't believe this!  I went to the doctor on 8/11 my HCG level 3700, today 8/14 it is 8291.  My doctor said his professional opinion is that this pregnancy will end in a miscarriage--he is scheduled a sonogram for Monday---
I don't get this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  He said my number should have doubled two times.

[Munch1969]

PS  he called again, he said on Monday if there is no heartbeat, he recommending a D/C Tuesday.

[Grandmatobe]

This looks encouraging to me.  It can sometimes take 72 hours to double and in your case it more than doubled during those three days.  I would ask for another HCG level on Saturday..

[Munch1969]

Found out I was pregnant on 8/5, on 8/6 my hcg level was 999, on 8/8 it was 1330 on 8/11 is was 3713, today, 8/14 is was 8291.  My high risk dr. said this is consistent with a nonviable pregnancy and he expects that I will miscarry--I am so confused, my numbers are going up--I am going for a sonogram on Monday, he said that my number should be at least 32,000 by then and there should be a heart beat--if there isn't any, he recommends that I get a D & C done on Tuesday--my last period was on July 2, 2008.  I will be 39 next month, this would be my first pregnancy.  Any thoughts?  I truly am going crazy, when he reported the 3rd set of results at 3713, he was very happy--now, he said text book terms, this is not health pregancy.

Thanks!

[Atlantisea]

There is still a good chance that your pregnancy is fine!

Not everyone has HCG levels that magically double every 24 hours.

There have been many women on here in your situation that have given birth to healthy babies!

I wouldn't allow the D&C if I were you until your HCG level begins to decrease (or not increase at all)...

[Munch1969]

I agree, I am a little upset with my dr. I feel like I am on a roller coaster--I understand what he has to say--I guess the truth--but I feel that these HCG levels are just giving me more stress---the vaginal u/s is much more accurate--

Thanks!

[sweetangel7]

Good luck!

[Lance06]

If they end up wanting to do a D&C, ask them to wait a week and see where your levels are. My SIL went through this, they thought she was miscarrying and just was not passing everything on her own and wanted to schedule a D&C, but my MIL told her to wait atleast a week or two. Thank goodness she waited because there was still a baby in there even though they didnt see anything on the 6 week scan.
My nephew Jaiden is now 1.5 years old and is a healthy boy!
Hang in there!

[Molar_or_multiples]

I really hate it when doctors jump the gun a bit.  I've had the opposite problem (my hcg numbers are quadrupling every 72 hours) and my doc says it might be a molar pregnancy, which is scary.  I've been reading a lot and see that because I am breastfeeding, my chances for multiples is really high.  I would think that knowing that, my doctor would have thought about that and focused on the possible positive rather than the negative and taking me on this emotional ride.  I won't find out for another 11 days....I have my good days and bad days.  I will pray for you.  Try not to focus too much on what doctors say and focus on that precious little bundle you have growing in your womb.  The fact that your numbers are going up are a good sign anyway.  And doctors CAN be wrong.  I read a bunch of threads on this one forum about doctors being wrong about miscarriage, suggesting D&C's, women refusing and then having healthy babies a few moths later.  So u/s's and doctors can be wrong.  Go with your gut.  Pray for me - that this is not a molar pregnancy but a good, viable multiple pregnancy instead!

[Munch1969]

Hello All,
Thanks for the advise, and Molar--I will pray for you:)

[Avanaar]

One of doctors' biggest problems seems to be that they think every woman follows those 'textbooks' they read in medical school.  Just because your body is not following the textbook ...he assumes you're going to miscarry.  But like many of these woman have already said ...sometimes hcg levels don't double like the textbook says ...but they are still viable pregnancies!

Most doctors like to give a little hope to their patients.  Your doctor seems to be a very pessimistic person.  He is condemning your pregnancy from the start instead of letting you know that it could just be normal for *your* body.  I do hope you can prove him wrong and give birth to that little baby growing inside you!!

As for him recommending a D&C if he doesn't see anything on the ultrasound ...I agree with Lance06 that you should wait a week (if he wants you to go for the D&C) and go back again for another ultrasound and blood draw.  You may even want to get a second opinion from *another* doctor.  If you really are miscarrying (which I hope you're not!!!!), then your body will figure it out and let you know.  But right now, it's telling you not to give up hope and not to listen to your pessimistic doctor!!

Good luck and let us know how everything turns out!!

[Babybaw4]

Dont always listen to the docs. That is exactly what they told me Yes my levels were increasing but not doubling like they should. They are thinking I am like 5-weeks, there is no way as my husband has no sperm and my IUI was July 9 they had me in a huge uproar, scared and said I would not have a viable pregnancy to be prepared although my cervix is closed and ovaries look like. When she did a early u/s she had said it appears to be a gestional sac but cant tell and come back in 2-days I went back and there it was a Yok Sac! Even the u/s tech said I am way to early and the doc thinks I am far enough along, well doc said they automatically add 2-weeks when you come in. I am just pushing a little over 4-weeks. Keep your head up, dont make a quick decision, just take it easy and your body will tell you if its a foreign object and dont want it there.. After she seen the yok sac I can take my prenatals again and she wanted to do another u/s in 2-weeeks I go back tuesday and pray everything turns out well and baby has grown. She had me restricted to no sex, no lifting anything that strains my stomach.. Good luck to you, keep you head up. Here are my levels: 1st Beta: 140 2nd Beta: 540 3rd Beta: 606 4th Beta: 798 5th Beta: 1076

[Munch1969]

You are right--I wish you the best of luck!  I am hoping for the best with the vaginal sonogram---your levels are going up as well----

[GUESITO]

I will prayng for you. Try to stay busy and think positive. After my Miscarriage/Biochemical pregnancy last week. I have put it in gods hands and are givingit one more try at IVF. This will drain you emotionally!!!!  All I did was cried and cried, Imso sorry you are going through this..... I wish you the best, xoxox good luck

[cminamyer]

I don't understand your levels doubled in a 48 to 72 hr period this last time, that is considered normal?? What did he say how can they be up to 32000 in that short amount of time?

[Munch1969]

I don't understand either.  He said that the numbers should be doubling. I will talk to him more on Monday when I get sonogram--I am so confused!

[neasyc]

other thay the 2nd results you levels look good he sayes he wants them to be 32000  on monday because on thursay they were 8291 so on saturday 48 hours later they should have double and should be about 16400 and monday another 48 hours they should double again to around 32800 so to me they look 100% so do not go for a d&c yet i think this looks good let us know what happens on monday good luck

[Munch1969]

That makes sense--I just wish he was a little more positive, because they weren't doubling exactly, he is considered.  Tomorrow is the big day though!

[neasyc]

good luck tomorrow im sure all will be ok

[sweetangel7]

Hugs and Prayers!  I go in tomorrow too to see if my levels doubled...I know this is nerve racking but try to hang in there!  Keep us posted!

[kjbutcher]

YES!!  My numbers only went up 20% in two days and I had a healthy baby boy.  The doc said the same thing to me about the miscarriage, however we held out until 7 weeks for the u/s just to find the heartbeat. He also told me we would not be doing a repeat blood test because if it didnt double the first time it probably wouldnt double and it would just worry me.  Just look for the numbers to rise!  Good Luck to all!

[Munch1969]

Hello,
Well, did the ultrasound, I am six weeks 1 day, they found a yolk sac and a healthy heartbeat!  The doctor said all seems OK and it progressed into a health pregnancy.  I go back in late Setember for another sonogram--Thank you all for sharing your experiences and advise!  I will keep you all posted along the way.  

Good Luck to everyone!

[neasyc]

congrats that great best of luck

[sweetangel7]

What WONDERFUL news!  See, all that worrying for nothing =)  Keep us posted!

[tarajanes]

Yay have a wonderful 9 months...

[GUESITO]

Congrats Munch!!!!!


I go in for my 2nd IVF attempt on 10/2008 1st resulted in Biochemical pregnancy.


Hoping for the best.

[Munch1969]

Hi everyone, 7 weeks and counting!  I am feeling extremely tired and sick!  Otherwise, all OK so far.  September 25th is the next big day, triple screen test along with another sonogram--otherwise, I am feeling pretty good--

Hoping for the best for everyone!!!!

Munch

[GUESITO]

That's  a very good sign of healthy pregnancy. Hope you feel better.

[cminamyer]

congrats, thats great news, good luck!

[Munch1969]

HI ALL,
Hope all is well with everyone.  Sunday will be 8 weeks.  But, I can't help to always be nervous--I know that I have to sit back and enjoy---but I worry about everything--plus, I am 39 years old--that is concerning as well--I am taking a yoga class --I need to try to learn to relax--any advise?

Munch

[msgorgeous]

munch im soo glad everything is going great :)

[Avanaar]

I'm so glad everything's going well, Munch!  I just got back from a week long hiatus without internet and checked back in this post!  Good news rocks!!

I hope everything goes well ...Sept 25th will be here sooner than you think (although I'm sure it doesn't seem like it now!).  

As for relaxing ...I know how hard it can be ...especially when you're worried about the baby!  Yoga is definitely a great way to exercise *and* relax ...so you're on the right track there!  Maybe try a nice relaxing day doing something you love (if you're up for it ...has m/s set in yet? =-D).