HCG levels - did it double at 48 or 72 hours for you? Please help!

Hi ladies,

After 3 years of ttc and one ectopic pregnancy (right tube removed), I was thrilled to get a BFP Monday, with a beta level of 132. Today's beta, 48 hours later, was 204. It didn't double, but the RE said it is meant to double within 48-72 hours (the American Pregnancy website said the same thing). They will repeat the beta Friday and will hope to see numbers around 500.

I am still very positive and not freaking out, but am a wee bit anxious. Could you ladies please tell me, based on your experience, did your hcg levels double within 48 hours or 72 hours? Thanks so much!

[Michele, Katy, TX]

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/duringpregnancy/hcglevels.html

Take a look at this website/page.  I found it for another poster having questions about her HCG levels.  There seems to be a very large margin.  I never knew my numbers.  My doc never gave those to me when I was pregnant.

[SLeeann]

i know its very scary. im having the same thing. my levels yesterday at 3 weeks and 5 days pregnant were 65 which the doc said is normal but seems low to me. last time i was pregnant at 4 weeks and 3 days my levels were 66 and i miscarried. so im hoping they double by tomorrow. i heard them not doubling is not a good sign but miracles can happen. its so hard to stay relaxed and not think about it. good luck though! i hope everything works out

[rumsy]

thank you both! SLeeann, hang in there - I think the actual first level doesn't matter as much as whether they double in the 48-72 hour window. I hope everything works out for you too.

I am 4 weeks 2 days today, and the doc said he is almost certain this is a normal pregnancy - it's hard not to worry though! I am going to focus on staying positive.

[beach23]

it is deffinately hard not to worry. i am 5 weeks 3 days and i called my dr today and requested more blood work ( i had 2 times last week, my levels trippled) to see if my levels were still rising because im driving myself insane! ;-)

[rumsy]

What are your levels at now? Try not to worry. I've decided not to myself :) I'm now 4 weeks 2 days.

[beach23]

i will find out tomorrow. i felt so funny asking the dr for more bloodwork hehee...but oh well, it will hopefully put my mind at ease a lil ;-) Good luck to you! and congrats by the way :-D

[rumsy]

thanks, you too! Let me know how the tests go.