Is this a viable pregnancy

I am 32 with PCOS. My fiancee and I just went through our first IVF. I'm worried because our beta numbers are not what the Dr feels they should be and he is unusre as where we are or what my body is doing. I have been given a 50/50 change of a viable pregnancy. My betas thus far have been:

1st Beta#6
2nd Beta#7
3rd Beta#72
4th Beat#144
5th Beat#193

I have looked on various beta charts and although the numbers are low, many women have gone on to have a succefful birth, just as many have had miscarriages. I am just so lost and confused and sad. My RE can't tell me anything besides to continue coming in every two days. I just don't know. Should I beleive my nurse when she says this is highly doubted as a viable pregnancy and that I am going to miscarriage soon?

[bonita4]

How many weeks would you be? Your 3rd and 4th betas did double but the 5th one didn't. When is the 6th one supposed to be or have you already taken it?

[Haven124]

I should be around six weeks. Well at least the egg is six weeks old. I am 24dp5dt. I go for another beta on Friday (12/10/10). I was told they would just continue to monitor. It could be a late implant, could be early miscarriage, could be tubal pregnacy. I haven't had any pain, any cramping. There was extremely light blleding but that stopped 2 weeks ago from what I can tell. My breast are sore still, but couldnt that be from the progesterone I am still taking? My Dr and nurse dont know anything and just told me to prepare for the worse. Meanwhile I am left in the dark here

[LauraB78]

I just wanted to say I wish you the best of luck. I can't imagine how stressed and lost you must feel at this point in time.. I have no experience and I am not knowledgeable in this area, but I felt inclined to tell you to try and hang in there and you are in my thoughts!! try and think positive thoughts and please keep us updated!

[Anya10]

You know...I knew a girl who had her beta low and then it started to double and she carried to a full term..SO, I would say your chances are 50/50....hang in there! Is your 6th beta doubled? If not then it my not be all that good. Also, at 7 weeks you can go for an u/s and they can check if it is a viable pregnancy. All I can say is that if worse is going to happen, don't give up. I had a m/c with my first pregnancy and I was depressed. However, after a while, I decided to try again and put my mind on a positive, and IT WORKED!!!! I carried to a full term . Don't give up in either case!

[Linzola1]

I will keep my fingers crossed for you! I'M not sure about beta numbers all too much I only had two done with this pregnancy at 3.5weeks my beta was 36 and at 6 weeks it was 2800 or so but the numbers vary greatly. If for some reason this pregnancy isnt viable please do not give up hope. My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage and I concieved the next month with my son who is 2. Whn DH and I tried to concieve (conceive) this time around I fond out I had PCOS and was having a hard time getting pregnant. I was put on Clomid and Metformin and it worked after a few months! I wish you all the best of luck and pray that everything works out!

[Haven124]

Well all I go for another Beta at 7am tomorrow ( 12/10/10). Very nervous. At least the office closes early on Fridays so I will have a number by noon time. This is trully madness. I am praying the numbers go up and God smiles down on me... Praying this is not an ectopic preg.. Please pray for me all

[lipstick_mommie]

I am so going thru the same thing, I have been testing every two days, I was told it could be an ectopic pregnancy, or a blighted ovum. My HCG levels were 800 on the 4th of this month, then two days later he called and said it doubled and to come test again, then I was told they were 4012.7, but the way he said it was four hundred twelve point seven, had me thinking it went down, (once again I started freaking out) he said no no they went up and to come test again, I tested yesterday and haven't gotten a call back yet! This can be so nerve wrecking, they did an u/s and didn't see anything, but going off my LMP I should be 6 weeks and 3 days. Just try to remain relax, and don't fret, something I am seriously doing, just keep testing and monitoring your levels! Best of luck to you both!

[LauraB78]

Any update Haven?

[Haven124]

Well I have somewhat of an update... My beta was a 276... Still not a large jump but something. I feel defeated at this point. My insurance will only cover this fresh cycle if things dont turn out good. I go back to the Dr on Fri (12/17/10) for another beta and u/s...

[tarajanes]

Fingers crossed for you,your levels are rising which is good,they may not be doubling,but we are all different,dont expect to see anything at your scan,until your levels reach over 1000,nothing will be seen,good luck,will be praying for you.

[amy_1985]

Hi Haven just reading what you are going through i wanted to leave you a little message.

First of all your numbers are going up and thats a good sign in early pregnancy it can take upto 72hrs to double all of us are different. I do disagree with the above statement (nothing will be seen until your levels reach over 1000 sorry!) as mine where 276 at 5weeks and a sack was seen in my uterus but again i will say everyones different,

I dont know how it works in america as im from uk and we have the nhs but can you not ask for a scan? A vaginal u/s is normally better too more chance they will find something.

try not to worry too much (easier said than done i know!) but think positive and take it easy!! my thoughts and prayers are with you and i wish you the best of luck. x