Doc just told me HCG dropping

[Jacqueline42]

Hi everyone,
I haven't been on here very long, only a week or so.  But I've gotten so much great information and encouragement from many of you.

I am 42, just reached 9 weeks today, but my doctor just called me and apparently my hcg is lower than it should be for this stage so she is concerned.  I will have a scan tomorrow, but I'm very worried.

Years ago I had a miscarriage after seeing a strong heartbeat at 6 weeks, then when I went back for my 13 week scan, I was so saddened to find that development had stopped shortly after my 6 week scan. All that time I thought all was well.  I'm sure symptoms abated, but never having been pregnant before I didn't notice it.

This time I've been on progesterone supplements and my biggest fear has been that that same thing will happen - ie. development will stop - but I'll never know because the progesterone tells your body to hang on to the endometrium and also the symptoms persist.  

I am feeling sick with worry now.  Anyone else out there been told their hcg too low but gone on to have normal pregnancy????

[mumanddadof4]

hi, my hcg levels have gone up from 124 to 951 but my progesterone has gone down from 73 to 54 the hospital said this isnt good im only 5 weeks pregnant can anyone tell me can the progesterone levels go back up? regards gina xxxx

[CopterRN1]

I'm so sorry to hear about your HCG numbers.  I am a nurse, and a fertility patient so unfortunately I know more than ANY woman should have to know about reproductive medicine.  But I'm talking to you now from personal experience.  I am 39  yo and was recently pregnant.  My husband in an ED doc with access to an u/s machine so we scanned my tummy a few times.  I went to my doc for a scan because I was just worried.  I really thought I'd miscarried.  But the heartbeat was there at 120 bpm and embryo measured right on target.  Just like you, I began bleeding some, but no pain and of course it was on a Friday pm and my doc wasn't on call.  He tried to reassure me that as long as I had no pain, many women have SOME bleeding.  But my gut told me differently.  My husband ordered a STAT HCG and progesterone on Saturday and they had both fallen.  I knew immediately.  Of course I had to have a u/s on Monday with my doc which confirmed my fears.  The baby probably died just days after I heard it's heartbeat.  It's been 3-4 months now and I my heart still aches.  I had to go through a D&C, which is MUCH better than waiting for it to pass, d/t pain and mental anguish.   I do have four other children.  2 girls 11yo and 7 yo both IVF and 2 boys 5yo and 3yo...God given. I love them dearly.  I am so blessed.  Some people may wonder why in the world I want another.  I'm just a baby loving mom. I know you will be hopefull that it is just a fluke, but try to be prepared and depend on others to help you if you miscarry.  Goodluck...Cristi

[Jacqueline42]

Hi,
did you have your scan?  I hope yours went much, much better than mine.
All the best.  

[Mochica]

I'm worried too b/c my HCG levels are not doubling or raising like the doctor would like. I also have an enlarged yolk sack which is not a great sign. So I'm waiting on pins and needles. I too am on progesterone supplements and a baby aspirin each day. Today I have a u/s and couldn't sleep at all last night due to worry.

I read about your outcome and it made me really sad. I can relate a bit.

This stuff is so hard to deal with ... from top to bottom. Or it has been for me anyway. I haven't really even celebrated yet as I'm nervous.

Thinking of you, Monica

[SamLB]

hi  - I just replied to you on my original post about April 09 babies....so I've only just read in more detail your 'history' here...
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you today...please let us know how you get on...I can understand why you're anxious...Keep positive!

[kindergal]

Hang in there----I know you are terribly worried.  I hope your scan shows all is OK.  Sometimes those HCG numbers can be weird!!!