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HCG slow to increase, anyone else?
Hi all,
I am just looking for some reassurance from other ladies who have gone through something similar.
I am 34 and TTC my 2nd child. I used an ovulation kit and got a positive reading 9/26, so we tried on the 26th and 27th. On Saturday the 29th, I had that awful stomach bug, vomiting & diarrhea. I was so upset that I would not be pregnant because of the illness, my body would reject it.
My period was due 10/14 and on the 11th I started spotting brown. This went on for a week and I was getting concerned. Was I pregnant or not?
I got a positive home pregnancy test on Friday 10/19, approx 20 dpo. My OB ordered blood work because of the spotting.
My hcg counts were 67 and my prog was 9.5 on Friday 10/19 (20 dpo). On Monday 10/22 hcg was 233 (more than 3x in 72 hours, good right?!). Prog was only 8.7 (I read they like to see 10+) so they put me on prometrium 50 mg/day. Today hcg was 435, almost double in 72 hours. So they are rising but not quite as fast as maybe they should. I should be almost 6 weeks, but from research I have done online, I'm not even measuring 4 weeks.
Doctor wants to do an u/s. Concerned about possible ectopic pg or miscarriage. I originally wanted to do it right away, but I realized maybe a week would make more of a difference, so now I have to wait until next Thursday. I am trying to be positive. I am OK with whatever happens, though I hate the waiting and it helps to talk to others who have been through this.
Anyone's personal experiences would definitely help. Thank you.
I am just looking for some reassurance from other ladies who have gone through something similar.
I am 34 and TTC my 2nd child. I used an ovulation kit and got a positive reading 9/26, so we tried on the 26th and 27th. On Saturday the 29th, I had that awful stomach bug, vomiting & diarrhea. I was so upset that I would not be pregnant because of the illness, my body would reject it.
My period was due 10/14 and on the 11th I started spotting brown. This went on for a week and I was getting concerned. Was I pregnant or not?
I got a positive home pregnancy test on Friday 10/19, approx 20 dpo. My OB ordered blood work because of the spotting.
My hcg counts were 67 and my prog was 9.5 on Friday 10/19 (20 dpo). On Monday 10/22 hcg was 233 (more than 3x in 72 hours, good right?!). Prog was only 8.7 (I read they like to see 10+) so they put me on prometrium 50 mg/day. Today hcg was 435, almost double in 72 hours. So they are rising but not quite as fast as maybe they should. I should be almost 6 weeks, but from research I have done online, I'm not even measuring 4 weeks.
Doctor wants to do an u/s. Concerned about possible ectopic pg or miscarriage. I originally wanted to do it right away, but I realized maybe a week would make more of a difference, so now I have to wait until next Thursday. I am trying to be positive. I am OK with whatever happens, though I hate the waiting and it helps to talk to others who have been through this.
Anyone's personal experiences would definitely help. Thank you.
I just read something like that as well. I've also seen some tables showing my numbers are within normal range for as many weeks as I think I am. We only tried the 2 days, and haven't since then, so it's pretty definite when I conceived, within at least a couple days, given how long sperm is supposed to last. Thank you!
I read and was told by my doctor as long as hcg levels increase by 66% every 48 hours, its normal. I don't think your hcg levels seem low for 6 weeks.
Im going through the same thing as you, my levels started, i guess doubling and then had another blood test after my u/s, as they found that the measurements aren't adding up to the no of wks pregnant (but found a heartbeat)! THe results from blood test found although my levels had increased, they hadn't quite double, now Im waiting till tuesday for another u/s to see what is happening. Dont want to scare you, and im trying to remain positive, but it usually ends up in miscarriage. But i also read that people go on to have healthy babies too. So chin up and i prayer that things go well with you and us
HCG should double every 24-72 hours the fact that yours is doing that is a very good sign!
I have been told by my dr's office that they want progesterone over 10. If your HCG is going up - focus on that.
Thank you so much for your quick response and understanding.
I forgot to add that over the weekend, my spotting went from brown and light to bright red with some clots. I was almost positive I was miscarrying then, and resigned myself to it. But on Monday when the nurse said my hcg had gone up and I was still pregnant, I think I was more excited than when I got the + HPT. The spotting has really lessened with the prometrium, but today there was some slight brown spotting. So I really don't know what to think.
I have read about some pregnancies going full term even with slow starts on the hcg. So here's hoping.
Yes, it helps to keep busy. My 14 month old daughter is great at fulfilling that need. I also have a very supportive husband who doesn't want me worrying too much.
I forgot to add that over the weekend, my spotting went from brown and light to bright red with some clots. I was almost positive I was miscarrying then, and resigned myself to it. But on Monday when the nurse said my hcg had gone up and I was still pregnant, I think I was more excited than when I got the + HPT. The spotting has really lessened with the prometrium, but today there was some slight brown spotting. So I really don't know what to think.
I have read about some pregnancies going full term even with slow starts on the hcg. So here's hoping.
Yes, it helps to keep busy. My 14 month old daughter is great at fulfilling that need. I also have a very supportive husband who doesn't want me worrying too much.
I have recently miscarried after spotting for about 3 weeks. When they checked my hcg levels they were 1500 (Tuesday) then dropped to 900 (Friday) so my situation is a little different.
I do however understand what the waiting is like. I was told on Tuesday 50/50 chance. I wasn't sure if I sould try to stay excited or prepare myself. Then after being sent to ER on Friday by my GP they wouldn't confirm miscarriage and I had to wait until Monday for another blood test. I was a mess. The waiting was horrible. I hope you stay positive and that your hcg decides it is time to start doubling and that is was just a slow start.
Take care and try to stay busy. I always wanted to be around people while waiting to keep me occupied.
I do however understand what the waiting is like. I was told on Tuesday 50/50 chance. I wasn't sure if I sould try to stay excited or prepare myself. Then after being sent to ER on Friday by my GP they wouldn't confirm miscarriage and I had to wait until Monday for another blood test. I was a mess. The waiting was horrible. I hope you stay positive and that your hcg decides it is time to start doubling and that is was just a slow start.
Take care and try to stay busy. I always wanted to be around people while waiting to keep me occupied.
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