TWINS???

I am trying to figure out if my hcg levels indicate twins.. At 4 weeks 3 days, my levels were 2230 and at 5 weeks, 2 days they were 12224. These seem high, and of course I am worrying myself to death thinking I'm breeding a football team or at best twins. Anyone know if these numbers mean twins???

[Quinns momma]

Those are pretty high levels and very well can indicate multiples.  You will have a very good idea once you get your first scan if you have a sports team in there. :)

[VaniDavila]

Wait for the u/s, that way you will be sure how many. Mine were similar to yours and I'm expecting 5 (thanks to fertility treatment). Don't get scared, you might just have high levels.

[mommyof2hpful]

Hi, Mine are pretty hight too! I am wondering the same thing. I found this site pretty helpful. www.betabase.info also are you sure of your dates?

[Kylie292]

Yes, I had my last period on May 1st. Guess I just need to wait and see what the ultrasound says, he has me scheduled for one on the 2nd...

[mommyof2hpful]

Good luck! Do you want twins? My levels at 5 weeks were 7000, so 5 weeks 2 days would be around 14000. We are pretty close. I have an ultrasound scheduled for tomorrow, I'm very anxious.

[scorpiogirl32]

i guess it matters how thay are rising at 4 weeks i was 508 48 hours later i was 2200 now im 7 weeks 3 days and just found out im having twins good luck im still in shock

[Kylie292]

It's not that I don't want twins it's just that I'd rather have one since I already have three kids and I just don't think I could do twins... But I'll be happy either way and figure out how to do it, lot's of people do it every day.... let me know what your ultrasound says... Good luck!!

[Kylie292]

Congratulations on the twins... Try not to freak out although I will as well if I am having twins. Did you have any indication? Do twins run in your family?

[wanting4#1]

Here's one of the things that I found on the Internet...


"Testing the specific levels of hCG can tell a health care provider certain things. Tracking levels of hCG can help to track the development of your baby, for example. HCG levels can also help to confirm if you are going to have twins or multiples, because you will have higher hCG levels with a twin or multiple pregnancy. Still, the levels of hCG present on any given day still fall within what is considered a “normal” range for a singleton pregnancy. HCG levels alone are not enough to guarantee that you are going to have twins.Testing the specific levels of hCG can tell a health care provider certain things. Tracking levels of hCG can help to track the development of your baby, for example. HCG levels can also help to confirm if you are going to have twins or multiples, because you will have higher hCG levels with a twin or multiple pregnancy. Still, the levels of hCG present on any given day still fall within what is considered a “normal” range for a singleton pregnancy.

HCG levels alone are not enough to guarantee that you are going to have twins."

Hope this helps!

[Kylie292]

It does make me feel a little better, thanks!

[scorpiogirl32]

i went on that batabase site and my levels were rising in a twin section but my biggest indicator is im super sick ive never been this sick in my life i can hardly eat im missarable right now and i just felt it the night befor the U/S i said to my self its twins so when thay were acually there i was floored and no twins dont run in my family my dad is so happy evary one is of course thay dont have to carry the babies im scared to death  iv read about vanishing twin so now im scared for my next apt what if one is gone ? im just a big worry wort lol do you want twins? when do you get a U/S?it is kinda exciting ill be happer when im further along have a good day .

[Kylie292]

Well, twins don't run in my family either but I  guess I'm not out of the clear yet since you're having them too!!! I am not very sick just nauseaus all the time. Hopefully, everything will go fine with your twins, I have heard a little about the vanishing twin syndrome but just try to hope for the best. I will get my ultrasound on the 2nd of July...If i can hold out until then...

[JeezeLouise7]

I'm sure that it was a schock.. but I just wanted to say, "Congratulations on the twins"!!!  Two little miracles instead of just one - that's amazing.  Good luck and best wishes.

[arl451]

hi kylie i had the same problem just last week doctor rang and told me my hcg levels were to high for 6 weeks i was sent for a scan was nervous that it was twins but my scan only revealed one heart beat and i was no further then 6 weeks pleease dont be worried im sure everything will be fine

[Kylie292]

Thanks! MY US is on the 2nd, just not thinking about it until then... Good luck on your pregnancy! Is this your first?