Am I miscarrying? My HCG levels are not doubling!!

[mama1986]

So I found out I was pregnant on Sunday went to the er that night my hcg levels were only 24.. I went to the midwife that following sunday my hcg levels only went up to 35 so i went back that friday two days later and my hcg levels only went up to 38. My midwife told me that day that my pregnancy is not viable, I go back tomorrow monday to do another blood test for hcg levels. I don't want to accept this.. I have no signs of miscarrying.. no bleeding or cramps or anything.. is there a way i could have a miracle baby?? my progesterone levels are low my midwife didn't give me an exact number she just said low.. I am so confuse.. i am expecting to miscarry i always expect the worst...
More info:
I am 23 years old
I have two live births my kids are 4 and 2 yrs old.
No previous miscarriages.
I am not doubling in hcg every 48 hrs. Has anyone ever had this happen to them??
Anything will help I am just trying to figure things out. I read that if you miscarry it may be because chromosomes but then will this happen next time? I don't know need help and answers or opinions what other's think.
Thank You all

[Hoping4BabyB]

I am in the same boat.  I'm not sure what's going on with me either and I'm just playing the waiting game as well.  I was told I was pregnant on Sept. 10th and have been going to get hcg levels almost every other day.  The levels are low and are not quite doubling either.  The level was 203 on Tuesday and now they are 344 - the Dr. thinks it will probably be a miscarriage as well.  

I agree that the waiting and worrying is tough - hang in there!

[mama1986]

so it only went up one point so no good.. i guess now it's just a waiting game till i miscarry...god i don't like this.. thank you all for your replies

[mama1986]

I go into today to get my hcg levels tested again. I will let everyone know what they say after I know later this evening. I just know that since i am miscarrying  I don't want to wait I want to get it over and done with for I can move on from this. If that makes sense. Thank you all for your advice.

[Ambrelynn]

It's not your fault if you miscarry. I just want you to know that. Focus on your two bundles of joy and don't stress. You already know the worst that can happen so start thinking about the best! Sometimes it's better to get your hopes up and fail then to doubt everything and expect failure. Anything Is possible!

[SunWorshiper_26]

I also have experienced a miscarriage. It is a very hard process to deal with however I am now pregnant (19 weeks). Just because you have one miscarriage or several doesn't mean you won't be successful at concieving. Like every has said miscarriage in the first trimester is very common. Your body does not always recognize that the pregnancy has stopped therefore you will not have symptoms of a miscarriage. It is NOT your fault. There is nothing that you could have done to prevent this from happening. The hardest part for me was letting go and knowing that I was not at fault for this.

I am so very sorry that you are going through this. My heart breaks for you. You will be in my thought and prayers through this difficult time.

[LAURENGRAINGER]

I also experienced a missed miscarriage.  I went in for my 1st ultrasound at 8 1/2 weeks and it only measured 6 weeks.  The pregnancy had stopped weeks before but my body would not begin the miscarriage process on its own so they gave me meds to start it.  The myth that you have to have severe cramps and copious bleeding before your pregnancy fails is incorrect.  The truth is, it usually fails some time before all of that begins.  Don't give up, you have two healthy children.  Pregnancy can be very hit or miss.  The healthiest people in the world who do everything right still have them.  Many women who have multiple children experience miscarriages before, between, or after their successful pregnancies.  I am on my 3rd pregnancy now and i have yet to have a child yet.  Not all pregnancies are always viable.  Don't give up hope though, you CAN have another child after a miscarriage.

[Clysta]

A missed miscarriage is just a miscarriage your body doesn't realize has happened, so it doesn't expell the pregnancy. They can happen for any number of reasons, the most common being an issue with the fetus itself.

[mama1986]

I don't even know what a missed miscarriage is. or why this would happen.. I am just lost and confused and having a hard time dealing with all this. Thank you for your answers you guys I appreciate it.

[Clysta]

To miscarry you don't actually need signs or cramping. If your body doesn't recognize that the pregnancy has stopped it's not going to try to expell the tissue. First trimester miscarriages are very common, and around 1/5 women will experiance one. If you miscarry this, it doesn't mean you will in the future. Honestly, I agree that it doesn't sound as though the pregnancy is viable. Low progesterone and a very slow rising hCG doesn't sound promising, but anything can happen. Good luck.

[alaysha]

In order for a pregnancy to be viable the levels have to double at least 80% every 48-72 hours. It sounds like a missed miscarriage to me and with only having one it does not in anyway mean that your next pregnancy will end in a miscarriage. I had a missed miscarriage my first pregnancy and then ended up pregnant again within 6 weeks. I now have a 2 1/2 year old to show for it. I am so sorry that you are going through this. :(