At-risk for ectopic & just received word of hcg count of 24 at 3 weeks and 6 days. Ectopic??

[CadesMom99]

Help!  I had an ectopic in April 2007 resulting in the loss of my right tube.  I had an ovarian ectopic last summer resulting in the removal of my right ovary on 9/3/9.  I just received word after one cycle of clomid that I am pregnant again. I should be jumping for joy, but they said my hcg is 24 and I am 3 weeks and 6 days or maybe 5 days.  My progesterone was good though (25).  I know that it's not a single hcg count that truly matters, but I am nervous of course to say the least and it's going to be a LONGGGGG weekend (Friday at 1pm now and I won't know till Monday around noon at the soonest the results of my second draw that I will do Monday am).  Has anyone had a count of 24 at this stage and had a normal pregnancy (not ectopic)?  What do I make of these numbers?  Any advice or encouragement would be wonderful - even bad news if that is what you have.  I just need something - anything - here...I had no symptoms with either of my two ectopics and only just began feeling a pressure/stretching feeling on my left side after I hung up with the doctor moments ago (this is probably psychological since I felt nothing till then! lol).  Anybody out there please help...

Jordan

[CadesMom99]

I started cramping bad and bleeding this past Wednesday the 7th :(.  Sounds like my first miscarriage.  I am so disappointed and especially since my progesterone was 25...The first hcg draw on the 2nd was 24 and the next was only 21 on the 5th and it was then two days later that the miscarraige started.  I am so depressed.  I knew it was too good to be true I guess...I go back for my 3rd blood draw on Monday to make sure the count is zero so we will know it's not another ectopic.  Today makes cycle day 3 (or 3 days of bleeding with the miscarraige) for me and I SO want to take my clomid to make sure I do ovulate in 2 weeks like so many others have after a miscarriage.  I wish I could find someone who has done this!  I know the doc wouldn't tell me too, but I really can't imagine it hurting. It was such an early miscarriage (really, just like a period a couple days late!) that I know my body doesn't need a break or anything.  If you have any thoughts I'd love to hear.  Thank you so much for thinking of me!  It means a lot to me right now :).

[mhv]

How are things going?  I am just checking in on you!  I have been thinking and praying for you!  Hang in there : )

[CadesMom99]

I would still like to hear from any others out there who have had low hcg (at or around, or even just 'low' in general) at 3 weeks 5/6 days.  Thanks!!

Jordan

[CadesMom99]

Thank you so much, Lily, for replying and for your thoughts.  Everything I keep reading shows that with such good progesterone levels, my chance of ectopic is only anywhere from 2-4%...so hopefully all is fine.  I will let you know Monday!!  Take care.

Jordan

[butterflybabies]

Hi!
I to had an ectopic back in June 09' I was able to keep my tube though..and from everything I have heard and read about if the progestrone is over 20 thats a good sign.. Usually anything lower then 20 is an indication of ectopic..the HCG number isnt important when it starts out just that it doubles approprietly..I know its scary and I have been preggo 2 times after my ectopic but they ended around 5wks and it was to small to see so we will never know if they were ectopic or not..the only thing that makes my doc think they were in my uterus was that I had the classic miscarriage symptoms..Try to stay positive I know its hard! Nothing you can do right now so you might as well not worry about it..It is what it is and you just have to hope for the best..I will keep my fingers crossed for you that you get good news!
Take Care,
Lily