Can hcg levels rise slowly, then double and still be a normal pregnancy?

[thunder214]

I found out I was pregnant and we were so excited; things seemed to be going so perfectly in our lives.  The initial bloodwork showed that my hcg levels were low and my doctor became concerned.  They were at 196 then 2 days later at 254, then 3 days later 500. At that point my OB was certain I was going to miscarry and suggested a D&C.  Before I would have it done, I requested one more blood test.  It doubled to 1000 (2 days after the 500 titer).  My doctor seemed dumbfounded.  I'm going crazy worrying about if I am  going to miscarry or not and if not, could there be something abnormal with our baby?  I have not had one other symptom indicating a possible miscarriage, in fact I feel as pregnant as a woman in her third trimester!  I believe I am about 5 weeks pregnant.  When I took the first blood test I was just exactly 4 weeeks pregnant, although it's possible I am off by 5 days (previous period was 33 days long as opposed to the normal 28 I am).  I'm still having more bloodwork done every 2 days and (haven't received the results) and schedule for an ultrasound in 1 1/2 weeks.

So..any suggestions?  ANYTHING good or bad would be extremly helpful.

[liljmommy]

Im scared to death after three days of spotting and bleeding im back in the hospital my levels have only increased by a hundred I have already suffered two misscarriages in the past and my doc is saying because of the levels this doesnt look good im not ready to give up im in no pain whatsoever and they cant find a source for the bleeding my ultrasoung looked good I dont know what to do any advice

[sasa6]

i am 6 weeks pregnant nothing appear at ultrasound
i started my hcg level by 28 then 61 then 143 every 48 hours
but after 96 hours 143 increases to 243 only!!!!!!!!!!!!! no spottig no bleeding

[sasa6]

ohh thank god my hcg start low 28 then 61 then 143 every 48 hours ,then after 96 hours it increased only from 143 to 243 i'm really scared

[ashesmf1]

I felt horrible last week so I went to my family Doctor on Friday. He called me and said my hcg level was 19.4.  He told me to make an appointment with the gyn. I went and did blood work on Tuesday.  My hcg was only 24.  I had to call 2 days in a row to get the results and the nurse said, "I'll have the doctor call you and talk to you.  He'll most likely cancel the next test on Monday because you've miscarried."  He never called. My husband and I have never cried like we have today.

[AllyseA]

I'm so glad I found this page..

I found out I was preg 2 weeks ago & was so excited told everybody that we know.  I went to the Dr to confirm, she said it was a weak test so sent me for a blood work confirmation (Monday, HCG 326).  I got referred to an OB & made my 1st appointment (which was supposed to be next Friday).  Then this past Wednesday I had some spotting (brown) but it freaked me out bc I hadn't been seen by anyone.  I called the OB's office, left a msg with someone who works there & no one ever returned my call so I went to the ER.  They took my blood, & did an u/s & saw what looked like a very early gestational sac 3mm in my uterus.  They diagnosed a 'threatened miscarriage' & recommended I follow up w a NEW Dr to follow up (Wednesday, HCG 312).  I called, told them my situation & they suggested blood work right away.  They called me with my results & told me it didn't look good (Friday, HCG 491, Progesterone 4.2), that I should expect to start bleeding & be prepared to miscarry & to come in for a follow-up on Monday.  Tonight I started bleeding red & having sharp intermittent cramps.  They told me there was nothing that could be done, but I keep reading that SO MANY women are put on a progesterone supplement right away.  I've been crying constantly & SO ANGRY that they didn't see it viable enough to give me a progesterone supplement to hold off the bleeding.  I'm still holding out hope for Monday, but have just been devastated because I never thought this could happen to me.. at least after reading this, if my HCG goes up on Monday I'm DEMANDING a progesterone supplement & not giving up on my baby.  

Thank you ladies for helping me regain my sanity.

[nancy520]

what did they tell you? and when do you go for next u/s and bw?