should I stop the meds or not? HELP!

vealnicky · 02-27-2006, 03:31 PM

Ok, my latest beta came back with only an 80 point rise form 281-361. I am currently about 4.5 weeks pregnant from day of ovulation(Gonal stim cycle no IUI). My betas have been consistently under the "doubling" mark since 8 days post ovulation. Doc says it looks like a chemical pregnancy and to come in one more time for a beta check. I can either stop the femtrace and progesterone now or wait til after wed.'s results. I am torn. My levels are low even for this stage of pregnancy and I feel the doc is right. Can't do an u/s as there'd be nothing to see at this stage.
Should I just stop the meds tonite? Anyone else have a similar situation?

Vic

ps- I don't understand all the abbreviations being used on this forum

MelanieS · 02-27-2006, 04:23 PM

I'm sorry to hear that your betas aren't rising appropriately. I would continue to take the meds until the next beta just to be on the safe side. Although your levels may be low why take the chance. Perhaps you had a late implanter or maybe one could have been re-absorbed.

Again-I'm sorry!

mmi · 02-27-2006, 04:43 PM

I would hold off till wednesday, you never know if there is a lab error. I know it is hard waiting, most people want to just move on..... but i have heard of many a lab error happening. good luck.

MommaRitz · 02-27-2006, 04:46 PM

sorry you are faced with this decision veal - ;( Hugs to you.

You can also click the acronyms up on the menu to help you better understand all our abbreviations.

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vealnicky · 02-27-2006, 05:24 PM

Thx everyone! I will continue the meds til wednesday. What have I got to lose, right?
And thx for the info on the acronyms tab!
Should I plan on stocking up on Advil for the impending cramps? Or is it that bad at 4 weeks?
Vic

TeppieG · 02-27-2006, 05:30 PM

Vic - I would continue taking the meds. Miracles happen. The same exact thing happened to one of my dear friends. Her son is now 17 mos old!!

02-27-2006, 03:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
vealnicky Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: US Posts: 9	should I stop the meds or not? HELP! Ok, my latest beta came back with only an 80 point rise form 281-361. I am currently about 4.5 weeks pregnant from day of ovulation(Gonal stim cycle no IUI). My betas have been consistently under the "doubling" mark since 8 days post ovulation. Doc says it looks like a chemical pregnancy and to come in one more time for a beta check. I can either stop the femtrace and progesterone now or wait til after wed.'s results. I am torn. My levels are low even for this stage of pregnancy and I feel the doc is right. Can't do an u/s as there'd be nothing to see at this stage. Should I just stop the meds tonite? Anyone else have a similar situation? Vic ps- I don't understand all the abbreviations being used on this forum

02-27-2006, 04:43 PM	#3 (permalink)
mmi 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 6,471	I would hold off till wednesday, you never know if there is a lab error. I know it is hard waiting, most people want to just move on..... but i have heard of many a lab error happening. good luck. __________________ 3 years and 15 medicated cycles(clomid, injections, iui's, ivf's, fet, you name it) and 2 angels before finally getting princess 1 (1999) 2 injection cycles for princess 2(2002) Truly miracles! "Life isn't measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

02-27-2006, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
MommaRitz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,199	sorry you are faced with this decision veal - ;( Hugs to you. You can also click the acronyms up on the menu to help you better understand all our abbreviations. M __________________ M (28) DH(30) C - 3 yrs old D -1 YEAR OLD Awesome Work at home Opp! www.YourHomeGardenParty.com

02-27-2006, 05:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
vealnicky Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: US Posts: 9	advice appreciated! Thx everyone! I will continue the meds til wednesday. What have I got to lose, right? And thx for the info on the acronyms tab! Should I plan on stocking up on Advil for the impending cramps? Or is it that bad at 4 weeks? Vic

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02-27-2006, 04:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
MelanieS 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,807	I'm sorry to hear that your betas aren't rising appropriately. I would continue to take the meds until the next beta just to be on the safe side. Although your levels may be low why take the chance. Perhaps you had a late implanter or maybe one could have been re-absorbed. Again-I'm sorry!

02-27-2006, 05:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
TeppieG 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,723 Blog Entries: 31	Vic - I would continue taking the meds. Miracles happen. The same exact thing happened to one of my dear friends. Her son is now 17 mos old!!

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