worried about beta

amg · 04-13-2006, 09:22 AM

I posted this on the "pregnant after infertility" board but then I saw this one and this is probably where I should of posted.

So I had my second beta this AM it's 106. My first test was 68 and it was early, 10dp3dt, and today would of been my first beta had I not went in early. I'm 12dp3dt today. I'm thrilled it went up and the doc said as long as it's increasing by 60%, which it did but I still feel like I've seen such higher number on the IF boards. What do you all think? Did anyone have numbers around 106 when they were 12dp3dt?? I want so much to be happy and excited but I just can't stop worrying!! My Re doesn't want me to re test for a week, doesn't that seem long?

auntb · 04-13-2006, 10:36 AM

My RE says that the doubling of the beta is more important than the initial value as that is dependant on the time of implantation. Some embryos implant later hence the lower initial beta #. As long as it continues to double every 48-72 hours the pg should be viable. The lowest # their office has seen go on to be viable was 12 at 11dp3dt. I think your numbers look great!!

Brooke

amg · 04-13-2006, 12:08 PM

Well when I do the calculation it's really every 74 hours. So is that pretty bad then? Anyone have it speed up after the first test?

jennl · 04-13-2006, 12:15 PM

Did you actually do your tests at the same time, 3 days apart? I had one similar to yours and it looked like it didn't quite double. It was because I had tested about 3 hours earlier the second time. I also remember reading at one point that the hcg levels don't rise at a steady rate over the 48-72 hours, but they start rising much faster towards the end of the 48-72 hour mark (whenever it is that they are going to double). So even if you were just a little early, it might make a pretty big difference at this point with the numbers being in the tens and hundreds vs the thousands. Keep us posted and best of luck to you!

Jenn

amg · 04-13-2006, 12:27 PM

I did go the first apt at 10:30am and today I went at 8:00am, so if that makes any difference it was a couple hours off.

jennl · 04-13-2006, 02:30 PM

I think that could definitely have an impact. When do you go for your next beta?

amg · 04-13-2006, 02:33 PM

not until next Thursday, FOREVER!!!!

Kelpm · 04-14-2006, 08:02 AM

Amg~~ Just relax and take it easy, that is the best thing you can do right now. I wouldn't worry so much about the number's not doubling, as for you said you went in a few hours early. I think your numbers are great. Mine didn't start off all that hot..... Just relax, your not leaving me on the BFP list alone for the "Spring Chicks"!!!!

Libra102 · 04-14-2006, 12:14 PM

Amg, see my response to Amyelynn. It might help.

Big hugs.

04-13-2006, 09:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
amg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 215	worried about beta I posted this on the "pregnant after infertility" board but then I saw this one and this is probably where I should of posted. So I had my second beta this AM it's 106. My first test was 68 and it was early, 10dp3dt, and today would of been my first beta had I not went in early. I'm 12dp3dt today. I'm thrilled it went up and the doc said as long as it's increasing by 60%, which it did but I still feel like I've seen such higher number on the IF boards. What do you all think? Did anyone have numbers around 106 when they were 12dp3dt?? I want so much to be happy and excited but I just can't stop worrying!! My Re doesn't want me to re test for a week, doesn't that seem long? __________________ ME 28 DH 31 TTC# 1 for 3 years 3 IUI's with Clomid, 1 IUI Femera, 2 IUI Follistim all BFN IVF #1 BFP Chemical

04-13-2006, 12:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
amg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 215	Well when I do the calculation it's really every 74 hours. So is that pretty bad then? Anyone have it speed up after the first test? __________________ ME 28 DH 31 TTC# 1 for 3 years 3 IUI's with Clomid, 1 IUI Femera, 2 IUI Follistim all BFN IVF #1 BFP Chemical

04-13-2006, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
amg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 215	I did go the first apt at 10:30am and today I went at 8:00am, so if that makes any difference it was a couple hours off. __________________ ME 28 DH 31 TTC# 1 for 3 years 3 IUI's with Clomid, 1 IUI Femera, 2 IUI Follistim all BFN IVF #1 BFP Chemical

04-13-2006, 02:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
amg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 215	not until next Thursday, FOREVER!!!! __________________ ME 28 DH 31 TTC# 1 for 3 years 3 IUI's with Clomid, 1 IUI Femera, 2 IUI Follistim all BFN IVF #1 BFP Chemical

04-14-2006, 08:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kelpm 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 5,961	Amg~~ Just relax and take it easy, that is the best thing you can do right now. I wouldn't worry so much about the number's not doubling, as for you said you went in a few hours early. I think your numbers are great. Mine didn't start off all that hot..... Just relax, your not leaving me on the BFP list alone for the "Spring Chicks"!!!! __________________ New Video as of 10 Nov'09 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPmRegxmWfI

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04-13-2006, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
auntb 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 129	My RE says that the doubling of the beta is more important than the initial value as that is dependant on the time of implantation. Some embryos implant later hence the lower initial beta #. As long as it continues to double every 48-72 hours the pg should be viable. The lowest # their office has seen go on to be viable was 12 at 11dp3dt. I think your numbers look great!! Brooke

04-13-2006, 12:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
jennl 700-799 post 9 of hearts Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 796	Did you actually do your tests at the same time, 3 days apart? I had one similar to yours and it looked like it didn't quite double. It was because I had tested about 3 hours earlier the second time. I also remember reading at one point that the hcg levels don't rise at a steady rate over the 48-72 hours, but they start rising much faster towards the end of the 48-72 hour mark (whenever it is that they are going to double). So even if you were just a little early, it might make a pretty big difference at this point with the numbers being in the tens and hundreds vs the thousands. Keep us posted and best of luck to you! Jenn

04-13-2006, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
jennl 700-799 post 9 of hearts Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 796	I think that could definitely have an impact. When do you go for your next beta?

04-14-2006, 12:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Libra102 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 79	Amg, see my response to Amyelynn. It might help. Big hugs.

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