Very, very low betas

jokiebird · 09-21-2006, 01:33 PM

I am (allegedly) in my eighth week of pregnancy. Up until last week, my HcG numbers were doubling every 72 hours, although they were low. I had another test on Tuesday, and they only went up from 1800-ish to 2200-ish in six days. I know 2200 is very, very, very low for where I'm supposed to be, and the non-doubling is very bad.

I'm doomed for sure, right? Any happy vibes you can send my way would be nice. I kind of wish the bleeding would start already so I can get this over with and my husband and I can try again.

CrystalAZ · 09-21-2006, 01:51 PM

No, actually the numbers quit doubling and slow down after a while. 2200 seems low to me, but I am not sure how low. There is a chart somewhere that shows the range of normal betas - maybe someone has the link to it?

Crystal

jokiebird · 09-21-2006, 01:56 PM

Yes, unfortunately I've seen those charts and I'm quite out of range for as far along as I'm supposed to be. I think, really, that I'm just trying to find the straws to grasp at this point, because it's so disappointing.

MommaRitz · 09-21-2006, 02:31 PM

In the eigth week have they even done a u/s yet?? Those are low nums.

I hope the u/s shows great things for you

jokiebird · 09-22-2006, 04:20 AM

No, my u/s is scheduled for next Thursday. This has been so hard! I couldn't even drag myself into work today.

hmontgomry · 09-22-2006, 08:18 AM

I'm sorry you have to go through this-I've been through it and don't wish it upon anyone. Any chance your dates are wrong?? Let us know how it goes-will be praying for the best!

jokiebird · 09-22-2006, 09:53 AM

The dates can't be off by much, I don't think. I took my first + test on August 28th, which would make conception around the 18th of August. My last HcG draw was on the 19th, which would put me at over 4 weeks since conception and my minimum level really should be above 5,000.

I think I'm going to call the doctor today and see if I can get in earlier than next Thursday for my u/s so I can just get some answers.

jokiebird · 09-23-2006, 02:11 PM

My feelings of dread were well justified, unfortunately. I started bleeding a couple of hours ago. No pain, which is good. I did most of my grieving already so I'm not feeling too horrible. I wish you all the best of luck.

09-21-2006, 01:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
jokiebird Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens NY Posts: 47	Very, very low betas I am (allegedly) in my eighth week of pregnancy. Up until last week, my HcG numbers were doubling every 72 hours, although they were low. I had another test on Tuesday, and they only went up from 1800-ish to 2200-ish in six days. I know 2200 is very, very, very low for where I'm supposed to be, and the non-doubling is very bad. I'm doomed for sure, right? Any happy vibes you can send my way would be nice. I kind of wish the bleeding would start already so I can get this over with and my husband and I can try again.

09-21-2006, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
CrystalAZ 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ & Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 10,835 Blog Entries: 455	No, actually the numbers quit doubling and slow down after a while. 2200 seems low to me, but I am not sure how low. There is a chart somewhere that shows the range of normal betas - maybe someone has the link to it? Crystal __________________ Me: 41 DH: 39 TTC#1: 11/04: IVF Canceled 8/06: DE IVF: BFN 11/06: FET: BFP! Wyatt Douglas, born on 6-9-07! TTC#2: 09/08: FET: BFN 12/08: FET: BFN 04/09: Natural surprise: ectopic

09-21-2006, 02:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
MommaRitz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,199	In the eigth week have they even done a u/s yet?? Those are low nums. I hope the u/s shows great things for you __________________ M (28) DH(30) C - 3 yrs old D -1 YEAR OLD Awesome Work at home Opp! www.YourHomeGardenParty.com

09-22-2006, 08:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
hmontgomry Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ohio Posts: 1,186	I'm sorry you have to go through this-I've been through it and don't wish it upon anyone. Any chance your dates are wrong?? Let us know how it goes-will be praying for the best! __________________ Me (30) Dh (46) Jimmy 6 3 IUI's BFN 4th IUI BFP M/C 7 weeks 1st IUI w/ inj BFN 2nd IUI w/ Follistim BFP! Twins! Boy/Girl! born 12/12/2006 Heather

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09-21-2006, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
jokiebird Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens NY Posts: 47	Yes, unfortunately I've seen those charts and I'm quite out of range for as far along as I'm supposed to be. I think, really, that I'm just trying to find the straws to grasp at this point, because it's so disappointing.

09-22-2006, 04:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
jokiebird Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens NY Posts: 47	No, my u/s is scheduled for next Thursday. This has been so hard! I couldn't even drag myself into work today.

09-22-2006, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
jokiebird Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens NY Posts: 47	The dates can't be off by much, I don't think. I took my first + test on August 28th, which would make conception around the 18th of August. My last HcG draw was on the 19th, which would put me at over 4 weeks since conception and my minimum level really should be above 5,000. I think I'm going to call the doctor today and see if I can get in earlier than next Thursday for my u/s so I can just get some answers.

09-23-2006, 02:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
jokiebird Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queens NY Posts: 47	My feelings of dread were well justified, unfortunately. I started bleeding a couple of hours ago. No pain, which is good. I did most of my grieving already so I'm not feeling too horrible. I wish you all the best of luck.