Concerned: Only 2 betas?

SampaguitaSD · 10-15-2006, 01:12 PM

My RE does 2 betas (8dp3dt & 10dp3dt) and then 1 week later a progesterone check. At a little past 6 weeks, they do the 1st u/s.

Others seem to do so many more betas. I'm kind of freaking out because I keep thinking that if we don't check for increasing betas, I'm going to get to the 1st u/s & see nothing!

I'm especially concerned because we test so early & my last beta for 10dp3dt was 45. My clinic doesn't seem at all concerned but how do I know it's continuing to double if they're not testing?

What does your clinic do? Am I just being paranoid?

Thanks!
Sam

jan1908 · 10-15-2006, 02:00 PM

I had my 2nd IVF in August...well I didn't have anything to transfer so it was a bust. We decided to give it a rest and...booom...I get pregnant the next month. I called my RE since I had been dealing with him for the last 8 months. They told me to come in before work (the same morning I called). I wanted the RE because I knew I would get more testing than with my OB/gyn. I'm surprised that your RE hasn't checked more. I have had a beta every other day (3-last Monday, Wednesday, Friday). When my beta was 2917 on Friday they wanted me to come in tomorrow for an u/s so we can see the sac and then two weeks later to see the h/b. Try not to worry yourself but still ask if you can get a beta every other day for at least a week if it will ease your mind. My RE's office is so happy, even though all the treatment I received there didn't work. They are so supportive. Take care.

AthenaD · 10-15-2006, 02:11 PM

Hi Sam,

Congratulations! My RE only did three betas and they were all a week apart. Just remember, most women don't get betas at all or they get one just to confirm. It's only us IF folk that even know what a beta is!

I was paranoid with dd that we wouldn't see anything at 7 weeks. We saw a hb and she was born exactly one week and perfect!

Relax and enjoy! The next nine months are awesome!

indianbebe · 10-15-2006, 05:49 PM

My RE routinely only does 2 betas also. I had 3 but only because my first numbers did not double initially. Relax....... and enjoy your pregnancy. Most doctor offices (those who test fertile women) only do one. Anyway, look on the bright side........less needle pokes

Congrats on your pregnancy

teachergirl · 10-16-2006, 03:27 PM

I also had 2 betas after IVF and an ultrasound at 6 weeks.

Congrats!

Brenda
EDD 1-19-07

studiohuron · 10-16-2006, 03:42 PM

yep 2 betas (unless they are low or not doubling)- two US - one at 5wks3days and one usually around 6wks4days

SampaguitaSD · 10-16-2006, 04:04 PM

I got an email this morning from my nurse coordinator that they will do a 3rd beta on Thursday when I go in for my progesterone check. She said they understand my anxiety about waiting until the 30th for the u/s.

I'm relieved but still apprehensive. I guess I will be like this for the next 8 months!

(which would be a bad thing - I'll birth a nervous child!)

Thanks, everyone, for sharing your clinic's procedures.

SampaguitaSD · 10-16-2006, 08:02 PM

Ugh...see...that's what scares me Leslie. It's just awful that there are no guarantees in this business. *sigh*

SampaguitaSD · 10-16-2006, 08:09 PM

I think if I can at least see that my beta #3 is good, I'll be better.

BTW - we have another due date buddy here!

Lula · 10-16-2006, 08:22 PM

Sam - I'm glad that you got a third beta - just to put you at ease. I only had 2 betas and the wait for u/s was awful. Another 2ww! And just as stressful. Good luck on beta #3!!! I think we'll all have nervous children!

10-15-2006, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
SampaguitaSD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 697	UPDATE: 3rd beta in//Concerned: Only 2 betas? My RE does 2 betas (8dp3dt & 10dp3dt) and then 1 week later a progesterone check. At a little past 6 weeks, they do the 1st u/s. Others seem to do so many more betas. I'm kind of freaking out because I keep thinking that if we don't check for increasing betas, I'm going to get to the 1st u/s & see nothing! I'm especially concerned because we test so early & my last beta for 10dp3dt was 45. My clinic doesn't seem at all concerned but how do I know it's continuing to double if they're not testing? What does your clinic do? Am I just being paranoid? Thanks! Sam Last edited by SampaguitaSD; 10-19-2006 at 05:44 PM.

10-15-2006, 02:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
AthenaD 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 6,952	Hi Sam, Congratulations! My RE only did three betas and they were all a week apart. Just remember, most women don't get betas at all or they get one just to confirm. It's only us IF folk that even know what a beta is! I was paranoid with dd that we wouldn't see anything at 7 weeks. We saw a hb and she was born exactly one week and perfect! Relax and enjoy! The next nine months are awesome! __________________ me (41) dh (49) R 3/06 A 11/07

10-15-2006, 05:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
indianbebe 700-799 post 9 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 762	My RE routinely only does 2 betas also. I had 3 but only because my first numbers did not double initially. Relax....... and enjoy your pregnancy. Most doctor offices (those who test fertile women) only do one. Anyway, look on the bright side........less needle pokes Congrats on your pregnancy __________________ Jodi 32 b/g twin IVF miracles Jan.2006 born at 32 weeks Natual Miracle baby girl Sept.2009 born at 36 weeks

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10-15-2006, 02:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
jan1908 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 699 Blog Entries: 13	I had my 2nd IVF in August...well I didn't have anything to transfer so it was a bust. We decided to give it a rest and...booom...I get pregnant the next month. I called my RE since I had been dealing with him for the last 8 months. They told me to come in before work (the same morning I called). I wanted the RE because I knew I would get more testing than with my OB/gyn. I'm surprised that your RE hasn't checked more. I have had a beta every other day (3-last Monday, Wednesday, Friday). When my beta was 2917 on Friday they wanted me to come in tomorrow for an u/s so we can see the sac and then two weeks later to see the h/b. Try not to worry yourself but still ask if you can get a beta every other day for at least a week if it will ease your mind. My RE's office is so happy, even though all the treatment I received there didn't work. They are so supportive. Take care.

10-16-2006, 03:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
teachergirl 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,324	I also had 2 betas after IVF and an ultrasound at 6 weeks. Congrats! Brenda EDD 1-19-07

10-16-2006, 03:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
studiohuron Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 883	yep 2 betas (unless they are low or not doubling)- two US - one at 5wks3days and one usually around 6wks4days

10-16-2006, 04:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
SampaguitaSD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 697	I got an email this morning from my nurse coordinator that they will do a 3rd beta on Thursday when I go in for my progesterone check. She said they understand my anxiety about waiting until the 30th for the u/s. I'm relieved but still apprehensive. I guess I will be like this for the next 8 months! (which would be a bad thing - I'll birth a nervous child!) Thanks, everyone, for sharing your clinic's procedures.

10-16-2006, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
SampaguitaSD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 697	Ugh...see...that's what scares me Leslie. It's just awful that there are no guarantees in this business. sigh

10-16-2006, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
SampaguitaSD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 697	I think if I can at least see that my beta #3 is good, I'll be better. BTW - we have another due date buddy here!

10-16-2006, 08:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lula 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CA Posts: 3,736	Sam - I'm glad that you got a third beta - just to put you at ease. I only had 2 betas and the wait for u/s was awful. Another 2ww! And just as stressful. Good luck on beta #3!!! I think we'll all have nervous children!