NEW HERE- worried about BETA

1sttimer · 10-19-2006, 01:12 PM

Hi! I just did my 3rd ivf cycle, 5dt of 2 blasts
1st BETA 9dp5dt 113
2nd BETA 11dp5dt 190

Only went up about 60%, worried bc it didnt double. Going back at 13dpt for 3rd BETA. Any insight to calm my nerves would be appreciated. Thanx!

EmmaUK2003 · 10-19-2006, 01:33 PM

60% is fine hun, you are doing OK. I have just come out of beta hell and know what you are going through. The doubling rate is between 2-3 days not strictly 2 days which everybody initially thinks. HCG is released into the blood stream at different times - you definately get surges - so it is always better to test HCG levels over a few days, not just 1 or 2. Good luck on Friday, I am sure your levels will continue to be good. Pls remember everybody is so different, try not compare yourselves to others.

jan1908 · 10-19-2006, 02:50 PM

I have learned here that as long as your beta is at least 1.6 increase you are fine. Your doubling time is 1.68 which is what mine was at one point. Relax and try worry (easier said than done).

Tess914 · 10-20-2006, 08:50 AM

I know it is so difficult to deal with non doubling betas cause I've been down that road...but, check out my numbers below in my signature. Mine DID NOT even come close to doubling and all is well (I'm 21 weeks now). Good luck - I really feel not everything is down to a science!

MommaRitz · 10-20-2006, 08:58 AM

Well first of all congrats on your pg!!!! You are actually looking for a doubling time within a 48 TO 72 hour window and you are 64.03 hours so you are stil in the viable window!! See what your next one shows, sometimes they get off on a slow start and then the betas go up quickly or vice versa. Every women is different so it is hard to compare. But you are PG. Congrats and let us know how you do!!

katiecaskey · 10-20-2006, 10:09 AM

My first couple betas did not even double in 72 hours and I am 23 weeks along.

10-19-2006, 01:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
1sttimer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	NEW HERE- worried about BETA Hi! I just did my 3rd ivf cycle, 5dt of 2 blasts 1st BETA 9dp5dt 113 2nd BETA 11dp5dt 190 Only went up about 60%, worried bc it didnt double. Going back at 13dpt for 3rd BETA. Any insight to calm my nerves would be appreciated. Thanx!

10-20-2006, 08:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tess914 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,339	I know it is so difficult to deal with non doubling betas cause I've been down that road...but, check out my numbers below in my signature. Mine DID NOT even come close to doubling and all is well (I'm 21 weeks now). Good luck - I really feel not everything is down to a science! __________________ TESS Me/DH 38 3 IUI's BFN IVF#1 BFP Beta#1 6/23 135, Beta Hell: #2 6/27 203, Beta#3 6/29 270-RE said prob nonviable, Beta #4 7/3 819! US 7/12 = IVF#2 6/08, IVF#3 9/08, IUI#4 11/08 - BFN IVF#4 1/09 BFP! 1st Beta 282, 2nd 597! It's B/G TWINS! [/B][/I]!

10-20-2006, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
MommaRitz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,199	Well first of all congrats on your pg!!!! You are actually looking for a doubling time within a 48 TO 72 hour window and you are 64.03 hours so you are stil in the viable window!! See what your next one shows, sometimes they get off on a slow start and then the betas go up quickly or vice versa. Every women is different so it is hard to compare. But you are PG. Congrats and let us know how you do!! __________________ M (28) DH(30) C - 3 yrs old D -1 YEAR OLD Awesome Work at home Opp! www.YourHomeGardenParty.com

10-20-2006, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
katiecaskey 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,771	My first couple betas did not even double in 72 hours and I am 23 weeks along. __________________ Katie (27) Tyler (29) married 4.5 ys IVF#1 BFP May 2006 1st time mommy to- Carson born January 10, 2007 FIGHT LEUKEMIA IVF#2 TWIN BOYS!! due in March

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10-19-2006, 01:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
EmmaUK2003 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Near London, UK Posts: 208	60% is fine hun, you are doing OK. I have just come out of beta hell and know what you are going through. The doubling rate is between 2-3 days not strictly 2 days which everybody initially thinks. HCG is released into the blood stream at different times - you definately get surges - so it is always better to test HCG levels over a few days, not just 1 or 2. Good luck on Friday, I am sure your levels will continue to be good. Pls remember everybody is so different, try not compare yourselves to others.

10-19-2006, 02:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
jan1908 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 699 Blog Entries: 13	I have learned here that as long as your beta is at least 1.6 increase you are fine. Your doubling time is 1.68 which is what mine was at one point. Relax and try worry (easier said than done).