Low betas for me as well

SJPRGirl35 · 11-10-2006, 04:35 AM

Hi,
I had a 12 DPO beta number of 9.6. I'm going today for another one (15 DPO). But, my temperatures keep dropping and my home HPT is not getting darker. I'm thinking it isn't looking very good. I'm definitely sad, but also happy to know that I am able to conceive. We are trying for our first baby and I'm almost 36. Do you think there is hope, or do you think it isn't looking good?

EmmaUK2003 · 11-10-2006, 05:38 AM

I'm afraid your number is rather low but I do know that the absolute number can vary so much but if your levels double between 2-3 days it is looking good. Wishing you lots of luck for your next beta, so hope you get good news.

jan1908 · 11-10-2006, 07:13 AM

Wishing you the best. It is not too late. I am 36 and got pg after 4 IUI's and 2 IVF's naturally. It was the exact month after the 2nd IVF when I decided to take a break. Never give up.

SJPRGirl35 · 11-10-2006, 08:00 AM

Definitely not giving up for the future....But, I'm pretty sure this is over. I'm cramping and spotting...Given all the other signs, it isn't looking good. I will get my beta back (b/c, of course, the spotting started after I went to the lab), but I'm not expecting anything good. Not being negative, just realistic.

brutusbuckeye · 11-10-2006, 10:28 AM

hEy my betas are really crappy and aren't doubling, you may have gotten your first beta right after implantation (some little beans wait to implant as late as 12 days) and have a huge jump or even if it continues to double, don't fret too much yet. Hang in there and let us know how things are going!

brutusbuckeye · 11-10-2006, 10:33 AM

Just to add, many have cramping, it is to do with progesterone (did you have a prog. level drawn?) also, spotting can be because of the embryo furthering itself into the endometrium. It also could be such things as clin. preg, but just to let you know some of these things DO happen. My thoughts are with you! hugs and don't give up!
(you can look at my beta's on a couple previous posts, still not looking good with more to come!)

SJPRGirl35 · 11-10-2006, 12:15 PM

Thanks everyone...I just got my number back, as well as my progesterone level. Looks like it was a chemical (I guess you would call it that). Although my beta went to 18 (72 hours later) my progesterone went down to 1.2. It was 27.7 at mid luteal phase, which was a good number then. And, I'm more than spotting now. I appreciate all your kind words and your help.

brutusbuckeye · 11-10-2006, 06:26 PM

I am so sorry about your loss. Hang in there and I will keep you in my prayers.

jan1908 · 11-10-2006, 08:33 PM

You are in my thoughts. I am so sorry!!!!!!!!!

11-10-2006, 04:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
SJPRGirl35 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Low betas for me as well Hi, I had a 12 DPO beta number of 9.6. I'm going today for another one (15 DPO). But, my temperatures keep dropping and my home HPT is not getting darker. I'm thinking it isn't looking very good. I'm definitely sad, but also happy to know that I am able to conceive. We are trying for our first baby and I'm almost 36. Do you think there is hope, or do you think it isn't looking good?

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11-10-2006, 05:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
EmmaUK2003 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Near London, UK Posts: 245	I'm afraid your number is rather low but I do know that the absolute number can vary so much but if your levels double between 2-3 days it is looking good. Wishing you lots of luck for your next beta, so hope you get good news.

11-10-2006, 07:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
jan1908 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 699 Blog Entries: 13	Wishing you the best. It is not too late. I am 36 and got pg after 4 IUI's and 2 IVF's naturally. It was the exact month after the 2nd IVF when I decided to take a break. Never give up.

11-10-2006, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
SJPRGirl35 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Definitely not giving up for the future....But, I'm pretty sure this is over. I'm cramping and spotting...Given all the other signs, it isn't looking good. I will get my beta back (b/c, of course, the spotting started after I went to the lab), but I'm not expecting anything good. Not being negative, just realistic.

11-10-2006, 10:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
brutusbuckeye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 31	hEy my betas are really crappy and aren't doubling, you may have gotten your first beta right after implantation (some little beans wait to implant as late as 12 days) and have a huge jump or even if it continues to double, don't fret too much yet. Hang in there and let us know how things are going!

11-10-2006, 10:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
brutusbuckeye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 31	Just to add, many have cramping, it is to do with progesterone (did you have a prog. level drawn?) also, spotting can be because of the embryo furthering itself into the endometrium. It also could be such things as clin. preg, but just to let you know some of these things DO happen. My thoughts are with you! hugs and don't give up! (you can look at my beta's on a couple previous posts, still not looking good with more to come!)

11-10-2006, 12:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
SJPRGirl35 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Thanks everyone...I just got my number back, as well as my progesterone level. Looks like it was a chemical (I guess you would call it that). Although my beta went to 18 (72 hours later) my progesterone went down to 1.2. It was 27.7 at mid luteal phase, which was a good number then. And, I'm more than spotting now. I appreciate all your kind words and your help.

11-10-2006, 06:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
brutusbuckeye Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 31	I am so sorry about your loss. Hang in there and I will keep you in my prayers.

11-10-2006, 08:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
jan1908 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 699 Blog Entries: 13	You are in my thoughts. I am so sorry!!!!!!!!!