anyone successful with initial beta of 82 or lower? (prev m/c ment)

kygirl · 06-26-2007, 07:53 AM

has anyone had success with a beta of 82 or lower at around 12dp3dt? I just did my FET beta, after six failed IVF's, and my beta results came in - it's 82 at 12dp3dt. of course I've thrown my "don't worry" attitude out the window and I'm already praying the next one doubles.

the RE here in kentucky, where I do my monitoring, said they're happy with any number over 50 and that 82 is great for 12dp3dt. and then I thought about it and how my m/c cycle was a 30 beta, so this is nearly three times that and that's a good sign. but my real RE, in california, said she likes to see 100.

I'm gonna worry until beta #2 tho. I can't help it. it will be tomorrow.

**BC-blu_sky** · 06-26-2007, 07:55 AM

Anything over 5 is considered positive. Your initial number is not as important as the number rising appropriately. You are looking for a 60% increase in 48hrs. 82 is a very strong first beta.

kygirl · 06-26-2007, 08:00 AM

thanks, liz. I guess I'm dealing with previous loss here, so I worry nonetheless. with my m/c, I had an initial beta of 30 that doubled in two days to 64, and then jumped to 173 two days later, and then 424 two days later. yet I still lost the baby. one RE told me that if you can't overcome the initial low beta with a substantial jump in numbers within a few days, the pregnancy is doomed. so my fears are based somewhere in my own reality.

thanks tho for your post. I appreciate it.

AthenaD · 06-26-2007, 08:10 AM

My RE looks for 25 or better at 14dpo (11dp3dt). Your number looks really good to me. I'll be saying prayers for you!

B · 06-26-2007, 09:24 AM

KyGirl,

I've been looking for your update everywhere. While I am no beta expert after my 3 cycles (1 fresh, 2 FET), I'd just like to send you positive thoughts and wish you the best going forward.

Best,
Brandi

kygirl · 06-26-2007, 09:56 AM

thank you brandi and athena!

I talked to my RE and she made me feel better. She said that 82 is a world away from my previous 30, and that she sees 82 turn into successful pregnancies all the time. and that she considers it a strong and solid number. she said you never know for sure what a beta # will do and even those over 100 can turn sour, but not to worry, that 82 is a good one regardless.

so yeah! I feel much better now.

lalalalala · 06-26-2007, 01:05 PM

KY Girl -- I had an 87 at 14dpo and am 16 wks. pregnant with twins. So congrats on your number. Try not to worry. I had two chemicals as well so I know it's easier said than done.

heathermk38 · 06-26-2007, 01:25 PM

My first beta was 30 something, and my second was high 50's. And yesterday I had my u/s and we saw a heartbeat!! It was 150-so nice and strong!!! You probably just have a later implanter.

shel76 · 06-26-2007, 05:11 PM

kygirl- I'm right there with you about worrying, but I agree w/everyone else. It's not the number, it's the doubling time. Having had two losses myself, I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry! I'm sure your next # will be great!

kellbell · 06-27-2007, 10:31 AM

kygirl--My first beta was also at 12dp3dt and mine was 71. I am now 13 weeks pg with a singleton! Good luck on your next beta!

06-26-2007, 07:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
kygirl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 82	anyone successful with initial beta of 82 or lower? (prev m/c ment) has anyone had success with a beta of 82 or lower at around 12dp3dt? I just did my FET beta, after six failed IVF's, and my beta results came in - it's 82 at 12dp3dt. of course I've thrown my "don't worry" attitude out the window and I'm already praying the next one doubles. the RE here in kentucky, where I do my monitoring, said they're happy with any number over 50 and that 82 is great for 12dp3dt. and then I thought about it and how my m/c cycle was a 30 beta, so this is nearly three times that and that's a good sign. but my real RE, in california, said she likes to see 100. I'm gonna worry until beta #2 tho. I can't help it. it will be tomorrow.

06-26-2007, 07:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
BC-blu_sky General Parenting Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 15,467 Blog Entries: 582	Anything over 5 is considered positive. Your initial number is not as important as the number rising appropriately. You are looking for a 60% increase in 48hrs. 82 is a very strong first beta. __________________ Liz (33) DH (34) 3.5 years ttc, 2 surgeries & 9 medicated cycles, end result priceless! Sofia and Alexander 11/14/06 @ 34w2d We are 3 today! Proud member of the 777 club!

06-26-2007, 05:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
shel76 300-399 post 5 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 361	kygirl- I'm right there with you about worrying, but I agree w/everyone else. It's not the number, it's the doubling time. Having had two losses myself, I know it's easier said than done, but try not to worry! I'm sure your next # will be great! __________________ Me-33, DH-34, Mom to two wonderful boys, Drew-10 and Mason-1!!! tubal 12/00, three losses in 13 months before being diagnosed with MTHFR. Lovenox yielded success!!

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06-26-2007, 08:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
kygirl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 82	thanks, liz. I guess I'm dealing with previous loss here, so I worry nonetheless. with my m/c, I had an initial beta of 30 that doubled in two days to 64, and then jumped to 173 two days later, and then 424 two days later. yet I still lost the baby. one RE told me that if you can't overcome the initial low beta with a substantial jump in numbers within a few days, the pregnancy is doomed. so my fears are based somewhere in my own reality. thanks tho for your post. I appreciate it.

06-26-2007, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
AthenaD 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 6,951	My RE looks for 25 or better at 14dpo (11dp3dt). Your number looks really good to me. I'll be saying prayers for you!

06-26-2007, 09:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
B 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 6,042	KyGirl, I've been looking for your update everywhere. While I am no beta expert after my 3 cycles (1 fresh, 2 FET), I'd just like to send you positive thoughts and wish you the best going forward. Best, Brandi

06-26-2007, 09:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
kygirl Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 82	thank you brandi and athena! I talked to my RE and she made me feel better. She said that 82 is a world away from my previous 30, and that she sees 82 turn into successful pregnancies all the time. and that she considers it a strong and solid number. she said you never know for sure what a beta # will do and even those over 100 can turn sour, but not to worry, that 82 is a good one regardless. so yeah! I feel much better now.

06-26-2007, 01:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
lalalalala Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 267	KY Girl -- I had an 87 at 14dpo and am 16 wks. pregnant with twins. So congrats on your number. Try not to worry. I had two chemicals as well so I know it's easier said than done.

06-26-2007, 01:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
heathermk38 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,129	My first beta was 30 something, and my second was high 50's. And yesterday I had my u/s and we saw a heartbeat!! It was 150-so nice and strong!!! You probably just have a later implanter.

06-27-2007, 10:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
kellbell 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest Posts: 3,241	kygirl--My first beta was also at 12dp3dt and mine was 71. I am now 13 weeks pg with a singleton! Good luck on your next beta!