Confused about beta ... 2nd #'s came back

Curly, · 08-23-2007, 11:38 AM

Can someone help me explain the whole beta doubling thing? I feel sick right about now!!

Beta 8/21 was 298
Beta 8/23 was 549

I was expecting at least 600 but hoping for 700. Yet it's 549???

I went to the HCG calculator on obfocus.com and it said the doubling rate was 2.26 days & another site said 54.45 hrs .... what does that mean? I'm sorry numbers aren't my thing. I thought they had to double every 48 hours. Some say 72 hrs but majority are 48 right?? Tomorrow I'll be 5 weeks, LMP 7/21. I O'd CD18 on Aug 7

Now I'm upset

I called dh and he said they are doubling at a rate of 85% over 2 days. both tests were also done at the same time - 11:35am. I'm still worried!!!!

Thanks for any help you can offer.

nikka0427 · 08-23-2007, 12:15 PM

betas should doulbe every 48-72 hours you are right there......

Lisa2007 · 08-23-2007, 12:29 PM

I wouldn't worry....the #'s almost doubled....my cousin is currently 6 months pg - her beta's went DOWN and she spotted the first 11 weeks. She went for weekly U/S and on each requisition it said "probably miscarriage" or
"?ectopic". She was preparing to lose this baby and now everything is fine!! Keep the faith!!!

**BC-blu_sky** · 08-23-2007, 12:34 PM

You want your beta to double in 72 hrs. In 48hrs you are looking for at least a 60% increase. So you are actually ahead of that with 85%.

curly · 08-23-2007, 01:02 PM

do NOT worry!!!!

you are fine!

Curly, · 08-23-2007, 01:17 PM

I can't thank you enough .... I'm so relieved! I know it's early days yet but every little bit of good news helps, right?! After 3 and a half years and then losing my son at 20 weeks I need some good news

Thanks ladies

**BC-Dana** · 08-23-2007, 01:31 PM

Like the others said, every 72 hours is what they expect in terms of doubling...that being said, mine didn't double in 72 hours with my second pregnancy, he turned 3 on Monday

Good luck..I think you are fine!

AthenaD · 08-24-2007, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BC-blu_sky

You want your beta to double in 72 hrs. In 48hrs you are looking for at least a 60% increase. So you are actually ahead of that with 85%.

Exactly right!

Keep us posted and congratulations!

curly · 08-24-2007, 06:42 AM

i'm so sorry about your son!!

Curly, · 08-24-2007, 06:46 AM

Thank you so much ladies!!!

I appreciate your help so much

08-23-2007, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
Curly, 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,323	Confused about beta ... 2nd #'s came back Can someone help me explain the whole beta doubling thing? I feel sick right about now!! Beta 8/21 was 298 Beta 8/23 was 549 I was expecting at least 600 but hoping for 700. Yet it's 549??? I went to the HCG calculator on obfocus.com and it said the doubling rate was 2.26 days & another site said 54.45 hrs .... what does that mean? I'm sorry numbers aren't my thing. I thought they had to double every 48 hours. Some say 72 hrs but majority are 48 right?? Tomorrow I'll be 5 weeks, LMP 7/21. I O'd CD18 on Aug 7 Now I'm upset I called dh and he said they are doubling at a rate of 85% over 2 days. both tests were also done at the same time - 11:35am. I'm still worried!!!! Thanks for any help you can offer. __________________ The decision to have a child is to accept that your heart will forever walk about outside your body. ~ Katherine Hadley Owen, b/d 20w, I/C, Dec 2005 We shall find peace. We shall hear angels; we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. ~ Anton Chekhov Last edited by Curly,; 08-23-2007 at 12:10 PM.

08-23-2007, 12:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
nikka0427 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: east coast Posts: 1,175 Blog Entries: 1	betas should doulbe every 48-72 hours you are right there...... __________________ A 11/30/04 (iui) DJ 8/19/06 N & C 1/18/08 born after 7.5 weeks of Bedrest due to PTL Gods gift of love is life!!!!! 4 Booyz for me!!

08-23-2007, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
BC-blu_sky GP Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 15,865 Blog Entries: 583	You want your beta to double in 72 hrs. In 48hrs you are looking for at least a 60% increase. So you are actually ahead of that with 85%. __________________ Liz (34) DH (34) 3.5 years ttc, 2 surgeries & 9 medicated cycles, end result priceless! Sofia and Alexander 11/14/06 @ 34w2d We are 3! Proud member of the 777 club!

08-23-2007, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
curly 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Home of the HOGS! Posts: 11,576 Blog Entries: 19	do NOT worry!!!! you are fine! __________________ Jill (31) Dh (30) "C" 12.10.04 "J" 3.11.08 Surprise! - EDD 4/30/2010! -------------------------------------------- 07/02 11/06 01/07

08-23-2007, 01:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
Curly, 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,323	I can't thank you enough .... I'm so relieved! I know it's early days yet but every little bit of good news helps, right?! After 3 and a half years and then losing my son at 20 weeks I need some good news Thanks ladies __________________ The decision to have a child is to accept that your heart will forever walk about outside your body. ~ Katherine Hadley Owen, b/d 20w, I/C, Dec 2005 We shall find peace. We shall hear angels; we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. ~ Anton Chekhov


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08-23-2007, 12:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lisa2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	I wouldn't worry....the #'s almost doubled....my cousin is currently 6 months pg - her beta's went DOWN and she spotted the first 11 weeks. She went for weekly U/S and on each requisition it said "probably miscarriage" or "?ectopic". She was preparing to lose this baby and now everything is fine!! Keep the faith!!!

08-23-2007, 01:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
BC-Dana Parents Night Out Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,109 Blog Entries: 76	Like the others said, every 72 hours is what they expect in terms of doubling...that being said, mine didn't double in 72 hours with my second pregnancy, he turned 3 on Monday Good luck..I think you are fine! __________________ Dana 02/01/02 08/20/04

08-24-2007, 06:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
curly 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Home of the HOGS! Posts: 11,576 Blog Entries: 19	i'm so sorry about your son!! __________________ Jill (31) Dh (30) "C" 12.10.04 "J" 3.11.08 Surprise! - EDD 4/30/2010! -------------------------------------------- 07/02 11/06 01/07

08-24-2007, 06:46 AM	#10 (permalink)
Curly, 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,323	Thank you so much ladies!!! I appreciate your help so much __________________ The decision to have a child is to accept that your heart will forever walk about outside your body. ~ Katherine Hadley Owen, b/d 20w, I/C, Dec 2005 We shall find peace. We shall hear angels; we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. ~ Anton Chekhov

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