my numbers-I'm scared despite the u/s

Jlove25 · 06-13-2008, 08:51 AM

Here are my numbers-

04-23....5700
04-27....9300

and then about 8 days later...15000......so they are not really doubling and I think I may mis-carry??

We had one sono where they saw the yolk sac,and gest.sac-went back the day after my last beta was checked,which was a week after the last sono,and the baby was found,growth of the sac as my NP sais,and a heartbeat-122-I was 6 weeks 1 day-they said all looks normal-but I am afraid to get my hopes up even after seeing/hearing the heartbeat b/c of my numbers...the NP didn't say much about the numbers at all,just that the sono looked normal-and that in the first trimester,she can't really guarantee an outcome..but that all looks ok so far----

Should I be worried? Anyone else go through this? I need honest opinions and answers pleeeeaaasse....

Thanks ;-)

Mom_2_One · 06-13-2008, 03:56 PM

Hi,
I am so sorry that you're feeling so overwhelmed by your betas. Honestly, that you're seeing a nice heartbeat at only 6 weeks is EXCELLENT. I won't even have my u/s until 7.5 weeks because if there is not an hb before then, I'll be freaking out. So, at 6 weeks, your little bean is already thriving.

Your NP said things look good. If you need more reassurance, definitely call back and ask her why the numbers didn't jump more between the 2nd and 3rd blood draw. I'm sure she would have told you during the u/s if she thought something was wrong with the betas. Try to hold on to the fact that your baby HAS grown and has a nice hb at only 6 weeks.
Best,
Victoria

AthenaD · 06-13-2008, 06:12 PM

Betas no longer double when your numbers get that high. A lot of REs don't even do betas when you get that far along. The u/s is much more important at your stage. Seeing a h/b at 6 weeks is great. My RE told me that once you see a h/b the chance of miscarriage is like 4%.

Congratulations on your pregnancy! Very best wishes...

Jlove25 · 06-14-2008, 04:45 PM

Thanks for the re-assurance guys,I'm just nervous is all...my next appointment is July 3rd,it seems like FOR-E-VER!! But really,all I can do is take care of myself and wait right....thanks again for the encouraging words ;-)

SomedayMommy · 06-18-2008, 09:19 AM

Yes, I will second what Athena said. Numbers REALLY slow down when they get to that stage!

06-13-2008, 08:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jlove25 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: dallas Posts: 2	my numbers-I'm scared despite the u/s Here are my numbers- 04-23....5700 04-27....9300 and then about 8 days later...15000......so they are not really doubling and I think I may mis-carry?? We had one sono where they saw the yolk sac,and gest.sac-went back the day after my last beta was checked,which was a week after the last sono,and the baby was found,growth of the sac as my NP sais,and a heartbeat-122-I was 6 weeks 1 day-they said all looks normal-but I am afraid to get my hopes up even after seeing/hearing the heartbeat b/c of my numbers...the NP didn't say much about the numbers at all,just that the sono looked normal-and that in the first trimester,she can't really guarantee an outcome..but that all looks ok so far---- Should I be worried? Anyone else go through this? I need honest opinions and answers pleeeeaaasse.... Thanks ;-)

06-13-2008, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
AthenaD 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 6,952	Betas no longer double when your numbers get that high. A lot of REs don't even do betas when you get that far along. The u/s is much more important at your stage. Seeing a h/b at 6 weeks is great. My RE told me that once you see a h/b the chance of miscarriage is like 4%. Congratulations on your pregnancy! Very best wishes... __________________ me (41) dh (49) R 3/06 A 11/07

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SomedayMommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 16,194 Blog Entries: 75	Yes, I will second what Athena said. Numbers REALLY slow down when they get to that stage! __________________ Stacie(37) DH(30) Bilateral hydros (cauterized), elevated dheas IVF#1 8/02 BFN -- IVF#2 3/05 BFN -- FET#1 6/05 BFN IVF#3 9/05 BFP Ben 4/29/06 -- FET#2 11/07 BFN IVF#4 5/08 BFP Ashley 1/2/09

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06-13-2008, 03:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mom_2_One 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 174	Hi, I am so sorry that you're feeling so overwhelmed by your betas. Honestly, that you're seeing a nice heartbeat at only 6 weeks is EXCELLENT. I won't even have my u/s until 7.5 weeks because if there is not an hb before then, I'll be freaking out. So, at 6 weeks, your little bean is already thriving. Your NP said things look good. If you need more reassurance, definitely call back and ask her why the numbers didn't jump more between the 2nd and 3rd blood draw. I'm sure she would have told you during the u/s if she thought something was wrong with the betas. Try to hold on to the fact that your baby HAS grown and has a nice hb at only 6 weeks. Best, Victoria

06-14-2008, 04:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jlove25 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: dallas Posts: 2	Thanks for the re-assurance guys,I'm just nervous is all...my next appointment is July 3rd,it seems like FOR-E-VER!! But really,all I can do is take care of myself and wait right....thanks again for the encouraging words ;-)