low beta, the wait is killing us

charlie03 · 05-19-2009, 08:31 AM

Here is our data so far. Today is 12dp5dt

9dp5dt - negative EPT test (this killed my wife)
11dp5dt - beta - 26
12dp5dt - very very faint line on 50u test
more distinct plus on the 20u test, but not as bold as the other mark

The suspense is killing us. This is emotional roller coaster is killing my wife and I can't stand seeing her so upset. Our nurse said that the number was low but positive and we go back for another beta tomorrow (13dp5dt).

I'm trying to stay positive, but I'm paranoid and afraid to get too excited. How do you guys feel about our situation? Do you think we have a chance?

Poor quality pic of sticks.

hopeful4myown · 05-19-2009, 09:36 AM

Charlie, I had a beta of 35 on 11dpo, it jumped to 171 2 days later. Keep the faith and try to keep your wife busy! I do understand how difficult it is to wait.

Peach1374 · 05-20-2009, 05:43 AM

Charlie,
Try to stay calm and keep your wife calm. I think it is actually more normal than the Dr.'s think to have slow rising beta's. I did and I'm fine so far. The Dr.'s are puzzled, but that is their problem. What happened at the blood test?

charlie03 · 05-20-2009, 03:36 PM

We had our second beta test this morning and it came back a 42.

They said they wanted to see it double and that it did go up but not high enough. They told us to prepare for the worst and that there is a slim chance of a normal pregnancy and are worried about ectopic, etc...

Is there any hope at all? The emotional turmoil that this process causes is incredible. This is our first IVF after 4 failed IUI's and it is killing us.

zizzie · 05-21-2009, 02:34 AM

I am so sorry you are going through this. with these things unfortunately you never know. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Zizzie

Peach1374 · 05-21-2009, 08:57 AM

Charlie,
Hang in there. My beat only rose by 11 the 2nd time around. I just confirmation today that everything looks great and it should be a successful pregnancy. It was my first IVF also after 56 iui's so I know how you feel. It is a waiting game and quite frankily sucks! Hang in there and don't lose hope as your wifes #'s are not dropping, just slowly going up!

charlie03 · 05-23-2009, 02:03 PM

Well the third beta came back at 42, same as last time and we have to do another beta Monday. We are hoping she can pass this naturally and they don't have to do surgery.

reem239 · 06-04-2009, 05:47 PM

charlie i v been thru the same but a little bit different.. mine were 32 at 16 dpo then 43 at 19 dpo and 65 at 21 dpo..
I still have hope bcoz it is still increasing.. i wish that the reason is just late implantation i am going to 4th beta tomorrow on Friday... need a miracle

05-19-2009, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
charlie03 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	low beta, the wait is killing us Here is our data so far. Today is 12dp5dt 9dp5dt - negative EPT test (this killed my wife) 11dp5dt - beta - 26 12dp5dt - very very faint line on 50u test more distinct plus on the 20u test, but not as bold as the other mark The suspense is killing us. This is emotional roller coaster is killing my wife and I can't stand seeing her so upset. Our nurse said that the number was low but positive and we go back for another beta tomorrow (13dp5dt). I'm trying to stay positive, but I'm paranoid and afraid to get too excited. How do you guys feel about our situation? Do you think we have a chance? Poor quality pic of sticks.

05-20-2009, 05:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Peach1374 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 28	low beta Charlie, Try to stay calm and keep your wife calm. I think it is actually more normal than the Dr.'s think to have slow rising beta's. I did and I'm fine so far. The Dr.'s are puzzled, but that is their problem. What happened at the blood test?

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05-19-2009, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
hopeful4myown 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 65	Charlie, I had a beta of 35 on 11dpo, it jumped to 171 2 days later. Keep the faith and try to keep your wife busy! I do understand how difficult it is to wait.

05-20-2009, 03:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
charlie03 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	We had our second beta test this morning and it came back a 42. They said they wanted to see it double and that it did go up but not high enough. They told us to prepare for the worst and that there is a slim chance of a normal pregnancy and are worried about ectopic, etc... Is there any hope at all? The emotional turmoil that this process causes is incredible. This is our first IVF after 4 failed IUI's and it is killing us.

05-21-2009, 02:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
zizzie 400-499 post 6 of hearts Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 479	I am so sorry you are going through this. with these things unfortunately you never know. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Zizzie

05-21-2009, 08:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
Peach1374 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 28	Charlie, Hang in there. My beat only rose by 11 the 2nd time around. I just confirmation today that everything looks great and it should be a successful pregnancy. It was my first IVF also after 56 iui's so I know how you feel. It is a waiting game and quite frankily sucks! Hang in there and don't lose hope as your wifes #'s are not dropping, just slowly going up!

05-23-2009, 02:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
charlie03 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9	Well the third beta came back at 42, same as last time and we have to do another beta Monday. We are hoping she can pass this naturally and they don't have to do surgery.

06-04-2009, 05:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
reem239 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 27	charlie i v been thru the same but a little bit different.. mine were 32 at 16 dpo then 43 at 19 dpo and 65 at 21 dpo.. I still have hope bcoz it is still increasing.. i wish that the reason is just late implantation i am going to 4th beta tomorrow on Friday... need a miracle