My HCG isn't doubling every 48 hours....

ShelP · 06-01-2009, 06:33 PM

I'm new at this, so my apologies that I don't yet know all of the acronyms. I'm 39 years old, and 4 weeks into my first pregnancy, which was achieved via IUI. My 1st HCG test was 131, which the nurse said was excellent. Today (4 days later), it was only 471 (vs. quadrupling to 524). I'm doubling every 52 hours, which is in the range of 48-72 that I've seen listed as "normal", but my nurse said she's worried that something isn't right. How scared should I be?

DMS721 · 06-01-2009, 07:03 PM

My RE wanted to see doubling every 72 hours. Your numbers sound really good to me. My first number was 120, and my RE was very pleased with that. Your's is even higher, so I would try to not worry too much!

Good luck!

Dawn

ShelP · 06-01-2009, 07:16 PM

Thank you for the encouragement, Dawn. I see your date is close - that's wonderful!

smiley · 06-02-2009, 07:22 AM

They sound like great numbers to me! sending ++++++++++++ thoughts!!!!
smiley

ShelP · 06-02-2009, 07:26 AM

Thanks, Smiley. I was very worried after talking to the nurse, and I'll be on pins and needles until tomorrow's test, but it's encouraging to hear of success stories in similar situations.

miraclesigns · 10-16-2009, 03:53 PM

Hello everybody, i'm new here ..please i really need some advice!! been trying for 9 years to get pregnant and they found out last year i had an ovarian tumor anyway did the surgery..everything is fine now. After that Had 6 IUI'S none of the work.. Last month for the first time had the IVF and got pregnant!! implanted 2 embryos. Anyway, my first beta was done on day 14 of pregnancy it was 164, the second one was done on day 16 and it was 196, Im supposed to have the next one on day 19 and i'm sooooo scareddd and nervous that i can't think of other things to keep my mind sane.
there are not rising fast enough.
please help!!!!!!

AthenaD · 10-16-2009, 08:23 PM

Miraclesigns: First, congratulations on your pregnancy! Sometimes more than one embryo will implant and then only one will continue. It is known as "vanishing twin". It is sometimes seen in IVFs. I know how nerve wracking it is. When is your next beta? Is it in a couple of days?

miraclesigns · 10-16-2009, 09:24 PM

Hi Athena, Thank you so much for replying!i didn't know that about the vanishing twins.. my next beta in on monday Oct 19 and i'm praying constantly, Do you have any advise?

06-01-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
ShelP 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 24	My HCG isn't doubling every 48 hours.... I'm new at this, so my apologies that I don't yet know all of the acronyms. I'm 39 years old, and 4 weeks into my first pregnancy, which was achieved via IUI. My 1st HCG test was 131, which the nurse said was excellent. Today (4 days later), it was only 471 (vs. quadrupling to 524). I'm doubling every 52 hours, which is in the range of 48-72 that I've seen listed as "normal", but my nurse said she's worried that something isn't right. How scared should I be? Last edited by ShelP; 06-01-2009 at 06:58 PM.

06-01-2009, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
DMS721 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,394	My RE wanted to see doubling every 72 hours. Your numbers sound really good to me. My first number was 120, and my RE was very pleased with that. Your's is even higher, so I would try to not worry too much! Good luck! Dawn __________________

06-02-2009, 07:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
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10-16-2009, 03:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
miraclesigns 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2 Blog Entries: 2	slow beta...can't sleep help!! Hello everybody, i'm new here ..please i really need some advice!! been trying for 9 years to get pregnant and they found out last year i had an ovarian tumor anyway did the surgery..everything is fine now. After that Had 6 IUI'S none of the work.. Last month for the first time had the IVF and got pregnant!! implanted 2 embryos. Anyway, my first beta was done on day 14 of pregnancy it was 164, the second one was done on day 16 and it was 196, Im supposed to have the next one on day 19 and i'm sooooo scareddd and nervous that i can't think of other things to keep my mind sane. there are not rising fast enough. please help!!!!!! Last edited by miraclesigns; 10-16-2009 at 04:03 PM.

10-16-2009, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
AthenaD 5000-9999 post king of hearts Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NY Posts: 6,951	Miraclesigns: First, congratulations on your pregnancy! Sometimes more than one embryo will implant and then only one will continue. It is known as "vanishing twin". It is sometimes seen in IVFs. I know how nerve wracking it is. When is your next beta? Is it in a couple of days? __________________ me (41) dh (49) R 3/06 A 11/07

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06-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
ShelP 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 24	Thank you for the encouragement, Dawn. I see your date is close - that's wonderful!

06-02-2009, 07:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
ShelP 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 24	Thanks, Smiley. I was very worried after talking to the nurse, and I'll be on pins and needles until tomorrow's test, but it's encouraging to hear of success stories in similar situations.

10-16-2009, 09:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
miraclesigns 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2 Blog Entries: 2	Hi Athena, Thank you so much for replying!i didn't know that about the vanishing twins.. my next beta in on monday Oct 19 and i'm praying constantly, Do you have any advise?

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