High initial beta, but not rising very fast.. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

carabelli · 09-24-2009, 07:26 AM

I am very upset and frightened. I did a donor egg IVF. My transfer was September 9th.

9dp5dt my beta was 248 (Friday, Sept. 18th). I was just thrilled and happy! RE said to come in four days later for another beta (Tuesday, Sept. 22). It was only 533. (no longer so happy) It took four days to double!!!!!

I'm very upset, and waiting to test tomorrow.

Anyone else with similar results? And, if so, how did it turn out?

TNBCJB · 09-24-2009, 07:53 AM

Carabelli,

I have not gone through that, but I have spoken to plenty of women who have. Just stay calm, most who I spoke with slow rising betas turned out just fine!

Wishing for the best for you!

Tara

tamaz · 09-24-2009, 09:20 AM

Did you transfer more than one embie?

carabelli · 09-24-2009, 10:25 AM

Yes, I had two transferred. I've considered vanishing twin. I sure hope so. (though I would have been thrilled with twins!) But, I found a post on this site somewhere that scared me. She had a similar beta pattern, and it turned out she had a vanishing twin BUT, her RE told her it was 90% likely to be mc, and only 10% chance of being vanishing twin. OMG, that was discouraging to read. Though, maybe she was older and using her own eggs? Who knows! I am grasping at straws here, and just trying to make it through the day.

maryevelyn · 09-24-2009, 10:50 AM

Look at my siggy- my beta went up 1 point in 5 days!! And so far I have a healthy bean. My doc says eitherlab error or vanishing twin.

TNBCJB · 09-24-2009, 01:44 PM

Yay Maryevelyn, I am glad you mentioned your beta numbers on here....I was thinking of you for this thread! You are a perfect example of how beta numbers don't necessarily determine a healthy baby. If you don't mind me asking, when is your due date?

oli · 09-24-2009, 02:11 PM

Hello! I am so sorry you are in beta hell. I had a case opposite to yours. I started with a very low number of 24 and all is well now. As far as the other post, you just have to wait it out. Your case is a completely different one.

When I was waiting for my beta, I had some girls who were in my shoes before and it was a chemical pregnancy for them; and some, who were writing to tell me that their number was even lower, 19, and they had a healthy baby.

I know it is so tough for you right now. I really mean it when I say I know.... but I am hoping it turns out well for you.

Good luck and there have been many miracles on this board.....

maryevelyn · 09-25-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TNBCJB

Yay Maryevelyn, I am glad you mentioned your beta numbers on here....I was thinking of you for this thread! You are a perfect example of how beta numbers don't necessarily determine a healthy baby. If you don't mind me asking, when is your due date?

Due date is May 13; I am 7w1d.

09-24-2009, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
carabelli 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2	High initial beta, but not rising very fast.. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am very upset and frightened. I did a donor egg IVF. My transfer was September 9th. 9dp5dt my beta was 248 (Friday, Sept. 18th). I was just thrilled and happy! RE said to come in four days later for another beta (Tuesday, Sept. 22). It was only 533. (no longer so happy) It took four days to double!!!!! I'm very upset, and waiting to test tomorrow. Anyone else with similar results? And, if so, how did it turn out?

09-24-2009, 07:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
TNBCJB 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 136	Carabelli, I have not gone through that, but I have spoken to plenty of women who have. Just stay calm, most who I spoke with slow rising betas turned out just fine! Wishing for the best for you! Tara __________________ Me: 31 DH: 37 TTC since Sept 2006 IVF #1 Aug 09 BFP!!! EDD: 5/21/2010 159 BPM

09-24-2009, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
tamaz 700-799 post 9 of hearts Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: arizona Posts: 734 Blog Entries: 8	Did you transfer more than one embie? __________________ DH- 29 me-35

09-24-2009, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
maryevelyn 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: clarksville tn Posts: 289	Look at my siggy- my beta went up 1 point in 5 days!! And so far I have a healthy bean. My doc says eitherlab error or vanishing twin. __________________ Me(30) DH(34) TTC 11 years FSP IUI #1 6/08 BFN Stimmed TI 11/08 - Ectopic IVF #1 08/09 ER 8/20 16 ret, 14 mat, 10 fert w/ICSI ET 8/25 Xfrd 2 day 5 blasts, 6 Frosties Beta #1 45 9dp5dt :/,Beta #2 46 14dp5dt,Beta #3 708 19dp5dt, Beta #4 1549 21dp5dt,Beta #5 2708 23dp5dt 6w1d 100bpm 6w4d 127bpm 8w4d 181bpm

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TNBCJB 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 136	Yay Maryevelyn, I am glad you mentioned your beta numbers on here....I was thinking of you for this thread! You are a perfect example of how beta numbers don't necessarily determine a healthy baby. If you don't mind me asking, when is your due date? __________________ Me: 31 DH: 37 TTC since Sept 2006 IVF #1 Aug 09 BFP!!! EDD: 5/21/2010 159 BPM

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09-24-2009, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
carabelli 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2	Yes, I had two transferred. I've considered vanishing twin. I sure hope so. (though I would have been thrilled with twins!) But, I found a post on this site somewhere that scared me. She had a similar beta pattern, and it turned out she had a vanishing twin BUT, her RE told her it was 90% likely to be mc, and only 10% chance of being vanishing twin. OMG, that was discouraging to read. Though, maybe she was older and using her own eggs? Who knows! I am grasping at straws here, and just trying to make it through the day.

09-24-2009, 02:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
oli 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: AK Posts: 2,510	Hello! I am so sorry you are in beta hell. I had a case opposite to yours. I started with a very low number of 24 and all is well now. As far as the other post, you just have to wait it out. Your case is a completely different one. When I was waiting for my beta, I had some girls who were in my shoes before and it was a chemical pregnancy for them; and some, who were writing to tell me that their number was even lower, 19, and they had a healthy baby. I know it is so tough for you right now. I really mean it when I say I know.... but I am hoping it turns out well for you. Good luck and there have been many miracles on this board..... __________________ Oli 37 IVF #1 2005 it's a GIRL our Christmas miracle IVF #2 2009 beta #1 12dp3dt 24 beta #2 15dpdt 78 beta #3 24 dp3dt 7,686 BFP u/s 9/09- 120 10w3d 170 11w2d 158 12w1d 162 NT 1mm EDD May 2nd, 2010 right in time for mom's B-day

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