Secondary IF
beta 3....
So today's boodwork was done at my RE rather than the quest bloodwork I had done on Monday and Wednesday. (I couldnt get to my RE because of standardized testing being done at my school.) Anyway it is a 1612. The RE said it was a great number but of course I wanted to see it double. Wednesdays beta was and 896 so its not far off doubling but I am just so paranoid. Why do I have to be this way? I wish that previous m/c didnt have to stifle my happiness. What are your thoughts about that beta? Would you be concerned?
Dx PCOS
Three cycle of Clomid- BFN
HSG- clear
6/09-Follistim and HCG IUI on 7/7/09 BFN
7/09- Follistim and Ovidrel IUI on 8/11/09 BFP!
beta #1-342 beta #2-717
Joey was born on 5/5/10
Trying for #2 since 6/12
6/12- Gonal F and Ovidel IUI on 7/10. BFN
8/12- Gonal F and Ovidrel. IUI on 8/10. BFN
9/12- Gonal F and Ovidrel IUI BFN
10/22 Gonal F, Menopur, Ganirelex
11/4 trigger 11/6 ER 14R 10F
11/11 ET transferred one 4AA embryo
beta 11/20! BFP
Betas stop multiplying . m/c at 5 weeks
moving on to FET if my numbers ever get back to 0!
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Re: beta 3....
I agree about not worrying. I forget my exact numbers, but #2 was just shy of double that of #1 (only had 2 this time), and here I am 24w today!
I think jeanna had a similar situation with one of her betas, and she's plugging along right behind me, so hopefully our stories can help you relax a little.
It sounds like everything is going great so far, so try to relax and enjoy it as best you can for now. When is your first u/s?
IVF #1: 9/11: ER: 12R, 11M, 10F, No Frosties; 5dt: 2 blasts, 1 morula; DD born 6/3/12
IVF #2: 11/12-12/12: ER: 20R, 20M, 16F, 4 Frosties; 5dt: 3 blasts, DS born 8/9/13
Thanks, girls. My first ultrasound is next Friday, a week from today. Hoping for the best and trying not to worry.
Nawlins remembered correctly. My first beta this time was 69 and then 119 which had me FREAKED!!! but my RE was happy with it. I will say I would have loved your numbers over mine!!! Hope this helps you relax!!! Enjoy this day!!
Cant wait to hear your amazing u/s! I just know it!!!
BFP on Cycle 14--TWINS! Identical twin boys stillborn at 19wks(1/9/10)
3 break cycles; took clomid 50mg, BFP #2 Beta #1 35, Beta #2 338!!! Owen was born 2/11/11!
TTC#2: 4 cycles on clomid: BFNs
BFP #3: Cycle #5 100mg clomid; beta #1 21; beta #2 6=CP
Cycle #6 break cycle TTC no meds=BFN
Cycle #7: 150 clomid+ovidril+IUI=BFN (switched to RE)
Cycle #8: follistem+ovidril+TI=BFN
Cycle #9 Forced break due to cyst
Cycle #10 follistem+ovidril+TI=BFN
Cycle #11 follistem+ovidril+TI=BFN
Cycle#12 Forced break due to cyst, went on BCP; did repeat HSG, Saline U/S
Cycle #13 IVF: Follistim/Menapur ER 11-30 11 eggs, 5 mature, 4 fertilized and 3dt on 12-3; BFN
Cycle #14: IVF#2 lupron/follistim/menopur ER 1-22, 19 eggs, 14 fertilized, 5dt on 1-27, BFP!! beta 1: 63, beta 2: 119; EDD 10-15-13; 1 frozen embie
Thanks so much. That is comforting to know. My husband thinks I'm nuts because the dr said everything is great. You know how it is. Appreciate your support!
I know it's hard not to worry, and much easier said than done! But that being said, I think the numbers sound great. I know we all want to see doubling in 48 hours, but I've heard that it really only should double every 2-3 days.
Plus, labs really are supposed to vary quite a bit. I had a zillion betas run when I had an ectopic, and I remember the hospital being really firm about only comparing their labs' numbers. They wouldn't compare them to the ones from my doctor at all because they said that numbers from different labs vary so much.
Your numbers really do sound great to me. Keep us posted!
Me: 42. DH: 46.
1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.
2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.
3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.
4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm!
Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
Baby is due 4/26/14