First Beta Level In *BFP Mentioned* Need Advice/ UPDATED!!

Musicianlala26

Hi Ladies, well I got my first Beta call today. (I'm on the IF board usually) The nurse said they want to see at least a 50 hcg level.  Mine was a 38.5... she said congrats you're 4 weeks pregnant but your level is lower than we like to see. They want me back wednesday and hope to see it at least double.  Anyone have a level like this and have a great second beta and healthy pregnancy? Trying not to stress out and would LOVE to hear your stories for encouragement. Nurse told me to be 'Cautiously Optimistic'... 

4/23: 2nd beta in: only 48.9

4/25: 3rd beta in: 167!! its more than tripled... still super low (they want to see at least a 500-600 right now) but we are so happy that it's gone up... not out of the woods yet. Any success stories that started out like this please feel free to share... 

4/30: 4th Beta: 1348! (great doubling time even though it's still low) 1st Ultrasound was today! Saw the gestational sac! No yolk sac yet because the gestational sac was measuring small at 4mm... 2nd ultrasound scheduled for this Sunday 5/4!

Anyone have a similar situation? Low Beta's and slow starter that carried full term?

luvboston

My beta was 13 with LO and she's now 7.5 months

Every time I get pg they are low gl

Mnerani

It's SO silly when medical professionals say stuff like this. It's all about the doubling time. I always get very early betas, and thus, low betas. With this pregnancy, I got a beta of 15 the first time around. I just took it to mean that I'd correctly charted my ovulation and I was very early in my pregnancy. 

However, my doctor doesn't "call it" until it's 25 or above. So I just called him back when I got my second draw 48 hours later, so he'd put it in the books.

GL with your next beta!

TJ1979

I hate when medical professionals make us worry like this!  It's not fair.  That is a positive beta, now you just want it to double, or almost double.  Even the doubling is variable, so don't freak over that either.  Right now, you are pregnant.  Congratulations, and GL on your next beta.

Musicianlala26

Thank you all so much for the positive feedback! It definitely makes me feel better. I'll keep you posted on this thread on Wed after my second Beta! 

BabyKsMommy

My first beta with my current pregnancy was a 14 @ 10 DPO. 48 hrs later it was 99. Doubling time of 17 hrs and I'm pg with twins. So like the other ladies are saying it's really the doubling time, not the starting number.

Mnerani

Note that if my doc was your OB, you'd already "be pregnant"

Dragonfly1226

Congratulations! I've heard that with FETs the numbers can start out lower. I agree with everyone else who sand that it is the doubling time that matters most. FX for a great rise!

CandaceC1020

I haven't officially come out yet and announced on my active board  ... but here are my beta numbers.

13dpiui - 45.1
16dpiui - 163
18dpiui - 309
20dpiui - 659

Yesterday I went for my first ultrasound and saw my little bean's heartbeat. 

Stay optimistic and think positive thoughts. 

kellyrn9956

My first beta was 26. Then rose rapidly. That first beta does little more than stress us out, right? Keep your head up....and congratulations on your pregnancy! 

tilelady85

Mine started out low, not as low as yours, but low enough for me to obsess over (53.4), and it just barely doubled by second beta (108). Currently 8 weeks and definitely not in the clear yet, but I have been discharged.from rma.

FET do tend to start out with lower betas. I drank a ton of water between beta 2 and 3 and my numbers finally shot up. 

Try not to stress. Know that regardless of the outcome it is out of your hands and there is nothing you can do. Be positive. Today you are pregnant.. congrats!! Best of luck

Musicianlala26

Thank you all SO much for the positive words of encouragement! I read last night that Clear Blue Easy digital needs 50 HCG level or higher to detect a pregnancy. So after having 38.5 yesterday I decided to test with the digital this morning (I tested with one two days ago and it said 'Not Pregnant' even though I was getting faint positives with FRER.  Well needless to say this morning the Clear Blue Digital showed me the best gift I've ever gotten... 'PREGNANT'. I was so excited! No idea if my numbers are doubling but I do know that they're rising!! Will keep you all posted after tomorrow's beta, thank you again xoxo

Musicianlala26

CandaceC1020 Congrats on your pregnancy! Thank you for sharing your betas!

Musicianlala26

Unfortunately my second beta is in..... it went from a 38.5  up to a 48.9 .... The doctor doesn't seem to have much hope for me... now we just wait the agonizing wait till Friday for a 3rd beta and hope it tells us more than today...

heartbroken...

kmc84

I'm so sorry your beta didn't double. Beta hell is an awful place I really hope that Friday gives you a clear answer. ((Hugs))

TJ1979

I'm so sorry dear.  It could still be a vanishing twin.  Or it could be bad news.  Beta hell is the worst.  Hugs, and sending doubling vibes your way.

trigirl79

i'm so sorry, i hope Friday is better!

MoFree

I'm sorry. Hoping the next beta gives you the news you are hoping for.

zazu13

So sorry. Hope its a fluke. Good luck!

cherylanne3550

Good luck!

Mnerani

Thanks for updating us, I'd been wondering how your second beta went. Please let us know what happens on Friday. I don't envy you in the hours between now that then- it must be hell. 

Julie21613

I'm so sorry.... I've been in beta hell before and it is no fun.  Hopefully tomorrows beta will lend a big surprise!  ((hugs))

Mr. & Mrs. Woodtick

((HUGS)) best wishes for Friday's beta.

STL34

((HUGS)) I hope you get a good surprise tomorrow.

trigirl79

Good luck today, thinking of you!

itsmevkb

Well, to put it bluntly, this sucks.  I hope your beta today is better but even if it's not know that you will get through this.  Huge hugs sweetie.

Musicianlala26

Hi ladies! i'm not out of the woods yet but I just updated my first post above...

First beta was 38.5, second was 48.9 and today's shot up and more than tripled to 167! Still super low but I'm happy with the progress... now we wait till wed for more blood work and our first ultrasound to hopefully see the gestational sac! 

Fingers crossed and lots of prayers now till then.  Thank you allll for your support xoxo

jesselayne8

Fx for continued good news!!

trigirl79

fx!!!

kmc84

Wow! That's a great move in the right direction for sure! FX for you!!

BabyKsMommy

Yay! That's good it's still increasing. How many dpt/DPO are u? Have u checked betabase to see how your numbers look compared to others? It might worry you more or it could put your mind at ease.

TJ1979

Definitely moving in the right direction! Sending continued doubling vibes you way. GL!!

Musicianlala26

@BabyKsMommy I'll have to check Betabase! When I look at the beta calculators online my numbers obviously don't look great because they took 146 hours the first two betas and then between the second and third beta they doubled in 44 hours... I bought the clear blue easy weeks predictor tests.  Currently I'm only showing on their tests at 1-2 weeks (I'm nuts and called Clear blue help line and asked them because I couldn't find ANYWHERE online the levels of HCG that each qualifies for 1-2, 2-3 and 3+ weeks. They told me it's 5-156 hcg for 1-2 weeks, 156-2600 for 2-3 weeks and 2600+ for 3+ weeks. So if I keep doubling the way I should be hopefully by Tues or Wed I should show up as 3+ weeks (that will help ease my mind before the actual Beta and Ultrasound on Wed! haha

I'm currently 19dpo (I had my FET on 4/12 with 2 Five Day Blasts)

mcgeeva

Good luck! It's great they are still going up!

cherylanne3550

Good luck!