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Well that sucks (Possible BFP/Possible Loss Mentioned)

So, at the beginning of this Cycle DH and I decided that we would take a break to focus on getting healthy if nothing came of this cycle.  Of course this would also be the month of my very first BFP.  3 yrs of TTC and not a glimmer of a BFP.  No faint lines or even evap lines.  Started to doubt if HPT's even worked.  Would love to get your input on what you think of these numbers.

Beta # 1: 28.4  (CD34 / 14dpIUI)  This would normally be the day my Period would have started.
Beta # 2: 50.2  (CD36 / 16dpIUI)

My nurse told me my Beta #1 was a low Positive and to stay hopeful that they rise.  Today another nurse (my nurse is out on Thurs) called with my Beta #2 results and told me it wasn't a strong enough rise and started explaining Chemical and tubal pregnancies (I already know what these are).   I go back on Monday for Beta #3 and if it still rising they will do a scan to check for tubal. 

I'm just feeling like I'm in a fog now.  I'm super disappointed but thankful for the progress.  At least it wasn't just a BFN, then again, the BFP getting pulled away hurts a lot worse than if it were just a BFN.  How have you ladies handled something like this?  And my big question which is purely out of hope and may be a little crazy. Has anyone heard of Beta #'s this low going on to be successful?
Siggie Warning, BFP/Loss mentioned



Me 31
    DH 35
Married since 4/16/11
NTNP since 2008
Actively TTC # 1 since 4/16/2011

Sept 2012- Change Gyn after 3 yrs with no Diagnosis
Oct 2012- Dx PCOS

April 2013- 50mg Clomid.....BFN
May 2013- Referred to RE
Sept 2013- Clomid 50mg (no response), 100mg (2 mature follies), Trigger, TI.....BFN
Oct 2013- Clomid 100mg, 2 Mature follies, Trigger, TI....BFN

Nov 2013- Break to discuss IUI and other options
Dec 2013- Clomid 100mg, Brevelle 75iu (CD 9,11,13-15) 112iu (CD 16-21) 150iu (CD 22-24)
2 Follies vanished, Cycle scratched
Jan 2014- Provera, awaiting AF
Feb-Mar 2014- Gonal F 150iu (CD 3-9) 187.5iu (CD 10-12) 225iu (CD 13-22), 3 Follies, Trigger, IUI....BFN
April 2014-Gonal F 225iu (CD 3-17), 1 Follie Trigger, IUI....BFP!!  Ectopic :*(
Break after Ectopic May-Aug 2013

Sept 2014- Fermera (CD 3-7), Pregnitude, 1 Follie, Trigger, IUI...BFN
Oct 2014-
Fermera (CD 3-7), Pregnitude, 2 Follies, Trigger, IUI...BFP!!!
             Beta #1: 144   Beta #2: 365    Beta #3: 1278     Miscarriage @ 6wks

Re: Well that sucks (Possible BFP/Possible Loss Mentioned)

  • Oh no :( I'm so sorry for your possible loss. I hope you get good news on Monday.
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  • tifgatifga member
    Loss mentioned



    I lost a pregnancy in march, first beta was 20 (they warned us this was low), #2 was 42. They said they wanted to do a 3rd to be safe and it was 8, a day later it was over. 
    My fingers, toes, and everything else are crossed that it works out better for you. 
    me 33- everything looks good
    mister 34- PCD zero motilty 
    TTC#1 using donor sperm
    IUI#1 Dec 2nd-BFN
    IUI# Dec 28th-BFN
    IUI#3 Jan 26th-BFN
    IUI#4  Feb 26th-BFP
    mc March 2014
    IUI#5 April 6th prometrium-BFN
    IUI #6 cancled ovulated too early
    IVF# 1 July
    ER: Aug 3rd: 18R 15M 14F
    10 embryos frozen
    ET: Oct. 7th 1x5BA blast-BFN
    ET: Jan 9th 1x3AA blast- Beta 1/21


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  • I'm sorry, that is such a stressful place to be in! I hope you can find peace during this time no matter what the outcome. :(

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  • I'm so sorry you're stuck wondering and worrying. I hope you get good news.
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    Ideally, your beta today would have been about 56, so you aren't too far off. I'm sorry you are going through this. It sucks without a doubt. I hope that Monday brings a great result and your little embie is just getting comfy.

    Not that I'm suggesting you do this, but here is what I did to keep sane when I had my c/p. I POAS every day from Friday to Monday. Unfortunately, I watched it get darker and then lighter. I also was bleeding heavily as this was happening, so I already knew I probably wasn't going to have a sticky embie. It sucks because something finally worked and then you watch it disappear and there is nothing you can do.

    (((Hugs))) to you. I will be thinking of you and hoping for a nice strong beta on Monday.

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    11/14/14 -  Second HSG shows that tubes are still clear and ute is looking good. 

    12/6/14 - Started BCPs in prep for IVF #2

    12/22/14 - Saline u/s and endometrial scratch (All was clear and OUCH!)

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  • Pintobean39Pintobean39 member
    edited May 2014
    I'm so sorry but I just don't see where I'd say you are completely out just yet. Yes it's low but it almost doubled and that's what they expect. Personally I hate betas because 1 number means absolutely nothing. Some ppl freak out because it's low but then it turns out fine and some ppl freak about multiples because it's high and it's just 1. I call it the Beta hell! My Dr has always told me as long as it's doubling every 2 days it's good don't look at the number.

    Nothing is a guarantee especially this early but try to relax, trust me I know it's so hard. Just take it easy over the next couple of days and FX the numbers skyrocket on Monday. Good luck!
    Fucking bump!!!!
  • I'm with Pinto.  I definitely don't think you're out but I totally understand this is a stressful place to be in.  Fingers and toes crossed for a good beta on Monday!
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    Married since May, 2012; TTC since September, 2012
    DX: Blocked Fallopian Tube, Hashimoto's
    March 2014 - Clomid, Trigger, TI = BFN, April 2014 - Clomid, Trigger, TI = BFN, May 2014 - Clomid, estrogen, trigger, IUI = BFN, June & July 2014 - Natural cycles = BFN, August 2014 - Femara, estrogen, trigger, IUI = BFN, September 2014 - Femara, estrogen, trigger, IUI = BFN
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  • jszy10jszy10 member
    I agree with Pinto too!  Beta #3 should give you a better idea, but try not to get discouraged yet -- I know, easier said than done.  I had 2 losses, but only ever had beta done after the fact, so my HCG and Progesterone were always super low by then.  They were both before I started my treatments, so I wasn't being monitored.

    FX for you that #3 takes off!!!

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    Married 06/25/2011, TTC since 03/2012

    BFP #1 on 11/13/12 -- EDD 7/24/13 -- M/C (CP) on 11/21/12

    BFP #2 on  7/21/13 -- EDD 3/29/14 -- M/C (CP) on 7/31/13

    09/4/13 - 4/16/14 -- IUI #1 - 6 = BFNs :(

    7/13/14 -- IVF #1 w/ ICSI

    ER on 7/26/14 -- 20 R, 15 M, 11 F

    ET on 7/31/14 -- 1 transferred (4bb); 8 frosties!!!

    BFP #3 on 8/8/14 -- EDD 04/18/15

    BETA #1:  473,  BETA #2: 1009, BETA #3: 1975

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  • katib77katib77 member
    Since it was close to doubling I don't see why this nurse freaked you out. With my c/p my first beta was like 46, my second was 23. That is how they knew. And for tubal the numbers usually are high. To me it sounds like late implanter and there's a good chance. Wait for beta 3. Good luck, beta hell sucks.

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  • ((hugs)) I'm sorry you are stuck in beta limbo

    I agree with Pinto, the number doubled.  Beta's have to start somewhere, fx that your embie snuggles in and you get a great beta on Monday.  

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    TTC since May 2012

    HSG- all clear

    March 2014 - RE appt. 
    April 2014- Saline sono all's good, terrible SA results - 8 sperm found all abnormal
    May 2014- Fert Urology- Bilateral varicoceles, recommend Donor Sperm
    12/2014-  Surprise natural BFP  EDD 7/31/15 Plan:  Starting foster to adoption, natural cycles




  • ky29ky29 member
    Hope your next beta brings you good news!

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    DX: MFI (4% motility)

    Cycle 13: Natural cycle w/ HSG test = BFP
    Identical twins! 
    Lost my angel boys at 10.5 weeks

    Cycle 14-16: Natural Cycles = BFN
    Cycle 17: Follistim + Trigger + IUI = BFN
    Cycle 18: Natural Cycle = BFN
    Cycle 19: Follistim + Trigger +IUI#2
    Polyp found: SIS 11/11 - hysteroscopy 11/14
    Cycle 20: Follistim + IUI#2 = BFFN
    Cycle 21: Follistim (adj. dosage) + IUI#3 TI  = BFN
    IUI cancelled due to weather
    Cycle 22: Follistim + IUI#3.1 = BFN

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    Cycle 27: Follistim + IUI#4 = BFFN
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  • TVLilyTVLily member
    So sorry you're going through this but pp are right the third beta will give you a better picture.
    What's your progesterone doing?
    With my c/p I was 26 and 36 for my first and second beta. But at my second beta my progesterone also totally took a nose dive (again though this doesn't always paint the whole picture).
    ((Hugs)) I'll be keeping you in my T&P

    EDD 5/2/14, NMC 9/11/13
    EDD 10/15/14, CP 2/8/14

    IF Diagnosis: PCOS, MFI 

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  • I'm really not sure what my Progesterone is doing.  Haven't gotten those numbers.  I've been on Progesterone Suppositories since IUI.  As of last night I started lightly spotting which I know can be any number of things.  Thank you all so much for your support and backing me off the edge.  Hate having to wait 4 days to retest.  4 days of torture.
    Siggie Warning, BFP/Loss mentioned



    Me 31
        DH 35
    Married since 4/16/11
    NTNP since 2008
    Actively TTC # 1 since 4/16/2011

    Sept 2012- Change Gyn after 3 yrs with no Diagnosis
    Oct 2012- Dx PCOS

    April 2013- 50mg Clomid.....BFN
    May 2013- Referred to RE
    Sept 2013- Clomid 50mg (no response), 100mg (2 mature follies), Trigger, TI.....BFN
    Oct 2013- Clomid 100mg, 2 Mature follies, Trigger, TI....BFN

    Nov 2013- Break to discuss IUI and other options
    Dec 2013- Clomid 100mg, Brevelle 75iu (CD 9,11,13-15) 112iu (CD 16-21) 150iu (CD 22-24)
    2 Follies vanished, Cycle scratched
    Jan 2014- Provera, awaiting AF
    Feb-Mar 2014- Gonal F 150iu (CD 3-9) 187.5iu (CD 10-12) 225iu (CD 13-22), 3 Follies, Trigger, IUI....BFN
    April 2014-Gonal F 225iu (CD 3-17), 1 Follie Trigger, IUI....BFP!!  Ectopic :*(
    Break after Ectopic May-Aug 2013

    Sept 2014- Fermera (CD 3-7), Pregnitude, 1 Follie, Trigger, IUI...BFN
    Oct 2014-
    Fermera (CD 3-7), Pregnitude, 2 Follies, Trigger, IUI...BFP!!!
                 Beta #1: 144   Beta #2: 365    Beta #3: 1278     Miscarriage @ 6wks

  • I'm so sorry you are going through this.  I have my fingers crossed you get some great news Monday.
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