HCG level concerns.. Please help

kellydc84

I'm about 6-7 weeks pregnant from conception and 8 clearblue tests later, it's STILL reading 2-3 weeks. I took the first one 2 weeks ago. Im having really bad anxiety. Did any of you have an experience like this, and everything turned out fine? I know the tests are crap but I'm still concerned why my hcg level isn't over 2000 yet. This is my second child and I've had no symptoms of m/c. Just looking for someone who had a similar experience with a positive outcome. Thank you

kellydc84

It's not rediculous to me when I'm concerned about why I'm getting the same results. Just want to make sure my baby is okay.

MARIVERA16

I suggest to see a doctor and get real results.

melanncal

If you want an accurate result go get a blood test.

OmSweetOm

kyliedaniellexx said:

Those tests are extremely unreliable.
Stop using them. 8 tests is a little ridiculous.

I see you commenting nothing but negative, overly critical comments on an awful lot of posts. Why are you here if it's not to be helpful, supportive and friendly? Seriously.

ANYWAY- to the OP, I was concerned about this as well as I took one between betas (1st was 183) and was very concerned that I hadn't switched to 2-3 weeks given 183 was so very close to the 200 threshold that the test states is for 2-3 weeks. Thankfully I got my betas the next day and they were over 400. I took another CBE days after that and still 1-2. They are not worth being upset over. If you need reassurance (I did being that I suffered 3 previous m/c) just ask your doc to send you for betas. It is really the only way to know what's going on at this point. FX for you girl.

normandyn7

kyliedaniellexx said:

Those tests are extremely unreliable. Stop using them. 8 tests is a little ridiculous.

This. Stop peeing on sticks and go see a doctor. They can do a dating ultrasound or take your blood. A positive test just tells you if you're pregnant, not how far along you are. I don't care what those test advertise.

normandyn7

OmSweetOm said:

Those tests are extremely unreliable. Stop using them. 8 tests is a little ridiculous.

I see you commenting nothing but negative, overly critical comments on an awful lot of posts. Why are you here if it's not to be helpful, supportive and friendly? Seriously. ANYWAY- to the OP, I was concerned about this as well as I took one between betas (1st was 183) and was very concerned that I hadn't switched to 2-3 weeks given 183 was so very close to the 200 threshold that the test states is for 2-3 weeks. Thankfully I got my betas the next day and they were over 400. I took another CBE days after that and still 1-2. They are not worth being upset over. If you need reassurance (I did being that I suffered 3 previous m/c) just ask your doc to send you for betas. It is really the only way to know what's going on at this point. FX for you girl.

From what I've seen she just tells people how it is. Sorry not everyone here is puppy dogs and butterflies. She answered her question, so what if she didn't do it in a way that you like.

OmSweetOm

WhoCanItBeNow said:

Oh, and those tests are worthless. Clearblue should be ashamed of themselves for putting such a shitty product out for sale. All it does it lead to paranoia. 

Calling someone ridiculous isn't an an answer, first of all. Second of all- I'm not telling anyone to get testing done they don't need. There are a lot of posts from women who are anxious and worried and considering there is not much to be done to ease their anxieties over the viability of their pregnancies apart from blood test (as someone else even suggested as well) then why don't you relax. Seriously. Being a nice person is hardly blowing smoke up someone's ass, it's just not being an asshole. I've been though difficult times in early pregnancy and perhaps you can't relate but plenty of people can. I'm not sure why my kindness to the OP bothers you so much, but perhaps you should evaluate that on your own time. This board isn't for making people feel like douchebags it's for advice and support. Grow up.

kellydc84

Thank you Omsweetom for your kind words and advice. Thank you for sticking up for me too. Shortly after I posted I began bleeding and cramping. I'm sitting in the ER right now horrified and I get to read these comments. You guys should

kellydc84

be ashamed of yourselves. We're on here to support eachother, not to name call.

kellydc84

I needed HELP and advice from someone who went through a similar experience. Thank you OmsweetOm and the rest of you need to reevaluate why you're on this site.

OmSweetOm

WhoCanItBeNow said:

OmSweetOm said:

WhoCanItBeNow said:

Oh, and those tests are worthless. Clearblue should be ashamed of themselves for putting such a shitty product out for sale. All it does it lead to paranoia. 

Calling someone ridiculous isn't an an answer, first of all. Second of all- I'm not telling anyone to get testing done they don't need. There are a lot of posts from women who are anxious and worried and considering there is not much to be done to ease their anxieties over the viability of their pregnancies apart from blood test (as someone else even suggested as well) then why don't you relax. Seriously. Being a nice person is hardly blowing smoke up someone's ass, it's just not being an asshole. I've been though difficult times in early pregnancy and perhaps you can't relate but plenty of people can. I'm not sure why my kindness to the OP bothers you so much, but perhaps you should evaluate that on your own time. This board isn't for making people feel like douchebags it's for advice and support. Grow up.

You have told multiple people to insist on betas when they are contraindicated for their pregnancy. 

Blowing smoke up someone's ass is being an asshole. It's one of the worst ones as you try to act all sweet and helpful and lie to them under the guise of being helpful. 

This site it to make money for the company. Want support? You have family and friends. You grow up.

M


Multiple people who are complaining they are fearful of impending miscarriage. Betas are in no way shape or form contraindicated in early pregnancy. Not in the least. If the numbers are stagnating and it falling, you will miscarry. If there is not a 60-100% increase in the appropriate time frame for your current level, it warrants concern. People who are relying on CBE and other unreliable means that want answers.. It is the only way, especially since many practitioners do not do early u/s. You seem to just want to be combative for the sake of being combative. No appropriate reasoning. Seriously, how old are you? I is only stated it wasn't helpful or nice to call someone who is scared for the fate of her pregnancy "ridiculous". Stress is also not good for pregnancy... So, if measures can be taken to ease the mothers mind, why is it getting your panties in a knot.

OmSweetOm

WhoCanItBeNow said:

kellydc84 said:

I needed HELP and advice from someone who went through a similar experience. Thank you OmsweetOm and the rest of you need to reevaluate why you're on this site.

Most of us haven't been there because we know those tests are worthless crap and don't fall for the marketing scam to get you to buy more expensive tests. 

You need to find another site because we aren't going to change and aren't leaving. And please take Om with you.

Ive "been there" because I've had recurring pregnancy loss, and if that is something you are willing to mock you I truly feel for you as you clearly have some deeply rooted insecurities.

To the OP- you are welcome!

OmSweetOm

kellydc84 said:

Thank you Omsweetom for your kind words and advice. Thank you for sticking up for me too. Shortly after I posted I began bleeding and cramping. I'm sitting in the ER right now horrified and I get to read these comments. You guys should

I am very sorry to read this. FX for you. I am sorry this negative childishness has taken over your post. My thoughts are with you!

OmSweetOm

WhoCanItBeNow said:

OmSweetOm said:

WhoCanItBeNow said:

kellydc84 said:

I needed HELP and advice from someone who went through a similar experience. Thank you OmsweetOm and the rest of you need to reevaluate why you're on this site.

Most of us haven't been there because we know those tests are worthless crap and don't fall for the marketing scam to get you to buy more expensive tests. 

You need to find another site because we aren't going to change and aren't leaving. And please take Om with you.

Ive "been there" because I've had recurring pregnancy loss, and if that is something you are willing to mock you I truly feel for you as you clearly have some deeply rooted insecurities.

To the OP- you are welcome!

Huh. Aren't you trying to mock me (and your other posts attempting to shame others into posting in the way you deem correct)? And I talking about being there with buying those piece of shit tests. Context- give it a shot. No one was talking about a miscarriage until you started spewing that off and now she's running up unnecessary bills because you you. Good job.

Who's insecure now? Oh, that would be the person that can't understand a pregnancy test and why it isn't as accurate as a beta and thinks everyone needs betas. 

Betas are not and should not be standard. You don't run up thousands in tests and take time away from people having actual emergencies because some twit on the internet said it might mean a miscarriage because she had one once so she must be too and you don't have the mental ability to wait 40 hours to call an OB that can actually help. 

Please do show me where I said it meant miscarriage? Seriously. She's at the ER because she is BLEEDING which is likely exactly what her on call ob would (or did) suggest. And on the assumption that he has INSURANCE she's not racking up thousands of anything or upping premiums. Get a clue. Now- since I'm a big girl I am going to stop "internet fighting" with some clueless stranger. You sound like an uninformed child and I have better things to do in my life then to engage that.

OmSweetOm

kyliedaniellexx said:

I seemed to have missed something here... I'm terribly sorry, @OmSweetOm‌ , that I don't adequately douse my posts in rainbows and glitter for your liking. Fortunately for me I do have a clue what I am talking about (most of the time) and although my delivery might not be ideal to you it is the truth and that is what people need to hear. IDGAF if you like me or the things I say, part of being on a forum is that you are going to have different opinions. Fx for you, OP. I am assuming they will send you home with a 'threatened miscarriage' diagnosis. Try not to let that freak you out because that is what almost always happens when a woman goes to ER during first tri.

I don't think you should douse your posts in anything. However, I think you can agree that for many women on this board- they are sensitive when it comes to the outcome of their pregnancies. Many woman may look to things for reassurance, as it is a time of high anxiety and worry. Especially if you have had difficultly becoming or maintain a pregnancy. The previous poster was looking for advice, and while I agree with you that those tests are garbage (learned the hard way that CBE is the worst), I feel like there is a way to say that without telling someone they are ridiculous. What rubbed me wrong is that she was clearly offended by it by her response. It is sad to see and hear of someone fearing something so fragile and unknown at this point. Why not be compassionate? My opinion. Which like you mentioned, while differing from yours perhaps is part of being on a forum.

OmSweetOm

LOL. Question- WhoCanItBeNow.... how far along are you in your 1st Trimester exactly?

augusta17

When I miscarried and began bleeding my OB had me go to my ER. Shortly after I switched OBs because he was an idiot...so there's that.

CreativeD1

When I miscarried I had to go to the hospital and it was a very good thing I did. I know that my experience isn't everyone's. However, the same holds true for some other posters. Lets not tell someone not to go either.

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OmSweetOm

AudeSapere89 said:

OmSweetOm said:

LOL. Question- WhoCanItBeNow.... how far along are you in your 1st Trimester exactly?

For the record @OmSweetOm‌ you dont need to be pregnant or even in your 1st trimester to post on the trimester boards. Many women on this site are not pregnant and don't plan to be for quite a while. Also asking someone how far along they are or assuming they must be pregnant to have an opinion is rude and ignorant.

Missed the memo where it was rude to ask someone about their pregnancy on a first trimester pregnancy message board. Sincerely apologies.

OmSweetOm

kyliedaniellexx said:

@OmSweetOm‌ there is a large number of women on this site who struggle with IF or women who have miscarried but want to still be a part of the community. You have no idea what is going on for them and you have absolutely no right to ask or throw it in their face with a bitch-snark attitude. It most definitely is ignorant.

Oh please. As someone who actually falls into that category I am doing nothing of the sort. I was talking to ONE person, who has had nothing but a "bitch-snark" attitude with me on all of my posts for no reason other then personal amusement. I feel is it perfectly justified to inquire about the logic in THAT. And if its insensitivity to peoples personal stories you are concerned about perhaps you should worry about someone berating a woman for going to the hospital because she was cramping and bleeding. Give me a break.

LtColumbo

@OmSweetOm‌ you asked that question for one reason... to be a bitch. 

momthatlifts

OmSweetOm said:

kyliedaniellexx said:

@OmSweetOm‌ there is a large number of women on this site who struggle with IF or women who have miscarried but want to still be a part of the community. You have no idea what is going on for them and you have absolutely no right to ask or throw it in their face with a bitch-snark attitude. It most definitely is ignorant.

Oh please. As someone who actually falls into that category I am doing nothing of the sort. I was talking to ONE person, who has had nothing but a "bitch-snark" attitude with me on all of my posts for no reason other then personal amusement. I feel is it perfectly justified to inquire about the logic in THAT. And if its insensitivity to peoples personal stories you are concerned about perhaps you should worry about someone berating a woman for going to the hospital because she was cramping and bleeding. Give me a break.

I come on here for personal amusement!

OmSweetOm

kyliedaniellexx said:

@OmSweetOm‌ so as a woman that has experienced miscarriage, you fail to understand how that question could be hurtful? That's even worse.

You did not question her logic, you asked her how far along she is in a bitchy way... which, btw, is none of your goddamn business. Seriously, you need to check your fucking attitude.

You need to get a grip. Get off your soapbox and realize you are straight up ruining peoples posts with your ridiculous negativity, harsh unwarranted criticism, and just total lack of logic and kindness. I feel sad that this is supposed to be a forum where people can come together during such a wonderful and trying time in their lives, but it's filled with this cyber mean girl high school-like pseudo drama. My god get a grip.

KittyMu82

Just yesterday my doctor told me that at the 6 week mark - your HCG could be anything between 1000 to (I don't remember the ceiling number but it was very, very large). It doesn't mean it's a problem if it is in fact under 2000. 

I don't think HCG can tell us very much - you probably have to wait till your first scan to see that everything is progressing well. Good luck.

KittyMu82

I just skimmed through and noticed that you had to go to ER - is everything ok? I'm hoping for the best for you.