It's gonna be a tough two weeks (anxiety ridden post

JessTy3

hi ladies,  I requested my betas to be taken about a week ago - my HCG was 1844 but my progesterone was only 8.4.  My doctor had me start progesterone immediately.  Four days later my HCG was in the 3600's - it didn't double daily like she was hoping.  I had a sonogram yesterday and the doctor was pleasantly surprised.  There was something in there - a sack and a fetal pole (and it was hard to tell for sure but maybe even a heart beat).  She was concerned that it could have been an empty sac or an ectopic pregnancy.  However, it's measuring small...  Like 5+ weeks when I thought I was 6+.  She wants me to continue the progesterone and come back in 2 weeks.  She thinks the odds are 60/40...40 being good.  Does anyone have any advice or experience?  Thank you!

Sporty1216

I don't have any experience, other than that, with my first, we were a week behind where we thought we were. And, if that's the case here, and you are really only 5+ weeks, it seems like it would be early to see much...

I'm sure these next two weeks will be long ones for you. I hope you can find some fun ways to try to distract yourself. And, here's hoping for good news at your next appointment!

tiffanyhr

It is soooooo early. Lots can happen in two weeks! Keep the faith!

TheRealHeatherG

I don't have much advice either, but: at my first ultrasound, I went in thinking I was 7w5d based on lmp, but I was measuring 6w4d. At that point, they already saw a strong heartbeat, so the doctor said I probably just ovulated later than I thought. I'm now almost 13 weeks and the baby has continued growing beautifully.

JessTy3

I totally could have miscalculated...  But, HCG numbers didn't double...  They went up but didn't double.  Not sure how that plays into everything?

JessTy3

So...  Found heartbeat and baby measured 8 weeks.  But, sac looked small.  Geez!  Gotta wait for appointment with specialist now.  This waiting is getting the best of me.

carrieandr

I hope you get good news!