hCG numbers tripled

EricaD777

Hi everyone! I'm new to the board, and have 3 boys ages 6, 4, and 2. I have a question about beta levels. My hCG number went from 539 (4 weeks, 2 days) to 1521 (4 weeks, 4 days) in 48 hours. I am worried this could be a molar pregnancy. Did any of you have numbers that tripled within 48 hours and all was okay? The other possibility is multiples I guess. I am somewhat beside myself. I have an appointment on Friday where they will do an ultrasound, but it feels like forever from now!

Everycol0r

Hi there! I'm sorry I can't be of help, as I'm not really sure, but you could possibly try asking in our weekly questions that is here:

https://forums.thebump.com/discussion/12712362/weekly-questions-7-9-7-15#latest

chasingroygbiv

My numbers didn't triple like that, but they were very high from the get go (before period was even due). 1 baby in uterus. 

heatherdubrow

Mine triples, one baby. 

brettanomyces

My beta went from 17 at 3w6d to 70 at 4w1d. 

Your numbers seem within normal range and you have a doubling time of 30ish hours. I read somewhere that abnormally high betas in molar pregnancy have doubling times of like 10 hours so they can be up in the tens of thousands range really early. 

Try not to worry! 

ivfgotthistwice

You're fine! Sounds like you have a strong baby in there! 

Cowboycorgi

Betas are really tricky. I'm glad you have an ultrasound soon to make sure all is well, but betas don't tell as much as I think they once were believed to tell. 

With my DD her doubling time was over 100hours, I was preparing for MC over a long holiday weekend before beta #3... everything was fine and I have a healthy 15 month old. 

This pregnancy my betas were average (200's) and didn't quite double in 48 hours but was good enough that they didn't want a 3rd... come to find out I'm pregnant with twins. Plenty of girls with higher numbers or much better doubling times that have healthy singleton pregnancies. You just never know! 

I know now it's easier said than done, but try to stay calm and not read too much into it. FX you have a H&H 9 months.

kby721

Mine tripled around 4 weeks and I had the same panic. I went in at 5 weeks for an ultrasound and all was good. I get weekly betas but I asked them to stop calling me with my numbers and go by no news is good news. I'm a chronic googler so sometimes the less I know the better. I think youll be fine but glad you're getting an ultrasound tomorrow to put your mind at ease. 

DDRRT1982

My last two pregnancies had hcg numbers that doubled in about 28 hours.  Those were healthy.  This one is doubling between 24 to 26 hours.  I wouldn't be incline to believe it was a molar pregnancy. 

hojo2018

I had a similar doubling time (31 hours) for my first two betas but it slowed down in week 5. One baby in uterus and all is well so far. Please keep us posted on how your ultrasound goes!

EricaD777

Thank you for your input, everyone! My ultrasound went well. We saw a clearly defined sac that was appropriate in size. My doctor did notice a little "shadow" to the left, but it's probably "just a blood vessel, but time will tell." So for now, it's all good!

barrelocarol

So impressed with the knowledge you all have. 

The worrying is so tough, isn't it!

Happy for good results, @EricaD777!