1st Trimester

Did everyone get more than one beta?

My beta came in at 338 on 16dpo.  My doctor didn't think I needed to come in for another one.  Did everyone else have at least two?  I'm wondering if I should go in again just for piece of mind.  Our first u/s isn't until Sept 14th!!

Re: Did everyone get more than one beta?

  • I had my sixth one today.
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  • My first was 162 but not sure how many dpo I was. I had another drawn today waiting results.
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  • I should add that I've had six because I'm having a difficult pregnancy.  When I had my son, I never had a beta and didn't see the doctor until I was nine weeks pregnant.
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  • I think I'm going to call for another.  It was very difficult for us to achieve this pregnancy and I just want to make sure everything is still going okay.  I'm sure they're going to tell me I'm insane, but I'm okay with that! :)
  • I didn't have any betas done at all. ?In fact, I didn't have blood work until 10 weeks at my first appointment. ?My doctor doesn't see his patients until then.?
  • I didn't have one with DD and I haven't even been to the doctor yet for baby #2.  I haven't called yet, I should probably do that this week!
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  • My first was at 10 dpo & was 39. I go again on Friday. Dr wants to make sure numbers are doubling but we have had issues in the past... with DD they only did one beta to confirm pregnancy
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  • I had one at my first visit but it must have been fine because my OB never told me the numbers from it.  I haven't had to have another one done yet.
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  • I had 2 betas done, just to make sure that they're doubling. I would talk to your doctor about your concerns and maybe they will order you another one just to make sure that they're doubling.
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  • I was seeing a fertility doctor when I got pregnant so they ordered 3.  They wanted to make sure they were doubling.  I guess it depends on your situation or doctor.  I guess the first beta is to confirm your pregnancy and any more is to make sure they are doubling.  Personally I liked getting the betas because I knew things were okay, but it was also nerve racking waiting. 
  • I haven't had any betas. And I'm kind of glad they weren't necessary for me. After reading several beta posts I think it would drive me nuts! GL!
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  • I only get blood drawn three times during my pregnancy, and they are all spread out.

     

    If your doc thinks its fine, I wouldn't worry.

  • My ob normally doesn't order them.  The only reason she had me do them is because my u/s looked at though I hadn't O'd, so she wanted to make sure I wasn't getting a false positive.  She had me do a second to make sure my numbers were going up.
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