3rd & 4th betas!

mamaholic

So I had betas drawn on the 22nd & 24th and got them back.

3rd: 36,530

4th: 43,939

I am a little worried because they aren't even close to doubling... so of course I'm going to be a wreck until our next u/s on Jan. 7. 

 

dkfitz07

When they reach a certain amount I don't believe they double anymore. I thought it was like 20,000 or something. I didn't get betas so I am not sure. But they did go up and not down which is always wonderful news! January 7 will be here before you know it!

shaunnalar

I agree with dkfitz07.  When you reach a certain point in your pregnancy, your betas just increase and not double.  I'm sure everuthing is fine!

Kelanne

I've heard that too (that after a certain point, they don't double)

Just focus on that they are going UP!!

 

Kelly0615

Don't worry about them doubling in 48 hours. It takes more like 96 hours after your levels reach over 1,200. Those numbers sound great. Congrats!

Leah&Cole

I agree with the previous posters - those are great numbers and there is no reasons to worry about doubling in 48 hours at this point.  Enjoy your u/s.

nicobean1

I think your numbers look great, and by the time they're that high, they're  not going to double but it's good they're going up. I copied this for you and hopefully it'll ease your mind (looks like you're just where you should be).

• 3 weeks LMP: 5 - 50 mIU/ml
• 4 weeks LMP: 5 - 426 mIU/ml
• 5 weeks LMP: 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml
• 6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml
• 7 - 8 weeks LMP: 7, 650 - 229,000 mIU/ml
• 9 - 12 weeks LMP: 25,700 - 288,000 mIU/ml
• 13 - 16 weeks LMP: 13,300 - 254,000 mIU/ml
• 17 - 24 weeks LMP: 4,060 - 165,400 mIU/ml
• 25 - 40 weeks LMP: 3,640 - 117,000 mIU/ml

 

PurpleK26

They do stop doubling at some point. The further along you get, you're hormones stop 'supporting' the pregnancy and your placenta takes over. So don't stress!

Nikkicole007

Those numbers look great! My dr. had told me about the numbers not doubling after a certain point, so I think your good!