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Beta #4

Tab2710Tab2710
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It's up to 314 (19dpo) from 114(17dpo)!  I'm crazy-excited it's still more than doubling, but also concerned because I feel like it's still a low number overall...and I may be really over analyzing this but I foundt his calculator that tells you the half life (or doubling time) for the betas.  From my first beta to my second, the half life was 1.14 days, between my second and third beta it was 1.24 days and from my third to my fourth beta it was 1.36 days.

The number is rising, but it's still low, and it appears to be slowing down...am I freaking out for no reason or does anyone else find this odd?

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  • gidgegidge member

    I can't answer any of your questions but I hope things continue to go up and that you just have a late implater :)

    I'll keep thinking good thoughts for you!

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  • erinandbrockverinandbrockv
    I am no authority on this at all but it has to be a good sign that it is more than doubling! I would be super nervous too, but you are pregnant and all signs point to good from what I can see!
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  • hoping4morehoping4more member
    Congrats on another good beta. I think things will be fine. When is your 1st u/s?
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  • njohnson1972njohnson1972 member

    I think it looks really good for you!  Try to enjoy it - you are pregnant!!

    Congrats!

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  • psychmusetlspsychmusetls member
    i haven't been around much the last few days so i missed your updates.  this is exciting news and those very good doubling times!  i am so happy for you and you and your little bean are in my prayers for a healthy pregnancy!
    S/PAIFW
    Tara & Dave - TTC since September 2006
    PCOS - dx 1999 (amenorrhea) | freakishly long fallopian tubes
    Hypoglycemic | thyroid issues | severely anemic
    Multiple Clomid cycles of 50, 100, 150 - absolutely no response
    Follistim 50/100 | Follistim 75/125 | Follistim 100/150 IUI - all BFNs
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  • Sunshine05Sunshine05 member
    I can't help with the slowing down, but it's still going up so I'd try to focus on that right now.  When will they get you in for your first u/s?  Keeping everything crossed that this works out for you!
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  • MrsMAFMrsMAF member

    It's still going up, so I'd say that is a great sign!!!

     Seems like so far so good!! 

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  • grazygrazy member
    I can't really answer your question, but I want to say I am so excited for you!
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  • scooterqscooterq member
    I don't know the answers to your questions, but congrats on a great rise and lots of good luck for your next beta and/or u/s
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  • Tab2710Tab2710
    Thanks girls!  My first US will be on September 1st...they feel sorry for me because the whole beta mix up situation, so they are getting me in a bit early to take a look arround :)  If I'm doing the math right, I'd be 5w5d at that point, so hopefully we'll see a sac!
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  • Romeo&DeniseRomeo&Denise member
    Congrats, that's a great number! Hoping you have a wonderful u/s next week!
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  • mm29mm29 member
    Hooray.  I am so happy for you.  Continue to let us know about your u/s next week :)
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    Me: 34, DOR, MTHFR-A1298C (heterozygous), decreased blood flow to uterus, Mild Endo
    DH: 38, Balanced translocation 5&10, unexplained MFI, normal SA and SCSA
    Tx History: IUI 1&2= BFN
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    IVF# 2: cancelled d/t no response
    IVF# 3= 1 egg retrieved=immature/not viable
    IVF# 4= c/p
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    IVF# 6: (OE/DS) cancelled
    IVF# 7: (OE/DS) 1R, 1M, 1F, arrested day 5
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  • roselln2roselln2
    Tab, from what I have seen on betabase.info, it definitely looks like the doubling rate slows down as time goes on and you reach bigger betas. Sounds like you are knocked up! :)
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  • MZANSMZANS
    Tab, I think your numbers look good and I'm really excited for you. 
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  • k-martk-mart
    CONGRATS!!! These are great numbers. I wish I had answers for you but I hope that you keep getting these amazing results!
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  • MyShellyBellyMyShellyBelly
    I think it's great that it's going up! Keep going up beta!!!
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  • Temp935838312504158Temp935838312504158

    The numbers may be low to you but they are doubling & that is what's most important! Wishing you luck at your US :)

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  • Faith722Faith722 member

    imageroselln2:
    Tab, from what I have seen on betabase.info, it definitely looks like the doubling rate slows down as time goes on and you reach bigger betas. Sounds like you are knocked up! :)

    This is what I was going to say.  I think your numbers are good!  Hope all goes well with the u/s.  I'm so happy for you!  Congrats!

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  • etoyamaetoyama member
    Congratulations! I know it must be driving you crazy, but try not to read into the number too much. You are pregnant!
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  • ligotsligots
    Yeah!!! keep doubling beta!
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  • LCB34LCB34 member

    I totally missed your BFP - CONGRATS!!!

    Beta doubling starts to slow down at some point (I can't remember the time frame) - and yours is still well within the 48 hour window!  I say stop worrying!!!

    Thinking of you!

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  • MegW21MegW21
    Whoa, I've been off the boards for a few days and just came back on to see that your betas are still rising--I'm so happy for you! I don't have any answers to your beta questions, but I really hope this works out!
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  • k827k827
    Thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way!!!
    TTC since 12/ 06: H/Azoospermia Ivf#1 BFP m/c 5w3d FET#1 c/p FET# 2 BFN IVF#2 BFFN IVF#3 March/April
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  • Bella2u07Bella2u07 member
    Sorry Tab, I can't answer your question.  Just wanted to tell you that I am very excited for you!!  Keeping you in my thoughts!!
    TTC #1 Since 11/08 - Dx: MFI & PCOS
    7 IUIs = All BFNs
    2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN

    2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
    May IVF #3 = c/p
    June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
    July FET #2 = BFN
    Aug FET #3 = BFN
    Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
    Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
    Dec FET #4 = BFN

    2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
    May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
    June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
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  • wewannababywewannababy
    That's a super duper fast doubling time. I wouldn't be worried that it's slowing a little. You are still doubling much faster than they want you to double. Best of luck!!! Hope your numbers keep doubling.
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  • rachel06rachel06
    I think that is great news & you have nothing to freak out over.  I am so excited for you Tab!!
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  • Jlynn3Jlynn3

    I can't help to much with the numbers...

    But I am still sitting here smiling - I am so super excited for you Tab! 

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    Clomid/Femara no "O"
    IVF #1 BFN
    FET #1 cancelled for biopsy
    FET #1.2 c/p, July 2012 c/p
    IUI #1 & 1.2 canceled
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  • sheila1108sheila1108
    I'm no expert on betas but wanted to say CONGRATS!!!!!!
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  • PoeticJusticePoeticJustice
    Tab Congrats Sweetie! I am so glad things are going well ;)
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    IVF#1: start stims 1/26; ER 2/8; ET 2/13= BFN; FET#1: May 2010= m/c *NEW CLINIC Jan 2011* IVF#2: start stims 1/12; ER 1/22; ET 1/27= BFN; IVF#3: TBD
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  • thewormstheworms member

    as long as it keeps doubling your good cutie!!

    sending tons of sticky baby vibes

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    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
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  • albjagalbjag member

    congratulations!  I think it's a great sign that it's still rising and doubling!  

    I hope you have a huge number with your next beta.   

    Surprise BFP after 5 yrs of TTC
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  • amethystgrrlamethystgrrl member
    I am  ecstatic for you, your numbers are incredible! CONGRATS!!
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