Success after IUI, beta/symptoms question..

LindsayLou13

Hi all! I recently found out that our first IUI (on 10/11/12) was successful. Yay! My questions are: My first beta was 575. Doctor mentioned that was high and could indicate twins...has anyone had a beta that high before? Should I be hoping for 1,000+ for the 2nd beta? How far after the 2nd Beta (tmrw) can I hope for an ultrasound? 

Also symptoms. I'm just cramping and sleepy off and on throughout the day. I had no spotting and not really any nausea. Is this normal? I'm only about 4 weeks...

Thanks for the help! And congrats to all other SAIF.  

ChicagoWeded2007

Here's a quick rundown...

Your lack of symptoms is totally normal.  Beta does seem high, but doesn't mean anything for sure.  And you should hope for a doubling, but a good rise should make you happy too.  Good luck! 

 How many follies did you have? 

LindsayLou13

The doctor said about 4 mature the day before I triggered. I'm totally ok with twins, but I'm honestly more concerned about this pregnancy just sticking around ya know? 

BabyKsMommy

What dpo was your beta drawn on? My first beta was 18 dpo and was just over 1000. It was drawn pretty late so it was pretty high and I have a DS. But you can check beta base also.

Really though you never know till your ultrasound. Good luck!

Sarafuss

As PP said high betas don't necessarily indicate multiples.  But with 4 follies my guess is twins   You want your beta to double within 48-72 hours (betabase.info will give you your exact doubling time). 

I think your symptoms sounds just fine for 4 weeks.  As far as getting an u/s, it varies by clinic.  My RE does them at about 6 weeks.  But you could ask for one at about 5 weeks since your betas are high.  You might be able to see how many sacs there are but probably wouldn't see a heartbeat yet. 

Good luck!

ETA: Was your first beta drawn at 14dpiui?

LindsayLou13

I took the OTC pregnancy tests on 16dpiui. The beta was the next day 17piui. Thanks for the good luck! I am ready for the ultrasound to ease some of my fears! I will absolutely be happy with just one baby, that's for sure! 

Sarafuss

LindsayLou13:

I took the OTC pregnancy tests on 16dpiui. The beta was the next day 17piui. Thanks for the good luck! I am ready for the ultrasound tonbsp;easenbsp;some of my fears! I will absolutely be happy with just one baby, that's for sure!nbsp;

Hmm, at 17dpiui thats not crazy high. I too had 4 follicles and I'm dying waiting for my first u/s on Thursday. Good luck and keep us posted!

LindsayLou13

I definitely will! Thanks for all the help guys! Hope to stick around this board for a while

jesselayne8

LindsayLou13:

I took the OTC pregnancy tests on 16dpiui. The beta was the next day 17piui. Thanks for the good luck! I am ready for the ultrasound to ease some of my fears! I will absolutely be happy with just one baby, that's for sure! 

My beta this time at 16dpo was 1353 so it could be just one (or it could be more).  You just have to wait for that first u/s. 

ChicagoWeded2007

Yeah 17 dpiui is not too early to have a number that high.  I had 851 on that day and DON'T have twins.  If you want to obsess over the beta number some more (and why not!), have you tried betabase.info?

 

And I forgot to say, Congrats!  Keep us updated. 

LindsayLou13

Haha, thank you everybody! This is my first pregnancy so I'm sure I'm going to obsess over EVERYTHING. I really just want to get my 2nd Beta done then move on to the ultrasound. I think seeing the baby (or babies) will calm me down....hopefully! As always, this journey is a wait-and-see kind of ride! 

sarabrn

Congrats!!!!! Your number seems right on target- I know you must be so excited to see what's going on in there

Amandelic

Just want to say congrats and crossing fingers and toes for you!

LindsayLou13

Thank everybody for the support! I'm going crazy now cause I had my 2nd Beta this morning and have yet to hear back from the doctor. I got lucky on Sunday and got a call an hour after the blood draw. This time? Going on 5 hours. Ugh!