Update: HCG lab results...

hydrangeagirl

Hi ladies,

I finally got some news this morning.  I don't know if these numbers are good or not since the OB said that I am in the "grey" area.  My beta on 11/16 was 15,875 and on 11/19 was 17,992.  My progesterone was 23.63.

I read on Dr. Google that beta values don't increase much after 6,000.  I am 7 weeks today but seems like my betas should be higher.

What thoughts do you ladies have?   Is there still hope for us?

TX-Bride

I consider any increase good but then I am not a Dr. I know you are having a hard time with your Dr getting the attention you need. Still pretty early in your pregnancy, Have you considered changing you Dr?

In my previous pregnancy, I did not care for the practice, it was a large practice, I really felt I was being treated like a number.  I go to a very small practice, now, they treat me like I am the only patient they have. 

danuli8

Going up is definitely better than going down. You certainly don't get the quick doubling times at 7 weeks that you do very early on, so this may be okay. (But I am SO NOT a doctor.)  I would stay positive and, yes, as TX-Bride said, if the pregnancy continues, I would look around for another doctor who is going to take better care of you.

When is your next beta draw? I think you said you were getting a u/s on Thursday. I'll keep cheering for your little bean and sending lots of positive vibes your way!

ShellBear+

Its a great sign that numbers are rising and progesterone is high. Betas are just so hard to interpret and I think give more stress. I am hoping for a great ultrasound this week good luck!

dhreczuck

I do know hcg slows down once it reaches a certain level and your progesterone looks good, I hope you get more definitive answers on Thursday, keeping my fingers crossed for you.

danieleandwayne

When I miscarried, my HCG levels plummeted. So I'm going to say it's a good thing.

I hope your U/S on Thursday goes well! Sending you good juju!