HCG Levels

tammimiller · February 2011

My HCG levels stay the same the past 48 hours. The Dr. is sure I will miscarry. Has anyone had them stay the same and not miscarried. I am trying to keep my fingers crossed

susanmosley · February 2011

Waiting with you for replies. Mine declined over 48 hours. Assuming I will m/c but the waiting is killing me. tammimiller - have you had any cramping or bleeding? I haven't, which makes the whole thing crazier.

tammimiller · February 2011

nope no cramping or bleeding but i also do not feel pregnant at all. i was suppost to be 8 weeks and the ultra sounds showed 5...so i was hoping my caculations were off. i just keep having wishful thinking

katerpies · February 2011

I m/c d 4 years ago.

I just found out Im pregnant! I am thrilled but am constantly worried about another m/c. I went last week to the Dr. and my HCG level was 130 ish which I guess is ok for 4 weeks pg. I go back tomorrow to re test..... praying my levels have gone up. Im so worried! Ill be praying for you!

Karen1998 · February 2011

(((Hugs))) I'm sorry you're going through this. I haven't had mine stay the same, but I did have them decline in my first pregnancy. As you can see from my ticker, that ended in a miscarriage. The betas that showed the decline were run almost two weeks before I started bleeding and miscarrying.

The betas were run after my second u/s showing a not developing (and then misshapen) sac. I had the first u/s when I should have been about 6-7 weeks along (I was spotting, hence the early u/s) and it showed me to be under 5 weeks. The second was two weeks later and showed a 6 week baby and a misshapen sac. I had betas done that day (a Thursday) and they were about 31,000. My second set of betas were run on the following Monday and were 28,000. My betas fell slowly, hence the delay in the miscarriage actually starting.

susanmosley · February 2011

tammimiller:
nope no cramping or bleeding but i also do not feel pregnant at all. i was suppost to be 8 weeks and the ultra sounds showed 5...so i was hoping my caculations were off. i just keep having wishful thinking

I haven't had many symptoms either and was also supposed to be about 8, measuring 6;2 - I'm pretty confident on my dates. Also, although they found a heart beat, it was low at 84. Additionally, my progesterone is only 9. I'm thinking the odds are really against me.

Hang in there, OP, the waiting SUCKS!

susanmosley · February 2011

Also, what is the next step for you? Do you have a scheduled appointment for more blood work or another ultrasound?

susanmosley · February 2011

Karen1998:
(((Hugs))) I'm sorry you're going through this. I haven't had mine stay the same, but I did have them decline in my first pregnancy. As you can see from my ticker, that ended in a miscarriage. The betas that showed the decline were run almost two weeks before I started bleeding and miscarrying.
The betas were run after my second u/s showing a not developing (and then misshapen) sac. I had the first u/s when I should have been about 6-7 weeks along (I was spotting, hence the early u/s) and it showed me to be under 5 weeks. The second was two weeks later and showed a 6 week baby and a misshapen sac. I had betas done that day (a Thursday) and they were about 31,000. My second set of betas were run on the following Monday and were 28,000. My betas fell slowly, hence the delay in the miscarriage actually starting.

Thanks for this info - although the news is sad (I'm sorry for your loss) - that story sounds similar to mine. And oddly, I like reading the 2 week time line between the declining betas and the m/c as I am in that period of waiting.

Sorry OP for hijacking this post. =/

JennieDamon · February 2011

Whoa!!!! You're progesterone is wayyyyyy too low!!! You should be at least a 16 or higher. That is why I miscarried twice. I am now pregnant again for the 3rd time and I am on a Progesterone cream that I use daily. (the cream form of progesterone is the most effective) It's very expensive (315.00 every 2 weeks) but my insurance covers it and I only pay 15 dollars for it. Make your doctor give you progesterone. Sometimes you have to be your own strong advocate when it comes to your doctor. You cant let them think you are another person just passing through! Good luck to you! Hope my advice helps you.

susanmosley · February 2011

JennieDamon:
Whoa!!!! You're progesterone is wayyyyyy too low!!! You should be at least a 16 or higher. That is why I miscarried twice. I am now pregnant again for the 3rd time and I am on a Progesterone cream that I use daily. (the cream form of progesterone is the most effective) It's very expensive (315.00 every 2 weeks) but my insurance covers it and I only pay 15 dollars for it. Make your doctor give you progesterone. Sometimes you have to be your own strong advocate when it comes to your doctor. You cant let them think you are another person just passing through! Good luck to you! Hope my advice helps you.

I assume you are talking to me, as I don't think the OP posted her progesterone levels. My doctor isn't overlooking me. My doctor is fabulous and I trust him completely. I will not "make" him give me progesterone. I chose not to take progesterone upon the discovery of my low progesterone - he offered, no worries there. Thanks for the concern and advice though. FWIW, I have already had a successful pregnancy in the past.

Karen1998 · February 2011

susanmosley:
Karen1998:
(((Hugs))) I'm sorry you're going through this. I haven't had mine stay the same, but I did have them decline in my first pregnancy. As you can see from my ticker, that ended in a miscarriage. The betas that showed the decline were run almost two weeks before I started bleeding and miscarrying.
The betas were run after my second u/s showing a not developing (and then misshapen) sac. I had the first u/s when I should have been about 6-7 weeks along (I was spotting, hence the early u/s) and it showed me to be under 5 weeks. The second was two weeks later and showed a 6 week baby and a misshapen sac. I had betas done that day (a Thursday) and they were about 31,000. My second set of betas were run on the following Monday and were 28,000. My betas fell slowly, hence the delay in the miscarriage actually starting.
Thanks for this info - although the news is sad (I'm sorry for your loss) - that story sounds similar to mine. And oddly, I like reading the 2 week time line between the declining betas and the m/c as I am in that period of waiting.
Sorry OP for hijacking this post. =/

I'm really sorry. The waiting period is awful. We actually had a third u/s (the day before I started bleeding) as I got to the point where I was ready to schedule a D&C and wanted to make extra sure there was no hope. That showed that the sac was breaking apart and beginning to make it's way out, so I knew the end was imminent. It actually helped me to know that we were finally moving forward and out of limbo.

When you're ready, the miscarriage/pregnancy loss board on here is a wonderful source of support. Big ((((hugs)))).

tammimiller · February 2011

I have an appt tomorrow. The dr. says will either have to have a d&c tomorrow or take pills to speed the process up. it is my second miscarriage. The first i did naturally but was very very painful. I cant decide which route i will take. Surgery scares the crap out of me the naturally was so painful but i did survive so i know i can do it that route again.

cmrethem · February 2011

I had a D&C with my first MC after no heartbeat was discovered. I had no symptoms. The D&C went soo smoothly, I asked for conscious sedation as I didn't want to be in the recovery room all day. But once they give you that...you're out. I asked that nothing was done until I was completely out...so they didnt even put me in stirrups. I had mild back pain and 3-4 days of non-heavy bleeding..then it was done. Best Wishes- super tough time.

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