Beta #2 didn't quite double

Lisa07 · May 2011

We only put one embie back in and while I know there isn't necessarily a coorealation between beta numbers and the numbers of babies, I'm hanging on to idea that I only have one in here and that is why I may be slower to rise.

10dp3dt = 42.8 (dr. wants it at 40 or above)

12dp3dt (roughly 47 hours after 1st beta) = 78 (should've doubled beta 1)

My next beta will be on Thursday (14dp3dt)

I'm just really disappointed I didn't see a higher number today, but I guess hopeful that I'm pretty close to the doubling number at 47 hours past first beta.

Are hcg levels supposed to double every 24-48 hours or 48-72? My nurse said "I wouldn't lose any sleep over this" but of course I'm freaking out.

inlovewithB · May 2011

I wish I had some experience that would help ease your mind about these numbers. Praying that you get good news on Thursday!!

BeeBee08 · May 2011

From what I've seen and heard on here, all RE's have a little difference in opinion when it comes to "doubling", so if your nurse says not to worry, I would do my best and TRY not to (I would anyway, but that's just what IF has done to all of us). Good luck and sending lots of rising vibes for a great number on Thursday!

tootlebug · May 2011

DS MENT

it almost doubled. and my RE goes by 48-72. it's never 24 hours (although some do double in that timeframe but it doesnt really mean anything). the standard is 48 hours. but when i went to my RE and did research, i learned that up to 72 hours is "okay".

when i got pregnant with my son (on clomid) 3 years ago, first beta was 120 at 13 dpo then the second beta was 438 at 17 dpo. NOT a double. i was freaking out. then 19dpo it was 881 so it doubled.

softbalangel · May 2011

Sending you tons of T&Ps for Thursday!

Lisa07 · May 2011

Thanks All!

Faith722 · May 2011

I think that's really close to doubling! Good luck for a super beta 3.

Temp590840000005378 · May 2011

How stresful!! I'm crossing my fingers for you!!! Keep us posted!!

jfly2 · May 2011

Try not to worry as much as possible. I'm hoping you get great beta news on Thursday.

FWIW, my RE's office doesn't even do first betas until 13dp3dt or 11dp5dt and they ideally look for the beta to be at least 100 on that day. If it's under 100, you do another beta two days later. If it's over 100, they don't even do a second beta and just schedule you for an ultrasound sometime between 5 and 6 weeks. They do it that way based on some studies that correlated success rates with initial betas at 16 days past retrieval, and the fact that they feel the stress that repeated betas can cause isn't good for the pregnancy, especially betas that don't initially double, but ultimately turn into healthy pregnancies.

Lisa07 · May 2011

jfly2:

Try not to worry as much as possible. I'm hoping you get great beta news on Thursday.

FWIW, my RE's office doesn't even do first betas until 13dp3dt or 11dp5dt and they ideally look for the beta to be at least 100 on that day. If it's under 100, you do another beta two days later. If it's over 100, they don't even do a second beta and just schedule you for an ultrasound sometime between 5 and 6 weeks. They do it that way based on some studies that correlated success rates with initial betas at 16 days past retrieval, and the fact that they feel the stress that repeated betas can cause isn't good for the pregnancy, especially betas that don't initially double, but ultimately turn into healthy pregnancies.

Based on what your RE's office does I think I'd be OK. It's so hard not to stress. Thanks much for the info!

lovemygs · May 2011

I hope you get great news on Thursday, hon. Lots of sticky vibes your way!

pennylanehd · May 2011

bfarrell:
From what I've seen and heard on here, all RE's have a little difference in opinion when it comes to "doubling", so if your nurse says not to worry, I would do my best and TRY not to (I would anyway, but that's just what IF has done to all of us). Good luck and sending lots of rising vibes for a great number on Thursday!

This exactly! I can't wait to hear about a GREAT number on Thursday.

sterpstra10 · May 2011

Agree with pp's, it varies....your # IS going up so just try to stay focused on that, even though I know that's impossible. ((hugs))

km0426 · May 2011

I think the PP have all said it so well so I just wanted to say good luck and I am sending you tons of beta raising vibes! T&P!

bbakersgirl75 · May 2011

I've done major research on beta's the past day

85% of normal pregnancies double in 48-72 hours. There's another 15% out there that are normal preg that did not double in that time frame.

Good luck at your second beta hun!

missjul61 · May 2011

My RE says every it needs to rise at least 60% every 48 hours.

Stuckinthemiddle · May 2011

Ticker warning:

Mine said the new standard is 53% in 48 hours - at the minimum. Either way, you have cleared both numbers. My betas were only rising at about a 70% increase, and I went through 2 weeks of beta hell before we saw the hb and graduated from the RE. I also only had one embie. There are also plenty of women on PAIF and SAIF who had slower than average betas who have gone on to have healthy pregnancies and babies. I think your numbers look good! I hope this helped!

Lisa07 · May 2011

Stuckinthemiddle:

Ticker warning:

Mine said the new standard is 53% in 48 hours - at the minimum. Either way, you have cleared both numbers. My betas were only rising at about a 70% increase, and I went through 2 weeks of beta hell before we saw the hb and graduated from the RE. I also only had one embie. There are also plenty of women on PAIF and SAIF who had slower than average betas who have gone on to have healthy pregnancies and babies. I think your numbers look good! I hope this helped!

Thank you! This is helpful seeing as I had more than an 80% rise in 47 hours. I'm trying not to stress too much and know I'll feel better after I see a rise on Thursday and get to schedule my 1st u/s. Then I may feel better about joining you over in PAIF : ) Congratulations on reaching the half way point in your pg!

Kitttkattt · May 2011

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