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HCG numbers not doubling?

FutureMrsLemonFutureMrsLemon member
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So I had some red bleeding/spotting last Wednesday and I had an ultrasound the next day and saw a baby with a heartbeat dating 1 week ahead of my dates (even though I charted) which I thought was a great sign. I only spotted a little bit after that and only a couple of times. They drew my betas on Wednesday evening and Friday evening. First draw was like 60,500 (estimate) and the next one was close to 62,000. My midwife was slightly concerned about this, that my numbers didnt double. I was 7 weeks 3 days at the first draw (ultrasound dating 8 weeks 3 days). Anyone have any experience with this? Did it turn out okay? I havent had any more spotting in days at all (not even brown) so I am hoping for the best. 
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  • KellersPragKellersPrag member

    I'm not sure of the numbers, but when they get that high, I thought they were not supposed to double, and it was just important that they rise. The most important thing is seeing growth on an ultrasound.

    Correct me if I'm wrong, ladies.

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    imageKellersPrag:

    I'm not sure of the numbers, but when they get that high, I thought they were not supposed to double, and it was just important that they rise. The most important thing is seeing growth on an ultrasound.

    Correct me if I'm wrong, ladies.

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  • ArchyFloresArchyFlores member
    I would question your midwife as well. According to the beta base, when they are that high the median doubling time is around 97 hours: https://www.betabase.info/showDoubling.php?type=Single
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    imageauroraloo:
    image2poodles2Love:
    imageKellersPrag:

    I'm not sure of the numbers, but when they get that high, I thought they were not supposed to double, and it was just important that they rise. The most important thing is seeing growth on an ultrasound.

    Correct me if I'm wrong, ladies.

    I agree with this 

    This. I would seriously question why your midwife didn't know that.

     

    This.  Once baby is visible on an u/s, that is the best indication of viability (appropriate h/b & growth).  Past about 6wks the HCG is not really a great indicator of what is or is not happening inside.

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  • CdnFarmGirl08CdnFarmGirl08 member
    That's what I thought as well. My doctor did hcg levels last thursday, saturday and monday and said that she wanted to see them double in 48 hours, but I was 8 weeks already. I haven't heard back from her yet about it, but I was thinking that I doubt they would be doubling. I'll hopefully find out today!


     
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  • Halle76Halle76
    Hcg rates peak between 8-10 weeks. They never double at this point. I would find a new midwife.
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