2nd beta...mixed feelings

jmb7712 · February 2013

So my level on Friday am was 244 (14dpiui) and today (17dpiui) was 485. The nurse said it was fine and scheduled me for my first ultrasound on the 22nd and said I didn't need my levels checked anymore because it "doubled which is what we wanted to see." I was hoping for a little higher of a number. Should I be concerned at all because its not any higher? Thoughts anyone?

amandaleigh1 · February 2013

My second beta doubled slower than 48 hours, so my clinic asked me to come in for a third beta. I am glad I did as it helped with my anxiety during the next 2ww till ultrasound. It is certainly a reasonable thing to want to do in your case.

ELF4321 · February 2013

As long as they double within 72 hours (you're right around 72), they are considered normal. Also, you are above average for your dpo if you look at the averages reported on betabase (but don't get worked up about multiples or anything --- mine were always higher than the average for triplets, and I never had more than one baby in there -- it is affected by when the embie implated, which can be anywhere from 5-10 dpo): https://www.betabase.info/showBasicChart.php?type=Single

itsmevkb · February 2013

I'm semi-obsessed with doubling betas so I would be asking for another draw to see if the doubling time was getting shorter but like I said, I'm obsessed. Like someone else said, up to 72 hours to double is considered normal and yours did that. And, in the end, I've discovered that betas really mean nothing except that you are pregnant. I've had great betas and miscarried while other women had low, and nearly non-doubling betas and they had live babies.

I'll be hoping your ultrasound goes great.

imoverit · February 2013

Those numbers sound good to me. GL on your u/s.

Run20K · February 2013

My numbers never quite doubled, and I stressed over it. Everything turned out fine ,

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