March 2015 Moms

Not great news... ** Updated with good news**

edited July 2014 in March 2015 Moms
Ugh. I went in for an hCG draw two hours ago and just got a call with the results. Good news -- I'm pregnant. Not good news -- Nurse said from the very low hCG levels, it looks like I'm about two weeks along and not the 4+ I think I am. She didn't tell me the number. She's going to talk to the doctor and call me back.

Tomorrow marks the same number of cycle days where I started bleeding with last month's CP. But my pregnancy tests kept getting darker this cycle; this morning's was darker than the control. That, plus the symptoms I've had, I took as very good signs... (Although I tested again this morning just because my symptoms had subsided a bit). I'm worried... Think good thoughts, y'all, please.

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Update Tuesday, July 1 -- Yep, the nurse scared me for no good reason. Today, my betas are 3842, up from 372. I'd call that a good increase :)

Re: Not great news... ** Updated with good news**

  • T&Ps your way, I really hope it goes up in a good way!!!
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  • I agree with above. You're already 2 weeks the moment you conceive, the nurse seems off. Try not to worry now. You're turning tests positive, you're pregnant. Maybe she thinks you meant you thought you're 4 weeks post conception or 6 weeks.
  • jap618jap618 member
    I'm so sorry you're in limbo. I'll be thinking about you.

    Your comment on being 2 vs 4 weeks pg confuses me though. In a "normal" cycle you are ovulating when you're "2 weeks" along. And at 4 weeks your hcg can be very low! Are you having a 2nd draw in 48 hours? The numbers need to start somewhere so all that matters is that they are doubling! Good luck!
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  • edited June 2014
    Thank you all! @wendyld and @janda426, let's hope you are right and it's terminology confusion... @jap618 - I agree! I reported to the nurse my LMP and the weeks I think I am, based on LMP. I wasn't temping (was planning to start next cycle), so I don't know exactly when I ovulated and who knows what effect the previous cycle's CP may have had. Per Dr. Google, I could be anywhere from 5 to 7,000+ with my hCG level in a normal pregnancy! Hopefully they will call back and say come in Monday for a second draw.

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  • I agree, I think the number seems fine. And as long as they're doubling (which unfortunately you have to wait and see) that's all that matters! FX for your next blood draw :)
  • Shame on your nurse for scaring you like that!  If you're anything like me, you're feeling tenuous and nervous already - why add to that by saying your numbers look "very low"?  I'm blowing a raspberry at her from Indiana.

    I'm glad you got a good update from your doctor.  372 is a good number, especially if you aren't exactly sure when you ovulated :) FX for your next beta!  I'm awaiting my beta, too, for Monday.  I had one yesterday at 11 DPO and it was 20 - not abnormal from my understanding.  I've been peeing on my sticks still and they're getting darker.  That's offering me some comfort through the waiting.

    Good luck!

  • What was the number? I hope it doubles well for you!
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    1/3/11 S/A - Count 45; Motility 32; Morph 4.3 - 2/10/11 - S/A Count 17mil; Motility 39; Morph 7.9
    1/5/11 Femara Cycle #1 = BFN  2/4/11 Femara Cycle #2 = BFP: 3/4/11 - Starting Progesterone suppositories 
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  • @MrsLaurenandDan -- It was 372... not TOO low... Of course Dr. Google tells me the reason for a low hCG number could be an ectopic pregnancy... or it could be a boy (apparently boys measure lower than girls?). Someone tell me to back away from the Google, please...
  • Sorry she freaked you out...it seems like she was off in her assumptions. Numbers look good, FX for next beta. Hugs, I know it can be nerve-wracking.
  • And what is your EDD? That seems like a good number for a March due date, even an early one.
    TTC #1 June 2010
    1/3/11 S/A - Count 45; Motility 32; Morph 4.3 - 2/10/11 - S/A Count 17mil; Motility 39; Morph 7.9
    1/5/11 Femara Cycle #1 = BFN  2/4/11 Femara Cycle #2 = BFP: 3/4/11 - Starting Progesterone suppositories 
    Beta#1 15DPO = 108; Beta#2 17DPO = 179; Beta#3 18DPO = 259; Beta 4# 20DPO =659!!
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
    TTC#2 Pulled goalie 5/12, PPAF 3/13, BFP 6/27 Beta 15DPO=248! 
    Dx Severe Hydrocephalus and severe Dandy Walker Cyst.   Stillborn 10/19/13
    Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 
    TTC#3 - (No preventing, TTC+progesterone starting 12/13)
    4/7/14 CD3 BW - FSH 5.6; AMH 0.469 - 4/11/14 S/A Count 35, Motility 47, Morph 1.5
    4/16/14 - Cycle 6 - Natural IUI - Beta 12DPIUI = 3; Beta 13DPIUI=4.  15DPIUI=6. 17DPIU=4. Chemical Pregnancy  
    TTC #4
    5/5/14 Dx MTHFR homozygous A1298C, Benched 1 cycle HSG 5/14 both tubes open w/scarring on the left   
    5/28/14 Starting clomid 6/8/14 IUI #2 1 dominant follicle 31mm Beta 11DPIUI =4, 15DPIUI = 74, 17DPIUI = 165 
    Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Maternity tickers
  • @MrsLaurenandDan -- By LMP, my EDD is March 1.
  • cafecremecafecreme member
    edited June 2014
    not to confuse you, but I think the nurse probably misunderstood you. When she means 2 weeks, she could very well be referring to the time of conception, up until now, which is roughly 2 weeks. What numbers did she give you? I know when I got my first blood draw I wasn't even 4 weeks yet, and it was something like 13mlU/hCG. The Dr. was even joking with me and told me I've only been pregnant for a minute. 

    Edit: I just saw all the PP's, 372 is an awesome number! I'm happy things were cleared up. 

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  • 372 is fine as long as it doubles.  That nurse needs a serious talking to about scaring you for no reason like that. 
  • Thank you all so much! Feeling better about it and I'll definitely report back after my appointment Tuesday...
  • Sending lots of T&Ps your way!
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  • That is a solid number for where you are. Good luck with your next draw. I think this is a good source of reference. https://www.betabase.info/index.html

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  • If it makes you feel better. My levels were over 400 yesterday at 15dpo. My nurse was very positive and optimistic about it. They were over 100 on Monday. I say you're good and you'll stay good.

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  • Geez, so glad to get to the end of the thread with the update. Sorry for the scare, continued thoughts for a nice update next week!!
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  • @coozieinmypurse  It sounds (from other posters) it was just a dumb nurse scaring you :(  I'm sorry that happened... praying for you!



  • Awesome! I would mention the unnecessary scare to your ob when you have an appointment!
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  • @wendyld - I may... I found out today that the normal prenatal nurse was out that afternoon they called with the results, so it was a different nurse. I spoke with the normal nurse today and she was great.
  • Yay for the great numbers!!!!  Seriously, that nurse needs a good talking to.
  • Awesome news!! 

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  • Yeay!!! Great news!!!
    January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this!
    June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS. image

    November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
    January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS!
    February 2011- lost twin. BS. image

    SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!

    November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
    April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
    FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
    BABY BOY VINCENT!
    image

    We can't wait to meet you!
    Conception:image
    imageimage Potato Love!

    BabyFruit Ticker


  • That good news is GREAT NEWS! :) Keep going, little betas!!!
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  • That is a great increase!   Grow, baby, grow!
    TTC #1 June 2010
    1/3/11 S/A - Count 45; Motility 32; Morph 4.3 - 2/10/11 - S/A Count 17mil; Motility 39; Morph 7.9
    1/5/11 Femara Cycle #1 = BFN  2/4/11 Femara Cycle #2 = BFP: 3/4/11 - Starting Progesterone suppositories 
    Beta#1 15DPO = 108; Beta#2 17DPO = 179; Beta#3 18DPO = 259; Beta 4# 20DPO =659!!
    Lilypie Premature Baby tickers
    TTC#2 Pulled goalie 5/12, PPAF 3/13, BFP 6/27 Beta 15DPO=248! 
    Dx Severe Hydrocephalus and severe Dandy Walker Cyst.   Stillborn 10/19/13
    Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Angel and Memorial tickers 
    TTC#3 - (No preventing, TTC+progesterone starting 12/13)
    4/7/14 CD3 BW - FSH 5.6; AMH 0.469 - 4/11/14 S/A Count 35, Motility 47, Morph 1.5
    4/16/14 - Cycle 6 - Natural IUI - Beta 12DPIUI = 3; Beta 13DPIUI=4.  15DPIUI=6. 17DPIU=4. Chemical Pregnancy  
    TTC #4
    5/5/14 Dx MTHFR homozygous A1298C, Benched 1 cycle HSG 5/14 both tubes open w/scarring on the left   
    5/28/14 Starting clomid 6/8/14 IUI #2 1 dominant follicle 31mm Beta 11DPIUI =4, 15DPIUI = 74, 17DPIUI = 165 
    Lilypie - Personal pictureLilypie Maternity tickers
  • LesliWLesliW member
    Great news! Wow that's a great increase!!

    Me (40) DH (45); Started dating 2-24-12, Married 5-13-13

    BFP 3-16-13..EDD 11-17-13.. MMC 4-16-13 Confirmed/D&C 4-23-13...
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