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In limbo, impending miscarriage or pregnancy symptoms??UPDATE

Loanne01Loanne01 member
edited September 2014 in Pregnant after a Loss
I had hcg checked at 13dpo. It was 34. My dr rang me to tell me this was very low and commiserated with me basically and she expects me to miscarry. I have had two mc's in the last few months but I was still a bit surprised at her attitude because I was only 13dpo with 1st hcg was checked and about 5days after inplantation. I'm waiting on the results of my second hcg but I could be waiting all weekend. I'm currently 16dpo now and I feel like a sitting duck waiting on an impending doom. I still have creamy cm, no abdo cramping, no spotting but I do have low pack pain. It's not severe but dull and pretty constant. I don't have morning sickness or breast tenderness. I am a wreck waiting for this result or to miscarry. Sometimes I think my uterus is tightening but then I think I am just hyper aware because I don't feel anything like I did when I had previous mc's. Opinions?

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  • I'm sorry your doctor has you so worried.  Although that number is on the lower side, it could be completely fine as long as it rises appropriately.  I wish you didn't have to wait all weekend for your next number, but I definitely wouldn't give up hope.  FWIW, my first beta at 14dpo was 48.  I'm still in first tri, but my betas continued to rise appropriately and I've had 2 good US so far.  FX you just have a slow starter and your next beta shows a good rise.  (((((HUGS)))))

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    edited September 2014
    Thanks so much for the support ladies. I feel silly for evening posting because I know there is nothing I can do but wait. Thanks anyway!! :) edit: also wondering, my temp has stayed high and even increased this morning? Is this a sign that progesterone is doing it's job?
  • Loanne01 said:
    Thanks so much for the support ladies. I feel silly for evening posting because I know there is nothing I can do but wait. Thanks anyway!! :) edit: also wondering, my temp has stayed high and even increased this morning? Is this a sign that progesterone is doing it's job?
    I'd take it as a good sign.  Don't try to read too much into your temps, but yes, higher temps suggest higher progesterone. 

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  • Agree with pp's but wanted to say I'm wishing you lots of luck with doubling betas!
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  • Mine was 51 at 14dpo. It was low but like pp's said, it really doesn't indicate anything by itself. FX that your numbers start doubling. Best wishes to you.
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  • The beta has to start somewhere. I hope that you hear back before the end of the day so you don't have to stay in limbo all weekend. I'm sorry that your doctor has you worried, but you can't really come to a bad conclusion after just one number.
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  • My beta at 12dpo was 26 and we're still chugging along at 24w :) Just because your HCG starts out low does not mean you're going to miscarry. It has to start somewhere, right? All the first number really tells you is that you're pregnant. It's the second number that will really tell you how things are going. As long as your number doubles in 48-72 hours that means that the pregnancy is progressing as it should.

    At this point I don't think you have any reason to worry (easier said than done, I know!). And honestly I'm kind of side eyeing your doctor for automatically assuming you're going to MC after one early beta. Hang in there!
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  • I had a low starting beta (24!), and I'm at 10 weeks with things looking great. Hope you get a great update on Monday!
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  • I think PP's have give you great advice in terms of waiting to see where your next #'s are. My first draw wasn't quite that low but I got the same talk from my doctor and I remember thinking "hey I'm 12 dpo, what did you expect". I am 21 weeks today. FX you get a great second number!!






     


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  • Wow thanks so much for lifting my spirits ladies! GL to all of you :)
  • Sorry you're in limbo but I agree with the PPs- 1 number doesn't tell you much. Hopefully the weekend flies by and you get great news!
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  • Thanks so much for the positive stories. It's 5 days since my first low beta and my dull back ache has subsided and my temp is still high. No cramping or spotting at all so I'm hoping it's a good sign. Still waiting on the result of 2nd beta. I've been lying down for the last few days resting doing my best to preserve my pregnancy which probably doesn't help at all. :/
  • The waiting game sucks so much. My fingers are crossed for you!
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  • My 1st beta was 50 at 15 dpo, and 83 at 16dpo. The 1st day, all my nurse said was,"Congratulations! You are very newly pregnant!" Then the 2nd day she said,"Great rise!!" So, one beta that early should be looked at as a start point. What your 2nd beta shows is more telling. Good luck!

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  • That's a fantastic rise!  FX for continued good news!

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  • awesome rise!!


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  • Thanks ladies :)
  • That's wonderful!
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  • Yay for a great 2nd beta! I'd honestly think about saying something to your doc about how his words hurt/scared you. They really need to think before they speak. My OB told me my initial beta was low (13DPO) and inferred that a m/c was likely, and the 2nd beta was through the roof. Sad that we have to be so proactive in our care b/c our docs don't always know what they're talking about.

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  • Congrats!! Sorry you had to go through that but glad your second betas were great!






     


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  • I am so glad for your happy update! Stick baby, stick! :) And tell your doc not to needlessly scare you in the future, ugh.
  • Congrats and I Totally agree with @haleyusf‌ ! Grow baby grow;)
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  • @haleyusf yes I wanted to say something but she didn't even bother to ring me herself. The secretary or some nurse did. I'm feeling let down by her. She rang me with bad news the first time, so I figured she'd ring me this time. But anyway I'm gonna focus on the positive now :) thanks ladies. The support here is just amazing! I'm 5weeks tomorrow, was 6w3 with my 1st mc so still nervous. The scan will be a huge milestone for me :D thanks again !
  • So happy for you for good numbers! So sorry your doctor dragged his/her feet, but yay! I'm currently waiting to get my second betas back so I can stop being (quite as) paranoid. :) Hope we're in for the long haul!
  • Congrats!!
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  • Wonderful news! I don't think docs understand how much their words can affect someone in our shoes. 
  • Congratulations on the great numbers!
  • Congrats on your second betas!! :)   
  • @Loanne01 I would find a new doctor if you can. PGAL sucks enough already without worrying about your doctor. Remember you PAY your doctor and he/she works for you. You are able to take your business anywhere. I feel so bad your doc put you through that. It is doubling time that matters not the starting level. Also it would have been more than just human decency to put a rush on those labs and call you ASAP with the results. YUCK!

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  • Definitely agree with @christia10‌
    If this is how they are going to handle things, it doesn't sound like a place I would trust.
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