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First Beta - whole new set of worries

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Hi ladies!
Well, I finally had my first beta after having to wait since POAS on Friday (this is what I get for not being able to wait).
So, I'm 11dp5dt and my beta is 153. I know that's not bad...maybe good even, but I just can't help but think abut how my pregnancy that ended in MC had way higher betas from the get go. I'm the equivalent of 16DPO (just with IVF instead) and my beta at 16dpo w/ the previous pregnancy was close to 300. I know every pregnancy is different and I know I don't want to go down the same route I went down for my previous pregnancy, but I just can't help comparing this "low" beta to my previous.
Anyways, just needed to vent out my worries. I'm happy that today I'm pregnant. It's just so hard to not be worried about the future...
Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010
08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN  ,
10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN
04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN  , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies
7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
9/20/14:  Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d  
10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
6/21/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
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Re: First Beta - whole new set of worries

  • jesswein9jesswein9 member
    (Hugs) it is so easy to play the comparison game when going through the early parts of pregnancy.  Those numbers look great to me and are actually about what mine were at that point.  Just know that you are not alone in your worries, whether they are rational or not.  Keep singing those mantras, "today I am pregnant".

    Me (28) DH (27)
    Married June 2012
    Started TTC July 2013
         BFP #1          August 2013          EDD 4/29/14            natural MC at 6-7 week
    BFP #2         January 2014         EDD 9/24/14            MC at 8 weeks, D&C
    BFP #3         March 2014            EDD 12/4/14            MC at 8 weeks, D&C
    BFP #4         August 2014            EDD 4/20/15        Hoping for our rainbow
                                                It's a BOY!
     
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  • MSU_Girl1202MSU_Girl1202 member
    RN536 said:
    That sounds like a good number to me for that early. What does your doc say? It's more of what the next number will do that matters. They have to start somewhere. Try not to freak yet! (Easier said then done!)
    The nurse from the office actually called. I'm guessing she went over it with the Dr and all she said pretty much was my number and scheduled my Friday beta...no details or congrats or anything :-/
    Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010
    08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN  ,
    10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN
    04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
    05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN  , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
    03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
    4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
    5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies
    7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
    9/20/14:  Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d      
    10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
    2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
    3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
    6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
    2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
    3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
    6/21/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
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  • luciddreamer106luciddreamer106 member
    Remember that this is a different pregnancy and that it's the doubling time that is more important than the one number. It's hard not to worry, I understand.
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    BFP #1: EDD 4/16/13~~blighted ovum w/ 2 gestational sacs~~Loss on 9/18/12
    BFP #2: EDD 9/3/13~~Slow HB at 1st U/S~~MMC -Loss on 2/13/13
    9/13, 10/13, 1/14: letrozole + trigger + TI = All BFNs
    3/14: IUI#1 letrozole/Bravelle/Menopur + trigger = BFN
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  • Samuelismomma Samuelismomma member
    Don't compare! My last blighted ovum the beta was higher than this pregnancy. I just celebrated V Day! Good luck on doubling numbers!
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  • mrsjg2013mrsjg2013 member
    ((HUGS)) to you!!!  If you check out my siggy, you'll see that my betas this time around started at 8.8!!!  Yes, single digits!!!  HOWEVER, my numbers have increased at an amazing rate thus far... so never judge a pregnancy by the first number!!  

    T&P's coming your way for this little one to grow, grow, GROW!!!  
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  • pblgepblge member
    My second miscarriage started at about 650, and this pregnancy started at 24! Clearly, the initial beta level is not indicative of the strength of the pregnancy! These things just vary a lot across women and pregnancies, so I wouldn't worry yourself about your (totally normal!) first beta compared to others. Good luck for your second beta!
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  • blackbird818blackbird818 member
    (((HUGS))) lady. I know it's hard not to overanalyze. Try not to stress yourself out. I'm here if you need to vent. Waiting sucks. I'm thinking good thoughts for you hun. Sending lots of good growing vibes to LO!!!

    TTC since Sept 2012
    M/C on 5/01/13 at 8 wks
    AF finally appeared 11 wks later per Provera
    Diagnosed with PCOS on 7/29/13
    Three Failed Medicated Cycles, NTNP Indefinitely
    BFP #2 9/14/14, EDD 5/23/14...MMC discovered @ 9w2d; D&C 10/23/14

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  • footprintfootprint member
    My betas at 16dpo were 77. Try not to stress (easier said than done, I know!).

    Married August 2003

    BFP: January 8, 2012
    Due: September 5, 2012
    DS: August 14, 2012

    BFP: November 5, 2013
    Due: July 11, 2014
    MMC Detected d&c: December 29, 2013 12w5d

    BFP: June 10, 2014
    Due: February 16, 2015


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  • E&B0811E&B0811 member
    My beta for my last mc was 150 at 13dpo. This pregnancy at 15dpo it was 49. Vigorous Baby and I are almost 30w now.

    It's so hard not to compare past pregnancies to this one but try not to give yourself the added stress. Easier said than done of course. ((((hugs))))

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    BFP#2 11/6/2013.  CP 11/14/2013.  

    BFP #3 12/13/2013.  Beta #1 @ 15dpo- 239. Progesterone 27.  Beta #2 @17dpo - 90.  CP 12/21/2013

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  • taberbtbtaberbtb member
    PP's are right about rising and the whole picture being more important than one single number. That being said I know it doesn't matter how many people tell you your number is normal and not to worry you still will until you get you next one back, so I will just skip that and give you (((HUGS))) instead. Keeping my FX for a great rise!!






     


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  • rslh10rslh10 member
    *lurking*

    ((hugs)) love!!!!
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    BFP #1 DS 2/7/11 (Born @ 34 wks via ECS due to Pre-e) TTC #2 since Aug '13
    DX Low AMH (.58) March '14 • FSH-7.5 • E2-35.5 (Nov '14)
    SA- Great numbers • SIS- Clear (Nov '14)
     Cycle 1- Clomid CD3-7 & Trigger-BFP • EDD 1/12/15 
    Ectopic @ 5w6d • Methotrexate Shot 5/18/14
    Cycle 2,3,4- Clomid CD3-7 & Trigger-- BFN
    Cycle 5- Letrozole CD3-7 & Trigger BFFN
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  • chicagojackiechicagojackie member
    Hawkward said:

    Every loss that I got betas with had a higher starting number than this pregnancy. I know you'll still worry, but it really is about the doubling time and not the first number. 


    Also, my RE's office didn't say congratulations until I was walking out of their door for the last time, so I wouldn't take that as a sign she doesn't think the pregnancy is viable. They've learned to keep emotion out of it so they don't react the wrong way for anyone. 
    This. Deep breaths and wait for the next data point :) you need two points to make a line so you know what's what.
    BFP #1: It's a GIRL! DD born October, 2012
    BFP #2: m/c at 7w, February, 2014
    BFP #3: It's a BOY! Please be our rainbow! Due February, 2015
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  • MSU_Girl1202MSU_Girl1202 member
    GrailSeeker14 said:
    PP have well-covered the don't compare, this is a different pregnancy, and that it's the doubling time that counts. For a starting point, 153 sounds really good!

    Also, wasn't your transfer an FET because of severe OHSS at the time when a fresh transfer would have happened? I've heard that FET betas can start off a little slower to get started but can catch up and go on to perfectly healthy pregnancies and strong, healthy take-home babies.

    Try not to worry - easier said than done, I know. It's the number on Friday that will give a clearer picture of how things look. For now, YOU ARE PREGNANT! (((HUGS)))
    Yep...good memory! It was basically the month from hell followed by FET :-)
    Thanks love!
    Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010
    08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN  ,
    10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN
    04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
    05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN  , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
    03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
    4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
    5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies
    7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
    9/20/14:  Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d      
    10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
    2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
    3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
    6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
    2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
    3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
    6/21/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
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  • peggels24peggels24 member
    I didn't do betas because I didn't want the added stress (I knew I would over-analyze) so I don't have any calming stories to tell you.  But I wanted to give you ((hugs)) and congratulate you on your pregnancy!
    BFP #1 09/26/2013 EDD 06/04/2013 MMC 11/01/2013
    BFP #2 05/15/2014 EDD 01/24/2015

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  • LaRomana09LaRomana09 member
    PPs have covered everything, so I'll just share that my hCG at 16dpo was only 102, but my numbers doubled and all of my US have been great so far (11 weeks now).  (((((HUGS)))))  I know we want to see higher numbers, but it's really the doubling that matters.

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    BFP #1 1/29/13, EDD 10/9/13 
    MMC discovered at 10 weeks (baby measured 9 weeks) D&C on 3/16/13 
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    BFP #3  8/11/14  EDD 4/22/14
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  • BackstreetPixieBackstreetPixie member
    ::::hugs::::: fx for doubling numbers!! My numbers started about there too. Try to stay calm and not compare as pp have said.
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    Started dating Hubby May 17 2005. Married since Aug 20 2011 
    Me:30   Hubby:31
    TTC since May 2012 
    HSG Dec 2012 Fill no spill on left side, right side normal (most physically painful experience of my life..)
    Metformin Started May 2013
    PG#1: BFP 10-21-13. EDD 6-17-14 mmc 12-9-13 m/c occurred with cytotec on 12-11-13 
    PG#2: BFP 07-25-14.  EDD 4-5-15   *Hoping this is my rainbow*
    Diagnosed with PCOS, Hypothyroid,IBD/UC, (UC in remission as of July 2014)
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  • Loanne01Loanne01 member
    My beta at 15 dpo was 122. Don't worry :) good luck :)
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  • MSU_Girl1202MSU_Girl1202 member
    Thanks so much for all the support ladies...I know I shouldn't compare, but I just can't stop my mind from wandering there.
    Anxiously awaiting tomorrow's result...
    Married 07/2006, TTC since 2010
    08/2011: Clomid 50mg, IUI --> BFN  ,
    10/2011: Clomid 100mg, IUI --> BFN
    04/13: Clomid, IUI BFP --> MC at 6w1d
    05/13: Femara 2.5mg, IUI --> BFN  , 08/13: Femara 2.5mg --> BFN
    03/14: Femara 5mg, IUI --> 1 follicle @ 27d --> BFP! EDD 12/02/14--> blighted ovum, missed MC 6w6d --> D&C
    4/23: D&C...starting over again, with a little part of my heart broken off
    5/31: Femara 7.5mg --> cancelled cycle, no follies
    7/14: Femara 5mg + brevelle + menopur + IUI --> converted to IVF, ER 7/28 --> ET cancelled due to severe OHSS.
    9/20/14:  Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP--> EDD 6/6/15 --> MC at 5w3d      
    10/16/14: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFN
    2/6/15: Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP --> MC at 5w4d
    3/20/16: PGS-tested Frozen Embryo Transfer --> BFP, Living Child born 12/1/15
    6/6/17: Fresh IVF Cycle --> Severe OHSS, 5 PGS-tested embryos frozen
    2/23/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
    3/30/18: Cancelled cycle due to lining 4.2mm
    6/21/18: PGS-tested FET --> BFN
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