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HCG level of 35 day after positive home pregnacy test

Hi Everyone,

 

Thank you in advance for reading my question and providing any support you can!  It really means a lot!  My background story.  In the past year I have had 3 pregnancies and all three ended at week5.  I have been told these are chemical pregnancies.  I was dealing with major stress and it was noted that my progesterone level was low.  I just had another positive home pregnancy test Sunday 15Mar2015 and had blood work Monday 16Mar2015 to confirm the pregnancy.  My progesterone levels were good as I am taking progesterone inserts twice a day starting a few days after ovulation surge.  My HCG was a 35.  I know I should be happy as this is a positive confirmed pregnancy but I am terrified that this is a low number.  I go back for more blood work tomorrow but I was just wondering if anyone has had a successful pregnancy with a low HCG level like mine?  I know I shouldn't' freak out just yet as I didn't even have a second number to compare but I am beyond terrified.  Thank you all again in advance for your input and support!!!!!!!!!!

Re: HCG level of 35 day after positive home pregnacy test

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    The actual number doesn't matter right now. What matters is that the numbers increase as they should. I believe the levels should double every 24-48 hours or so. That's a far more reliable indicator of the viability of your pregnancy. I've seen women post here with levels as low as 18 and have gone on to have a successful pregnancy so far. Good luck.
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    Thank you very much!  I know the levels double every 48-72 hours.  I go back tomorrow and I just really hope the number doubles.  I am sure they will bring me back again on Friday.  The past 3 times that is when the number went down.  I just need to stop worrying and only worry if I need too.  Just completely terrified right now.  Thank you very much for the comment!  Every little bit of support helps to keep my sanity! :)  Hopefully ill get the luck of the Irish!
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    Nothing you can do and stressing yourself out won't help. Try to stay positive and I truly wish you the best results with your follow up test.
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    stephb7stephb7 member
    edited March 2015


    I had my positive pregnancy test on a Saturday.  It was a faint 2nd line but it was there.  I went in Monday to get my blood drawn.  HCG was 30.6 and my progesterone was 8.5.  I had my blood drawn 48 horus later and it was 86.2 and I was put on progesterone insert pills twice a day.  I went back 5 days later and my HCG was 758.  I just had my first ultrasound yesterday ( I am currently 9 weeks now) and it showed a healthy little baby kicking around.  They were never concerned about the numbers as I was, just as long as they continued to double.  I hope this helps and stay positive!

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    stephb7  - Thank you so much!  This helps me stay positive!  I know its all about the numbers doubling!  Congrats on your pregnancy!!!!!  I feel a lot better then I did yesterday! 
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    The day I got a very faint positive I got a hcg test number of 31.5. They made me wait a week to do another one. I've had 3 misscarriges in 7 months. But this past Monday my hcg was 856.9!!!!! I'm 4 weeks and 3 days. There is hope trust me.
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    I am so excited for you priscilla2001 !!!!!  I went this morning for blood work.  I left my phone in the car today because I know I wouldn't be able to focus at work and will be obsessing over my phone all day long.  We will see what happens to me today when I leave work at 4. 
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    Well received bad news today from my doc. My levels went down. Now to move on to the next steps. Thank you all for your input and support!
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    So sorry. I was thinking about you.
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