Hcg levels not quite doubling?

momthatlifts · May 2016

So I had an ectopic pregnancy April 2015. So this pregnancy I get my numbers drawn every 24 hours until I hit 2000 and then I will get an ultrasound to make sure baby snuggled up in the right spot. My numbers thus far 5/9 68, 5/11 158 and 5/13 257. Last one was only a 63 percent increase and from what I have read at 48 hours 60 percent increase is what is a minimum for most. I know I'm thinking way too hard in to this but I just need some reassurance. A little pep talk. A "everything is going to be fine" . My doctor didn't sound concerned but of course I'm over here like they don't know what they're talking about.

ceclarlinetlo · May 2016

Hi - I'm sorry for your previous loss and that you are in a waiting game now. I have had two losses myself and trying to stay positive is hard. Just remember that right now you are pregnant and if your doctor is not concerned that's a good thing. Keep us posted!

momthatlifts · May 2016

Thank you. I'm so sorry for you losses. It is such a scary thing in the beginning. I'm sure we will be just fine

. Now I just need to tell myself that over and over again.

ThePax89 · May 2016

I once read that hcg numbers need to increase by .65. You are right about there. Depending on whether or not they were exactly 48 hours apart. I'm a fellow PGAL mom and know how absolutely terrible this wait is. Will they bring you in for a scan around 6 weeks? How many weeks are you?

I'm so sorry for your previous loss and am praying for you and your bub.

momthatlifts · May 2016

Going by my lmp I'm 5w2d but going by my conception date I'm 4w6d. Not a big differenice really. I know it doesn't really matter but seeing my tests get darker and now the test line is much darker than my control since Friday, makes me feel slightly relieved. That never happened with my ectopic.

katiebartton · May 2016

I think it's actually every 48-72 hours is considered normal, so I think you are right there in the Normal range

fwiw my numbers doubled about every 51-60 hours and I saw the HB on Monday

katiebartton · May 2016

This is hands down my favorite calculator - it lets you put in the time of day - that can make a difference

check it out

https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/beta_doubling_calculator.php

Wholesome · May 2016

I think you may only need to worry when the numbers shrink. So, you're good!

mrszoess · May 2016

@wholesome you're mistaken. I'm lurking from October and I had an issue with numbers not doubling prior to this pregnancy.

tw

it ended up the baby stopped growing around 8 weeks. this pregnancy I doubled and is fine. I know that some people double slower but it's definitely better to ask your doctor these questions while you're there as the Internet is full of misinformation (as evidenced here)

ThePax89 · May 2016

Yeah, that's completely false information on the part of the pp. The number doesn't have to decrease to be an issue.

Wholesome · May 2016

I apologize for giving horribly bad information. In my experience, I had a situation where my levels where checked and the numbers went down to confirm a missed miscarriage. I guess that goes to show that the levels can also show other problems as well. I hope you all can forgive my previous post. And as the other stated, asking a doctor these questions is your best bet for a correct answer.

keep your chin up though. Dwelling on the what-ifs will only drive you bonkers, believe me.

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