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Very low beta but not negative... playing with my emotions

yelllow22yelllow22 member
edited April 2018 in Pregnant after IF
Hi all, I was active here 2 yrs ago when I started treatment, 2nd FET resulted in DD. We are trying for baby #2 and did a FET on 4/3. I have been testing at home ( I got my BFP with DD at 6dp5dt) and it’s been negative so I already went through the heartache and disappointment.
 Today was my beta and I got a call saying it was a 6... less than 5 is negative and 6-24 is “a gray area”. The nurse said she hated having to tell me this and that she’s seen it work with such a low number but to not get my hopes high as the chance is minimal.
I have such a roller coaster of emotions now. I don’t want false hope , just curious if anyone here ever had such a low beta and a viable pregnancy.
Thanks in advance for being here even if it’s just so I can vent, most people can’t understand these struggles ...
37 y.o 
TTC since October 2014
DX: Unexplained fertility 
3 Failed IUI's 2015
1st IVF cycle March 2016 , planned ICSI, PGS, FET
ER 3/31/16 30 retrieved, 26 fertilized normally
Sent 8 embryos for PGS: 5 normal (3 AA, 1BA, 1BC)
FET 5/11/16 (1 embryo)
Beta 5/23/16 BFN  :(
2nd FET 6/12/16 (1 5AA embryo)
++++TW++++
Beta 6/22/16 : BFP!!!  169 
Beta #2 6/24/16: 412
DD born 3/2/17

Re: Very low beta but not negative... playing with my emotions

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    I'm so sorry.  My first transfer, I had betas come back at 12.something, and then 4.something.  Sorry I don't have better experience to share.  My second transfer was successful, but those betas were much higher... (((hugs)))  will you go back for another in a couple days?
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    Thanks @BusinessWife I was supposed to test Monday but we left town today... (first mini vacation in a long time which we had planned for a while, what are the odds?) I will test again Wednesday morning. Just took a ERFR and of course now there’s a super faint line.Glad your second transfer worked!!
    37 y.o 
    TTC since October 2014
    DX: Unexplained fertility 
    3 Failed IUI's 2015
    1st IVF cycle March 2016 , planned ICSI, PGS, FET
    ER 3/31/16 30 retrieved, 26 fertilized normally
    Sent 8 embryos for PGS: 5 normal (3 AA, 1BA, 1BC)
    FET 5/11/16 (1 embryo)
    Beta 5/23/16 BFN  :(
    2nd FET 6/12/16 (1 5AA embryo)
    ++++TW++++
    Beta 6/22/16 : BFP!!!  169 
    Beta #2 6/24/16: 412
    DD born 3/2/17
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    I had a similar experience to BusinessWife unfortunately with my 2nd transfer. My first beta came back at 25, the 2nd at 5. That being said, it seems encouraging that you weren't getting any positives at home and now you are but I know it's an absolute rollercoaster. Wishing the best for you!

    1st cycle of IVF started April 9, 2017. ER- 15R, 7M, 5F, 4 frozen, 1 transferred. BFN

    May 2017- Hysteroscopy

    June-August 2017- 2nd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 08/10/17. BFP, but ended in a chemical.

    November 2017- Hysteroscopy

    January 2018- 3rd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 01/25/18. BOLD BFP on a HPT on 1/31, Beta # 1 on 2/5= 721. Beta # 2 on 2/7- 1903. 6wk+3 day scan revealed twins!

    I'm blogging about it here

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    @yelllow22 I am hoping that you will get good news, I am sorry about all of the worry and emotional rollercoaster you are on :(. Try to enjoy your vacation, but I know you will have lots on your mind <3

    Me: 28, DH: 30 Married July 2014  DX: Severe MFI- 3 failed IUI's, IVF #1 Egg retrieval June 4th 2016, 5 day transfer- BFP Baby Boy! EDD 2/25/2017. Our sweet miracle Carter Bennett arrived 2/12/2017 6 lbs, 2 oz 19 inches. <3 Surprise BFP!!! Baby Girl due 10/1/2018.


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    I kept taking my estrace and crinone but after that positive on Friday the line got lighter on Saturday and nothing Sunday so it looks like it’s over. We kept saying that this time around we wouldn’t stress out too much and that if it happens great but if not we’ll be fine ... easier said than done. Thanks @Dragonfly6191 and @chicandbubbly for your support, hope you are doing great
    37 y.o 
    TTC since October 2014
    DX: Unexplained fertility 
    3 Failed IUI's 2015
    1st IVF cycle March 2016 , planned ICSI, PGS, FET
    ER 3/31/16 30 retrieved, 26 fertilized normally
    Sent 8 embryos for PGS: 5 normal (3 AA, 1BA, 1BC)
    FET 5/11/16 (1 embryo)
    Beta 5/23/16 BFN  :(
    2nd FET 6/12/16 (1 5AA embryo)
    ++++TW++++
    Beta 6/22/16 : BFP!!!  169 
    Beta #2 6/24/16: 412
    DD born 3/2/17
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    Yeah, easier said than done is right.   :'( I'm so sorry
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    I’m so sorry @yelllow22. I still remember exactly how I felt as I watched that line fade and I wouldn’t wish it anyone. 

    Take care of yourself however you need to! 

    1st cycle of IVF started April 9, 2017. ER- 15R, 7M, 5F, 4 frozen, 1 transferred. BFN

    May 2017- Hysteroscopy

    June-August 2017- 2nd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 08/10/17. BFP, but ended in a chemical.

    November 2017- Hysteroscopy

    January 2018- 3rd attempt via FET. 2 Embryos transferred on 01/25/18. BOLD BFP on a HPT on 1/31, Beta # 1 on 2/5= 721. Beta # 2 on 2/7- 1903. 6wk+3 day scan revealed twins!

    I'm blogging about it here

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    I'm so sorry @yelllow22. Take care of yourself. ((Hugs))
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    Thank you so very much @Dragonfly6191 @wildrainbow
    37 y.o 
    TTC since October 2014
    DX: Unexplained fertility 
    3 Failed IUI's 2015
    1st IVF cycle March 2016 , planned ICSI, PGS, FET
    ER 3/31/16 30 retrieved, 26 fertilized normally
    Sent 8 embryos for PGS: 5 normal (3 AA, 1BA, 1BC)
    FET 5/11/16 (1 embryo)
    Beta 5/23/16 BFN  :(
    2nd FET 6/12/16 (1 5AA embryo)
    ++++TW++++
    Beta 6/22/16 : BFP!!!  169 
    Beta #2 6/24/16: 412
    DD born 3/2/17
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    @yelllow22 so sorry this cycle didn't go your way hoping you'll have success soon! (Hugs)
    History of TTC in spoiler box
    TTC since 2014
    Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
    7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN 
    IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle :( RE thought I would get at least 10.
    IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
    IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F,  3DT)-BFP  with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks  :'( 
    IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP  (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal  :'( 
    IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!! :)
    IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!! :)
    IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!

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    Thank you @hopefulmom
    37 y.o 
    TTC since October 2014
    DX: Unexplained fertility 
    3 Failed IUI's 2015
    1st IVF cycle March 2016 , planned ICSI, PGS, FET
    ER 3/31/16 30 retrieved, 26 fertilized normally
    Sent 8 embryos for PGS: 5 normal (3 AA, 1BA, 1BC)
    FET 5/11/16 (1 embryo)
    Beta 5/23/16 BFN  :(
    2nd FET 6/12/16 (1 5AA embryo)
    ++++TW++++
    Beta 6/22/16 : BFP!!!  169 
    Beta #2 6/24/16: 412
    DD born 3/2/17
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    I’m so sorry! I know how hard this can be, this is my 3rd cycle and it has been non stop worry after the first two failed attempts. I wish you the very best of luck if you decide to try again  <3
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    @smillsy thanks for the good wishes. Just read your story, what you are doing is so amazing. And yes... the worrying never seems to stop but it’s worth it. Hope the 2 of you are doing great, how far along are you now ? 
    37 y.o 
    TTC since October 2014
    DX: Unexplained fertility 
    3 Failed IUI's 2015
    1st IVF cycle March 2016 , planned ICSI, PGS, FET
    ER 3/31/16 30 retrieved, 26 fertilized normally
    Sent 8 embryos for PGS: 5 normal (3 AA, 1BA, 1BC)
    FET 5/11/16 (1 embryo)
    Beta 5/23/16 BFN  :(
    2nd FET 6/12/16 (1 5AA embryo)
    ++++TW++++
    Beta 6/22/16 : BFP!!!  169 
    Beta #2 6/24/16: 412
    DD born 3/2/17
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