HCG
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Topic: HCG
Posted By: FionaS
Subject: HCG
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 1:04pm
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How long approx would it take for HCG levels to get back to zero after an early miscarriage? Would 4 weeks usually be long enough?
My HCG was 1600 the day before the miscarriage and 300 less than 48 hours later so I presume that it would've got down to zero (or a very low number) quite quickly? ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 1:06pm
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i got told it goes down half as fast as it goes up..dunno how true that was..took 5-6 weeks after DandC for me (though i was 12 weeks)? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 2:13pm
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I had to have a follow up hCG level done as there was abnormal tissue found in the tissue collected after my d and c, I can't remember if it was 2 or 3 weeks after but it was back to 0 by then. -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 2:16pm
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i had to have follow up too...thats how i know it took me 5-6 weeks:(so i guess its different for everyone? ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 2:31pm
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I felt back to normal 3 days after the heaviest bleeding and the bleeding itself was gone within 7 days.
All symptoms WERE gone but now, 27 days post miscarriage they are back with a vengeance. My bbs are ten times more sore than they were with the miscarried pregnancy and all my other common preggy symptoms are back. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 2:32pm
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When I had my first m/c, it took almost 7 weeks to go from 28 to 0 - I didn't have a D&C, but had an assisted m/c because it wouldn't happen naturally. My second m/c my levels were back to 0 within 2 weeks (was very early).
Have you done a POAS that is + but thinking it may be HCG left over from your m/c? |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 2:33pm
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Yeap ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Nefertiti
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 2:55pm
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I dont know how long it took for my hcg to go down because i never had another test after the m/c was confirmed.
A friend of mine conceived twins immediately after her m/c (she'd had 3 m/c over 12 months). After her last m/c she wasn't even trying as she wanted her body to recover, but was given some hpt, and being a testaholic, she tested a few days before she expected her a/f and got a positive! So everyone is different. I have also heard that after a m/c your body is ready/primed for pregnancy so its very common to concieve before you'd even expect another a/f. I suggest you get a check up. |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 4:17pm
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I'd go in and get it checked up on also.
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Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 5:33pm
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HCG's can take some time to go back to normal (ie negative for pregnancy = less than 2). I would go and get your levels checked at least twice (2-3 days apart) to see whether they are rising or falling. To have some retained "products of conception" (horrible term) that's releasing HCG is generally not a good thing so would need to be excluded.
All the best. |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 5:43pm
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My body returned to normal after the miscarriage..preggie symptoms went immediately, bleeding stopped promptly after 7 days + ovulation happened on day 13 so I doubt there are retained products from the miscarriage.
My hcg was 300 4 27 days ago so should be zero by now I think. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 5:44pm
| I second the two HCG tests thingee FionaS. I take it you've done a home test? |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 5:50pm
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Yeah. I wasn't going to test but when I woke up today my bbs were so sore I could barely walk + over the weekend I had my classic preggie symptom of feeling sick when I drink water so I decided to test. I had that with the miscarried pregnancy too but it stopped a couple of days before the miscarriage happened. Now that I realise there *could* be hcg from the miscarriage I wish I hadn't tested.
I don't want to do the hcg tests as I feel it adds to anxiety but I will just to be safe if my doc wants me to. Just waiting for my doc to call to discuss it all. The nurse said it was unlikely that Id have hcg from the miscarrige since it dropped so quickly in less than 2 days a month ago. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 5:58pm
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Unlikely indeed, but not impossible. We've seen some pretty weird things with HCG's!
It is pretty unlikely given how quickly it fell. Pity you didn't have one 2 weeks ago - then you'd know for sure! 
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 25 February 2008 at 6:04pm
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Umm I never had my hcg re tested, but I thought I might have been pregnant again about 4 weeks after my m/c but it was actually my period coming back.
But if you feel that you may be pregnant again(yay if ou are  ) then I would pop to the doctors and get a test done to be sure.------------- |
Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 7:26am
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I would go and get some bloods done - that way you can get a definite answer on the hcg level. I would think that it shouldn't be hcg from your m/c unless there was some retained tissue.
Good luck!! |
Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 8:39am
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Good luck Fiona, hcg tests are a bloody nightmare. ------------- 
 
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Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 11:11am
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So was the test a positive?
It is probably your period returning if you are feeling all the preggie symptoms, they are pretty similar. Mine came back right on time when I had an early m/c. I'd go and ask for a repeat hcg test just to put your mind at ease - because if it is still higher than normal they are likely to want to see you just incase. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 12:39pm
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Yes, the pregnancy test was strongly positive immediately.
It's all looking good this time! I am pregnant. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 12:49pm
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WOHOO! Congratulations babe!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: susieq
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 1:28pm
| Congratulations |
Posted By: The_Stuarts
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 1:33pm
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Yay Fiona. That's great news. Congratulations!! ------------- http://lilypie.com">   http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 1:34pm
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Congratulations hunnie! Sending you lots of sticky vibes and hugs ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: yummymummy
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 1:36pm
Yey for you! Congratulations  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: tropics
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 1:47pm
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yay congrats hun ------------- http://lilypie.com">    [/url]
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 1:49pm
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have you done your hcg levels then? ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 1:52pm
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Nope. Talked to doc though. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 2:16pm
| Wooo! Congrats... hope everything goes well for you xoxox |
Posted By: meow
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 2:26pm
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So were you trying right after the miscarriage?
Well, congrats! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 2:27pm
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Probably shouldn't have said anything until 7 or 8 weeks when I [hopefully] get a scan that shows a heartbeat so will just lie low for a bit. I will feel so stupid if I end up losing this one after sharing the news so early again!!
We're not telling IRL friends for at least a few weeks. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 2:35pm
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congrats!!! Thats awesome news! Im sure everything will fine this time ------------- |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 2:47pm
| Yay congrats!!!! |
Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 2:55pm
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Congrats Fiona Fingers crossed that this little one sticks! -------------  
 
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Posted By: kobec
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 2:57pm
Wow Fiona congrats to you. Awesome news!!!!
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Posted By: Vanillabean
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 9:24pm
That's fantastic Fiona!!! I'm so happy for you. Wishing you much stickiness.------------- 5x mc, Jan 08, June 08, Nov 08, May 09, April 11 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 9:33pm
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Congrats Fiona all the best. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 9:40pm
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Yay!! Great news!! Very happy for you Fiona. Do you have any idea when you'll be due?
Hugs! |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 26 February 2008 at 9:48pm
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5th Nov :) But not officially joining the nov thread until I feel ready to really embrace the pregnancy i.e. when I see a heartbeat!
This one feels heaps different from the last one...much more like my pregnancy with Elle. Already got seriously bad heartburn. Better not be twins!  ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 27 February 2008 at 12:58pm
| We'll be here for ya no matter what. Sticky baby vibes!! xox |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 27 February 2008 at 5:52pm
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OMG, congrats!!! And you're due on my birthday! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Leish
Date Posted: 27 February 2008 at 7:02pm
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Thats fabulous news Fiona. I'm sooooo happy for you ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 27 February 2008 at 7:22pm
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Awesome news Fiona! Sticky vibes... ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 28 February 2008 at 3:48pm
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congrats fiona!! i have a grin from ear to ear ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 28 February 2008 at 3:54pm
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BIG CONGRATS ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: pepsi
Date Posted: 28 February 2008 at 7:00pm
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Yay congrats Fiona
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Posted By: emachan
Date Posted: 01 March 2008 at 9:52pm
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Fiona - I can't believe I have missed this! Congrats chicky! I know how you feel about being cautious, are you getting bloods done every few days? ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD#1 Sept 08 DD#2 Oct 09 |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 01 March 2008 at 11:41pm
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I'm not keen on bloods as they add so much anxiety. My doc didn't feel it was necessary as hopefully the miscarriage was a one-off but I'm having 2 done then a scan at 6 weeks.
My first hcg was done at around 14 or 15 DPO and was 126. It was 21 at the same time with the pregnancy I miscarried. My symptoms are very strong so I'm feeling cautiously optimistic. I get my second blood results on Mon and then have a scan in 2 weeks time. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 02 March 2008 at 4:09pm
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Sounds really good Fiona! We've got everything crossed for you hun ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Kels
Date Posted: 02 March 2008 at 4:32pm
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Congratulations girl!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 02 March 2008 at 8:25pm
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Just had the worst migraine...in so much pain BUT it is great sign! I get migraine from the hormones in the first trimester then they settle down. That's gotta be a good sign! I just can't type, spell or talk properly ATM as the migraine is so bag so excuse the mess I've just typed! I seriouly can't even talk properly. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 9:37am
Hrmmm... I've never seen someone so excited about a migraine before 
Hope you manage to be able to lie down and that it passes soon |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 10:21am
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Yeap went to bed early. Unfortunately my lovely daughter was awake for hours chatting loudly with joy and rocking as usual so it was a broken night.
HCG was 126 at 4.30pm Wed and exactly 48 hours was 499! Looking good for now at least! No more hcgs now...we are just waiting for the 6 week scan. ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: Konagirl
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 12:36pm
| The best of luck Fiona! Those numbers are looking good. |
Posted By: SquishysMum
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 1:25pm
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Congrats Fiona, those numbers really are looking good! All the best for your scan, and a happy and healthy pregnancy.
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 03 March 2008 at 8:27pm
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that's so great Fiona! ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Jennz
Date Posted: 04 March 2008 at 8:53am
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Congrats Fiona- thats fantastic news ------------- Jen, Charlotte 7 & Kate 3 
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