Slow rising HCG
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Topic: Slow rising HCG
Posted By: max2006
Subject: Slow rising HCG
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 3:56pm
| I have been a lurker for a few years and have only ocasionally posted. We have been ttc for 2.5 years and are on our secound IVF cycle. Our first cycle we had a BFP then m/c at 5 weeks. On Monday this week we had a 2nd BFP HCG 112. Ive been feeling really positive up until today when the next HCG is only 214. I am shocked and feeling really deflated. The clinic said try not to worry and booked another test for next Friday. I should be used to playing the waiting game but this time I'm not coping well. Any suggestions or stories of inspiration would be much appreaciated. |
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Posted By: luvmylittlies
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 5:41pm
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They told me they should double every 2-3 days so you're not far out from that. Mine only rose slowly and only really doubled around the 3-4 day range. I know it's hard not to stress but it doesn't sound like anything to worry about as far as I can see. Hang in there and good luck! ------------- Adoring Mum to Talisin 8/9/11 and Kiara 18/01/10 |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 6:34pm
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My first HCG with my DD2 was 33, then 74, and I forget what the third reading was. In short, low HCG doesn't always mean a failed or about to fail pregnancy, my gorgeous thriving 4mo is a testament to that. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: babyg
Date Posted: 27 November 2009 at 10:37pm
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I am a slow to rise and fast to fall mumma and seem to carry fine. They are rising which is definitely the important factor - you're doing well, keep up the positive thoughts. ------------- Ev, Mum to: Carys Ruby - 4 October 2007 Spencer James - 2 July 2010 |
Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 28 November 2009 at 6:46am
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puts hand up as well....mine only doubled every 3-4 days...and he is now almost 6mths old.
good luck, i hope everything goes okay ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: max2006
Date Posted: 28 November 2009 at 9:51am
| Thanks for all your responses. After a rough night I feel so much better after reading your replies. Its going to be a hard few days waiting to see how this turns out. I guess that is all part of the journey and there are many many folk on this site that know what that feels like. My next blood test is not until Friday. |
Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 01 December 2009 at 2:26pm
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Max my levels were very low also but now they are 76000+. I have my first scan on Friday so am hoping for the best. I got really down about my levels, I guess I'm just trying to say try and stay positive. Please let us know how your next hcg levels are going.
My levels now are still increasing but not doubling ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com"> 
We've Waited for You Forever! |
Posted By: max2006
Date Posted: 04 December 2009 at 2:27pm
| You were right Mindy and things seem to be back on track. Levels today 3296 so they are rising!!!! Can't really believe it. I was really down and expecting the worst. What do I do now? |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 04 December 2009 at 2:39pm
Find a midwife  ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: max2006
Date Posted: 04 December 2009 at 2:42pm
| Any suggestions where to look for Wellington??? |
Posted By: Emmi_
Date Posted: 04 December 2009 at 5:15pm
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Glad to hear your levels are rising nicely Max :)
Where abouts in Welly are you? There is a lovely independant one at Ngaio Medical, Michelle Vincent (I havnt actually had her, first time she was booked up already and 2nd time shes going ot be away..) or the MWs at Capital City MWs are lovely (Based in Karori or Jville, Mine is from there, and have met a couple of the others too) THey have 6 there to chose from..... ------------- 
+1 May 09 Angel 
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 04 December 2009 at 6:06pm
Thats fantastic Max! Congrats ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com">
We've Waited for You Forever! |
Posted By: max2006
Date Posted: 04 December 2009 at 10:34pm
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Thanks for your messages. I live in Wellington City so will try Capital City MW's. ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com/"><img src="http://lb1f.lilypie.com/7HaKp12.png" width="400" height="80" border="0" alt="Lilypie First Birthday tickers" /></a> |
Posted By: max2006
Date Posted: 17 December 2009 at 9:32pm
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Update....
Well levels kept rising and got to 15000 the following week and the nurses were pleased. Yesterday I had a scan. The heart beat is really good but the bub is measuring only 6 wks 4 days. The doctor didn't really know what to tell me which really worried me. I have the next scan next week. Doctor has suggested I have heaps of rest and see how things go. I would love to hear your ideas and stories or suggestions. I have booked a midwife with Domino in Wellington. Anyone used these midwives? ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com/"><img src="http://lb1f.lilypie.com/7HaKp12.png" width="400" height="80" border="0" alt="Lilypie First Birthday tickers" /></a> |
Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 18 December 2009 at 9:30am
| There is a heartbeat, which is great!! Is there a possibility that you could have ovulated late? |
Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 18 December 2009 at 2:06pm
Yeah you could have ovulated late, and thats not too far behind what your ticker says  ------------- |
Posted By: MaeBeeBaby
Date Posted: 18 December 2009 at 3:22pm
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Hi ladies, I am joining in here too... On Wed my levels were 115, today they are 169. Both tests done at 8am. Repromed said they don't hold up any hopes as things aren't progressing well. Monday will tell, back for another blood.
I am so distraught but trying to put on a brave face at work. This is pg #4 and we still haven't got a bubs. This was a natural conception too so at least that's 'something'. 
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Posted By: asicsgal
Date Posted: 18 December 2009 at 3:49pm
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I've got everything crossed for you Maebee that on Monday your levels have risen significantly. The journey for some of us ladies is not an easy path and I know yours has not been. I've had a very draining two weeks with my hcgs not doing much and they have finally ruled out an eptopic this afternoon. I now just have the wait of miscarrying for my third time. I never actually ventured into the due August thread as the likely hood of my pregancy developing was slim.
Like you say the fact that you've got pregnant on your own this cycle is huge, and if not this pregancy then fx for a sticky bub next time. Sending you lots of hugs  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: MaeBeeBaby
Date Posted: 18 December 2009 at 8:12pm
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Thanks asicsgal, goodness you aren't having a good time either are you. It's not an easy road at all. I hope your mc happens smoothly for you and fast timeframe-wise, so you aren't left in limbo for any more time.
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Posted By: asicsgal
Date Posted: 18 December 2009 at 8:48pm
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Yeah I know, fx it happens sooner than later now . I've really got al fx that your levels are going to rise, sometimes the doctors put to much emphasis on the 48 hour rise thing, and you have got a very strong number for how early along you are. I've read that 15% of pregnancies don't double in 48 hours and can start off low. I think a few of the other ladies have mentioned that they have had low levels that didn't double in the norm and went on to have successful pregnancies. GL hun ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: max2006
Date Posted: 18 December 2009 at 8:52pm
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Yep mine was IVF so we know when ovulation happened. The first HCG at four weeks was fine. The next one 4 days later was up but not quite doubled. I am holding on to the positives and the heart beat earlier this week is a huge positive. Next scan tuesday and all the doctors said was to rest as much as possible. Good luck to those ladies that are still in limbo ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com/"><img src="http://lb1f.lilypie.com/7HaKp12.png" width="400" height="80" border="0" alt="Lilypie First Birthday tickers" /></a> |
Posted By: MaeBeeBaby
Date Posted: 19 December 2009 at 8:25am
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asicsgal I am thinking of you.
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 22 December 2009 at 4:52pm
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Max how did your scan go? ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com">
We've Waited for You Forever! |
Posted By: max2006
Date Posted: 23 December 2009 at 6:33pm
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The good news is my second scan went well after initially not being able to locate my uterus. The bub is still small but they are happy with the growth between last scan and this one. I feel blessed that I am one of the luck ones after a shakey start. ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com/"><img src="http://lb1f.lilypie.com/7HaKp12.png" width="400" height="80" border="0" alt="Lilypie First Birthday tickers" /></a> |
Posted By: babyg
Date Posted: 23 December 2009 at 8:35pm
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YAY! ------------- Ev, Mum to: Carys Ruby - 4 October 2007 Spencer James - 2 July 2010 |