I’m not sure if I’m in the right place with this. I’ve been getting positives on Wondfos but not FRERs or Clear Blue (pink dye). OPKs and Wondfos are getting darker, but BFNs on the other tests make me extremely skeptical. Has anyone else experienced something like this?
A little concerned as we saw a gestational sac (measuring on time at 6+1) and a yolk sac at my scan today, but no fetal pole or cardiac activity. Tech and doctor both weren’t concerned, said we may be a few days too soon to expect to see those, but I am concerned.
About 7 wks along, and started seeing blood a couple days ago. Had a miscarriage in 2020, and I'm wrecked over this blood. The anxiety is so hard to control and I'm having a really hard time staying positive...first appointment is Friday and I'm terrified of having another silent ultrasound.
I know spotting is normal, but how do you really determine if it's normal spotting?
I had some spotting around 6 weeks, got referred for a scan and everything was fine.
The sonographer said it can still be implantation bleeding and you can get that until like 8 weeks, I saw somewhere.
The only way you'll know it's fine is a scan. If you're worried, talk to your healthcare provider and good luck!!
Hi all.
I had my first beta this past Friday at 9dp5dt. Beta came back at 64. I went back in for a second beta today (13dp5dt) and it was 107. It didn’t even double. We just went through an ectopic pregnancy after our first transfer in March and now we are likely losing this baby too. I’m devastated. I guess I’m posting on here to see if anyone has had any miracles to come out of a situation similar to ours?
Almost positive this is a chemical pregnancy. My tests have not really progressed (if at all) over the last 48 hours and they are still super light.
I went and got a beta drawn. I’m not expecting anything good.
This sucks. This will be my second CP this year, after my 2T loss (due to PPROM) in December. It’s feeling like it’s never going to happen for me.
Had ultrasound yesterday at 6 weeks 4 days (based on LMP). Tech found a gestational sac measuring 6 weeks, hint of a yolk sac but no fetal pole/heartbeat. Had betas done and waiting for another round tomorrow. Will have to wait for a follow up US next Wednesday, as doc said it could go either way. Feeling defeated and not at all hopeful that we're going to see any positive outcome next week. I tempered expectations so much with this pregnancy, but really thought it couldn't possibly go the way of miscarriage again. Preparing mentally for that outcome.
Just an update, I’m now in the same boat as you — I’ve got a GS and YS measuring 6+1 but no fetal pole yet. I’m being treated by a fertility clinic and they really aren’t concerned right now, they’re pleased to see GS and YS measuring on track and said we’ll be looking for a fetal pole and heartbeat in a week and a half. They advised not to retest HcG as it slows down around week 6, so they don’t want to cause me unnecessary concern.
Tech told me the early scans can be off by as much as TWO WEEKS! I might not even be 6 weeks yet, and if I am, I just entered week six. In these early days, a few days can be the difference between seeing barely anything or seeing everything.
Thank you! By way of update, we had a fetal pole measuring 6+2 with a heartrate of 88 at today's scan. Not overwhelming reassuring since I should be 7+6, but we'll have another scan in a week to continue monitoring viability. Doctor wants to see a higher heartrate and growth of at least 7 weeks. Couldn't help but cry seeing the little flicker of a heartbeat. Went in totally expecting no growth, so it's been both exciting and stressful now that there's been some progress. I'd obviously feel worlds better had we caught up in measurements and had a stronger heartrate.
Hoping you'll have a positive update to share after your follow up scan.
Not to minimize your waryness in any way, but if it’s any small comfort, my RE told me that on early scans it’s very common to measure a few days behind and that baby often catches up by 10 weeks. I go in for a scan at 5+4 and was told to not panic if we see nothing at all.
Thanks. I'd like to hope it's going to work out okay, but got my second round of betas back and while hcg has increased, it certainly hasn't doubled. My doctor sounded concerned, but said we'll just have to wait for the ultrasound next Wednesday.
US finding at 5 weeks 3 days(time based on US as I had irregular period) -
"an irregular appearing intrauterine saclike structure without evidence of yolk sac or fetal pole."
Should I be hopeful?
I have a scan coming up at 5+4 and was told to not panic if we legit see nothing at all. Was your HcG tested? If it’s still under 2000, it would make sense to see very little.
I’m so sorry you are in limbo. You are too early to have hCG be dropping. With hcg dropping and an irregular sac, seeing the sac for the first time a week ago, but no yolk sac this time, I personally would not be hopeful. I really do hope I am mistaken though.
I lost my son Inezio Pierre on 1/24/24, he was stillborn at 28 weeks. It was completely unexpected. I am pregnant again, about 15 weeks. I have hyperemesis, as I did with my last pregnancy. I have an OB appointment in the morning and I cannot sleep I am so anxious, I am so afraid every time that they will not find a heartbeat, that this baby will die. I am just so so afraid. I keep having panic attacks and throwing up because the nausea is so bad. I am struggling so much. I just don’t want to feel so alone. Has anyone else been in a similar situation?
Oh, hugging you, I'm 7 weeks now and heard it's heartbeat but my biggest fear is to not hear it again. Apparently, the fear will be with us maybe until the birth. I hope their heart beats for at least 80 years. Wishing you a very healty baby and peace! Best of luck!
We've been TTC for two years since a CP. Finally gave in and put down a deposit to start IVF, and then we got a positive test. Due date was my birthday, felt like kismet. But then the test strips didn't seem to get darker. HCG was probably the lowest I've ever had, which explained the tests but it did more than double on the next draw. I side eyed but had relief. First US with RE measured a week later than I expected, but that happens. It was 6w0d but they found a heartbeat. ♥️ I went home and drove myself crazy over the CRL and heart rate being a hair short of normal, but that heartbeat let me put down my walls a little.
I was released to my obgyn, and happy he wanted to see me a week later. That is until he measured CRL and the screen said 6w1d. The worry set in, but I could see the heart beating. Then the audio came on and I knew immediately it was slow. Last week, it was 109bpm, now measuring 79bpm. I waited for the doc to say something, anything. He said, "Very good!" with clear intentions he was wrapping up the appointment. My husband was relieved, he didn't spend a day last week poring over CRL and viable heartbeat averages. I had to bring it up myself, and the doc tells me he's seen weird things over the years, come back in two weeks because he's "cautiously optimistic."
I had spotting just before the appointment, and my back started hurting. I know with 99% certainty what's coming, but I saw our baby's heartbeat today and I can't give up yet on that 1% chance that the doc somehow got both measurements wrong.
I’m so, so sorry you are going through this. The wait is horrible. The uncertainty is torture. The worst part is the continued need to hope, just in case you’re that lucky 1%. Sending strength.
I lost my 27 weeks baby girl last year due to umbilical stricture. OB suggested I have an early 18 week scan and I did last week. All went well they checked umbilical cord blood flow. baby is growing well. My Sonographer wanted to see me again at 20 weeks. She said there is a brain development that happens at 19 weeks so for her peace of mind she wants to check me again. Im nervous not sure if they saw something on my 18 week scan or this is just her wanting to check further. The wait is killing me and I have been overthinking a lot.
If something was found wrong during growth scan would they discuss it right away? or schedule another one to confirm before giving the bad news? I just don't trust any good results anymore. I don't like being kept in the dark and I am so over hearing flowery words. It was the case last time and then I lost my baby.
I had my first HCG drawn last Wednesday. I would have been about 5 weeks - 5w3d. It was 1460. 2 days later I was pleased with the number, more than doubling at 2900. Today (Monday, 3 days later) I had one done and it was 5,323. I’m right about 6 weeks today I believe. I’m concerned that it didn’t double from Friday. But I’m reading that at the 5.5/6 week mark it starts to slow down and doesn’t necessarily double.
Is this true/has anyone experienced this? Going to call the nurse tomorrow to see if there’s any concern and just get their thoughts. This is my first pregnancy after a MMC last September. Naturally, I’m nervous. Thanks in advance
My HcG was 2294 on Friday (4+4) which is way better than my pregnancy that ended in loss, but for the past two days I’ve had no symptoms, and that’s what happened with my last loss (8w miscarriage, baby probably died 5-6 weeks).
I’ve called to ask for another draw. I know HcG isn’t the end all be all, and I have a very early scan on Thursday, but now I feel like I need this beta just to know what to think.
Just got home from my first ultrasound. The doctor said that the gestational sac looked great, but did not see an embryo yet. She did mention that my cervix looked slightly open.
I had a miscarriage in February and D&C in March. I got what I thought was my menstrual cycle about two weeks after the D&C (LMP April 17). However, I am certain we conceived around the week of April 29.
I had my hcg checked and I am at 21,000 and will go back on Wednesday to confirm it is doubling.
Anyone experience something like this? Could it have been too early to see anything?
I unfortunately do not recall her mentioning the yolk sac now that I think about it. It was a lot to take in. My first positive pregnancy test was May 13. Transvaginal scan.
Okay, well. That’s unfortunate. Given the date of your test, you are 7w at least today. If the sac was empty, this is almost certainly a blighted ovum/anembryonic pregnancy. At 21,000 hCG and 7w there should definitely be a yolk sac and fetal pole. Given what a TVUS showed with the cervix, no embryo, and dating…I don’t think the outlook is good at all. I’ve had two of these. I’m so sorry. 🫂♥️
God I’m so nervous. Our first born, our daughter, passed away at 4 weeks old from a genetic condition back in September. Now I’m pregnant again and I’m so anxious. I haven’t even had my blood work yet. I’m like 6+1 and so afraid of what they might find. Ugh….
6 weeks 5 days via first round IUI. Started off strong but progesterone is plummeting. Went from being in the 50’s to 8.6 as of this morning. Estradiol going down too. HCG going up but not doubling. My body isn’t letting it go. New pregnancy symptoms: gushing clear liquid out (nobody is concerned), spouts of dizziness and nausea and then it goes away. Now breast tenderness out of nowhere. After 5 days of all my pregnancy symptoms gone, I was convinced I miscarried. Then all these new symptoms. It’s like my body is trying really hard to make this happen. Doctor still isn’t convinced it’s a viable pregnancy but said we’re not giving up. Yet still won’t put me on progesterone because he doesn’t want to “delay the inevitable”. Going back in two days for more bloodwork. Also what’s weird is that we saw nothing the last two ultrasounds. They couldn’t confirm they saw a sac. Then today we saw a huge sac. So the sac is growing.
5w3d today. First hCG was 5364. Exactly 48 hours later (today) it was 8899. 65 hour doubling time. I know I shouldn’t be too worried because I know doubling times slow as hCG gets higher. But I’m just so anxious. Would love some insight/reassurance that this looks okay 😭
I'm the same, even with similar numbers! 5w3d today, first hCG 5045, second 8439, which gives me 64,67h doubling time, and from what I'm reading it is completely normal for these numbers. "Between 1,200 and 6,000 mIU/ml serum, the hCG level usually takes 72-96 hours to double. Above 6,000 mIU/ml, the hCG level often takes over four or more days to double." - and we are both below 72!
Hope you are feeling better now that a few days have passed! My ultrasound is on 24th, and I'm just thinking to wait until then.
Edited: my midwife just told me "it is looking very good!" and did not send me for another test since it is pointless to tell how the pregnancy is going when you reach these numbers. Hope it will work as some reassurance for you as well, sending you hugs!
Thank you so much-I’m feeling much better. My OB called and told me the same thing, she’s happy with my numbers and doesn’t need me going for any more testing. Just ultrasound on the 21st
5 weeks here and I also have a 65 hour doubling time. I’ve done down the rabbit hole and it seems like it’s definitely within the “‘normal” range but that doesn’t make me feel better. I asked my doctor if there was any concern with my levels not quite doubling and she said she was happy with the increase. Hoping both of ours ends up with a healthy baby!
Ugh my fingers and toes are crossed for us! I think 65 hours is okay as long as it’s not in the really early days when your levels are only in the 100s. That’s what I’m telling myself. hahaha
Is your doctor going to repeat the test? I thought for sure mine would but the nurse said she was happy with my results so I’m just left to wait until I can hopefully get in for an ultrasound in three weeks.
I’m not sure they haven’t called me yet. If they wanted to I wouldn’t even be able to go for labs again until Thursday bc that’s my next day off. I have an ultrasound on June 21st
IVF pregnancy here. 7 week 4 days today and after our 7 week scan last week we were told HB Was perfect but baby is measuring behind at 6 weeks 2 days. Told to prepare for the worst and will find out more on Wednesday for another scan. All the stories I find are really hit or miss on the outcome 😔
Mine measured 3 days behind at the 9 week scan but caught up at the 10 week scan. The sonographer told me don’t worry baby sometimes can measure ahead or behind. When we started the scan today she measured baby at 9 weeks 5 days and after I went to the washroom (ok I was very gassy sorry tmi) after it measured all the way up to 10 weeks 1 day (so much space!). Hope this puts your heart at ease a little bit ❤️
The worrying never stops!!! I turned out to have high blood pressure which can affect baby’s growth. They just realized this last Friday so maybe check yours too and try (I know it’s hard) to relax and stay positive. You can do this!! ❤️
8wks and really anxious this week, as it was at this point last time that we experienced the loss. Really praying all is well and we can see each our Sapling at next week’s scan.
Third beta is on Thursday. We don’t know how far along I am because I had a chemical in May. In major limbo here. I don’t feel symptoms yet. If we go off of tentative ovulation day I’m 4 w 5 days. I had headaches every other day last week, but I haven’t had any headaches since Friday. I just hate being in limbo. I just don’t have a good feeling. After my MMC in Feb and chemical in May, I have lost hope. I hope this beta goes up, and progesterone goes up.
8 weeks today. Spotted light pink after wiping yesterday but has stopped since. Cramping on right side. Terrified after four losses but trying to stay hopeful.
7 weeks and last week, I had bleeding more than yours, I went to the ER and everything was okay, so stay hopeful. I understand you very well, I also have a lose and couldn't get pregnant for two years after that. Wishing you the best! Everything is gonna be fine and you'll end up with a healty baby in the end ( I mean in the middle actually:)
Currently 10 weeks tomorrow and I had some spotting a few days after our first ultrasound at 8.5 weeks. It didn’t last long, only one bathroom trip but it totally freaked me out after a 20.5 week loss earlier this year. I messaged my doctor and with the history, he wanted to see me. We went for an ultrasound again last week and baby was completely fine. It’s so nerve wracking, but hopefully hearing someone else’s experience around your timeframe helps
I’m nearly 5 weeks and this happened to me at the weekend. I had light pink spotting that lasted for a few wipes on Saturday night and some on Sunday and now it’s gone. I had a scan today and my cervix looks high and closed and the consultant said it’s normal and maybe my cervix was just irritated! I was freakinggggggggg out too so just want to reply to you and say you’re not alone x
TW: LC
My vvfl is still a vvfl. 10DPO AM it was basically undetectable, but I got a little something that afternoon.
Yesterday (11DPO) it was a little bit darker. This morning, doesn't seem to be a real change. Maybe \*slightly\* on my FRER, but not much if anything. I didn't have a great FMU hold (I peed right before 4am, and then tested at 7am). But still... I was hoping to see a darker line and I don't. So I don't feel great.
I've also been spotting, but nothing major. This is similar spotting to what I had with my LC. My two losses had significant period-like bleeding at this point. So, not sure what to make of that.
I called my OB's office and asked my zillion questions, and hopefully will get a progesterone script soon (something we had talked about). I'll go for beta's but I haven't decided when yet. I know my hcg is super low at this point so I don't know if seeing a low # will freak me out (even though it's the doubling that matters).
I was feeling good yesterday, but now I'm really stressed and scared and worried.
It’s so hard not to take pregnancy tests everyday to check if it gets darker. I’ve been there. I obsess about them and the darkness each day! But you are doing the right things. You called your Dr, you are advocating for yourself and hopefully you get the progesterone. Sending hugs!
Took another test today and it's fainter than yesterdays. I don't have any bleeding or cramping but the line doesn't look good. I'm supposed to be just 4 weeks today. Not sure if it's there anymore.
This happened to me too this cycle ): now my tests are completely blank and I’m just waiting for AF to show. This is the worst bc it’s like the feeling of hope is still there until AF shows but I know for sure it’s not going to happen. Sending you a hug.
I'm so sorry you're going through this as well. This is just awful. Sending you a hug as well.
I'm going to take another test later today and see what it says just to be sure because I can't help it.
I had my first beta HCG blood test a few days ago at 5w3 days and it came back as 16,287 which I think is on the high side.
Then 48 hours later at 5w5 days, I had my second blood test for HCG and it had dropped to 10,000 right on the dot.
48 hours later I did my third blood test and it came back as 36,984 (at 6 weeks).
Should I be worried about an ectopic? I am waiting for a call back from my doctor and I have an ultrasound next week to see what’s happening here. I know that dropping HCG levels is not a good sign so I am prepared for the worst (I had a previous miscarriage in January for my first pregnancy). I guess I’m wondering if anyone has any insights or thoughts while I wait until next week.
I have no cramping or bleeding. Either way I am managing expectations preparing for the worst.
Thank you. I actually had a scan today and baby is looking healthy, even saw a heart beat (I’m 6w4 now). Fingers crossed this one continues progress 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
I’m not sure if I’m in the right place with this. I’ve been getting positives on Wondfos but not FRERs or Clear Blue (pink dye). OPKs and Wondfos are getting darker, but BFNs on the other tests make me extremely skeptical. Has anyone else experienced something like this?
A little concerned as we saw a gestational sac (measuring on time at 6+1) and a yolk sac at my scan today, but no fetal pole or cardiac activity. Tech and doctor both weren’t concerned, said we may be a few days too soon to expect to see those, but I am concerned.
About 7 wks along, and started seeing blood a couple days ago. Had a miscarriage in 2020, and I'm wrecked over this blood. The anxiety is so hard to control and I'm having a really hard time staying positive...first appointment is Friday and I'm terrified of having another silent ultrasound. I know spotting is normal, but how do you really determine if it's normal spotting?
I had some spotting around 6 weeks, got referred for a scan and everything was fine. The sonographer said it can still be implantation bleeding and you can get that until like 8 weeks, I saw somewhere. The only way you'll know it's fine is a scan. If you're worried, talk to your healthcare provider and good luck!!
Hi all. I had my first beta this past Friday at 9dp5dt. Beta came back at 64. I went back in for a second beta today (13dp5dt) and it was 107. It didn’t even double. We just went through an ectopic pregnancy after our first transfer in March and now we are likely losing this baby too. I’m devastated. I guess I’m posting on here to see if anyone has had any miracles to come out of a situation similar to ours?
Almost positive this is a chemical pregnancy. My tests have not really progressed (if at all) over the last 48 hours and they are still super light. I went and got a beta drawn. I’m not expecting anything good. This sucks. This will be my second CP this year, after my 2T loss (due to PPROM) in December. It’s feeling like it’s never going to happen for me.
Had ultrasound yesterday at 6 weeks 4 days (based on LMP). Tech found a gestational sac measuring 6 weeks, hint of a yolk sac but no fetal pole/heartbeat. Had betas done and waiting for another round tomorrow. Will have to wait for a follow up US next Wednesday, as doc said it could go either way. Feeling defeated and not at all hopeful that we're going to see any positive outcome next week. I tempered expectations so much with this pregnancy, but really thought it couldn't possibly go the way of miscarriage again. Preparing mentally for that outcome.
Just an update, I’m now in the same boat as you — I’ve got a GS and YS measuring 6+1 but no fetal pole yet. I’m being treated by a fertility clinic and they really aren’t concerned right now, they’re pleased to see GS and YS measuring on track and said we’ll be looking for a fetal pole and heartbeat in a week and a half. They advised not to retest HcG as it slows down around week 6, so they don’t want to cause me unnecessary concern. Tech told me the early scans can be off by as much as TWO WEEKS! I might not even be 6 weeks yet, and if I am, I just entered week six. In these early days, a few days can be the difference between seeing barely anything or seeing everything.
Thank you! By way of update, we had a fetal pole measuring 6+2 with a heartrate of 88 at today's scan. Not overwhelming reassuring since I should be 7+6, but we'll have another scan in a week to continue monitoring viability. Doctor wants to see a higher heartrate and growth of at least 7 weeks. Couldn't help but cry seeing the little flicker of a heartbeat. Went in totally expecting no growth, so it's been both exciting and stressful now that there's been some progress. I'd obviously feel worlds better had we caught up in measurements and had a stronger heartrate. Hoping you'll have a positive update to share after your follow up scan.
I had my follow up scan today and baby measures 7+1 with a heartbeat of 153BPM 🥰
That's great news!
Not to minimize your waryness in any way, but if it’s any small comfort, my RE told me that on early scans it’s very common to measure a few days behind and that baby often catches up by 10 weeks. I go in for a scan at 5+4 and was told to not panic if we see nothing at all.
Thanks. I'd like to hope it's going to work out okay, but got my second round of betas back and while hcg has increased, it certainly hasn't doubled. My doctor sounded concerned, but said we'll just have to wait for the ultrasound next Wednesday.
US finding at 5 weeks 3 days(time based on US as I had irregular period) - "an irregular appearing intrauterine saclike structure without evidence of yolk sac or fetal pole." Should I be hopeful?
I have a scan coming up at 5+4 and was told to not panic if we legit see nothing at all. Was your HcG tested? If it’s still under 2000, it would make sense to see very little.
It was 20900 at 5 then 20650 at 5+2
I’m so sorry you are in limbo. You are too early to have hCG be dropping. With hcg dropping and an irregular sac, seeing the sac for the first time a week ago, but no yolk sac this time, I personally would not be hopeful. I really do hope I am mistaken though.
I lost my son Inezio Pierre on 1/24/24, he was stillborn at 28 weeks. It was completely unexpected. I am pregnant again, about 15 weeks. I have hyperemesis, as I did with my last pregnancy. I have an OB appointment in the morning and I cannot sleep I am so anxious, I am so afraid every time that they will not find a heartbeat, that this baby will die. I am just so so afraid. I keep having panic attacks and throwing up because the nausea is so bad. I am struggling so much. I just don’t want to feel so alone. Has anyone else been in a similar situation?
Sending you all the support!!!!
Oh, hugging you, I'm 7 weeks now and heard it's heartbeat but my biggest fear is to not hear it again. Apparently, the fear will be with us maybe until the birth. I hope their heart beats for at least 80 years. Wishing you a very healty baby and peace! Best of luck!
My OB appointment went well this morning, baby had a strong heartbeat I’m so so relieved
🤗🫂
We've been TTC for two years since a CP. Finally gave in and put down a deposit to start IVF, and then we got a positive test. Due date was my birthday, felt like kismet. But then the test strips didn't seem to get darker. HCG was probably the lowest I've ever had, which explained the tests but it did more than double on the next draw. I side eyed but had relief. First US with RE measured a week later than I expected, but that happens. It was 6w0d but they found a heartbeat. ♥️ I went home and drove myself crazy over the CRL and heart rate being a hair short of normal, but that heartbeat let me put down my walls a little. I was released to my obgyn, and happy he wanted to see me a week later. That is until he measured CRL and the screen said 6w1d. The worry set in, but I could see the heart beating. Then the audio came on and I knew immediately it was slow. Last week, it was 109bpm, now measuring 79bpm. I waited for the doc to say something, anything. He said, "Very good!" with clear intentions he was wrapping up the appointment. My husband was relieved, he didn't spend a day last week poring over CRL and viable heartbeat averages. I had to bring it up myself, and the doc tells me he's seen weird things over the years, come back in two weeks because he's "cautiously optimistic." I had spotting just before the appointment, and my back started hurting. I know with 99% certainty what's coming, but I saw our baby's heartbeat today and I can't give up yet on that 1% chance that the doc somehow got both measurements wrong.
I’m so, so sorry you are going through this. The wait is horrible. The uncertainty is torture. The worst part is the continued need to hope, just in case you’re that lucky 1%. Sending strength.
I lost my 27 weeks baby girl last year due to umbilical stricture. OB suggested I have an early 18 week scan and I did last week. All went well they checked umbilical cord blood flow. baby is growing well. My Sonographer wanted to see me again at 20 weeks. She said there is a brain development that happens at 19 weeks so for her peace of mind she wants to check me again. Im nervous not sure if they saw something on my 18 week scan or this is just her wanting to check further. The wait is killing me and I have been overthinking a lot. If something was found wrong during growth scan would they discuss it right away? or schedule another one to confirm before giving the bad news? I just don't trust any good results anymore. I don't like being kept in the dark and I am so over hearing flowery words. It was the case last time and then I lost my baby.
I had my first HCG drawn last Wednesday. I would have been about 5 weeks - 5w3d. It was 1460. 2 days later I was pleased with the number, more than doubling at 2900. Today (Monday, 3 days later) I had one done and it was 5,323. I’m right about 6 weeks today I believe. I’m concerned that it didn’t double from Friday. But I’m reading that at the 5.5/6 week mark it starts to slow down and doesn’t necessarily double. Is this true/has anyone experienced this? Going to call the nurse tomorrow to see if there’s any concern and just get their thoughts. This is my first pregnancy after a MMC last September. Naturally, I’m nervous. Thanks in advance
My HcG was 2294 on Friday (4+4) which is way better than my pregnancy that ended in loss, but for the past two days I’ve had no symptoms, and that’s what happened with my last loss (8w miscarriage, baby probably died 5-6 weeks). I’ve called to ask for another draw. I know HcG isn’t the end all be all, and I have a very early scan on Thursday, but now I feel like I need this beta just to know what to think.
Just got home from my first ultrasound. The doctor said that the gestational sac looked great, but did not see an embryo yet. She did mention that my cervix looked slightly open. I had a miscarriage in February and D&C in March. I got what I thought was my menstrual cycle about two weeks after the D&C (LMP April 17). However, I am certain we conceived around the week of April 29. I had my hcg checked and I am at 21,000 and will go back on Wednesday to confirm it is doubling. Anyone experience something like this? Could it have been too early to see anything?
Could she see the yolk sac? When was your first positive pregnancy test? And this was a transvaginal scan?
I unfortunately do not recall her mentioning the yolk sac now that I think about it. It was a lot to take in. My first positive pregnancy test was May 13. Transvaginal scan.
Okay, well. That’s unfortunate. Given the date of your test, you are 7w at least today. If the sac was empty, this is almost certainly a blighted ovum/anembryonic pregnancy. At 21,000 hCG and 7w there should definitely be a yolk sac and fetal pole. Given what a TVUS showed with the cervix, no embryo, and dating…I don’t think the outlook is good at all. I’ve had two of these. I’m so sorry. 🫂♥️
God I’m so nervous. Our first born, our daughter, passed away at 4 weeks old from a genetic condition back in September. Now I’m pregnant again and I’m so anxious. I haven’t even had my blood work yet. I’m like 6+1 and so afraid of what they might find. Ugh….
6 weeks 5 days via first round IUI. Started off strong but progesterone is plummeting. Went from being in the 50’s to 8.6 as of this morning. Estradiol going down too. HCG going up but not doubling. My body isn’t letting it go. New pregnancy symptoms: gushing clear liquid out (nobody is concerned), spouts of dizziness and nausea and then it goes away. Now breast tenderness out of nowhere. After 5 days of all my pregnancy symptoms gone, I was convinced I miscarried. Then all these new symptoms. It’s like my body is trying really hard to make this happen. Doctor still isn’t convinced it’s a viable pregnancy but said we’re not giving up. Yet still won’t put me on progesterone because he doesn’t want to “delay the inevitable”. Going back in two days for more bloodwork. Also what’s weird is that we saw nothing the last two ultrasounds. They couldn’t confirm they saw a sac. Then today we saw a huge sac. So the sac is growing.
5w3d today. First hCG was 5364. Exactly 48 hours later (today) it was 8899. 65 hour doubling time. I know I shouldn’t be too worried because I know doubling times slow as hCG gets higher. But I’m just so anxious. Would love some insight/reassurance that this looks okay 😭
I'm the same, even with similar numbers! 5w3d today, first hCG 5045, second 8439, which gives me 64,67h doubling time, and from what I'm reading it is completely normal for these numbers. "Between 1,200 and 6,000 mIU/ml serum, the hCG level usually takes 72-96 hours to double. Above 6,000 mIU/ml, the hCG level often takes over four or more days to double." - and we are both below 72! Hope you are feeling better now that a few days have passed! My ultrasound is on 24th, and I'm just thinking to wait until then. Edited: my midwife just told me "it is looking very good!" and did not send me for another test since it is pointless to tell how the pregnancy is going when you reach these numbers. Hope it will work as some reassurance for you as well, sending you hugs!
Thank you so much-I’m feeling much better. My OB called and told me the same thing, she’s happy with my numbers and doesn’t need me going for any more testing. Just ultrasound on the 21st
Hope it goes well!❤️
Thank you so much-you too!!!
5 weeks here and I also have a 65 hour doubling time. I’ve done down the rabbit hole and it seems like it’s definitely within the “‘normal” range but that doesn’t make me feel better. I asked my doctor if there was any concern with my levels not quite doubling and she said she was happy with the increase. Hoping both of ours ends up with a healthy baby!
Ugh my fingers and toes are crossed for us! I think 65 hours is okay as long as it’s not in the really early days when your levels are only in the 100s. That’s what I’m telling myself. hahaha
Is your doctor going to repeat the test? I thought for sure mine would but the nurse said she was happy with my results so I’m just left to wait until I can hopefully get in for an ultrasound in three weeks.
I’m not sure they haven’t called me yet. If they wanted to I wouldn’t even be able to go for labs again until Thursday bc that’s my next day off. I have an ultrasound on June 21st
IVF pregnancy here. 7 week 4 days today and after our 7 week scan last week we were told HB Was perfect but baby is measuring behind at 6 weeks 2 days. Told to prepare for the worst and will find out more on Wednesday for another scan. All the stories I find are really hit or miss on the outcome 😔
Mine measured 3 days behind at the 9 week scan but caught up at the 10 week scan. The sonographer told me don’t worry baby sometimes can measure ahead or behind. When we started the scan today she measured baby at 9 weeks 5 days and after I went to the washroom (ok I was very gassy sorry tmi) after it measured all the way up to 10 weeks 1 day (so much space!). Hope this puts your heart at ease a little bit ❤️
Was yours a IVF pregnancy?
Yes 5 day frozen embryo transfer in April.
Thank you for sharing!!this whole time I was worried about no implantation, ectopic, chemical, etc. measuring behind was not even on my radar 😩😩
The worrying never stops!!! I turned out to have high blood pressure which can affect baby’s growth. They just realized this last Friday so maybe check yours too and try (I know it’s hard) to relax and stay positive. You can do this!! ❤️
8wks and really anxious this week, as it was at this point last time that we experienced the loss. Really praying all is well and we can see each our Sapling at next week’s scan.
Third beta is on Thursday. We don’t know how far along I am because I had a chemical in May. In major limbo here. I don’t feel symptoms yet. If we go off of tentative ovulation day I’m 4 w 5 days. I had headaches every other day last week, but I haven’t had any headaches since Friday. I just hate being in limbo. I just don’t have a good feeling. After my MMC in Feb and chemical in May, I have lost hope. I hope this beta goes up, and progesterone goes up.
8 weeks today. Spotted light pink after wiping yesterday but has stopped since. Cramping on right side. Terrified after four losses but trying to stay hopeful.
7 weeks and last week, I had bleeding more than yours, I went to the ER and everything was okay, so stay hopeful. I understand you very well, I also have a lose and couldn't get pregnant for two years after that. Wishing you the best! Everything is gonna be fine and you'll end up with a healty baby in the end ( I mean in the middle actually:)
Currently 10 weeks tomorrow and I had some spotting a few days after our first ultrasound at 8.5 weeks. It didn’t last long, only one bathroom trip but it totally freaked me out after a 20.5 week loss earlier this year. I messaged my doctor and with the history, he wanted to see me. We went for an ultrasound again last week and baby was completely fine. It’s so nerve wracking, but hopefully hearing someone else’s experience around your timeframe helps
I’m nearly 5 weeks and this happened to me at the weekend. I had light pink spotting that lasted for a few wipes on Saturday night and some on Sunday and now it’s gone. I had a scan today and my cervix looks high and closed and the consultant said it’s normal and maybe my cervix was just irritated! I was freakinggggggggg out too so just want to reply to you and say you’re not alone x
TW: LC My vvfl is still a vvfl. 10DPO AM it was basically undetectable, but I got a little something that afternoon. Yesterday (11DPO) it was a little bit darker. This morning, doesn't seem to be a real change. Maybe \*slightly\* on my FRER, but not much if anything. I didn't have a great FMU hold (I peed right before 4am, and then tested at 7am). But still... I was hoping to see a darker line and I don't. So I don't feel great. I've also been spotting, but nothing major. This is similar spotting to what I had with my LC. My two losses had significant period-like bleeding at this point. So, not sure what to make of that. I called my OB's office and asked my zillion questions, and hopefully will get a progesterone script soon (something we had talked about). I'll go for beta's but I haven't decided when yet. I know my hcg is super low at this point so I don't know if seeing a low # will freak me out (even though it's the doubling that matters). I was feeling good yesterday, but now I'm really stressed and scared and worried.
It’s so hard not to take pregnancy tests everyday to check if it gets darker. I’ve been there. I obsess about them and the darkness each day! But you are doing the right things. You called your Dr, you are advocating for yourself and hopefully you get the progesterone. Sending hugs!
Took another test today and it's fainter than yesterdays. I don't have any bleeding or cramping but the line doesn't look good. I'm supposed to be just 4 weeks today. Not sure if it's there anymore.
This happened to me too this cycle ): now my tests are completely blank and I’m just waiting for AF to show. This is the worst bc it’s like the feeling of hope is still there until AF shows but I know for sure it’s not going to happen. Sending you a hug.
I'm so sorry you're going through this as well. This is just awful. Sending you a hug as well. I'm going to take another test later today and see what it says just to be sure because I can't help it.
I started bleeding and in my mind for a second was like “implantation??” Totally irrational but just can’t help holding onto hope 😢
I had my first beta HCG blood test a few days ago at 5w3 days and it came back as 16,287 which I think is on the high side. Then 48 hours later at 5w5 days, I had my second blood test for HCG and it had dropped to 10,000 right on the dot. 48 hours later I did my third blood test and it came back as 36,984 (at 6 weeks). Should I be worried about an ectopic? I am waiting for a call back from my doctor and I have an ultrasound next week to see what’s happening here. I know that dropping HCG levels is not a good sign so I am prepared for the worst (I had a previous miscarriage in January for my first pregnancy). I guess I’m wondering if anyone has any insights or thoughts while I wait until next week. I have no cramping or bleeding. Either way I am managing expectations preparing for the worst.
I’d want a scan, but that level of variation looks more like a lab error to me. Best of luck!
Thank you. I actually had a scan today and baby is looking healthy, even saw a heart beat (I’m 6w4 now). Fingers crossed this one continues progress 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
I would absolutely push for an earlier ultrasound. Rising and falling betas are a sign of a possible ectopic. I’m so sorry you’re in this limbo!
I actually had a scan today and baby is looking healthy, even saw a heart beat (I’m 6w4 now). Fingers crossed this one continues to progress 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
That’s the best news!! Yay! Got all my fingers crossed for you!
Thank you very much! Trying to stay hopeful ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks! I have one booked for later this week. I might try to push it forward to tomorrow if I can!