Need opinions please on when to get betas checked (PG mentioned)

Elijah'sMommy · #1 April 13th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Hi ladies,
So I spoke with a nurse in my doctor's office and told her that when I miscarried in December, I found out that my betas were decreasing (274 to 255 when I was around 5-6 weeks). She gave me 3 forms so I can check my betas before my doctor's appointment mid-may. I am torn about when to start getting the blood tests. Part of me wants to go tomorrow, Thursday, and Saturday and the other part is thinking next week. What do you ladies think? Thank you so much, I really appreciate your input!

PixieQueen · #2 April 13th, 2009, 12:06 PM

I haven't ever had betas done. I think I'll just keep peeing on sticks until I deliver! I did however call my midwife today. I think the only thing we are going to do at this point is get vitamins together and maybe discuss my POAS neurosis, but whatever is more comfortable for you! Is this the ONLY set of betas that you can get done, or could you request a second round if you want? If you can get a second round, I would start tomorrow, then go again in a couple o fweeks. If they are only going to do one round, maybe waiting until next week would work better for you. GL!

momof6lopez · #3 April 13th, 2009, 12:08 PM

according to your ticker your just under 4wks. I would wait till next week. When your closer to 5wks. This way, you should be at or near 2,000 when you have your last blood draw. This is a better indicator of progression, in my oponion. Good luck to you!!

#4 April 13th, 2009, 12:14 PM

I don't know alot about this, but if it was me, I'd wait another week or two when they will be much higher. Good luck in whatever you decide to do and kup!

Elijah'sMommy · #5 April 13th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Thank you ladies. I'm going to wait til next week so I can go from 5 to 5 and a half weeks.

Kary♥RN · #6 April 13th, 2009, 02:48 PM

My doc brought me in... it was on a Monday.. than the Following Monday.. Than I started to spot and I was brought in for a third that wed. All were going up the way they should have. Than it was time for my u/s to confirm heartbeat. and 6 1/2 wks

Trish36 · #7 April 13th, 2009, 03:28 PM

I would wait until next week.

L-SBB · #8 April 13th, 2009, 03:33 PM

if it's driving you crazy not to know whether things are progressing ok right now, then do it now just to help put your mind at ease...otherwise i agree with the other ladies, i'd probably wait until next week...that way you get the week 5 numbers and you're that much closer to your first u/s - when is your u/s scheduled?