[MinDB]

well, my second set of levels are 27,000.
they only went up 10,000 in 48 hours. they aren't doubling every 48 hours.
so the doctor considers this to be "borderline" and "we'll just have to wait and see what happens".


i'm so stressed!! ugh!!

[babyblue]

I'm so sorry. I would be stressed too but I will say a prayer for you that everything is fine.. Hugs!

[mspkids]

I was told that after you reach 2500, it may take 96 hours to double. I went looking for the article someone had me read and I can't find it however this does state that it does take longer.

In a bout 85% of normal pregnancies, the hCG level will double every 48 - 72 hours. As you get further along in pregnancy and the hCG level gets higher, the time it takes to double can increase to about every 96 hours.
Caution must be used in making too much of hCG numbers. A normal pregnancy may have low hCG levels and result in a perfectly healthy baby. The results from an ultrasound after 5 - 6 weeks gestation are much more accurate than using hCG numbers.[/b]

Have they scheduled an u/s yet?

[HangingInThere]

I'm sorry to hear this but will keep you in my prayers! Those numbers are really high though, or seem it to me. Have they mentioned anything about twins? Regardless I will be praying for you and send you lots of sticky vibes!! Stick Baby, Stick!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

[..Jessica..]

Oh Mindy!!!!

When are you going in for an ultrasound????? I'll be praying you have nothing to worry about!!!!

That site that was posted has a lot of GREAT information on it!!!!

[MinDB]

I was told that after you reach 2500, it may take 96 hours to double. I went looking for the article someone had me read and I can't find it however this does state that it does take longer.

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In a bout 85% of normal pregnancies, the hCG level will double every 48 - 72 hours. As you get further along in pregnancy and the hCG level gets higher, the time it takes to double can increase to about every 96 hours.
Caution must be used in making too much of hCG numbers. A normal pregnancy may have low hCG levels and result in a perfectly healthy baby. The results from an ultrasound after 5 - 6 weeks gestation are much more accurate than using hCG numbers.[/b]

Have they scheduled an u/s yet?
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they have not scheduled an u/s yet. i'm assuming they will do one during my first appointment, which is on 1/18. they did one at 4 weeks, but that was to make sure i didn't have an ectopic--i saw the sac and everything was where it's supposed to be.
when i first heard the numbers, i wasn't too worried either, because of what you quoted above, but that nurse scared the crap out of me!
thank you so much for finding that information!

[keekopeeko]

MAN! try not to stress to much! but its scary when a nurse or a Dr. says something like that!!...

T&Ps going out to you and your beanie!!

((((STICKY DUST))))

~Em

[..Jessica..]

they have not scheduled an u/s yet. i'm assuming they will do one during my first appointment, which is on 1/18. they did one at 4 weeks, but that was to make sure i didn't have an ectopic--i saw the sac and everything was where it's supposed to be.
when i first heard the numbers, i wasn't too worried either, because of what you quoted above, but that nurse scared the crap out of me!
thank you so much for finding that information![/b]

Good luck at your ultrasound next Friday!!!!! Can't wait to hear the update on how your baby is doing!!!! You're STAYING pregnant, Mindy!!!!!!

[jademyst13]

It doesn't seem that your numbers are bad. Try not to stress to much! I will keep you in my thoughts and will be waiting for that u/s update next week

[Shaustin]

I'm so sorry Mindy, this numbers thing is so nerve wracking. I'm sure everything is okay though. Its too bad they won't just do an u/s to ease your worries, but again, I think everything is going fine!! ***sticky vibes***

[mellochick]

Mindy,



Doctors/nurses can be alarmist at times. As pp's have already said, it can take up to 72 hours for your levels to double when your levels are in the 1000's, and even longer when they are in the 10,000's. Your bean is cookin' girl. Sending prayers and positive thoughts your way.

[HavensMomma]

Sending prayers your way!! I hope you get great news at your appointment, try not to stress!

[dee68]

please try not to stress over those numbers hon!
thats why I am was sooo happy my dr. this time around didnt do the number thing, it made it so much easier on me....
we'll be keeping you and your bean in our thoughts !
~HUGS~

[MinDB]

thank you all. your reassurance means a lot! i'll keep you posted!

[heatherrose415]

i think those numbers sound great!!!! but you are always in my prayers!!!

[*Bobbie*]

Hon.... you will be just fine

I hate when people say things without thinking. Why couldn't she have just said they still want to monitor the levels and left it at that if it was still *normal*? Why add more stress when it isn't necessary! GRRR



I hope after the next set they leave your veins alone

[Banned-AmyH1023]

I'm so sorry that she stressed you out like that! I agree with everyone, you numbers sound just peachy to me! But I'm still sending you sticky dust and keeping you in my prayers!

[Melanie0507]

what everyone else has said. It sounds like your numbers are just fine. I wouldn't worry about what the nurse said. I am sure everything will be just great next week at your u/s! You are in my T&Ps.

[amandakay29]

Hi here is an article I found. I hope everything will work out for you. Just scroll to the bottom of the page FAQ it's down at the bottom.

http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/hpt.html

I'm sure everything will work out!

[cam & sami's mom]

I'm so sorry. I hate the waiting part.