[MegIan21]

Hello everyone.

Can anyone reasure me here? I have had two ectopics, lost my tubes and had IVF. I am now 5 weeks pregnant but my clinic just called and said my beta level did not double in the last 48 hours and they are concerned.

So how concerned should I be too? I went from 68.4 to 130 in two days. Then three days after that I went to 377.

Today I am only 519, when I guess I should be at least 754.

Does this mean another ectopic for sure? Everything I read says double in two or three days so why would they not test me again tomorrow?

I go on Friday (today is Wed) for an ultrasound but a 5 weeks, 2 days, I doubt they will see squat which will just panic me more.

Anyone help here? What a rollercoaster from good news to worried news. I can't do another surgery and lose another pregnancy, I just can't. Why don't I ever get the happy ending?

Meghan

[aaronsgrl2005]

Hi my name is maegan and I am really sorry to hear this because I have had 4 miscarriages now. On this last one my beta was 433 on april 2nd and on april 4th it was 698 then on april 10th or 11th it was 845 then on april 16th I had an ultrasound and they said everything looked good and the heart had started beating a week before that. I had my beta done again on april 17th and it went down to 745 well I had started spotting so I went to the doctor and they said that everything looked good that sometimes during pregnancy the beta goes down doesnt always mean bad. Then on the next wednesday it seemed like there was more so I went to the er and they did bloodwork,urine test, and an exam and checked for heart tones. Well the hearttones were 143 but she couldnt keep them she said it was to early she though but she had that trace the doctor did my exam and said my cervix was closed so that was a good sign and my beta came back at 1470 so I was all excited thinking everything was alright well this past friday I went to the doctor and he was going to check my beta again but he did an ultrasound first and found that there was no heartbeat and the baby had stopped growing five days before that ultrasound. So he did bloodwork to check my bloodtype which I am o positive so that had nothing to do with it now that I have had 4 miscarriages he is doing extensive testing on me to see if we can figure out what is wrong why I can get pregnant and cant carry. I am hopeing its something easily taken care of because I want a child so bad and feeling like I get so close everytime and lose it. Ok I think thats all for now all I can say is good l uck and you are in my thoughts and prayers and keep me updated and I will try to help you the best I can with what I have been through so far on my almost 5year journy. I hope to hear from you soon.

[KarryB]

I'm sorry that I can not give any insight to this, but I did want to say good luck. a prayer going up for you and your little bean!!

[gingerj]

Sorry you are feeling discouraged and down!! I don't have any experience with this but hang in there. Hcg increases differently and slower in some. Lets hope you are a slow Hcg producer and can cont. a healthy pregnancy!! Don't lose hope & try to stay positive. Sending lots of prayers your way for you and your little one!!

[mom4kitties]

I wouldn't panic yet. There are several people on here who shared their slower numbers, which weren't even close to doubling, and their pregnancies are doing just fine. Remember, they don't always have to double and a 60% increase is still considered normal. As long as they are still rising, try to stay positive. My numbers didn't go up nearly enough and I ended up losing my baby, but they weren't anywhere near as high as yours are (my highest number was 138.6), so I think you may just be on the low end of normal. The nurses always try to prepare you for the worst just to cover themselves, but rising numbers are a good thing! These will probably feel like the scariest days of your life, but try to feel reassured by the rising numbers and enjoy every moment of your pregnancy. Best of luck and please keep us posted!!

[jenedens6102]

If you've lost your tubes there shouldn't be the possibility for an ectopic. But yes it could mean miscarriage. The beta numbers don't HAVE to double in 48 hours. They should double within 48-72 hours. As long as the beta number rises at least 60% within 48 hours things look promising. Sometimes women are slow risers. We have a few examples on this forum who had beta that didn't rise appropriately but they are pregnant and things are successful those far. So don't give up hope.

[MegIan21]

Thank you every one one for your replies, and support and prayers. Maegan I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I guess we have all had terrible pain and at least we have a place to go where someone understands.

I will post to let you know what they say at my ultrasound tomorrow but at 5 weeks, 2 days, I doubt very much whether they will see anything conclusive.

And Jen, unfortunately, I can definately have an ectopic with no tubes. It is called a cornual ectopic, where the baby lodges in the space where my tube attaches to my uterus. No matter how close they "cut" your tubes, that space exists. I guess the scar tissue can sometimes act like a wee magnet and draw the embryo in to implant there.

I knew of the risk with IVF of another ectopic but it was only 5% so I thought I was pretty safe.

Thank you again,
Meg

[TGB]

I know the old timers on this board must get sick of me and my story but it's a good one...

I had my first beta it was 50 -- two days later -- 70 -- two days later -- 120. My RE was convinced this wasn't a viable pregnancy. I went in four days later and was 230 (oddly, I can't remember the extact number). I was so upset. My nurse told me this was really bad and she just didn't see any way this would work (she wasn't being mean just honest). So I asked for a shot to terminate the pregnancy because I was having such a hard time the ups and downs. She said no because there is always a small chance. Two days later -- in the 700s. Even then they thought it would be an ectopic. I went in for an u/s and there my little bean was -- right where it should be.

I am happy to say I am about 16 weeks now and everthing (at the moment) is fine. Even after the beta nightmare I've had two episodes of spotting that ended ok.

I know you are going through a really stressful time but hang in there. Remember -- betas are like everything else with pregnancy -- they vary from mother to mother.

[jencat215]

Oh Meghan- I am so sorry you are so worried. I hope TGB's story helps ease your mind until your u/s tomorrow. I will be for you and your little one.