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Old 01-02-2007, 05:54 PM
JCG0309 JCG0309 is offline
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what does beta number mean?
I just got a !!! I went in today for my first blood test. When they called with the results, I asked what my numbers were and was told that the pregnancy hormone was 76. I asked if that was good/normal and she told me that anything over 5 indicated a positive, but there was no normal range. Is that correct? Basically she said that they want to make sure that the numbers rise so I have another blood test in a few days. Any idea if the number is good or not?
Thanks!
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IUI #1 - November 2005 - BFP - m/c at 7 weeks
IUI #2 - February 2006 - BFN
IUI #3 - April 2006 - BFN
IVF #1 - June 2006 - chemical pg
IVF #2 - September 2006 - BFN
November 2006 - switch to new RE and started acupuncture
IUI #4 - December 19
HPT 12/31 & 1/1 -
1st Beta 1/2 - 76; 2nd Beta 1/4 - 176;
1/11 - 3rd Beta - in the 3000s and 1st u/s - saw sac
1/16 - 4th beta - over 17000. 2nd u/s saw yolk sac, fetal pole and heartbeat.
1/23 - Saw and heard one healthy heartbeat!!!
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Old 01-02-2007, 08:13 PM
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Your number is very good! Congratulations! In general HPTs are positive with a beta around 30. Your doctor will want your beta to double about every two days!

Congratulations again. I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!
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10/06 Femara -- failed (did not ovulate)
11/29/06 IUI with Follistim & Novarel -- BFN
1/27/07 2nd IUI cancelled due to hyperstimulation
3/23/07 3rd IUI cancelled due to poor response
12/14/08 Day one of IVF with ICSI cycle
1/21/09 ER -- 36 follicles, 17 fertilized, 12 made it to transfer date
1/26/09 ET -- 1 grade 4AA & 1 grade 3AA -- 6 Frozen
2/7/09 Beta #1, 12dp5dt = 350
2/9/09 Beta #2, 14dp5dt = 816
5/12/09 Ultrasound shows IT'S A BOY!!!
10/9/09 Floyd Philip is born, 7 lbs 10 oz, 20.5 inches
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Old 01-02-2007, 08:32 PM
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Congratulations! Hope your numbers keep climbing.
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2/18 Beta #1 105
2/20 Beta #2 284
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Old 01-02-2007, 08:33 PM
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Beta HCG is the the pregnancy hormone produced by the cells of the implanting embryo .Beta hCG levels should double approximately every 2 days for the first four weeks of pregnancy and by 6 to 7 weeks gestation beta hCG levels may take as long as 3 1/2 days to double . The levels will reach their peak in the 8 - 11 weeks of pregnancy (the third month) and then will decline and level off for the remainder of the pregnancy.These beta numbers indicate the amount of HCG in the mothers system.Hope this info answers your query.
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beta#1 (06/23)- 1109 , no repeat beta done.
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Old 01-06-2007, 03:03 PM
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My number more than doubled. They want to see me in a week for the first u/s.
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me = 31, DH = 33
TTC = 2+ years, unexplained
IUI #1 - November 2005 - BFP - m/c at 7 weeks
IUI #2 - February 2006 - BFN
IUI #3 - April 2006 - BFN
IVF #1 - June 2006 - chemical pg
IVF #2 - September 2006 - BFN
November 2006 - switch to new RE and started acupuncture
IUI #4 - December 19
HPT 12/31 & 1/1 -
1st Beta 1/2 - 76; 2nd Beta 1/4 - 176;
1/11 - 3rd Beta - in the 3000s and 1st u/s - saw sac
1/16 - 4th beta - over 17000. 2nd u/s saw yolk sac, fetal pole and heartbeat.
1/23 - Saw and heard one healthy heartbeat!!!
Released to OB/GYN! First OB appointment 2/14/07
EDD 9/12/07
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Old 01-06-2007, 03:12 PM
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Joy,
Your numbers look just fine and they are doubling as they should. All looks like it's right on point. Looking forward to an update next week after your ultrasound.
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Old 01-06-2007, 09:39 PM
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it's always good to hear good news. congrads
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Old 01-07-2007, 12:04 PM
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congratulations on your BFP!!! And your numbers doubling
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Old 01-13-2007, 08:32 AM
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Hey girl!!!

Everybody has done great answering your beta question already, but I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Getting that beta was exciting, I know! My first was 187 and I was happy, sounded secure. Was pretty shocked a few days later to hear 3,000....but, about fell out of bed a few days later when my nurse called to tell me of the 43,768!! Gulp! What in the world does THIS mean? It's so exciting, isn't it? I'm SO happy and thrilled for you, enjoy every single second!!!!!

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Old 01-13-2007, 01:52 PM
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I'm so excited for you pregnant ladies! Enjoy it!
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Old 01-13-2007, 02:49 PM
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Congratulations! It appears you've gotten the answer to your question and that eveything looks great!

I hope you have an amazingly wonderful 9 months!
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6/29: u/s #2: heard hb! 112 bpm, yes!
7/13: u/s #3: hb...175!! Yeah! measuring perfect. Thank God!
7/19: 1st OB appt ~ a-okay!
8/3: 1st real OB appt ~ heard hb! All is well!
8/31: again, a strong h/b!
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