Low hcg - not looking good

[Llizzie]

So after letting myself get excited over our BFP my clinic has called to say my hcg is very low (34 on 10dp5dt). Feeling absolutely heart broken and facing the added complication that we were due to fly to Scotland this evening to see our family for the first time in over 18 months and instead I need to cancel my trip to have another test tomorrow. I feel really stupid for getting so excited and just needed to vent...x

[Jrss1]

Hi Lizzie, I was in the exact same position as you last week. I know how you feel. You never know tho, it could rise so don’t give up hope just yet. I’m keeping everything crossed for you. I really hope the best for you xxx

[Millbanks]

Firstly, don't feel stupid. We go through so much with IVF - you don't need to beat yourself up for getting legitimately excited at your BFP. Secondly, you may have a late implanter, which means that the HCG levels just haven't risen enough yet. The numbers aren't as important as the fact that they are doubling every 48 hours - so everything crossed that tomorrow you have a decent number.

Thirdly, sorry you're going through this - it's so stressful and I really hope it's good news tomorrow xx

[AuroraXen]

Don't lose hope yet Llizzie - the test tomorrow might show it's doubled and be OK 💜🤞 So sorry about having to miss your trip too though... so unfair 😭 xx

[LuxFleur]

Oh lovely, I am so sorry to hear this. Keeping things crossed that it will work out okay Xx

[sazzle2680]

I’m literally in exactly the same position - only slightly lower. Mine has come back at 22 on 10dp5dt (double 5AB). It’s such a difficult place to be. They’ve asked me to come back on Saturday for repeat bloods. Sending you a huge hug x

[Llizzie in reply to sazzle2680]

One back to you. It’s my first cycle and we’ve had constant struggles, egg collection was almost cancelled, I had to coast because my risk of OHSS was too high. We dropped from 14 eggs to one embryo. I just felt happy and now I feel really sad. I’ve cried most of it out, and just had to accept that my body and the embryo will do what they need to and I will just have to sit and wait while they figure it out. Keep in touch and let me know how you get on xx

[sazzle2680 in reply to Llizzie]

It’s such a brutal journey. Every stage of the process is a battle. I really feel for you.

This is my 4th transfer (last two have been doubles) and 6 embryos in over 3 years. I’m trying not to cry as I’m not sure I’d be able to stop.

I actually saw your post about your test this week and it looked like mine. I stupidly tested again two days later and it looked lighter which made me worry coming into my beta today.

Deffo keep in touch.

Thinking of you x

[XOXO13]

Don’t feel stupid… of course you were excited to see that BFP, anyone would be. As the other ladies say, it’s about the progress of your HCG vs the level to begin with so it doesn’t mean it’s over. I’ve been there though, I know how scary, frustrating and sad it can be. I had a low HCG with my third transfer that sadly didn’t work out for me. I hope it’s different for you 🍀🤞🏻💛 xxx

[Llizzie]

My hcg doubled to 62 on 11dp5dt. Repeat test tomorrow as it’s still too low apparently.

[Llizzie]

I’m updating my post again because I’ve spent the weekend reading old posts and very few updated on outcome. Latest bloods today 15dp5dt beta has jumped to 385. Hoping this little bean sticks around.

[Jess1981]

Glad it's rising well and hope all goes smoothly now! Xx

[Llizzie in reply to Jess1981]

Thank you, I’m still petrified but will be crossing everything. Our dates are just one day apart, crossing them for you too x

[stephben12 in reply to Llizzie]

How are you getting on now?! I've been keeping close on how you might be progressing and keeping all crossed 🤞

[Llizzie in reply to stephben12]

That’s kind of you. Scan tomorrow 😬 had my first bit of morning sickness today so I’m hoping that’s a good sign. x

[Jess1981]

Wow that's amazing 🤩 , thank you 😁Early weeks are very hard especially after infertility ( and recurring miscarriages in my case as well) the only way I try to survive them is to take it one day at a time and be happy all is well that day- tomorrow it may not be ok but today it is and that's good 😊 worrying doesn't make a loss better anyway ( I've had 4 ) you will get through the early weeks 💞Xx

[Llizzie]

6w1d and scan shows little bean is measuring on track and we saw a heartbeat. Fingers crossed we just had a slow start with our betas.

[Daxie24 in reply to Llizzie]

I'm so pleased to hear this! I'll be keeping everything crossed for you that little bean continues to grow!! Xx

[Llizzie in reply to Daxie24]

Thank you. How are you getting on? x

[Daxie24 in reply to Llizzie]

I've got repeat bloods tomorrow but I sick with worry! Hoping my little embry is still growing!

[Llizzie in reply to Daxie24]

Crossing everything for you. It really is worse than the 2ww. x

[ambi99]

Hi. I’m in the same boat but waiting for my scan to hear the heart beat. How is the pregnancy now? I’m so scared. Mine started at 9 than kept doubling and tripling every two days. 5 weeks 5 days hcg was at 700 something. Now I am 6 weeks. So scared.

[Llizzie in reply to ambi99]

I’m due to have a little boy in two weeks. So it was good news for me. I hope your scan goes well. x