Positive test but low hcg

[purplepanda4]

Hi all

I resisted the urge to do a HPT until today (9dp5dFET). I was a little bit excited this morning when I got a faint, but definitely positive and called my clinic who asked me to come in for a blood test.

Just got the results and they say the HCG level is lower than they’d have expected (16 ☹️) so I’m going back in 48 hours to have it done again. I’m feeling a bit gutted….I know all the stories of HCG rising but I just think the starting point is so low it doesn’t look great.

Does anyone have any experience of this? Thanks and sending lots of love to all of you out there going through this!!

[Llizzie]

Yes I do. It’s hard, harder than the 2ww. Seeing a positive and then hearing it might not be true. My numbers were low but doubled and we saw a heartbeat on a scan last week. I found a lot of negative stories and was constantly googling but now I’ve found a few other groups it seems to be relatively common. Crossing everything that your numbers double xx

[purplepanda4 in reply to Llizzie]

Thank you so much for replying and I’m so thrilled for you, that is amazing 😊. Sending you so much love and luck for the weeks and months ahead.

I think it’s hit me harder than I expected - my other half is remaining positive, I guess I just need to wait and see. It’s the hope that kills you as they say.

[Llizzie in reply to purplepanda4]

Thank you. Don’t be hard on yourself. And do stay off the internet. I felt heartbreak like I’ve only felt at the end of a significant relationship and it’s important to be kind to yourself. I constantly googled and it just didn’t help - only the results will. Let me know how you get on. I’ll be thinking of you xx

[katiehopeful81]

Hi purplepanda4 this must be so worrying for you. I don’t have the answers I’m afraid but I would also be interested to know. I have found this on clear blue.com and was reading it earlier uk.clearblue.com/pregnancy-...

[katiehopeful81]

I hope you get better news from the clinic in two days time. Sending hugs xx

[purplepanda4 in reply to katiehopeful81]

Thank you 😊💜

[Aussie83]

Hi Purplepanda4,

I’m in exactly the same position as you. On Sunday at 10dp5dt I got a strong positive but after bloods yesterday was told my hcg levels were also 16 so I have to do another blood test tomorrow.

First time we’ve ever seen a positive test too - it’s breaking out hearts so my heart goes out to you as well.

I hope it hangs on x

[purplepanda4 in reply to Aussie83]

Sending you both so much love. I’ve never even met you but all these messages have given me comfort so I hope they do to you too in some small way xx

[Aussie83 in reply to purplepanda4]

Aww thank you, right back at you x

[Ladybugluck]

One of my best friends had her first beta 10dpt of 5dfet (so one day later than you!) and had HCG of 20. She now has an 18month old. My wife’s was not much higher and we have a 2 yr old! Just wanted to pass along these stories to share some hope! Thinking of you and hoping it works out! If you haven’t seen a reduction or faintening of a line I wouldn’t count yourself out yet. It could have implanted on the late side!

[purplepanda4 in reply to Ladybugluck]

Thank you for taking the time to reply 💜 it means a lot and is good to hear these stories. Xx

[SQZ1981]

My good friend had a beta of 13 at 10dp5dt and she has a beautiful almost two year old girl! As long as the beta continues to rise appropriately, that’s what matters!

[purplepanda4]

Thank you! So lovely of you to reply as well. Fingers crossed it goes in the right direction xx

[romaluna2015]

Hello , My hcg started off as what was considered low. At 41. My hcg slowly rose . I now have two three year olds . An increase is what they like to see doesn’t necessarily have to be doubling . You are quite early on though in your pregnancy ? Try not to panic at the moment. It’s so scary when you’re in this stage and you’re feeling anxious about your pregnancy xx

[Sunflower24]

Don’t be discouraged is there anyway that ovulation or implantation date could be off?

[purplepanda4 in reply to Sunflower24]

Thank you 😊 dating it is fairly accurate I think as it was an FET of a 5 day blastocyst. But I guess it could have taken a little longer to implant than is normal. I am trying to remain positive but realistic ahead of my next bloods tomorrow.

[Hidden]

I really think that is too early for your HCG to be high number. Tried to be positive ! HCG numbers will double in 48 hours and I really hope yours will. Good luck!

[NewMom1982]

I know it’s easier said than done but you will be ok. There is so many encouraging stories people have shared with you. Everything will be ok. Happy baby!

[purplepanda4 in reply to NewMom1982]

Thank you for your support 😊 yes the stories have made me retain a bit of hope which I had completely lost yesterday. I need to stay realistic though. Xx

[NewMom1982 in reply to purplepanda4]

Yea I understand. We are here for whatever you need to talk though. I’m praying for you though.

[purplepanda4]

Hi all, I just wanted to update you because you’ve all been so incredibly lovely and supportive. We did two different HPT this morning ahead of the bloods later today and both came back with BFN. Obviously we are gutted but had prepared ourselves for this, so I suspect the bloods will be a formality now. I just wanted to say thank you to you all for your stories of hope and your thoughts and sending love when I was at my lowest point. It made these past few days just that little bit easier which I will always be grateful for. Xx

[Ladybugluck]

I’m so sorry!