hcg level rising but scan at 5 weeks shows nothing but thin endometrium lining which is scary

[Asha82]

Hi! My hcg levels went from 19 to 64 to 103 to 153, I'm 5 weeks and 1 day pregnant but doctors concerned it might be ectopic, I had a very early scan today that showed nothing, it doesn't show any pregnancy anywhere, I'm really scared because my endometrium lining is apparently quite thin now, I had a double embryo transfer on day 3, could it be they both implanted and I'm miscarrying one and that's why my endometrium lining is thin, if that's the case I hope I don't lose the other one, can someone please share there experiences to give me some hope, I'm so scared and confused right now, also I forgot to mention I've been bleeding relatively heavy for 3 days but now is quite light, I had mild cramping but not really that bad and definitely no symptoms of ectopic pregnancy xx

[DreamingOfTwo79]

I am so sorry, Asha, for the tumult you're being put through. Just wanted to reach out and send you a big hug and all my positive thoughts, wishing you so much strength and faith for the next few days and weeks. It is such an agonising wait for reassurance or even clarity, I have been there a few times myself, not in exactly this scenario as it was only ever one baby for me at a time but I know the sickening worry these words "I'm sorry, we can't find the pregnancy" do cause. It will be near impossible but try to remain calm but also realistic and have a lot of support around you now. I am thinking of you! xx

[Asha82 in reply to DreamingOfTwo79]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it, they said a lot of time it's just to early to see anything but my hcg levels are rising even though they are very low, my ivf clinic said that the people that the sonographer that doesn't work for ivf could be wrong about my endometrium thickness because they are not used to measure endometrium, they just look for the sac or the tubes to make sure it's not ectopic, thank you for replying to me it means a lot to me and I'm sending big hugs back xx

[DreamingOfTwo79 in reply to Asha82]

Take heart from what your clinic said and it's very true, two different people may see two different things on the screen, it is all so miniscule at this stage. So are you no longer under your clinic's care or are they abroad? Only time will tell, I am afraid, how things will turn out but we are all here for you willing this pregnancy to continue! xx

[Asha82 in reply to DreamingOfTwo79]

My ivf clinic is still looking after me, my GP requested a earlier scan, I'm going back to my ivf clinic on Monday for another blood test to see if my hcg levels are rising and then they will do a scan next Thursday when I'm 6 weeks pregnant, thank you so much for everything xx

[Nenad]

although you are 5 weeks they won’t be able to see anything on ultrasound until the levels reach 1000 minimum. So sorry you’re going through this, we’re here for you xx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

Thank you I really appreciate it, I'm not sure why my levels are so low xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

time will tell, which isn’t helpful when you’re worrying, I’ve been there. Will be thinking of you xx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

Thank you I appreciate, what was your outcome? Did you have a successful pregnancy I hope you had a successful pregnancy xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

I wish I had a successful outcome to share. In my case it kept rising slightly (low levels of 27, 49 etc) and then it plateaued, can’t remember at what level, then it began to drop until I got my period. It was a chemical pregnancy. Keep us posted, I’ll be thinking of you. There’s literally nothing you can do right now besides waiting and trying to distract yourself until you know more xx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I've been bleeding dark brown like coffee ground sorry for tmi and then dark red and dark brown again now but my levels are still rising, they are worried about a possible ectopic pregnancy xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

when was the last time you had a blood draw? Coffee ground discharge/bleeding was how my first miscarriage started. Conscious you’ve had 2 embryos transferred so slightly different situation. I’d ask for one more blood draw. Really sorry you’re going through this, hope you have enough support around you xxx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

Thank you so much, I have my precious very supportive fiancee and my adult children are also supporting me as well as my parents so I have lots of support, my bleeding has stopped, it was dark red most of the time and then it would go to dark brown and towards the end light pinkish, it went for 5 days but the last 2 days was very light, I'm having a blood test tomorrow to see if my hcg levels are still rising, whilst I was bleeding my hcg levels kept rising but slowly that's all and very low levels, it could be that I possibly miscarried one embryo and the other embryo has survived which is why my levels are slowly rising or the other thing it could be is ectopic pregnancy which is really scary, thank you for writing to me and for your support I really appreciate it, I feel a lot better when I hear from you or someone from the group xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

I sincerely hope it’s not an ectopic 🤗 and really glad to hear you have lots of support around you. The fertility community here is amazing too so you’re not alone xxx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

My last blood test was Friday and I'm having another one tomorrow xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

keeping everything crossed for you. Please stay positive and try to distract yourself until you receive the results. I find watching a lighthearted movie at night helps xx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

Thank you I'm finding I I can't sleep at night to well xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

try to get into a relaxing routine prior to going to bed, anything that helps relax you. It’s so hard not to stress but the mind has an incredible ability to de-stress if you try really hard xx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

Thank you I really appreciate your support and advice xx

[Asha82 in reply to Asha82]

Hi! I got my blood test results and it's not looking good my levels on Friday were 153 and today they are 272 they only went up 46% in 3 days, I go back on Friday for another blood test and scan, I'm feeling really down right now xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

really sorry you’re having to wait until Friday, feels like forever when you’re eagerly waiting to find out more. Hopefully the scan will make things a lot clearer as the blood tests aren’t saying much at the moment. Keeping everything crossed for you. Try to do things you enjoy to help take your mind off it xxx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

Thank you I appreciate it, I will definitely be trying to take it easy and keep busy to kill time so it goes faster, I had low hcg levels when I was pregnant with my son 20 years ago so maybe everything will be ok, I'm trying to be positive xx

[Nenad in reply to Asha82]

that’s the best approach. No point in worrying because there’s nothing you can do right now but wait and take it easy xxx

[Asha82 in reply to Nenad]

Yes I definitely agree with that xx

[DreamingOfTwo79]

Oh Asha, I am so sorry you didn't get better news. The having to go back repeatedly only to hear the inevitable and dreaded news is so, so hard. I am so sorry. Can you take time off work and snuggle up at home and look after yourself for the rest of this week? With my last pregnancy it was a really long and drawn out process and it is extra heartbreaking when we see how much our bodies want to hold on to the pregnancy even if the numbers in itself tell us otherwise. The time until Friday will feel like an eternity, please be kind to yourself and allow yourself to feel all the feelings, they are all valid. And I so hope that come Friday the sonographer will be able to tell you conclusively what to expect next and help you with next steps. I am thinking of you, lovely. xxx

[Asha82 in reply to DreamingOfTwo79]

Thank you so much I really appreciate it, I don't work at the moment so I will be taking it very easy, I'm hoping it still is a viable pregnancy just in the low range, when I was pregnant with my son 20 years ago I also had really low levels xx

[DreamingOfTwo79 in reply to Asha82]

I pray that it will all turn out well for you, Asha! If you have a history of low hCG then I completely understand that you're feeling hopeful and this will see you through the next few days. All the best for Friday and the days until then, may you get the best news, I am absolutely rooting for you! xx

[Asha82 in reply to DreamingOfTwo79]

Thank you very much I really appreciate it, I'm feeling more positive now xx

[Elmo13 in reply to Asha82]

Hi Asha82. Hope you’re doing ok. I find myself in the same situation as you. Had 2 embryos transferred and I’m 5 wks and 5 days today but then started bleeding pretty heavily out of nowhere at work today and quite bad back and abdo cramps. I’m pretty sure it’s over for me, but don’t know how it works with a double transfer- have been told to continue with my meds and will be having a scan and bloods tomorrow. Fingers crossed for us both. Xx

[Asha82 in reply to Elmo13]

Hi Elmo13 I'm doing ok thank you, I hope your ok, it's really scary I'm currently 5 weeks and 4 days, I started bleeding at 4 weeks and 3 days I bleed for 5 days 3 days was heavy with clots and the last 2 days were very light most of the time it was dark red but also heaps of dark brown like coffee ground, I stopped bleeding Saturday night and my hcg levels are still rising but they are not doubling, I hope your blood test and scan goes well tomorrow, I'm having another blood test on Friday and a scan, they tried to do a scan last Friday but couldn't see anything at all, they are worried about me having a possible ectopic pregnancy because my levels are slow rising and low, they went from 19 to 64 to 103 to 153 to 272 today xx

[Asha82 in reply to Elmo13]

It could also be what I have been told is that both embryo's implanted and losing one xx

[Asha82 in reply to Elmo13]

Also I forgot to mention I had mild period pain with the bleeding for 3 days xx

[Elmo13]

You’re right, it’s so scary and just feels like a huge sucker punch right out of nowhere.

My clinic don’t do hcg blood tests routinely so tomorrow will be my first if they think I need one.

I really hope your scan and bloods go well on Friday. Sending positive vibes your way. Xx

[Asha82 in reply to Elmo13]

Thank you and sending positive vibes your way, I hope your blood test and scan goes well tomorrow xx

[PagingMom]

Hello Asha I'm so sorry you are undergoing these things. I hope you get better news. What was the result of the blood test and scans? Can you care to update?

[Asha82 in reply to PagingMom]

Hi! This was actually a while ago now and all my posts should be there, I had a silent miscarriage

[PagingMom in reply to Asha82]

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you feel better now? Are you trying again?

[Asha82 in reply to PagingMom]

Thank you I'm slowly starting to feel better and yes we are doing it again in September, we have 4 good quality frozen embryo's

[Asha82 in reply to PagingMom]

sorry but I don't want to go into details as it's to painful

[PagingMom in reply to Asha82]

Alright sending you hugs

[Asha82 in reply to PagingMom]

Thank you I really appreciate it