Any success stories out there where HCG was low and slow at the start? My HCG results are very low and don't seem to doubling every 48 hours. This is my 3rd FET. First two ended early chemical preg.
13days post transfer - 83 (9.30am)
17dpt - 178 (9.30am)
All I can say is to wait and see. My level at 13 days was 117 which I thought was very low but the clinic didn’t want to monitor. Just told me to try and relax and wait until my scan date. It worked out so far. Good luck xx
Hi currently in the same position. Going for my first repeat beta today. Fingers crossed it’s rising. When do they check yours again?
What was your first result and what day past transfer was that? Good luck! I'm in the UK so the clinics here don't tend to do beta tests as part of normal process or could just be my clinic. I have to request them myself. So I am thinking of going Tuesday which will be 21dpt for me
Hi, my clinic didn’t give me the number. But Iv read differing info that they like a minimum of 60 & elsewhere 80. So I’m putting myself somewhere less than 60 (worse case scenario). But they don’t tell you as they don’t like to add additional stress. But following initial transfer they test by BetaHCG at my clinic. Also UK based. I am currently 11dp5dt. And was lucky enough to catch my lead consultant today when I went for repeat bloods.
The conversation reassured me slightly as Iv had a previous heterotopic pregnancy which ruptured. So I’m overly anxious. Currently awaiting 2nd result and I’ll ask and see if they will give me exact numbers then. Just hoping and praying for a significant increase. Although with my history I’ll probably always be anxious up until live birth.
Such a shame your clinic don’t offer Beta’s as standard. But I would definitely get a private one if it wasn’t included in mine just for reassurance.
Wishing you lots of luck and a brilliant increase 🤞🏽✨
Thank you best of luck to you as well!! If I go for the third beta on Tuesday. Il keep you posted. I keep changing my mind. On one hand I don't want to get caught up and obsessed with the numbers but also can't stand the waiting as my scan is just under 2 weeks away. And slightly concerned I could be etopic with the slow rise. But no symptoms of that yet.
Please do. And I’ll update you again following my next set of bloods on Monday. Iv searched and searched and it seems to be a fairly common question posted with mixed outcomes.
But I get where your coming from about wanting to test but also mot test at the same time.
My consultant today said a few reassuring things. Firstly he’s had live births from starting numbers of 8 and 12. Doubling or almost doubling is what matters. And is less likely to signify ectopic. Doubling every 2-3 days is the common average. Some double every 4 days or sooner. And embryos once settled fully quickly play catch up. Hoping for a positive outcome for both of us. Whatever you decide will be right for you.
Easier said than done but try not to worry and do whatever you can to lower any stress levels. Take care and I’ll speak to you soon.
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The next hcg blood test that my clinic will allow is Thursday. So i will get next beta results on Thursday which will be 23 dpt. Hope today went OK for you !!! Xxx
That’s brilliant, is that this Thursday 14th? I have another HCG blood check scheduled for the same day. And I had my second re check today (3rd Beta) and it had more than doubled again. So the clinic are happy in the direction it’s going. Re testing this Thursday after 72 hours now. And then again next Thursday at the same time. Hopefully that will be enough reassurance. I’m also getting an early scan just after 5weeks to confirm location and a repeat scan 1-2 weeks later when everything should be visible. So I’m really pleased with plan so far. And staying positive. How have you been and how are you feeling today? xx
That's really great news! Very happy for you! Yes on the 14th. Hoping so much to see a massive increase but I am not that hopeful at the moment 😕. But have to stay positive just in case it is working! I will let you know the outcome on Thursday! Fingers and everything crossed for us . I will be officially 6 weeks on thursday Xx
Well as I walk in to have my own bloods drawn I will have everything crossed you also get a brilliant increase that will hopefully help you relax a little more.
Is there a reason you are not feeling too hopeful? I had a few little niggles but buried them as far down as I could. And told myself every night this was going to work. Try stay positive and keep your mind occupied. I’ll be thinking of you I’m the meantime and sending lots of love, positivity and sticky baby dust your way x
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Thank you! Same to you. Its because first blood results are low and only just doubled after 4 days xxx
We’ll try to remain positive. It may just be a late implanter. I don’t know my exact numbers but the first check was 1.5 off doubling. Then my second had more than doubled. I’m still worried about the slow start but they can and do catch up. Luck to us both ❤️❤️
Hi. Thinking of you and hoping all is we'll! I have my blood results back from today. I'm just about making the ranges. I'm 23dpt. 6 weeks pregnant today. Scan on the 21st March. Hoping everything is OK on scan day.
13dpt - 83 (9.30am)
17dpt - 178 (9.30am)
23dpt - 1202 (9.30am)
Hi, I was just about to message you to see if you decided to go for them or not and how you got on. Those numbers are still within the ranges and moving in the right direction which is excellent.
We’re exactly a week apart also as I’m 5 weeks today. I had a really bad day yesterday. Horrendous pains sickness and generally unwell. I was half expecting the worst. But got my blood results from this morning back at tea time. And although today’s test was slightly delayed at 72 hours. My numbers had more than quadrupled which is also within the range and as they’d expect had I tested Monday, yesterday and tomorrow with exactly 48 hours between each.
Will you be retesting again. My next is now on Thursday so a whole 7 days later. And I’ll be 6 weeks then.
How are you feeling. Hope your results give you some reassurance now.
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Also I’m booked in for an early scan next Tuesday 19th at 5+5. Wishing us both lots of luck on scab day. Although I’m aware that I may not see a heartbeat at mine as I won’t even be 6 weeks. But to help me anxiety I really need to rule out another ectopic. Even though the HCG numbers are now doing what they should x
Sorry to hear you had a rough day! That's sounds awful. But so glad our blood tests both came back good! Although I am just about making it at every milestone. But I am relieved and going to try and enjoy this week being pregnant. I won't get another blood test now. I am going to be nervous come Thursday 21st. As I will be 7 weeks so they should be able to see everything. I am also worried about etopic. My clinic said as I have no symptoms therefore no reason to think it is etopic. Eeeeek. Xxx
That’s all we can do now really. Try to relax and enjoy it. I feel the same though. Clinic not too concerned at the moment. But I’m still petrified as my last ectopic ruptured multiple times. I lost my tube and needed blood to drain from my spinal cord as it was affecting my mobility. It was horrendous and I was so close to death. That I’m now cautiously anxious and don’t think I will fully shake the anxiety away 100%.
This journey is so difficult and stressful at the best of times without any added stress or worries. Fingers crossed though this is our time, everything continues to progress well and our scan dates come round quickly.
Omg so sorry. Honestly what Ivf warriors go through just for the small chance it can end up working. Its unbelievable. You are incredibly strong i can tell. Can I ask what week of pregnancy you got symptoms of etopic, was it all of a sudden sort of thing or did symptoms come gradually. I cant lie its my biggest fear right now. But saying that. I'm going to try to do what I promised myself. And keep positive and try to enjoy it. I will be thinking of you on scan day!!! Xx
Of course, I actually had a MC at 8/9 weeks. And at a follow up they discovered a second heartbeat and realised I’d had a hetrotopic twin pregnancy. Resulting in me needing a termination just before 12 weeks. Unfortunately mine was severe as the methotrexate failed to terminate the pregnancy which continued to grow. Blood results weren’t de creasing fast enough. And I subsequently collapsed at the wheel. Thankfully I was parking so didn’t cause a collision in the process. But it was discovered baby was still alive at almost 16 weeks. I ruptured multiple times lost my tube and was in a wheelchair for 4/5 days. So I unfortunately was the extreme end of the scale. I’d had only minor discomfort followed by some severe cramps and shoulder pain. Then everything else was very sudden.
My doctor told me the other day that whilst my case was severe, at 6-10 weeks embryo is far too small to cause any life threatening damage like I suffered previously. And that reassurance helped me settle. And at this stage he’s right. I’m currently a poppy seed and you a kidney bean. The conversation was enough to curb my fears when he put it into perspective. So please try not to worry too much at this stage. You’ve got to imagine that most people in a natural conception wouldn’t have bloods as standard or a scan before 12 weeks. One pro of IVF is being monitored more closely xx
Hi, hope you’re okay. Just to let you know I had an early cancellation scan today due to extreme cramps and shoulder pain. As I feared ectopic more so after last night. Thankfully despite all the pain, pregnancy and yolk sack confirmed intrauterine. So wishing you all the best for the 21st x
Gosh that must have been a panic. So glad everything turned out OK! I'm wondering even whether I have lost it. Haven't felt many symptoms today. Boobs don't hurt as much. Thursday can't come quick enough xxx
Try to push any negative thoughts as far away as possible. My symptoms were intense. But I had 2 days of absolute nothing. And felt the same, crushed and defeated. But then I was like until I know differently baby is fine. I was signing and playing lullabies (sounds daft I know) but I didn’t want my little embryo to feel I was giving up when I didn’t truly know. Hoping and praying the time between now and the 21st goes quickly for you.
Don’t think the worrying will ever truly go though. As despite location being confirmed I too am still counting the days until my scan on Tuesday as fetal pole and heartbeat wasn’t visible. I’d prepared myself for that though and more than anything needed to free myself of the panic and anxiety of another ectopic.
Stay calm, stay positive. Your pregnant & You’ve got this x
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Evening, just wanted to see how you were today. Hope your weekend okay. And feeling a bit better than the other day. X
Thanks thats really sweet to check in. I am OK thank you. How are you? I am feeling better about things. But go through stages of being positive and then not so positive. Today has been positive. I will be so nervous come Thursday!! Xxx
I think that’s completely normal. And most people could relate. Pregnancy anxiety is real. Particularly if there’s been additional reason to worry. But glad yesterday was positive. Really hope today is too and thankfully Thursday is not too far away now. Any plans today/tomorrow to keep you occupied? x
Yeah I mean today I have woken up and just don't feel pregnant. I havent had any cramps for a few days. Boob pain is on and off. Fluctuates so much. I wasn't even that hungry. I will be working today and tomorrow so that will keep me somewhat occupied I guess lol. What's the next plan with you? X
Aww try not to worry too much. Thursday will hopefully be here very soon. I have currently just left the gp’s having been up since 4an struggling to swallow, with intense ear ache. Iv got an ear infection and tonsillitis so now on antibiotics. Had to then rush to the hospital and currently sat waiting to see my consultant to sort out my care plan and elected surgical cerclage. So it’s all go. Unfortunately everyone is running behind and I have my scan booked for 12:45.
Hoping to confirm viability and see the heartbeat. But not had too much time to think about anything with the constant rushing from a to b.
My boobs have stopped hurting today too. And been replaced with pelvic pain which I’m not sure how to take.
Glad you have work to keep you busy these next 2 days. The waiting seems never ending at times. X
Oh gosh. Hope you are ok! Not what you need at all! I have everything crossed for you for this afternoon!! You are very right. The waiting is just the worst bit. I am sure everything will be fine ! Will be thinking of you xx
Thank you. Scan confirmed correct location again. And that pregnancy and yolk size were a good measurement in line with the dates. Unfortunately still too early to see the fetal pole. Which I was mental y prepared for anyway. If seen would just have been an early bonus. But my consultant wasn’t concerned in the slightest regarding the measurements, lack of fetal pole at this stage or my disappearing/ fluctuating symptoms.
Repeat scan booked for next Thursday now so back to the waiting game for now. If heartbeat is seen next week I’ll be discharged to the NHS. X
Good luck hope all goes well
Thank you. Reassured it’s not another ectopic. And measuring well according to dates. Unfortunately still too early to see fetal pole which I knew there was only a slim chance. So repeat scan rebooked for 9 days time x
That's brilliant. Everything going well! I am toying with idea of doing another test xx
Good luck for tomorrow. I will be thinking of you and praying all goes well for you xx
Thanks!! I'm so scared. I keep imagining the appt in my head over and over. didnt sleep hardly at all last night xx
It’s awful isn’t it. I was up at 3am with anxiety as I started spotting early yesterday. So my minds been going into overdrive. But all the best for today, really hope all is well for you.
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Iv had my bloods done this morning so hopefully this afternoon the results should give me some indication. They wouldn’t scan me today as I was only scanned Tuesday and they said they wouldn’t see much difference either way despite the bleeding. So a nurse will call today to discuss HCG and possible causes. And if I push I may be able to get a scan Saturday morning to ease my mind. As there is no way I can go from now until Thursday feeling like this. Let me know how you get on. I have everything crossed for you xx
Hey, I’m also in the same position although my numbers were lower. I had my first HCG blood test 10dp5dt which was 54 then 3 days later 13dp5dt it only went up to 72. Went for a scan 9 days later when I should have been 6 weeks and they seen a gestational sac and a yolk sac but nothing else. Went back yesterday (7 weeks) they seen a fetal pole and a heartbeat!! Couldn’t believe it! although I am still measuring nearly 1 week behind so I’m not sure if this is going to progress as it should unfortunately I’m just amazed it’s got this far with those numbers to be honest so I suppose you just never know X
Hope things continue to progress for you.
I had Hcg 85 on day 13 (they didn't tell me the exact day 10 result but it hadn't doubled from then).
Trex123 - because mine increased they've said carry on with meds & currently waiting for my 6 week scan. They're not doing another hcg test. I'm trying not to dwell on the numbers, just that it's positive!
I was wondering whether it can be related to late implantation? (I had a couple of significant cramps/twinges late in my 2ww) That could then fit with measuring behind?
I was wondering about late implantation as well. But it could only be a day or two late i think. I started to get a postive from 7dpt so I must have implanted by then. I have my first scan on the 21st. I think I will be about 7 weeks. I am bit concerned about etopic too so I'm keen to keep any eye on hcg levels.
Best of luck on your scan. Let us know how you get on xxx
Thank you I hope everything works out for you too. It’s so stressful isn’t it and the waiting is torture but I spent the whole of last week so upset and convinced it had already ended but it didn’t and I seen a heartbeat and although I’m not out of the woods yet, what I’m trying to say is that yes there’s stats for them to go buy but my nurse said they have been so many weird and wonderful things happen over the years and everyone is so so different. We can worry, speculate etc as much as we like but it won’t change the outcome so I now try to just keep as busy as possible, I know it’s hard but you really just don’t know until you get to that scan. Stay positive until you are told otherwise and stay strong I hope you’re ok xx
Thought I would update with some positive news. We saw a heartbeat at my 6 week scan but embryo was measuring slightly small apparently. Went back for 7 week scan today and there has been a growth spurt and measuring exactly on track!
Still not quite out of the woods as I had a missed miscarriage found on the 9 week scan previously but the embryo wasn't measuring as big that time (& we didn't see a heartbeat until 7 weeks) , so feeling more positive this time!
I hesitate to post as it may not be helpful but sadly I had low and slow HCGs and it did turn out to be ectopic. I’ve just had emergency surgery. I think the clinic very much felt it could go either way and weren’t too worried but did want to scan at 6-7 weeks to make sure intrauterine. Unfortunately at 6 weeks, day before my scan scheduled, I had left sided pain and spotting, scan brought forward which showed the pregnancy was in my left tube. So I guess I just want to say be aware of symptoms and get scanned as soon as possible. Really hope your story different to mine xx
Thank you for sharing your story I appreciate it. I think I will push for an earlier scan as currently I am not being scannned until 7 week mark. Very sorry for what you have been through. Hope you are ok. Xx
Bless you thank you. I’m so sorry you’re facing the worry and limbo as I know just how that feels. Definitely push for a 6 week scan.
Don’t think it fully hit me yet. But just feeling very sore post op xx
Hi Trex123 how are you getting on? Did you manage to get an earlier scan? Thinking of you xx
It's a worrying time and there's not a huge amount they can say until you've had the betas repeated and ideally do a scan - if your clinic isn't being too helpful try your GP and/or EPU as they should be able to arrange bloods and HCGs, normally from 6 weeks. Then there is the option of private scans - that's what I had to do very early on. Hopefully it's all fine but don't hesitate to go to a&e or the EPU if you get heavy bleeding, pain (especially sharp or one-sided), start being sick or get a temperature.
Deffo get booked in with Dr's for regular HCGs mine was low although it doubled until 18dpt then dropped off. Ended in PUL which I had kind of prepared myself as my hcg was do low. Its a tough wait so deffo get some blood tests booked in would be my suggestion. Fingers crossed for you xx
Hi, hope you’re doing okay. Just wanted to check in and see how everything went today x
Its bad news unfortunaly. The pregnancy did not develop beyond the gestational sack. Thanks for your support through this with me. Best of luck to you x
So sorry to see you had some bad news today. I had something similar recently myself, it's horrible. Take good care x x
Aww I am so sorry Trex,
I was 100% behind you and routing for your dream outcome. So I am so sorry this wasn’t the case. If you ever want to chat my inbox is always open, as I too have been here many times before. Take some time out if needed & be kind to yourself. Really hoping your success story is not too far away. Thank you also for your unwavering support on this journey, it has meant so much to me.
Sending lots of love xx ❤️
I’m really sorry you didn’t get better news. I hope you have support around you and when you feel strong enough to try again I wish you the best of luck. Thinking of you X
Aww that's lovely news. Yes, shows how unique every pregnancy is! I don't like getting caught up in the numbers etc but when the clinic focus on them you kind of assume you should too.
All the best for a healthy pregnancy x
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