I've nevermade it that far but I wanted to wish you luck and tell you tht I will say prayers. I'm not sure how all the nunbers work but I bet it is nothing...try not to stress (yeah, right). Crossing finger toes and eyes for you!!!!!

We had some betas that didn't double. It depends on a lot of things and "doubling" is a good estimate. We transfered two embryos and I am now 33 weeks pregnant.

Good luck and try not to worry. Wait until you have your next bloodwork. Hopefully you have an ultrasound soon to confirm placement of your little ones.

I know it's impossible, but try not to worry. Like you said, your sister had the same thing happen. Hang in there and hopefully the next beta will be GREAT!! I'm pulling for you!!

(((Aw Rach!))) I know that hit you like a ton of bricks. Yes, I have known several women whose 3rd beta didn't double. They went on to have healthy, full term babies. You've already acknowledged that one embie may have stopped growing or it sincerely could be nothing. Hold hope for Wednesday, sister. Keep us posted.

sweety, anything is possible. dont give up hope and keep praying.

Rachm, I found this posted on another fertility community online.
Positive Slow Beta Story!!!

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I know the old timers on this board must get sick of me and my story but it's a good one...

I had my first beta it was 50 -- two days later -- 70 -- two days later -- 120. My RE was convinced this wasn't a viable pregnancy. I went in four days later and was 230 (oddly, I can't remember the extact number). I was so upset. My nurse told me this was really bad and she just didn't see any way this would work (she wasn't being mean just honest). So I asked for a shot to terminate the pregnancy because I was having such a hard time the ups and downs. She said no because there is always a small chance. Two days later -- in the 700s. Even then they thought it would be an ectopic. I went in for an u/s and there my little bean was -- right where it should be.

I am happy to say I am about 16 weeks now and everthing (at the moment) is fine. Even after the beta nightmare I've had two episodes of spotting that ended ok.

I know you are going through a really stressful time but hang in there. Remember -- betas are like everything else with pregnancy -- they vary from mother to mother.

I don't know about this either as I've never gotten that far, but you know I'm pulling for you. I hope it's just how you and your sister roll. Regardless is a good excuse for ice cream!

I agree with everyone else Rachm, try to stay positive. I am sure all will be fine, especially since your sister went through the same thing.
I am saying prayers for you now.

Thanks so much for your support, ladies. I just found this on another site - I so hope this is true

Per my RE - OHSS or any kind of hydration issue can skew a beta.

Since I did have OHSS I wonder if this is impacting my beta number. I holding on to that right now. That, and other sites that say your beta has to double between 48 - 72 hours. I guess Wednesday's test will be telling. thanks again.

I had a miscarriage at 14 weeks because of a blood clot that formed under the placenta (I have elevated anticardiolipin antibodies, which cause clotting, and we didn't know it at that time). But early in that pregnancy (which was a perfectly viable pregnancy and a chromosomally perfect baby), my numbers did kind of what yours did - doubled, then didn't quite, then went back up to doubling, then a little more than doubling, and so on. It was explained to me that anywhere between 36 and 72 hours to double is considered viable, although 48 hours is "average." Also, things can impact it - did you have one late in the day and the following one early in the morning? That cuts down on the time between, and on the amount of increase that would be observed.

I would say don't give up hope. And I'd also say I can totally understand why you'd be feeling so upset.

I hope that you can just enjoying being pregnant! However, if I were in your situation I would be doing the same thing.

I can't really help you with a good answer but I am praying for you!!

I can't really help you with a good answer but I am praying for you!!

I was told by my clinic that the #s only have to multiply 1& a half times. So, using this, your number are fine. They told me they use 2 because it's easier. I hope all is well for you, and i wish you the best. Hang in there!!

RachM...Try as hard as you can to relax! the number did not double but it was not too terribly off either. After reading all your posts I know you can see that there are many variables that effect the rising count! Too much worry not good for your and baby(ies)....think positive! I will pray for you!