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Feeling very upset right now. Got the call at work that my third beta did not double. My first 15 days past retrieval was 279, second was 515 and now the third is 858. The IVF nurse said it could be nothing - my sister's did not double and she had a healthy pregnancy, it could be that 2 embryos implanted and one is gone, or it just could be bad news. So, another blood test on Wednesday. I am so freaked out and sad. Has anyone heard of someone whose beta did not double in 48 hours and still had a viable pregnancy?
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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.
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 am saying prayers for you now.
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 would say don't give up hope. And I'd also say I can totally understand why you'd be feeling so upset.