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How many Betas....

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...have you taken? I just got my third, everything looks fine and it's been doubling each time. They want me to take yet another one because I guess they test you until you reach 1000. But I don't recall reading too much from others that had more than 3? I just don't see the point, it's very tough emotionally. I much rather be done with it and if I'd have a m/c than I rather not know about it beforehand!!!
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I took my 2nd today, but do not know the exact number. I know my doctor plans to see me one more time this week, three times next week, the two times for a couple of weeks and then once weekly up till the end of the first trimester. I start seeing my OB-GYN on week 9.
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I had 3 and my thrid one was 945. I personally wanted more to see how it was going, but I have 3 other losses, so I'm paranoid.
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My Re's office has you do Bets on the 8th and 10th day after transfer and then 10 days later so that would be 20 days. After that they do a ultrasound about a week later and then I think another 1 or 2 weeks after that then you are on your way to your obgyn.
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Good question, Nelle. My RE does the first beta 15 days past ER and then I think 2 or so more.
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My RE only did 2 betas, then I went in for an U/S 1 1/2 weeks after the 2nd one.
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I did 3 betas before my 1st ultrasound at 5.5 weeks.
I guess, they want to make sure you reach 1000 before scheduled you for an ultrasound as you can not see anything until you reach this number.
I know it is very stressful!
Take care!
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I think I had to get like 2 or 3. Not quite sure if they were testing me until I reached 1000 becasue I didn't even ask for my numbers the last time. No news is good news. Did you ask them why? I guess they have their reasons. WHat's one more stick with the needle after all we've had! LOL
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