HCG Levels/HELP

[Babybaw4]

Hello Everyone... I just found out last week I am pregnant.. When they did my first Blood work it was 140 which confirmed I was.. Then I went in on that monday adn went to 540 I went in today for blood work and its 660, nurse had said to stop taking my prenatal vitamins and watch for Cramping or Bleedingm Ok so are you telling me I am having a M/S? She said to them HCG level should be doubled? Well she is going by the books and thinking it should be doubled. I am in-tune with my body so needless to say i was very upset and been crying  :crying:  how do you want me to take that? She had said that more than likely its not going to  be a healthy pregnancy :( I go in Sunday for more blood work and than they will see.. Anyone experience this.. Please let me know.. I am thinking Ok my levels arent dropping,,

[wanting4#1]

I am so sorry!  This is the hardest thing for us to go through and it isn't made an easier by insensitive nurses and doctor's offices!

The numbers, unfortunately, are the telling tale for pregnancies, since it is too early to see much on an u/s!  It isn't a very good sign that the numbers didn't double, but I wouldn't say all is lost until a few tests confirm that!  

For the record, I, personally, wouldn't stop taking prenatals until something has been confirmed!

I will keep you in my prayers!!  I hope things do work out!

[Babybaw4]

Thanks so much, I didnt plan on stop taking them they are good for you either way.. "they" meaning nurse is only going by statistics and what they think the hcg level should be. I am suppose to have my first u/s on aug 5 and they want me to come in for blood work sunday around 8:30am and they will let me know by afternoon, so I will try and stay positive but I feel my weekend is shot. Plus I had my IUI on july 9 and my Positive HPT on July 22..

[sasparilla]

You could always have a vanishing twin, so I wouldn't stop your prenatals.

[Houston79]

Oh BabyBaw!  I'm sorry about that crummy piece of news!  You're right-don't stop those pre-natals! No way!  You never know, you just may be having a vanishing twin.  I'll pray your weekend goes by quickly! HUGS!

[Babybaw4]

thank you. I wasnt going to stop my vitamins they are good for you either way. My sisters friend had low numbers and they told her the same thing and she went on and had a healthy pregnancy and she had gave birth in May.. I dont feel any cramping nor bleeding and I get more blood work tomorrow morning so they will see what my numbers are then. I was told last week to come in for my 1st u/s on Aug 5 so maybe they can see something more viable and can tell if there is a problem

[wannababe]

I'm so sorry Babybaw, that nurse seems so heartless.  I don't know what to say.  You are still pg now so don't lose hope until something definite happens.  

[niran]

I tried 1 ivf on 17th April08 andon 1.5.08 preg confirmed and on urine test it is slight positive and 1st beta hcg showed 128.32 and again after 48 hours it is 277.62 so i felt happy.But unfortunately in u/s the fetal heartbeat not found and medical termination done .So I feel the number game not at all works always though the doc say like that. u don't stop  prenatals until anything confirmed to U. for suppose again when u took the betahcg it shows the good number but the stoppage of the med will reflect on it. firstly u stop thinking in negative way. The will power of u do miracles in the circumstances like this, Good luck to u. My prayers are with u

[melanie169]

I am sorry you got some bad news but I agree with the others hope is not lost.  I have heard situations where things worked out in similar circumstances.  You are right to keep taking your vitamins and I have also been dealing with some less than kind nurses and you just have to block them out.  I think after time some Drs. and nurses get too clinical and forget they are dealing with human emotions and act somewhat heartless.  Good luck to you and please keep us posted.

[sjm72]

I don't  know much about the IUI but when I was pregnant with my daughter my firstbeta was only 17 and I can't remember but I know they did'nt double.  Doctor even did  an ultra sound and nothing was in the sac.  I kept asking are you sure it's just not too early.  All I got was negative feedback.  My daughter is now a healthy seven year old.  Please don't give up hope. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers .

[singhshweta21]

dont fret or worry about something which has not happened as yet..my prayers are with you and all the best

[Babybaw4]

Thanks I do agree my mom said yesterday at this point your still pregnanct, no cramping or bleeding. I went at 8:30am this morining for more blood work. On the paper looks like they are testing my HCG and Ectopic Pregnancy/tubal I asked the nurse who took blood is that what they think I am having as according to what I know is a Ectopic Pregnany you get bad shoulder pains and in pain in general I feel no pain. my bbs are sore and thats about it.. So I am sitting on egg shells until they call. I will update evryone when I know something.. Thanks for all of your support

[leighanne143]

thinking of you:)  let us all know:)

[miky72]

Thinking of you and sending good vibes

[sasparilla]

Good luck.. I hope everything turns out okay for you!!!!!

[Babybaw4]

I just want to let you know that I nurse had just called and my HCG results are now 798, I am confused as she had said no Prenatal vitamins or sexual activity, then she had called back and said that my white blood count was high and asked if I was sick?> Well I am not sick I dont feel sick at all.. SHe didnt give me the blood count numbers I go tuesday as schedule for a Ultrasound but everyone keeps telling me to drink 32oz of water nurse didnt give me any instructions.. My guess my HCG levels are increasing they are not doubling but going up, is that good???

[Houston79]

wow...that is really confusing! But you're right, the good thing is your count went up.  You should call your doctor tomorrow morning and talk to him about what is going on.  Good luck to you-I hope everything is okay!

[vortex1]

Count going up is a good sign. All the best for your u/s in on Tuesday. I agree with Houston and you should call your doctor and speak with him/her.

[SANIGSTOOO]

Please, don't give up. Be prepared, but fight for your baby as well. If you are on progesterone keep taking it, and your prenatals......Doesn't make sense they would tell you to stop at all ~ you should continue to take them straight through until after you birth the baby......why they would tell you to stop just doesn't make any sense..... You are pregnant until you actualy pass that baby. Treat yourself as such. I hope it all works out for you. I will pray.

[Babybaw4]

Ok Thanks. I agree as my mom said the same thing if you have no bleeding or cramping your still in fact pregnant until they tell me otherwise. They are suppose to call me sometime today but tomorrow I will have the ultrasound and see what happens.. I just have been praying and so scared. Fertility is stressful enough and what makes it very hard is my husband doesnt have any sperm so we have to use Donar Sperm and that is expensive and painful (at least the IUI are) I am trying to stay positive but cant get a straight answer. I have read everything on miscarriages and I feel none of it, no pain, bleeding, shoulder pain or cramping.. I will update everyone late afternoon when I get a call from the doc as wella s tuesday

[Carrie526]

I am so sorry you are having to go through this! The support on here is great and I guess I would listen to everyone here over that strange nurse. Prenantals are a way to support you through the pregnancy too, so there is no reason to stop taking them. I know it is easy to say and hard to do, but try to stay positive until that u/s. Even then, take their advice with a grain of salt. Your body will tell you if anything is going on. Just try to stay focused on the baby. I wish you all the best and big hugs!!

[Babybaw4]

Thanks I sure will. I go tomorrow and will let everyone know the outcome.. Your right my body is doing fine, no cramping, bleeding shoulder pain which I was told can be caused from Ectopic Pregnany. I'll wait and see tomorrow and pray I just prove them wrong

[maan72]

i just commented on one of the messages of one of the members here.  I had the same experience with my 2nd cycle.  i was really upset, disappointed and actually mad at the doctor when she CONGRATULATED me on my first hcg result.  if doctor congratulates you, wouldn't you think you're pregnant.  she actually said, it's positive, congratulations.  who wouldn't take that as a good news.  i trusted her so i took her word for it.  told my husband and family members.  after the 2nd hcg, it didn't double, so the nurse was the one who told me the sad news that it could be negative. i had a lot of questions why they would say positive and after 2 days say it was negative.  nurse said it could still be the effect of the medications i had, that's why it was still high during the first result.  i was at least expecting the doctor to explain all these to me but it was the nurse or maybe she was nurse practioner or maybe med asst but still i was expecting the doctor to tell me all those, so i thought maybe she was guilty for telling me the first news and taking it back.  they wanted me to have a check up with them after 2 weeks but i never went back and looked for another doctor instead.

[kikicoates78]

Well all I have to say is ..BOO to that nurse! She should have never been so negative in the first place. When I had my m/c I knew it. At least a week b4 I passed naturally, lots of side pain, real dullpain, but constant. You kow somthing is wrong, and my numbers dropped drastically! yours are still going up, we are all pulling for you!

[Babybaw4]

Thanks so much. I am still holding on hope. My numbers are increasing and I dont feel any pain, just  the normal bloating and flutters doc said I would feel. I go tomorrow and unsure if that is to early as I will be only 3-weeks. If they are counting  the day of my IUI which was on July 9, I assume they can determine if in fact its a Ectopic Pregnancy, in which I would think I would be in pain. I will keep you all updated. I really appreciate the feed back and advise. I dont even know how I can work all day, but I am hoping it will go by fast