The higher end of normal always makes the medical profession think worst case scenario - not good for us but yes, at least they are thorough An elevated HCG makes us consider multiple pregnancy and molar pregnancy (we routinely test HCG levels in hyperemesis due to these risks) so it is *normal* for us to consider it - even though it is rare. The consequences are nasty so it is better to be over vigilant than not vigilant enough.
Make sure you use us to keep you sane (although I can't vouch for the sanity of those of us supporting you ) It is a tough road to walk after you have experienced a loss and some days will be more stressful than others. Unfortunately, there are many of us who have BTDT and we are more than happy to help you through
My Hcg was actually higher than yours at 8w1d. I had to go to emergency due to bleeding, and they did bloods and my level came back as 234,000! They asked if there was only one in there. I had had a scan the previous week which showed everything was fine and there was only one. They then asked if I was over 12 weeks! They ended up doing a scan the next day, which measured at 8w2d.
Nothing was ever mentioned to me about any problems there might be. I was given a referral for the 12w scan, which I had last week. The scan went well and everything looked fine. I had the bloods done as well, and i'm just waiting for the results to that, which I should hopefully get tomorrow.
I don't know why my levels are/were soo high. At 4w5d, my level was 11800, and the doc said I was 6-7 weeks, which I knew I wasn't.
Now I'm a little concerned!! The only thing I keep telling myself is that i've had a previous miscarriage, so maybe my body is making more than enough Hcg to make this one stick!
I hope everything goes ok with your scan and tests. If you feel that everything is ok, then i'm sure it will be.
Oh Deevine, I'm sorry to make you worry now!! Thankyou for sharing your experience tho, it's good to know there are others out there the same and I'm not just weird!! lol. Glad the scan went well! Let me know how you go with the results!!
Nup Sara! All will be just perfect with your NT scan at 12 weeks you have nothing to worry about.... now is the time for you to enjoy your pregnancy as you are nearly 12weeks!!! woohoo!! Don't let them stress you out for no reason.... you have every reason to believe your baby is just fine!!! chances are he/she will be!! Most babies are born perfectly healthy remember that.
Thankyou Ren!! I keep thinking positively. I really don't feel like anything is wrong. But you know, there's always that bit of doubt after the m.c coz I tried to be positive then and things went wrong. But I have to remember this pregnancy has been so different from the start so hopefully that means everything will be perfect this time!
I got my results back. Now remember, my Hcg levels were much higher than yours.
I was told my risk for Down's, with regards to maternal age, would be 1:3000. My risk came back as 1:15000!! And for Trisomy 13 and 18, came back as 1:29000! (I'm thinking this is pretty good right?)
So, please do not stress yourself out. I know exactly how you are feeling after a m/c. But I feel like I can finally breathe now. It actually feels like i'm going to have this baby. You WILL enjoy this pregnancy, you deserve to.
I have everything crossed for you, but you will not need any luck because everything WILL be fine.
Sara, glad I could brighten the day for you! I think you can have the scan anywhere up to 13w6d. You'll get to see a fair bit at the scan... it will take your breath away! Soo amazing
Thought I would update you all.
I had my NT scan today. I was so nervous!! But everything was fine!! Little bubba is 7.5cm from head to bum and was jumping around everywhere!!
Got great results, am very low risk. Risk for DS was 1: 20,500 and for Trisomy 18 & 13 was 1:39,000!!!!!! So happy!! Stupid hospital making me worry for no good reason!!
Placenta was looking good too!
Thanks guys Very excited still. I couldn't sleep last night coz I was still so excited that there's actually a baby in there and trying to get my head around the fact that I will actually have a baby in February. Have been too scared to let myself think too far ahead yet.
An elevated HCG makes us consider multiple pregnancy and molar pregnancy (we routinely test HCG levels in hyperemesis due to these risks) so it is *normal* for us to consider it - even though it is rare. The consequences are nasty so it is better to be over vigilant than not vigilant enough. 
) It is a tough road to walk after you have experienced a loss and some days will be more stressful than others. Unfortunately, there are many of us who have BTDT and we are more than happy to help you through 
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you have nothing to worry about.... now is the time for you to enjoy your pregnancy as you are nearly 12weeks!!! woohoo!! Don't let them stress you out for no reason.... you have every reason to believe your baby is just fine!!! chances are he/she will be!! Most babies are born perfectly healthy remember that.
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