Up and down and up and down!

So sorry for an 'all over the place' post, but I am freaking out... I am hoping that someone can give me some words of wisdom. I am feeling just really upset (hormones?) and nervous...

After a very weak pee test result (barely there) at 5 weeks past LMP, I went to the doctor a few days later for blood. I just got the result back, and the receptionist was very 'no nonsense' and just said "oh he said the results are very low, 100 and something, he says you're just a week or two pregnant."

But I am booked in next week for a 6 week dating scan, and if I'm only a few weeks pg, then surely they won't be able to see a heartbeat?? And that will just stress me the hell out!!!

Also - yesterday (two days after my blood was drawn) I did another home pee test, and the result was quite a strong positive, straight away??

Arghhh I am scared by the low hcg level?? is it possible I am 5 weeks and low 100s? And still healthy baby? I had BAD sickness this morning...

I know exactly how you're feeling. I just got the results of my 2nd beta and mine is only 105 at almost 5wks. :( I was told it was fine, but I can't help but worry since it's low and only rising slowly.

Can you talk to them and get advice about whether they think you should re-schedule the scan based on how far along they think you are?

Arghh I'm glad (not for you sorry!!) that someone knows how I feel...

The problem is, the receptionist was really UNhelpful. the earliest I could get in to see my doctor is Wed lunchtime, and my scan is Thurs morning. I guess I can always postpone the scan on Wed if he thinks it's best.

I told the receptionist that I have a scan booked for Thurs, and she said "oh yes, he knows that, he doesn't mind if you come in before or after". But I know I will go to pieces if they don't see a heartbeat! arghhhh.

Maybe I'll ask him to do more blood on Wed, and check that the rates are at least rising properly?? Or maybe that isn't wise, in case they aren't and I freak out more... Sigh.

Do you know when you ovulated? Reason I ask is it may be longer than 14 days from the start of your cycle, so your first test may have picked you up being pg early. The 2nd HPT would show stronger cos you're further along.

I know what you mean by being scared of going for a scan and not seeing a heartbeat. When I was spotting, my GP sent me for a scan. I thought I was 5wk3d (from LMP), so didn't want to go, in case there was no heartbeat, which would have made me worry more. The heartbeat was there and I was dated at 6wks, so worked out I'd ovulated early. It may be the opposite for you.

Maybe move the scan out a week (or not have a dating scan). You already know you'll freak if you don't see the hb, so moving it out will mean you have more likelihood of seeing it and you can still get an accurate date.

I think asking for another blood test can't hurt. I'm scheduled to go back for my 3rd (:rolleyes:) beta on Tuesday...

When I got my IVF pregnancy bloods done, I was 5 weeks and when I asked the nurse what to expect she told me that anything over 100 was good.

I think that those numbers are fine and what you need to see is doubling over 48 hours.

Hugs
Sue xxx

my dr thought i was 7 weeks and i new i wasnt, as my cycle is not 28 days,

i had a scan a few days ago that said i was 5 weeks and 5 days and i heard a strong heart beat also was 144bpm, i was worried and nervous to but it all worked out so you should be ok, and if they cant detect it, they will get back in a week or so to try again, at least its a starting point to work out dates

Tashy: Yep I think you?re right re. ovulating. I think that my dates are just off! I will probably go ahead with the scan anyway, I am keen to at least get an accurate date happening! And if no heartbeat, and it?s just too early, I will book in again for another (grr $200 again!)

Juniper - Haha the problem is, I CANNOT get in to see my Dr! He only works 4 half days a week, with one evening, so he is very booked out (semi retired really!). I am in on Wed, I will ask for more bloods then (much to my disgust, as I haaaaate needles!)

Sue - thanks so much! That helps so much! I needed to hear that 100s can be normal for 5 weeks, makes me much more relaxed!

Traylee - thanks, yes I wonder if I might ovulate later in my cycle than normal? Even a week before my period? I know my mum thinks that she did, and that it?s often an hereditary thing!



Arghh TBH I think the thing that got me most worked up is the receptionist! These people need to have more empathy!! We have been DESPERATELY trying, and I am so stressed, and to be told "your levels are low" without all the info is NOT COOL!

Hi, I had same, weak positive 6 days after AF due then another weak positive a few days later. Went to GP who refused BHCG said I didn't need one. Was not happy at the time but glad now that I didn't. My dating scan showed that I was 6 days behind what I thought and I must have ovulated on day 20 and faint positive was only 11 days post conception, not surprised it was faint! If I had have had blood test I would have found same as you and been in a blind panic!

Try not worry and wait for scan, even if they can't see hb they should be able to measure and give you dates. it is a worrying time, I have never been so anxious in my life! Sure it will all work out fine. I have to keep telling myself to trust my body, it's not easy though!