hcg not doubled, any hope?

Hello, I haven't been posting in ages, just lurking and hoping. Today I am 5w6d pregnant. Three days ago I had my first blood test and the hCG was 8960, progesterone was 79. I had another test yesterday and the hCG has only risen to 15,000. And the girl at the medical practice who answered my call couldn't find the progesterone level. Anyway, I've rung my fertility specialist/obstetrician and they've arranged for me to go in tomorrow to have a dating/viability scan. I am now quite worried that it's all over, again. This will be my third m/c if that's the case.

So the big question, is: has anyone not had hCG double but things have been okay? Is there any reason to hold out hope?

that was only 48hrs hon. Sometimes it can take a bit longer to double. Rememeber 48hrs is only an adverage. It's not too far from it so there is still hope honey. Hang in there! Best of luck hon. I'm praying for u

Kerry, firstly I want to say congratulations. And secondly I agree with Katkins and TBH the figures look pretty good to me.. Best of luck with the scan I know all too well how hard it is not to worry 24/7. xx

Thanks, Katkins and Nicambhar. I've just had a look at a good site (babymed dot com) and it's helped allay my fears a little. Well, this information did anyway:

* Within the first 2-4 weeks after fertilization, hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours
* An increase of 60% in 48 hours is still considered normal
* Below 1,200 mIU/ml, hCG usually doubles every 48-72 hours
* Between 1,200 and 6,000 mIU/ml serum, the hCG usually takes 72-96 hours to double
* Above 6,000 mIU/ml, the hCG often takes over four days to double
* More than two in three normal pregnancies have a doubling of the hCG every 72 hours
* There is a wide variation of normal hCG levels. An hCG that does not double every two to three days does not necessarily indicate a problem

I'll let you know how tomorrow's scan goes. Thanks again.

There is also a good one called Betabase. Betabase It suggests that the median doubling time for you should be around 60 hrs (based on collected data) and you see to be around that. Your progesterone seems good.
Big sticky vibes for you. and all the very best hun. :crossfingers:

Good luck tomorrow at your scan, I think all will be fine. Those levels looks great to me!

I would suggest that level is pretty good for only 5w something pregnant. Keep on talking to bubba and sending it loving thoughts. I truely believe that works!

That level is practically double so don't stress, I think you'll find it's fine.

levels sound good to me , good luck for tomorrow, big hug for you

Hi Kerry, good to see you here!

Your levels sound good to me - the doubling every 48 hours is only an average, and they have pretty much doubled anyway.

Best of luck sweetie!!

Love Bun xx

Congratulations Kerry!!

After your levels reach 5,000 the doubling time increases... so it sounds like things are going well.

I will be thinking of you though this very stressful time!

xx

Hi Kerry! *waves* I've been thinking about you!

Your levels look great to me. Why don't you call again about your progesterone? I'd keep pestering until they found my results!

All the very best with tomorrow's scan, please let us know how you go.

SG
xo

Hello Kerry, congrats hun!!!

Your HCG levels look great, but can understand why your worried due to previous m/c's.

Hope the scan goes well, best of luck.

Congrats Kerry!
I didn't know you were pregnant! Those levels sound good to me! Good luck for tomorrow I am sure everything will be fine!

Kerry: Congratulations, that is fantastic news. Your levels look pretty good to me. Guess we will be seeing you around.

Congratulations!! CAn't wait to hear your scan results. I know you'll be fine!!! Fingers crossed!

squeals!!! Oh Kerry!!!
15000 is what mine was at at 6 weeks with Darcy.
SO hope tomorrow goess the way you hope!!!

I think the results sound really good. Also your progesterone is too. My progesterone with Julia and also this pregnancy was low 80's and Julia was fine and so far so good touch wood with this pregnancy.

I had a scan at 6 weeks and it was good to ease my mind since I have miscarried before but the heartrate was low (112bpm) apparently ok for 6 weeks cause at my scan this week at my Obs office it was 161bpm. Just wanted to let you know incase you worry tomorrow.

Will be thinking of you. I hope all goes well.

Bel
xxx

Oooh Kerry, congratulations babe!!

I will be praying for you that this is the ONE!!

I'll check in tomorrow to see how you went.

I know its easy to say dont stress hun. I hope everything will be ok. I have been through a m/c and was so anxious with this pg, i had bloods taken every 4 days for ages. What i found, and what is in this research, is that there is a certain point where the Hcg stops doubling, it still increases but more like every 72 hours like one of the other girls have posted in here- actually that was you- heehee! Your levels are really good and thats a positive thing. I remember the first bloods i got that didnt double in the 48 hours, and i was soo stressed. Good luck with your scan, i know how important it is too see that first heartbeat. :crossfingers:
Mel

Hello my beautiful friend. :hugs: Try not to worry. I'm thinking of you and this little one constantly, praying for a happy and healthy pregnancy for you. Can't wait to hear the scan results.

Sarah. xoxox

i hope every thing goes well for you at the scan ... xx

Good luck today at your scan, I'm thinking positive thoughts for you & I'm sure all will be good :)

Good luck today, I hope everything goes well!

Goodluck at your scan today....i'm sure everything will be fine!!!

Thinking of you.

Good luck today! Try not to stress - Surely it will all be fine

I had fertility treament aswell and ended up with
twins but lost one at 8weeks. My levels were very low
from the start i think from memory 743 at 4wks 4days.
And as you can see Im now 24weeks preg.
So I wouldnt worry and good luck today

Thanks for all your positive messages and excitement. :)

Scan went okay - a flickering heartbeat was spotted, but only 71bpm, so quite slow. Low heart beat rates in early pregnancy are not promising. They want me to go back in two weeks for another scan to make sure everything's progressing as it should. They're putting me at 5w6d.

I'm going to be driving back west on Sunday and I'll try to get in to see the specialist I was seeing in Wagga Wagga (and maybe swangle another scan next week). Relieved as I am that something was seen, I'm just not terribly confident. As you might understand!

Lots of love to you all.

PS progesterone level at second blood test was 80 and considered good by the f/s. She said the rise in hCG was okay but would have liked to have seen it closer to the 18,000 level.

Hey Kerry, that sounds great for where you are at. A HB wasn't detected until over 7 weeks with my pregnancy.

Can't wait to hear the news in two more weeks!

SG
xo

Kerry,it is a good start. Now try not to stress! Sending as many sticky vibes and *grow bub grow* vibes your way. :hug:
xo

Mustering all the sticky and positive vibes I can for you Kerry.. Take it easy and I hope this all works out for you. xx

I really hope this one sticks for you Kerry. Take care of yourself!!!

My baby did have a heartbeat until 6weeks 4days

Kerry, I'm really hoping that things work out for you. I hope you have the support you need to get through the next week or so.

Things may not be terribly hopeful, but it's obvious that you are not in a completely hopeless situation.

Take care... sending lots of prayers for a successful outcome your way. :pray: :hug: :pray:

BW

Most people dont even see a heart beat before 6 weeks so I think thats a great result!

Praying all goes well for you & its extra sticky.

Good luck :)

Sending Sticky Vibes Your Way!!

Grow Little Bubby!!!

xox Love B:pray:

Kerry I am so excited for you and I have everything crossed that this one is going to be a sticky bubs for you. I hope you manage to get in to see the FS in Wagga next week just so you don't have to wait 2 more weeks. Try to think positive thoughts, but if you can't i'm sure there are plenty of ladies on here who will think them for you (me included) big :hug: hun

Kerry, that's great that they where able to get a heartbeat at this stage i didn't hear either of mine before 8 weeks so it all sounds promising to me.

Goodluck, sending loads of sticky vibes your way!!

Well, I had another blood test done on Saturday and the hCG has risen to 32,000 from 15,000 but the progesterone has dropped to 64, down from 80. So looks like it takes 72 hours for my hCG levels to increase. Normal! Tomorrow I'm going to call the obstetrician I was going to see last year and request an appointment (and ultrasound) - hopefully, he'll have some advice about the progesterone levels too.
I've been feeling quite nauseous for the past few days, worse today. Hoping that's a good sign at least!
Thanks for your kind thoughts and words. :)

Kerry thats a great rise!!!!