Beta #1 = 132
Beta #2 = 324
That was in 72 hours, but it DID double. My doubling time was 55.8. I don't really know if that's good or not. I will do more research tonight. The only distressing part is that my labs description of "normal" ranges is this:
Non Pregnant: <5
0 - 1 Week: 5-50
1 - 2 Weeks: 40-300
2 - 3 Weeks: 100-1000
3 - 4 Weeks: 500-6000
1 - 2 Months: 5000-200000
2 - 3 Months: 10000-100000
2nd Trimester: 3000-50000
3rd Trimester: 1000-50000
According to that chart, I am fine if I'm in the 2-3 week range, but if I am 4-5 weeks along (which is what I suspect), I fall short. When I have looked online at other charts of normal ranges, I do fall within range, just the lower end. I also read lots of success stories about people who started with low betas. It's not going down, which is good. And it's not under 100, which usually is not good. I do think I ovulated later than the IUI, so maybe that factors in, and maybe I took a while to implant? So for now, I think we are okay.
I didn't get to speak to my doctor though because there was a mix-up and the lab did not do my HcG till later in the day. I got my results online but the doctor had already left. So I have to wait to hear from him tomorrow.
The good part is that my Progesterone and Estriadol are all okay! They are actually both quite high (Pg is 252, which is super high). I know that a lot of people have troubles with low progesterone, so that is good.
So, for now I am still pregnant. I hope that if it is not going to last, it ends pretty quick. I want to enjoy my pregnancy and I would so much rather know now if it is going to end. Thanks for all the support during this time!
Oh, and the photo prompt for today is market. I couldn't take a picture of our amazing Farmer's Market, so I found on online. Our market runs year-round (indoors during winter) and is fabulous! I love living in a community that values local, organic food.
The numbers are still going up. Until someone says differently you are pregnant. I will continue to pray for you and hope things continue in the positive direction. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteGreat news! :)
ReplyDeleteI love a good farmer's market.
Going up! Good news! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hoping for a beautiful pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteYay for doubling numbers! I'm praying that those numbers continue to rise and that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad it doubled! I was thinking about you and hoping for the best! Keep positive and enjoy your pregnancy in this moment! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone! So far so good. I hope my doctor thinks so too, and that our next beta will have had a huge surge. For now, I'm off to forget about my worries and have some fun.
ReplyDeleteI think Izzy (eggceptionalblues.wordpress.com) also had low-ish numbers at 14-16dpo, but they shot up soon after that and she is still pregnant, heartbeat and all. So you never know, you could have implanted late!!
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