Low BETA / HCG levels with my BFP-Anyone else? So scared!!!!

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amh6967
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Low BETA / HCG levels with my BFP-Anyone else? So scared!!!!

Post by amh6967 »

i got a BFP!
my 1st beta was only 7.6, and 2nd one was only 14.5 (2 days apart).
i am told these numbers are very low, and i should remain cautiously optimistic. i have beta's scheduled every 48 hrs for the next couple weeks or so. i guess that as long as the #s continue to double/grow, that this could be a viable pregnancy!
im so damned nervous, and excited!
anyone else out there experienced such low betas?
angela
PCOS
Type 1 Diabetes
I don't ovulate at all
DH mildly lower sperm count
Clomid x 8 months, no ovulation
1st IVF 5/07...
BFP 5/25
Low beta's though. . .
Miscarried @ 3 weeks : (
Awaited 2nd round. . .
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Post by sdmtb »

It depends on when you are testing - it may be very early, hence the low numbers. It also matters more that the numbers double every 48-72 hours. Beta testing every 48 hours for a few weeks seems like torture! I have not read that many others have had testing this often. Most I read have it anywhere from 11-14 days post transfer, then a second 48-72 hours later. As long as the numbers approximately double, that is it. I had additional testing done when I had bleeding, and everything continued to be fine. Enjoy the BFP and your doubling HCG. Even very low betas can be very good pregnancies! Congrats!
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Post by amh6967 »

thanks sdmtb,
im trying to remain as optimistic as possible.... plus my HPT's are getting darker positive lines every day...
PCOS
Type 1 Diabetes
I don't ovulate at all
DH mildly lower sperm count
Clomid x 8 months, no ovulation
1st IVF 5/07...
BFP 5/25
Low beta's though. . .
Miscarried @ 3 weeks : (
Awaited 2nd round. . .
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Post by beachbaby »

Amh, god luck i hope your beta' keep rising. I had a very low beta but my numbers went straight back down, as long as they keep doubling you will be ok. at my clinic they have recorded a live birth from a first beta reading of 3 so hang in there and the very best of luck.
J
Me 39, DH 40. TTC 5years
4th times a charm,1-IVF, 3xFET's, 2 chemical
Twin boys born 9/7/08
amh6967
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update

Post by amh6967 »

hi girls, update on me:
m/c @ 3 weeks.... very sad. beta leveled out and then started to drop.
looking forward to the next try in a couple months

angela
PCOS
Type 1 Diabetes
I don't ovulate at all
DH mildly lower sperm count
Clomid x 8 months, no ovulation
1st IVF 5/07...
BFP 5/25
Low beta's though. . .
Miscarried @ 3 weeks : (
Awaited 2nd round. . .
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