help please on hcg levels

beckym · Post by **beckym** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 8:34 pm

have managed to get myself in a bit of a stew about my hcg levels as have been reading an IVF site which shows that my hcg levels are quite low for my stage and that i might be a risk of a m/c. I had levels of 67 on day 12 post et and 146 on day 14. anyone else had such low readings and managed to get to second trimester? beckym xxx

rachel r · Post by **rachel r** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 8:37 pm

Hi Becky I don't know too much about it but when we did our ICSI, the hospital look for a hcg of 50 on day 14, so if yours is 146 on day 14, personally i'd say that's good. When do you go to the hospital for your first scan? If you're concerned, call the hospital first thing tomorrow morning and they'll set you straight. Have a good sleep tonight and try not to dwell on it. Love Rachel x

beckym · Post by **beckym** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 10:01 pm

Hi rachel, thanks for responding - you have helped to put my mind at rest. i haven't got a scan date set yet cos my clinic (ARGC) do repeat hcg tests every other day first before they give you a scan date. in some ways its good because at least i know the levels are rising and therefore the embie is growing but in other ways I would rather wait and just have the first scan because, as you know, whenever you wait for any results it is a worry and somehow I would rather just try and relax until the 6/7 week scan. Wish I hadn't had a look at that website on hcg levels last night as it did give me a bit of a sleepless night, I have to admit, but I am such a sucker for statistics!! Find this worse than the 2ww as I was quite relaxed in at least the first two-thirds of my 2ww. think I just hate having to wait for that crucial phone call. Did you have to have repeat hcg levels taken? I think that if your levels are high enough on the first day most clinics don't bother. beckym xx

Nikola · Post by **Nikola** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 9:56 am

Hi Becky Please try not to worry about hcg levels. They are measuring your hormones and if you are stressed they might be affected. I had the opposite worry to you because my hcg level was 628 and the clinic said they had never had one this high (the highest before was 275), so I went through hell worrying too! Rachel is right they look for an indicator of 50 to show a positive result and then they look for the level to double each day, so you are more than above average. Try not to worry!!! I think the meanest thing about the whole ivf rollercoaster is when you are taking the tmt you long for a +ve result, convinced that you'll relax then cos you've made it. I actually found the two weeks from finding out I was pg to my first scan the worst two weeks of my entire life. It lasts eternity, but then things start moving along and you do get chance to enjoy things. Try to distract yourself with other things (nice things!)and not allow yourself to get too over-loaded with stats and horror stories it will just make things worse. Keep drinking the water and eat well! Take special care. love nikola.xx

Becky28 · Post by **Becky28** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 10:20 am

Becky, Don't worry! It's only natural to get stressed about every bit of info you can get your hands on when you're pregnant ('you are pregnant'!!!, isn't that such a lovely thing to hear!), but everything will be fine I'm sure. It sounds as though your clinic monitor you v closely, and in a way that's reassuring, but it also gives you more things to think 'what if . . .' about. I didn't like the fact that my clinic did no blood tests at all, as the wait for a scan was really hard . . . but then I got OHSS when in Paris (long story), and they scanned me at 5 wks and could only see a sac, no heartbeat. I was terrified, even though they said it was probably just too early. They did my HCG levels then but didn't tell me if they were normal or not, and that made it even worse!!! But a week later back in London we saw the heartbeat. Then we relaxed for about 5 minutes until we thought of something else to worry about! I know we all say this, but it really does never stop. Try to stay calm and happy - you've done it, and the fun starts here. Beck x

Jo Locker · Post by **Jo Locker** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 11:11 am

Hi Becky - this internet contraption has a lot to answer for - we all know too much these days!!!! Rest and Relax - you have a positive. Resting and keeping calm will be the best thing you can do for your little one (and you!!!) Lots of Love - Jo.xxx

Dagny · Post by **Dagny** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 12:46 pm

Hi Becky My clinic don't do HCG tests at all. I asked them to and they said that there was no point as the hpt said it was positive. So we haven't had any HCG levels to compare. I do believe too much information can be harmful though. Try not to worry too much and try to relax. Like some have said before 'you are pregnant' thats the main thing. Big love Dagny x

beckym · Post by **beckym** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 5:05 pm

thanks for responding guys had the results back for today's test and they have doubled again to 299 so the clinic are happy with that and they don't want to see me until 2 December for my scan. this is great as it means I can relax now for 10 days at least before I start worrying about the 6 week scan!! also had first bout of real nausea this morning (4am!!) which they told me was a good sign that everything is moving in the right direction. Went to get the Wibbs, Nikola etc recommended 2-pack maternity bras at M&S. Despite my boobs looking enormous to me I had actually gone down in size from 34DD (ok, Bravissimo sizes admittedly) to a 34D!!! They really do look like Mrs Doubtfire contraptions though, don't they? Also got a book on pregnancy. Becky - your sojourn in Paris sounds like a bit of a nightmare. strange to have OHSS come on after the test date!! mine came on within 2 days of et last time and had gone (after they drained my tummy) after 10 days. reminds me to keep drinking that water though!! Dagny, Nikola, Jo - nice to meet you, have been following your progress on here whilst I was on the other side. We are hoping for a couple more +vs at least from the OCBs in the next week or so. Would be so lovely if Traci could make it over here. think I will cry with happiness when that happens. beckym xxx

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