What does by beta mean? anyone?

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salane
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What does by beta mean? anyone?

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So, this is our first time with ivf. I am trying to learn as we go and not get too ahead of myself on what to expect. I had my first beta today. I am 12dp3dt and my beta number was 409. Is that good?
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yes it is good! your beta number should also be doubling every 2 days. Good luck

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Me 30
DH 30
DS 10 from previous marriage
ttc 5 yrs, Cervical cancer- in remission
IVF# 1 BFP m/c at 7 weeks
FET Nov 2010 BFN
IUI #5 12/02 BFP! Paul NIcholas
April 2012 Natural BFP on baseline to start cycling-- beta 4/11 35 beta 4/13 121

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yes that's quite high! congrats..i've heard that anything over 100 is strongly correlated with a viable pregnancy
38 yrs. DOR, TTC since '04, recommended DE but didn't listen
3 IVF's & 1 FET: 1 cancellation, 1 m/c @ 12 wks, 1 chemical, 1 miracle boy & miracle 'natural' PG right now while waiting to cycle (WTF?)
feb 21 hb 154
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Congratulations! It shows how much of the pregnancy hormone (HCG) is in your blood...that is an awesome level! :D :D

Here is a website with further beta information:

http://www.betabase.info/

Best of luck!!!
Me: 44, endo. & 1 tube due to rupture
DH 36 fine
IVF#1 double ectopic/severe OHSS 12/08
IVF#2 BFN
IVF#3 BFP-->m/c
IUI#1, #2, and #3, 2010 BFN
IVF#4-2/11 HPT=BFP 11dpo; 13dpo=240! 15dpo=653, 20dpo=5522,3/29=u/s-1sac1yolk 4/4=2 HBs!
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That's a fantastic number!!!!!!!!!!!
Me-34- 1 tube shy of a pair
DH 33- 6% morphology
TTC- since 1/07
IVF 5/2008-- BFP! (joy to the world)
DS born 1/25/09
planned FET mid-November 2010
still tryin' in the meantime!
salane
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Thanks for everyone's positive words! This has been so new and overwhelming for us! I didn't want to do too much reading/research ahead of time, so I wouldn't obsess over everything!
I have my next beta on Wednesday, so keeping our fingers crossed! Best of luck to you guys!! xoxo
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How many did you transfer? good chance of more then one stuck. Good Luck!!
Chris 40- DH 41
6 IVFs Cycles - BFN's
DE Cycle 2/2011 -BFP Jacob born 11/11/11

FET 7/2012 - BFP - Kaylee due 4/3/13

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We transferred 2...so praying that at least one of those little guys sticks!! Have my second beta in the morning! This is the most nervous i have ever been in my whole life!
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Wishing you the best of luck tomorrow...but as everyone has said, alll looks super! And if it more than doubles, perhaps you do indeed have doubles inside! :wink: Can't wait to hear your good news tomorrow.
Me: 44, endo. & 1 tube due to rupture
DH 36 fine
IVF#1 double ectopic/severe OHSS 12/08
IVF#2 BFN
IVF#3 BFP-->m/c
IUI#1, #2, and #3, 2010 BFN
IVF#4-2/11 HPT=BFP 11dpo; 13dpo=240! 15dpo=653, 20dpo=5522,3/29=u/s-1sac1yolk 4/4=2 HBs!
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Just got by beta number back from this morning and it was 911! I think that's good since it doubled? I don't go back until Nov. 16...another torturous 3ww!! Thanks for everyone's support! :)
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Salane: Great number! Congratulations!!! Is November 16th your ultrasound? That will be amazing. :D Take care of yourself, pregnant momma!
Me: 44, endo. & 1 tube due to rupture
DH 36 fine
IVF#1 double ectopic/severe OHSS 12/08
IVF#2 BFN
IVF#3 BFP-->m/c
IUI#1, #2, and #3, 2010 BFN
IVF#4-2/11 HPT=BFP 11dpo; 13dpo=240! 15dpo=653, 20dpo=5522,3/29=u/s-1sac1yolk 4/4=2 HBs!
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salane
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Thank you!! I definitely think I will be able to rest a little easier! Yes, my ultrasound is on the 16th. If that looks normal, is that usually when they release you to an OBGYN?
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