Ghost or anyone Beta numbers could it be twins?

[momwanttobe]

We just got our BFP... At 12dp3dt beta was 343.3 at 16dp3dt it's 1514. RE called today to give results I asked him his thoughts whether it could be twins or not and he said it could be possible. Well I guess any pregnancy it could be possible. I am just scared. I was just wondering your thoughts.

[margi26]

I posted this link on the other thread that you started, but this has lots of information for anyone curious about averages, means, medians, doubling times, etc as far as beta levels are concerned.

http://www.betabase.info

Yes, looking at your numbers, you do appear to me closer to the median for twins, but if you look at the range of scores then you will see that the range is very wide. So--high levels can sometimes mean a singleton as well as sometimes lower #s can be deceptive and could still be twins.

My scores (see in my siggie) were more in line with triplets, so I was a bit freaked, but turns out I have healthy twins growing. You may have twins, or just on strong bean that is kicking out a lot of HcG. You really won't know until u/s and even then, you won't be really sure until time progresses. There are times were two sacs are there, but only one really develops--and sometimes (as with us) we only saw one sac at first u/s and then 2 sacs and 2 HB's at the next u/s.

Enjoy the fact that you are PREGNANT!!! When is your first u/s scheduled for?

(And if you do end up with twins, as an "older" mom-to-be--I turn 44 tomorrow- I'll be happy to talk with you about it. If I didn't have a stupid hematoma, I would be doing just fine!!!)

[momwanttobe]

Thanks Marji I am definitely going to need some one to talk to. Right now I am scarred bad. Not so much about being pregnant but because it could be twins. I am overweight but other than that I am healthy. I am worried about the health of everyone. Ultrasound hasn't been scheduled yet. One more beta next Monday and then they will schedule u/s. I leave Wednesday going on vacation, so looking forward to relaxing and trying not to worry....

Hope you are doing well.

If I'm not being to nosey... Can you tell me how each month has gone for you?

[Ghost]

We just got our BFP... At 12dp3dt beta was 343.3 at 16dp3dt it's 1514. RE called today to give results I asked him his thoughts whether it could be twins or not and he said it could be possible. Well I guess any pregnancy it could be possible. I am just scared. I was just wondering your thoughts.

Can't really tell. Those are good, strong numbers, suggesting a viable pregnancy with a good chance of going to live birth. But that could easily be a very strong single or a fairly strong twin.

[momwanttobe]

Thanks Ghost... I truly hope that it is only one. If I were younger I would love to have twins but right now that scares me more than anything. I know that we really won't know anything until ultrasound. I am truly thankful that we got a BFP after almost 7 years of trying. Thanks again.

[brit1612]

You are right, your numbers are high. But don't worry too much, they are just numbers. Until the ultrasound, you won't know much of anything, other than you are pregnant and have great numbers! I say this from experience. Our beta was right around 2,000 (can't remember the exact number now) at 14dp5dt and I was convinced it was twins. The nurse was thinking multiples as well. But we were both wrong, there was only one healthy little boy in there! He is our little miracle now. Good luck with your pregnancy, hope you have a wonderful 9 months.

[momwanttobe]

Got my 3rd beta back today. It is 12522. Today is 23dp3dt... I have been trying to get on betabase.info but apparently the site is down.

[margi26]

Great rise!!! 55 hours doubling time (if I did the calculation right)....great strong #.....now hang in there until 1st u/s!! I know that you are anxious. I will gladly hold your hand and share everything I know regarding twin pregnancy--if that is your situation. Let's wait and see before you go get that double stroller. Friday isn't that far away!!

Any morning sickness yet? How are you feeling? I know it is early for ya...

[to_have_fun08]

no use driving yourself crazy. no one can tell you for sure until the u/s. At least you know you have at least one healthy sticky bean growing. Good luck on Friday!!

[momwanttobe]

I am literally scared to death about the ultrasound. Does this ivf stuff ever get easier? First all the worry over the betas and now the ultrasound. I have never gotten this far. I will be depending on you guys because we have decided not to tell anyone yet. May tell family this weekend according to what the ultrasound shows.

I have had a few bouts of upset stomach but no throwing up or anything yet. I feel fine. A little tired but trying to rest as much as possible when I get home. I have a desk job so I sit 95% of my day.

Hope everyone is doing well...

[Ghost]

Does this ivf stuff ever get easier?

The IVF stuff gets easier but the parenting stuff is there forever.

[to_have_fun08]

momwanttobe - Good Luck on your u/s tomorrow. Keep us posted.

[momwanttobe]

Thanks, I am very nervous... I will update tomorrow..

[margi26]

Good luck tomorrow!!! I will be checking for your results!! What time is your appt?

[momwanttobe]

9:30AM I will update as soon as I can... marji when did you have your first u/s? Could you see hb? I will be 6wks 2days tomorrow. So nervous we won't be able to see hb yet....