3rd beta - UPDATE

It's 310.  Why am I stuck in this limbo?  It was 93 on Thursday, so that's a doubling time of 55 hours.  It's not out of the game, but still not doubling on time.  My nurse is going to check with Dr. Potter tomorrow morning when he's back in the office and see what he wants to do.  I'm very confused and torn.  I want this to move forward or end.  And it seems to be teetering on the brink. 

Any great stories or insight?  Why is it doing this and what does it mean?

UPDATE - I heard back from my nurse today after she spoke with Dr. Potter.  Yesterday she said she thought he would take me off the meds, which surprised me.  I was ready to fight for another week on meds and an u/s if I had to.  But apparently Dr. P thinks it's too early to give up too - "Since you're only 18 days past transfer Dr. Potter thinks this could still be a normal pregnancy."  I was happy that he's not giving up yet.  I'll go in for another beta on Friday and then an u/s the following Thursday or Friday.  

Hmmm.  I think you could either be a low producer, or there could be something wrong. . . going up is definitely good though.  I hope it all turns out to be okay--let us know what Dr. P says

I had normal hcg levels with my 2 healthy pregnancies, and with the miscarriage the hcg dropped quickly.  I don't think I'm a low hcg producer, or at least I wasn't in the past.  Is this most likely an abnormal embryo struggling to thrive?  When will it end on it's own?  I would imagine that the only option Dr. P would give is to keep taking the supplements and see what an ultrasound shows in a week or two.  He wouldn't stop all the supps now just in case it is a healthy pg.  I think the only thing to do is wait. 

So sorry you are in limbo. I hate you are having to go through this. I will continue to keep you in my prayers!

Twoboysandcounting:

I would imagine that the only option Dr. P would give is to keep taking the supplements and see what an ultrasound shows in a week or two.  He wouldn't stop all the supps now just in case it is a healthy pg.  I think the only thing to do is wait. 

I think this is what will happen.  When I had low HCG levels even after the first ultrasound I had to wait.  I kept thinking I would see the fetal pole but one never showed up.  For me I was given the option as to what to do after the 2nd ultrasound confirmed the blighted ovum.  She basically said a blighted ovum could grow for weeks so that is why I chose the D&E.  Also keep in mind that they won't be able to see anything until your leves are at 2000.  It is so hard being in limbo especially if when you just want to know.  I remember feeling like the excitement was totally gone and it made me so angry.  I am so sorry you are going through this.

 My first cycle was like that and unfortunately came to an end at 9 weeks.  I have a friend, however, who is 20 weeks pregnant with a perfect baby boy who the doctors gave up on very early because of low/not doubling BETAs. For everybody who has a negative outcome, there is somebody who has a positive outcome. I know that limbo ver well and hope that your u/s will be more conclusive and hopefully for the positive...all the best!

I don't have any advice but I just wanted you to know that I hope this turns out the best way for you.  I can only imagine how frustrating this is and how crappy it feels to be in limbo.  I am keeping you and your DD in my prayers. 

liv78:

I don't have any advice but I just wanted you to know that I hope this turns out the best way for you.  I can only imagine how frustrating this is and how crappy it feels to be in limbo.  I am keeping you and your DD in my prayers. 

I agree.  Although I don't have any first hand stories or experience to help, I wanted to let you know that I wish you the best in this frustrating time.  Have they scheduled your first u/s yet?  Hopefully that will be soon so you can get closure one way or another.

 

I tell you what, the waiting sucks with all of this.  That is for SURE. I think all you can do is wait and see.

I am sorry you are stuck in limbo it really is the worst feeling.  Unfortunately I think the only thing to do is wait for your ultrasound.  I hope that you get to see a healthy little baby in there!   GL!! 

I'm so sorry you're having to deal w/ this.  Honestly, it sounds like my blighted ovum.  Am hoping and praying that's not the case for you though...

I am so sorry you are going through this...it is heartbreaking just not knowing...hope things continue to get better! ((hugs))

I think you are right to sense that this may not end well.  Yes, miracles happen, but by and large, we would be seeing "normal" doubling at this point.

I think you are on the right track to wait and see at your u/s.  So sorry this is not going well at the moment...

GZ

I'm thinking of you and hoping everything works out.

hi sweetie, i wish that you weren't having to suffer through this waiting period.

I am so sorry that it's hard right now.

i hope you hear good news soon!

i'm praying for you every day. Jen