Do you mean to say that you had a baby starting out with bHCG numbers like that?
I had a 4th beta today - 59. My RE's office said it's doomed and if I don't bleed by next Monday, I'm to get another beta and come into the office in the p.m. to discuss what to do about it.
Funny thing is, my OB/GYN also called today (I got ahead of myself and sent him a copy of the betas) and they said I shouldn't be doing them so often because its causing me a lot of stress for no reason, and that I should repeat it in 3 weeks. They said "slow starts" are very common.
I wonder who's right? Or are they both quacks?
Heidi:
*Hugz* You have been through too much for one lifetime.
The only advice I have for you, which you probably already know, is to seek out an RE. It can be expensive and taxing if you have to travel, however, there is a lot that can be done to "treat" infertililty these days but its imperative that you see the right kind of specialist. If you really get desperate, chances are you'll end up with an RE anyway, so why not get started sooner?
Remember, you are not alone. Not here. The ladies here are tremendous, and the docs are very informative. Visit us often!
And good luck on your continued journey to babydom!
37, unexplained infertility (no M or F factors), TTC for 1 yr, 3 failed cycles of Clomid 50 mg + IUI, 2 failed cycles of 5 mg Femara + Gonal-f + IUI, having extreme difficulty coping, esp. with all the blissfully new moms around me
It is cruel what we all have to go through... the waiting.. the testing.. the not knowing.. the dreams dashed.. it is just heartbreaking. Silli-kittie... you have had to go through all this waiitng and wondering and testing too much lately.. and I completely feel your despair...but you are doing the best thing.. be as informed as possible.. ask questions and demand answers...keep us informed about your journey.
Heidi.. best advice indded is to get an RE.. how isolated in Maine are you.. I have felt somewhat isolated as I am a good hour and a half from the major city where I am getting my treatments.. and everyone I run into at the clinic live in the city.. so they don't have to worrry about getting up at 3:30/4am.. driving into the city when it is dark.. and you are exhausted.. then try to get home and work! it just adds to the stress that is already there..
So keep yourself informed -- there are so many great web sites out there ( esp. this one)
37 yrs. old, DH is 39 -- TTC for a year and a half.. One blocked tube. Completed two IUI's (both on 1050 iu's of Gonal-F). BFP Sept. 28. Annabel born on June 7th - 1 day after my official due date!!
Silli Kitti - Yes - My first pg that m/c at 8 wks started like that. I am so sorry about all the stress you had to go through lateley. It is so cruel. Please keep in touch with us.
Heidi- I cannot believe you have had that many losses and still have the strenght to try again and again. I told my hubby I think one more m/c and I am done with this crap. I am too old to have these hormones upsets.
You should really get a RE that specializes in autoimmune problems to save yourself alot of trouble.
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
Hi ladies! I am new to this sight. As of last Friday I thought that I would be all done w/ the infertility forums BUT>>> DH & I were set to start IVF this month when lo and behold I got a BFP on Friday. Even got a positive beta on Friday. But Tues got another Beta done and just got the results yesterday. They are rising but not doubling. The Dr. said that I am in the "gray area." If there is something I dont want to hear it is gray area... I have been crying ever since. I have another test tomorrow.... Dr. said if he had to guess it would be that it isnt a viable pregnancy but to not lose hope... I was spotting brown for last 5 days but not anymore.... I am scared out of my mind...Just felt like I needed to let go of some feelings so that maybe I could quit crying!! Thanks!
I know what that feels like. Unfortunately (or fortunately for th e wonderful support it provides) many of the women here do.
I wish you the best with this pregnancy, maybe things will turn around for you. I know some women who started out low and then started doubling. Hang in there and keep coming back to this site to let us know how things are going.
I am 38; DH is 37. No children; PCO; 1 partially blocked tube; 2 failed IUI's; 3rd IUI cancelled; 1st IVF in May resulted in m/c; 2nd IVF in August, BFP on 9/6/05.
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
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