About HCG Levels

Congratulations! With my daughter I never had "normal" readings/numbers. I went in when I was about a week or two pregnant and was told my number was like 20, very low to be pregnant, but too high not to be so they had me come back the next week to test again then it was a 12 the lowest number to be pregnant. They did an ultrasound that day to ensure it wasn't an epotch pregnancy. Thankfully it was not so they put on progestrone to help continue the pregnancy. Now almost five years later my daughter is very healthly and has had no major helth problems after the first year. She did have a mild digestion problem until she was about 1 -11/2 she couldn't digest the formula and refused to nuse. Easily fixed with lac-to-lose (SP) it is an undigestible suger which helped her be able to pass BMs. She is now on nothing and has not problem with BM or constipation. :)

Im sorry to hear that. I had that problem and mine was because The baby detached or something and died. They were never able to find heart beat. My case may be different though. There is a lot of reasons for things there is a lot going on in the beginning of pregnancy. If you do not feel comfortable with that docter you need to find another. I wish you the best of luck. Please let me know how things go. I bet ererything is fine. It will be ok. You in my prayers.

Hi M.,
I haven't read any other responses, so please forgive me if this is redundant... if you are not comfortable with your current dr, please get a referral to another one! I had some issues with my first group of dr's and finally had to go to a dr that I liked (primary care) and ask him to refer me to someone else. We had a pretty frank conversation about my needs, and based on my those and my personality, he referred me to the BEST doctor! The rest of my pregnancy was an emotional breeze comparatively, and I was left wondering what took me so long! The best thing you can do as a patient is to be your own advocate. Explain to dr's how you expect to be treated, and if they can't handle that, move on! Good luck!
-H.

My best friend has never had normal levels during a pregnancy and she has 3 beautiful children. In fact, she doesn't show pregnant on a BLOOD test until the 2nd trimester. So don't worry so soon. If you aren't sure about your doctor change now. SHe won't get any nicer I can assure you.

Get the Wise Woman Herbal Childbearing Year book, by Susun Weed. There could be something in your diet or a tea you're drinking that is undermining the pregnancy.

My first advice: If your doctor doesn't seem very compationate, GET A NEW ONE!

Second Advice: Take it easy. I know that is hard to do, but you don't need any added stress. I did have a miscarriage with my first pregnancy because of the HCG levels. Just try to be patient. Your doctor should tell you that a miscarriage means that the baby would have been unhealthy anyway. Leave it to God. He will provide on HIS time---not yours! Have faith. God Bless you and your family!

Maybe you're pregnant with twins! I have read all over the twin websites that your HCG levels are really high when your having more than one. I am pregnant with twins now, but I never asked what my HCG numbers were so I don't have any first hand knowledge.

You will probably need to take the Progesterone for more than six days. I had to take it for months. Please find a better doctor. If you don't feel like the dr. is compassionate it won't get any better.

I recently went through something similar 3 1/2 months ago but I had the spotting to go with it. I was rather concerned about the spotting so I went in to have them check me. I was told by the ultrasound technician that there was no fetal pole, which meant there was no baby. She followed that up by saying that I was in the middle of a miscarriage. I was apoligized to at least 100 times but was then told to have my blood work done that day and then to come back a few days later to see if my HCG level had gone up or down. It suprisingly had gone up (but not enough because they expected it to double and it only went up about 25%), but the spotting continued. I went back a few days later for a follow up ultrasound and to our suprise there was the baby, heartbeat and all, so we breathed a sign of relief. Two days later I woke up to extremely heavy bleeding, on a Saturday no less. Went to the doctor on Monday and they confirmed that in fact did have a miscarriage.

I completely understand how freaked out you are by this. I pray that you do not have to go on the same roller coaster ride that we went on. Every pregnancy is different and this could mean nothing. Keep your head up, pay close attention to your body and don't be afraid to call your doctor if you feel uneasy about something. I wish you all the best!

-L.

M.,

In my experience, HCG levels just made me worry. In at least two cases the HCG levels were normal and I miscarried anyway. I know it's too late for this now but I would recommend do as little as possible as far as testing. What are you going to do about it anyway? On the other hand, when I did take Prometrium early enough, the pregnancies did survive. There doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason why some babies live and others don't.

And by all means, if you are uncomfortable with your doctor already, and you're only two months along, SWITCH! No sense in going through a rough time for the next seven months.

K.

I had a similar situation; my HcG levels went up but not the range they were hoping for. They want them to double in 48 hours, I believe...and mine were going up at about a rate of 1.5 instead.

Obviously they were wrong...my son turns 9 months on Thursday. :-) I had another friend who had a similar situation, and she researched it, telling me that if your levels are going up, that is a good sign. Its when they go down that there should be a concern. Hoping you have success!!

I would try not to worry and stress yourself out! I know it is easier said than done ;). If you are not comfortable with your doctor I would change immediately. This is a very special and important event in your life and you need a doctor that is caring and compassionate. Gut feelings are usually always right and if she is not giving off good vibes please go find another!