Newbie and sort of Intro (looking for reassurance)

[astop87]

Hello ladies,

I wasn't going to intro yet because I was being cautious, but now I'm feeling like I need encouragement. I'm worried after beta #2. I still plan on properly introing next week after beta #3 if things improve. I fear I'll join a new board that I won't actually get to be a member of so I'm itty bitty baby stepping in from the 3T/IF board.

My first beta was on Wednesday and came back at 1194 and that was 13 days after FET. I was super excited. So then beta #2 came back today at 1988. To be a perfect double it would have needed to be 2388. I'm trying not to get upset or caught up in the mathematics of all of this but I can't help feeling sad. The nurse wasn't as cheery as Wednesday. She said it could have been that 2 implanted at first but now only one is still chugging along. Or that the first number was just so great that it's throwing things off. Or that one implanted all along and isn't doubling properly. Idk... I'm just worried. Beta #3 is on Monday so hopefully we can get back on track.

This is our first bfp ever. I don't know anything about beta numbers other than they hope they double every 48 hours. What are your thoughts on the numbers? Were yours similar or did something like this happen to you? I need some reassurance to hold onto to get me through this weekend. Thanks for any input and sorry for not introing properly!

[IFinTN]

Hi and Welcome! Our "read this first" has a section about betas. My RE says a 60% rise in 48 hours is good, not 100% number we see as the rule of thumb. My betas did not perfectly double in the beginning yet here I am at 25 weeks! At this point you'll be able to tell more about viability by ultrasound. When is your first ultrasound?

[ProfessorChaos]

Welcome and tentative congratulations! The first thing I'll say is that those are CRAZY high first betas. Doubling times actually start to slow past 1000, and you were already there from the start. Additionally, lots of pregancies don't have doubling every 48 hours (even at lower levels), so there would be good reason to be optimistic even if these were 3 digit #s, not 4.

Check out the FAQ here, and this site. Both have great info. Good luck!!
www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/beta_doubling_calculator.php

[astop87]

IFinTN, thanks for your reassurance. I read the "read me first" but I have a crazy brain and needed personal hand holding lol. I asked my nurse if they could just tranquilize me for the next few weeks. I'm so damn worried about everything. Ugh. You've given me some hope. No ultrasound yet because my RE doesn't plan ahead like that. Everything is one step at a time so I have no clue. They're protocol is 3 betas. GL and congrats on your pregnancy! I really hope I can confidently and officially join this board soon and get to know you.

[astop87]

ProfessorChaos, yeah I know the initial number was shocking, which is why the second freaked me out. I didn't know that numbers can start to slow after a certain point and my nurse didn't say that so it's good to know. That site is going to be dangerous for me! I'll try to only do the calculations once and then walk away. Thank you for your help in calming me down. I really do appreciate it.

[vballbaby]

Hey there! I saw your bfp post on the other board, congrats to you even though you're a little bit nervous right now! The worrying and the waiting in all this is the absolute worst. My beta in the beginning was really low (see siggy) so that's why I was worried. Just try to relax this weekend, think positive thoughts, and FX for a great beta on Monday!

[IFinTN]

astop87 even if we had completely "normal" betas, PAIF is still nerve wracking, especially in 1st tri. We can all say try to relax but none of us actually were able to do that:)

[hbanana18]

I will echo PP that doubling time does slow as it gets higher and I have even heard doubling in 72 hrs is ok from some. FX that Monday's beta is awesome. I know it's easier said than done, but just try to enjoy your weekend.

[amshark]

Congratulations on your BFP. I'm going to go ahead and welcome you now, and I hope to welcome you again if you do a 2nd intro.

I think PP have given some really good advice and information on betas.
Good luck. I hope to see a good update with your first u/s.

[Smootiepie]

PPs have covered the betas, so I'll say welcome and GL with the third beta!

[astop87]

Oh man you ladies rock. Tonight is our 10 yr anniversary (yep we still acknowledge it with our annual dinner spot) and I was afraid I'd ruin it with my worries. You all sure know how to pick a girl up when she's feeling low. I truly appreciate the words of encouragement. I feel so much better.

[jessimi06]

PP covered your beta, but welcome and GL!