low beta/hcg levels

[meleml]

Hey guys,

I had bloodwork done on Tuesday, my doctor called today and said my levels are low (1-2 week pregnancy, I'm 5 weeks today). She sent me to have my levels rechecked and will let me know tomorrow. Anyone have any experience with low numbers turning out to be a healthy pregnancy? I dunno, but that seems like a big gap to be ok. 

[akraus2015]

I have no experience with low numbers, but my scare this week led me to do some research on beta levels, and it seems that there is such a wide variety of "normal". Did she say what your numbers were? I think (not an expert, by any means) what matters most is if they're doubling/increasing like they should.  Hoping you get good news tomorrow!

[EatsRitz]

Jun 25, 2015 13:45:38 GMT -5 akraus2015 said:

I have no experience with low numbers, but my scare this week led me to do some research on beta levels, and it seems that there is such a wide variety of "normal". Did she say what your numbers were? I think (not an expert, by any means) what matters most is if they're doubling/increasing like they should.  Hoping you get good news tomorrow!

Ditto this. The single number isn't as indicative of a healthy pregnancy so much as the doubling time. Did they tell you what the number was?

[meleml]

No they never told me what the actual number was, just that it was in the range of 1-2 weeks pregnant. I dunno what that even means! I never had HCG levels checked with DD so I'm not even sure what to expect.

[EatsRitz]

1-2 weeks is technically not even pregnant, if they're going by LMP. Maybe they meant 1-2 weeks since ovulation, but again, there's such a huge range of what could be considered normal that it's hard to determine by one number.

[meleml]

mmmk, you're right, 1-2 weeks is weird. I'll make sure to ask tomorrow when I talk to them what the actual numbers are. Thanks for all the feedback, definitely helps calm the crazy in me

[virginiaorjohn]

I'm sorry you're going through this. Definitely ask what your Tuesday numbers were and what today's numbers were. I don't know why people never give patients the numbers! So frustrating.

[krl52014]

I talked to my OB office a lot today since I've been having brown spotting and freaking out. I was told there is a range of good numbers. I had my blood drawn today and she said they would expect to see my numbers in the thousands (I'm 6 weeks tomorrow).

[lvlyldybmp]

How long did it take to get your results? I had my 1st draw on Wed, and I'm going in for my 2nd tomorrow...

[meleml]

lvlyldybmp My doctor called me yesterday, it had been 2 days since my draw