my hcg is too low and not rising

[Square777]

Hi

I'm not sure if this is right place to post, but haven't had much response in the miscarriage forum.

Found out I was pregnant, however over the last 2 weeks, my Hcg levels have only been rising very slowly, not doubling, and are now a bit over 200. I should be 6 weeks along according to last period.

I had an ultrasound monday which showed bsolutely no signs of pregnancy. No sac etc, but also no thickening of the uterine wall lining etc. They also could not see an ectopic which is good.

My Dr is confused, as my Hcg levels are still rising, I haven't had any pain or bleeding, but no signs of pregnancy. So she thinks I've miscarried already. My boobies are still really sore, but thats my only real pregnancy symptom.

I'm accepting of the fact now that if this isn't going to be a successful pregnancy thats ok, however I don't believe I've miscarried yet.

I've read on the net that if you're hcg is under 1000-1500 that a sac etc won't be visible on ultrasound.

So I'm just concerned that because my Hcg levels are still rising, albeit slowly, there is actually still something growing thats just isn't visible yet.

My dr has ordered repeat blood test and ultrasound for next week, so I guess I can only wait and see what happens.

[ringneck]

is it possible you aren't as far a long as you think? you may have ovulated late, had late implantation. I'm not sure though i dont know much about hcg levels and mc, massive :hugs: to you it would be a very stressful situation to be in. I hope it all works out for you :hugs:

[Square777]

Hi ringneck,
its possible I could have ovulated later than I thought, but I think regardless the hcg levels are meant to double every 2-3 days, which mine haven't so not really hopeful. Although part of me keeps saying, na the tests are wrong, I'll have ultrasound next week, and they'll find baby, healthy and well.

But realisticlly I know this won't be the case.
Its just really hard with that bit of uncertainty in my head. If i truly wasn't pregnant anymore we could move on and start trying again.

thanks for your xxoo ringneck

[white lily]

Keep your chin up.
I hope things turn out good for you.
Good luck with your next blood test.

[Square777]

Keep your chin up.
I hope things turn out good for you.
Good luck with your next blood test.

Thanks so much white lily, being able to talk to people on here is abig help, my hubby is sick with flu and my best friend (also my sister in law) is wonderful, but the rest of out family have sent the odd sms and stuff asking if we ok, but I think they keeping their distance, which is hard too, cos I like my family around. I know they care, think they just don't know what to do.
xxoo

[mochachinobaby]

Hi Deking,

I was a sad to read ur post.....i don't know a lot about hcg levels, but i just wanted to say that i'm thinking of u and saying a little prayer that all will work out the way that it should.

When is ur ultrasound next week? i will be thinking of u for then.

lots and lots of :hugs: and :kiss: to you from me....

[maybe1more]

Hmmm so very confusing :confused: can you get another u/s done maybe an internal one so they see more clearly? :hugs::kiss::hugs:

[Square777]

hi girls, thanks for the kind thoughts

My next ultrsound isn't till next thursday, and dr appt friday for results and blood test. But my dr said if I have bleeding or a period in between now and then I no longer need anymore follow up obviously.

The ultrasound I already had, they did abdominal and an internal vaginal one, and couldn't see anything with either.

So now its just more wiating, I've accepted it and moved on already at least I thought I had but cos I haven't got any proof either way, I'm still in this bizarre kind of limbo.

But in saying that, I'm working the next 6 days straight (oh the life of a nurse doing shift work), so I'll be busy and hopefulyl won't spend all day thinking about it!

Hoping on another subject, I see you didn't have any luck first cycle, but I can be totally honest in saying I actually found the first cycle not getting pregnant the hardest! You have such high expectations initially, but after the first cycle its a bit easier I think. Good luck, I'm sure it won't take long xxxooo

[maybe1more]

I hope the week flys for you lovie, so your next u/s is here before you know it. Ill be think sticky baby vibes for you :fingerscrossed:

[mochachinobaby]

:) Deking,

i will be thinking of u for next week. Waiting is sooo tough- no one can say that women are impatient!! Just try and stay relaxed as much as you can until you know for sure what's going on.

No, no luck in our first cycle of trying. Thanks for asking me and for your own personal thoughts :cloud9: Initially i was so upset. So many thoughts go through your head- we need IVF!, is it my husband!?, is it my tubes?! WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME?! But now, im much more calmer. I went out and bought a Maybe Baby opk today, so that should be fine. It's kinda fun doing 'baby' things while waiting to find out if you're preggers.

Let us know how you go next week if you can....

:hugs:

[mumofKieran]

Hi,
I think all you can do is wait and see, and don't give up yet! Rising HcG, to my understanding, means there is an embryo growing. You may be earlier than you think, ie late ovulation, which would explain the inability to see anything on u/s.
I had a similar scenario with my first, I thought I was 8 weeks and they saw a sac which measured 5 wks 4 days, and my HcG levels were rising but certainly were not doubling. They were rising slowly. I had to wait an agonising 2 weeks and then had an u/s which showed a 7 1/2 week embryo. I think there is definitely hope for you.

[Square777]

Hi girls

Mumof keiran, when you say your levels were low and not doubling, exactly how low do you mean? MIne have only gone from 34 to 210-ish in 13 days which is not promising!
I really trying not to get my hopes up cos I will just be disappointed. But we always do the "What if", in our heads don't we?

oh well, back to my waiting! :)

[Square777]

Hi
Just an update, although not a very positive one, got home from work and have started bleeding tonight.

Weird but its a relief in a way, although I'm sad too cos its the reality of the situation.

Now I know and can move on.

Thanks for al the help guys, I appreciate it so much.

[maybe1more]

Ohhh chicky:hugs::hugs::hugs:thinking of you.

[angeleish]

So sorry to hear that. Please take it easy and look after yourself.

:hugs:

[ringneck]

:hugs: so sorry :hugs:

[mochachinobaby]

:rain: ...... big hugs and kisses to you deking. I'm thinking of you and hoping that you will be smiling again soon ......

:hugs:

[nsmonkey]

Oh hun so sorry to hear that, but now atleast you know.

[Square777]

thanks girlies

Had a good cry last night, my hubby is a bit daft though, he said what are you crying for, you knew it was going to happen!
Men sometimes. But he gave me a hug so was all ok.

Although I have already ordered a set of ovulation tests off the net!

Dr said to wait a cycle, but I'll see how we go, I might chance it providing there is no real risk in trying again straight away.

[nsmonkey]

Yeah men just seem to have no idea at all.

Well hun I just hope it all works out for you, (((HUGS)))
Take Care.