HCG Levels - Saratoga Springs,NY

Updated on April 23, 2011
J.G. asks from Saratoga Springs, NY
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I wrote a few days ago as I had tested positive on some tests and negative on others. I'm 43 and we had gone through three years of fertility (6 clomid, 3 IUI, 5 IVFS) and finally gave up. I have a beautiful son who is 4. Anyway, I took a Quant test the day before my period was due and the count was 17. Solid, they told me. Repeated yesterday and the number dropped to 11. Obviously I'm devastated and want to know if anyone has experienced this or knows if it is possible for me to still have a healthy pregnancy and baby even though the numbers dropped. Is there any chance with tomorrow's blood work that the number could go up and I could actually still be pregnant? I still feel it (breasts sore, bloated, crampy , etc- I look pregnant) I'm obviously devastated and am clinging to any hope. I'm very spiritual and believe things happen for a reason but also can't believe God would put me through this after all our efforts to get pregnant and after I'd given up. I got rid of all my maternity clothes and had literally just packed up ALL the baby stuff to bring to goodwill the day I tested positive.

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Thank you to all of you. I officially miscarried yesterday. Hoping that it brings us good luck soon. Lots of people miscarry and then get pregnant soon after, right?

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D.K.

answers from Sioux City on

I, like you, am a firm believer that all things happen for a reason. I went through two pregnancies that ended in stillbirths and I was devastated. We decided that we wouldn't be trying to have any more children. We just couldn't handle the heart ache. God then blessed us with a beautiful baby girl. The pregnancy was not without heardships. I had to be on progesterone supplemental shots for the entire thing, but I feel it was a small price to pay for a healthy baby girl. It isn't common practice to pay such close attention to progesterone, but I fell into a super OB and he followed the pregnancy very closely and we made it through. She was born when I was 42. My aunt had her youngest when she was over 50 and back then it was with absolutely no help. It can be done.

As hard as it was to go through the deaths of two children, I know without a shadow of a doubt that God blessed us. Although I didn't get the chance to raise those babies, I feel they are a blessing beyond my comprehension.

I will add you to may prayers.

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C.O.

answers from Washington DC on

i know this is easier said than done - but RELAX!! Take a deep breath.

I know the stress of trying to conceive - we tried for almost 4 years - stopped short of IVF - chlomid, shots, tests, urgh....

I'm surprised they gave you the numbers....the more you stress over this the harder it will be for your body to hold on - relax - go get a massage - spend the day with the hubby laughing....not talking about babies, etc..... get your mind off of this just so your body can relax and work!!!

GOOD LUCK!!! I will keep you in my prayers...God will make things happen for you!

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L.K.

answers from Boise on

I really don't know the answer to your beta question but I wanted to give you a virtual (((((hug))))). I am the same age and went through fertility treatments as well so I understand the roller coaster ride you are on. I'm sending positive thoughts your way!

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J.B.

answers from Boston on

Oh that's rough. Talk to you doc, but honestly, it doesn't sound good. I did IVF as a gestational carrier and they considered anything below 100 to be a "negative" and the clinic wouldn't even tell you your results until the 2nd beta to make sure that the numbers were doubling if your first test was under 100. I hope I'm wrong and you get a miracle out of this. Sending you hugs and prayers whatever the outcome.

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M.A.

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Wishing u all the best.

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