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Hello ladies I wanted to update everyone. I spoke to the nurse today and told her what my hcg results were for the past 3 test and they were 1st HCG 18 2nd HCG 19.9 (They had told me 20 on the phone which I find weird) 3rd HCG 22 (This was today) They want me to go back again for another blood test. I was thinking maybe going to a lad instead of their office to get the blood drawn. I don't know anymore. They said it could be a chemical but the numbers are still rising but very slow. They also said there is a chance it could be a true pregnancy but very early. I think I need to stop thinking about it and maybe what happens will happen.

At NYU in New York City I was told that they look for hcg to be above 100...can't really give more info than that. Good Luck!

Dear all - update on my experience. My HCGs went 33, 45, 57, then shot up to 133 (which I was exited about), but flat lined again on Sunday at 155! The specialist doctor is not hopeful at these levels and suspects a miscarriage or an eptopic (been kept in hospital for last 4 days under observation - not fun). They say no real chance of a pregnancy and no signs on the scans, so sorry if this is bad news for those of you who are still waiting for conclusions. Will go back tomorrow for 6th test! Good luck to all of you who are trying. Thinking of you all x N x

N; I don't know if this will help, but my doctor did not see anything when I was 4 weeks either except for a line. When I went back at 6 weeks we saw the baby. They never did tell me my exact numbers, however, at 1 point I was a couple of thousands off their chart. I am almost 24 weeks now and everything is great; he said that I had a slow start. I hope that gives you some hope. I also read they will not be able to see anything until your numbers are 1000. Good Luck!!!! I will be praying for you!!!

Hi everyone - I like everyone else here is worried about my pregnancy. On August 10th I was only 4 weeks and 2 days pregnant. Due to pain on my right side, I was given an ultrasound and they found a gestational sac but said it was too early to see anything. I am scheduled for a follow up on August 19th - this Friday. My beta levels were taken and they indicated they would get back to me if concerned - no phone call but then my midwife calls and tells me levels are only at 907 which she believes is a concern. I've been worried sick since Friday August 12th with the news and still wonder why the emergency doc never called me with my results if my midwife thinks they are low. My research reveals that typically you need 1000 level to see the sac - don't know what this means in my case...and others have stated my hcg levels are within range...I've been having some cramping but can't figure out if its normal or not...guess I will have to wait and see. I can't believe how many of us, as pregnant women, experience cramping etc...I always thought pregnancy was easier to manage...how do you stay calm when troubled with such thoughts....thanks everyone for sharing your stories - it helps me to put things into perspective - by the way, although the midwife is concerned about my levels, a gestational sac was found, it was real early though and I am having no bleeding...I'm hoping the last fact is a sign of a good thing...take care all...

I have my 4th HCG test scheduled for tomorrow. Please keep me in your prayers that everything goes well. I am trying to stay positive about this. I will update you all tomorrow.

Hello, I went this morning to the doctor for my 4th blood test. I also was able to speak with a doctor. The doctor said he is very concerned because my numbers are not rising properly. He said if I still have no bleeding I should come back on Saturday for another blood test and sonogram. He said it looks like this pregnancy is trying to make it but most likely it won't. I have already prepared myself for the worst. He said if the numbers keep rising slowly they will give me an injecting to dissolve the prgnancy because it will then just be a chemical pregnancy which is just a pregnancy which doesn't progress. I get my blood results today between 12pm and 2pm so I will post my results.

Hi Dawn - so sorry things are not looking positive at the moment - there is still hope though. For me I think the end is in sight. After 5 positive and rising (albeit slowly) hcg tests, and alot of anxious days and nights, they have finally fallen by two thirds to 45 from 155 at last test! I did have very heavy bleeding and clotting though. I wish you all the luck with this one. In my opinion, I would have resisted the drug as long as possible until there was no other option (unless they feared an ectopic) as nature will take its own course and time. Fingers crossed that you are a slow starter - I will watch out for your results whilst we start trying again next month xxx Best wishes

Hello, I just received the call back from my doctor. The number dropped from 22 down to 10. I was so excited to see I was finally pregnant, and now I have a miscarriage :cry: to look forward to. I am very upset and wonder why does this happen. It took us 2 years to conceive baby#2 and now 2 miscarriages. :cry: This is not going to stop me we will try again as soon as we get the okay from the doctor.

Hello everyone I am still struggling with losing my pregnancy. My HCG just keeps teeter-tottering. Started at 83,64,37,38,44, today found out it was back at 58. My Dr. wants it to drop on its own so we don't have to do the injection or a D&C that is why he is taking so long. I am supposed to go back Fri for another test and he is going to decide which one he is going to do if the number doesn't drop on its own. Can anyone tell me about the injection and the D&C I don't know much about either. Also, N you said that you had clotting. How long did your bleeding and clotting last. I have been bleeding for over 3 weeks and just recently started clotting some. Good luck to all of you!!

Payton, it is an aweful experience - just waiting! I started bleeding nearly 2 weeks ago, but a week later the bleeding got very very heavy with large and painful clotting. I am still bleeding now but only very lightly. I have been told that I will carry on bleeding until mu hcg levels are down to pretty much zero. The doctor is hoping that my hcgs will drop on there own over the next week. She did mention the possibility of the injection of "methotrexate". Please read up on this via the net - it is basically an anti cancer drug with shrinks any cells left around from the pregnancy - sounds very horrible with many side effects in my opinion, coupled with the fact that you have to refrain from conceiving for 6 months. This may not be the same drug that they are suggesting for you though so I do not mean to panic if it is not! Re a D&C this is where they "clean out" the womb so all remaining parts are removed - it is not a complicated procedure and not too painful in my experience. Again there should be some info on the net to help. I hope for both our sakes the hcg levels drop naturally so we can start again and move on from this upsetting and stressful episode. Best of luck x N x

hello payton and N, i know nothing will make you feel any better, but i do hope you both get better soon, and i also hope that the numbers go down on there own, fingers crossed for you both xxx

Hi girls, so sorry to hear about your losses. Hope you’re taking good care of yourselves. I go see my doctor this Friday to discuss another possible round of IVF. I'm not sure I can go through that whole thing again. It was much harder, emotionally, than I expected...even thought they warn you it will be. My husband and I went to a meeting about international adoption last Saturday. I don't think I'm ready to go there yet, but it was good to demystify it a little...as another alternative for us. At least I know it'd work...and I'm not sure my body is going to let me carry a child. It's so unfair...I know you all know how I feel. I feel like throwing something at the TV when I hear news stories about people neglecting or abusing their kids. Why can't people who want them as much as we do, have them? It's just not fair. Has anyone else out there tried IVF multiple times? Was your experience any different? I wish we could all be like Brooke Shields and afford to do it 6 times...expecpt that I think I'd go insane by the third try. No wonder she suffered from post-partum depression! Please take care, everybody! You're in my thoughts.

aww, ashley, you want a baby so so much and its so unfair that you may not be able to carry one, i feel for you i really do, i hate people that can have them willy nilly, like smack heads, abusers, the usual bxxxards, that get to have something so precious, makes you wonder wether there is a god, ( i dont beleive in him) i have lost 4, luckily i do have a cheeky chap of nearly 4, but the others i have lost, i am now pregnant again, and if this fails with my medication, i too will be looking at adoption, as my body cant go through with it again, emotionally or physically. just cant do it, ive never had so many drugs in all my life and i feel rough, i dont feel pregnant, just really really ill.. i hope you get your dream soon, good luck some special baby dust for you xxxxxx

someone please give me hope. im 17 and my bf jus broke up wit my but i believe i am 8 weeks along. but i could be completely off. i couldnt stand losing my baby too. this is my story, i went to the hospital a few days ago b/c i pa__sed tissue, they said it was a threatened miscarraige. i went to my ob/gyn and had bloodwork done. today they called and told me that my hcg levels had went from 57 to 47 in a few days. Is there hope for my baby??? please help me

Ashley, I am so sorry about what you are going through-I am also doing IVF, on my second cycle, I miscarried very early with my first attempt, had great numbers and they just fell after that. But I have heard 2 great stories of women going through ivf 4-5 times and finally are pregnant! they swear by acupuncture-have you given it any thought? I just started it, and I am hoping it helps me with my second cycle.