Oh No!

nessak · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 09:54 AM

The nurse just call FINALLY after me calling again my "P" levels are fine (she didnt tell me the #), she said that my beta # was 34 so it is a for sure positive. She said they will do b/w again on tues or wed. They said they like to see anything over 20 for a beta, but not to worry because I am VERY early. Does anyone know anything about betas? 34 has me really worried.

Rahknight · #2 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 09:57 AM

she said anything over 20 was fine, right? try not to worry (yea right)

keep us updated!

I'll be thinking of you!

mb80 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 10:09 AM

Nessa!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!! Try not to worry too much (easy for us to say, not so easy for you to do). Try to enjoy it!!!

I am sure by Tues or Wed. we will see the beta WAY higher!

mieko25 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 10:34 AM

Wow congrats!!

Keep us posted on tues. or wed. beta!!

Mommie2Ava&Presley · #5 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 10:57 AM

Hope the chart from this site helps put your mind at ease. Sorry it wouldn't let me just insert the chart here.

http://www.inciid.org/article.php?cat=newlypreg&id=241

Constance_13 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 11:39 AM

Hi girly,

I hate hearing this about the Bata numbers......It makes me so frustrated that she would give you that number with out having a second one. Sometimes I honestly do not think the nurses think about the info they give out to new moms. ESPECIALY new mom's that have been fighting IF challenges.

OK...so this is what I have learned about Bata numbers. Doctors use them as a rough estimate / guide to get an idea of what is going on it side. They are extremely hard to use to get the whole picture as there is such a huge range. The main thing you look for is them to double or close too every 24 to 36 hours. Just having one number truly does not mean much.....you really need to have 2 to 3 pulled in a row to get the full picture and even then its only a “quick” look at what is happening……It can help determine if there is a multiple birth or if is a chemical pg but nothing is for sure with them….its only a small indicator. My doctor told me he like to see them to have an idea if there are other test that may be needed but he does not use them for diagnosis.

The good thing is having them register means you are PREGNANT!!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!! Honestly girly I would not worry about that one number. It is in range for where it "should" be and truly one number is NOT enough to put any extra though on. Try to enjoy your new exciting news…..I know it took me a bit to get my head around the fact that I was truly PG….it felt so sir-real for the first LONG time.

I am sooo happy for you….I hope this helps

WE are all here for you and if you have any other questions please let us all know we will try and help you through the first part and the craziness….its fun, scary, stressful and truly wonderful.

Congrataz again

Constance_13 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 11:45 AM

OOPS....slightly off....then need to double every 2 days:

"Beta hCG levels should double approximately every 2 days for the first four weeks of pregnancy [2]. As pregnancy progresses the doubling time increases. By 6 to 7 weeks gestation beta hCG levels may take as long as 3 1/2 days to double [3,4]."

mommy524 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-27-2007, 02:24 PM

Nessa - Beta #'s vary so the only important thing you need is your numbers to double. The numbers double every 48 hours, and I'm sure yours will.
Good luck Hun.