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[missfrick]

Just had my blood taken. Praying for over 500 when I call tomorrow morning...

I wish I had sorer bbs or was throwing up or something... Is that weird to say? I'm going to buy some Dollarama cheapies to hold me over.

 

[dan-o]

Uuuurgh, I'm calculating all my beta numbers and am starting to get a little worried because my doubling time is increasing so much

Between first and second: doubling time of 24.3 hours

third and fourth: 31.5 hours

fifth and sixth: 72.85 hours

I know the doubling time is supposed to increase the higher your HCG levels get but this is really concerning me!!

Totally normal once you get past 1000 or so, otherwise you'd end up in the millions really quick!!!! When's you first scan? My EPU always go by scan rather than bloods (unless they can't see anything) as it's so variable. I think your numbers are great

 

[MrsKChicago]

Anyone not had any sickness yet? I'm about 5weeks 2days or 4 weeks 5 days still not been sick or felt it x

I haven't had any. A lot of the websites I've looked at say it usually starts around 6 weeks, so we're not in the clear yet.

 

[ruthb]

Yeah im 5 weeks 1 day and not really had any symptoms other than sore nips that disappeared a week ago! Keep testing to keep myself sane, docs tomorrow though!

 

[chelsealynnb]

Uuuurgh, I'm calculating all my beta numbers and am starting to get a little worried because my doubling time is increasing so much

Between first and second: doubling time of 24.3 hours

third and fourth: 31.5 hours

fifth and sixth: 72.85 hours

I know the doubling time is supposed to increase the higher your HCG levels get but this is really concerning me!!

Totally normal once you get past 1000 or so, otherwise you'd end up in the millions really quick!!!! When's you first scan? My EPU always go by scan rather than bloods (unless they can't see anything) as it's so variable. I think your numbers are great

Thanks for your reassurance! My first scan is Friday, July 11th. I'll be 6W4D according to my LMP, but I know I ovulated on CD16 so might put me back a couple days. All of these different websites are so confusing. Some say my increase is low (that it should be at least 60% and mine is 57.9%) and others say "between 1,200 and 6,000 mIU/ml serum hCG levels in early pregnancy, the hCG usually takes 72-96 hours to double." So according to that I'm still rising on the high side? Wth?

Anyone not had any sickness yet? I'm about 5weeks 2days or 4 weeks 5 days still not been sick or felt it x

I haven't had any. A lot of the websites I've looked at say it usually starts around 6 weeks, so we're not in the clear yet.

No sickness over here yet!

 

[molly86]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. Guess I'll feel better after the first time. I'm still getting used to the idea there's a baby inside me. Just got my first symptom though. Sore boobs! Kind if glad as it makes it seen real.

 

[MrsKChicago]

Isn't it funny how we end up complaining about symptoms and complaining about not having symptoms at the same time?

 

[Loozle]

Loozle I gave up putting them there when I was pregnant with ds2, what a mess they make, they always go up the back door now! Gross but necessary, and fairly mess free lol

Stupidly embarrassing question - do they not just leak out of the back door instead? I feel like that would be worse..?
I just suffered through it for the first trimester with ds2.

 

[Jaysbaby25]

Hi ladies!
So I just got my blood test results and it's 614!! My doctor said that was great and I'm SO happy cause when I did the math I would of been happy with at least 336 today!!!! I've calculated that I've been doubling every 37 hrs or so!! Yay what a relief!! They want to see me for my first ultrasound on Sunday at 8:15am!!! I'll be 5 wks 1 day, an should be at 2500 by then!

 

[chelsealynnb]

Just had my blood taken. Praying for over 500 when I call tomorrow morning...

I wish I had sorer bbs or was throwing up or something... Is that weird to say? I'm going to buy some Dollarama cheapies to hold me over.

Good luck! Keep us updated

Hi ladies!
So I just got my blood test results and it's 614!! My doctor said that was great and I'm SO happy cause when I did the math I would of been happy with at least 336 today!!!! I've calculated that I've been doubling every 37 hrs or so!! Yay what a relief!! They want to see me for my first ultrasound on Sunday at 8:15am!!! I'll be 5 wks 1 day, an should be at 2500 by then!

Awesome!

 

[southerngirl2]

I just haven't been in the mood at all. DH hasn't complained, I think he's probably a little freaked out by the idea.

I haven't felt like it either! I just don't want to... DH is complaining... I feel bad for saying no... but ughh!

 

[Jaysbaby25]

Just had my blood taken. Praying for over 500 when I call tomorrow morning...

I wish I had sorer bbs or was throwing up or something... Is that weird to say? I'm going to buy some Dollarama cheapies to hold me over.

Good luck! Keep us updated

Hi ladies!
So I just got my blood test results and it's 614!! My doctor said that was great and I'm SO happy cause when I did the math I would of been happy with at least 336 today!!!! I've calculated that I've been doubling every 37 hrs or so!! Yay what a relief!! They want to see me for my first ultrasound on Sunday at 8:15am!!! I'll be 5 wks 1 day, an should be at 2500 by then!

Awesome!

Thanks!! I think your numbers look really good!!! Like you said, they do start to double slower as you get up there. I think I read like 72-96 hours or so.

 

[Laska5]

Just had my blood taken. Praying for over 500 when I call tomorrow morning...

I wish I had sorer bbs or was throwing up or something... Is that weird to say? I'm going to buy some Dollarama cheapies to hold me over.

I got my BFP with those dollar store cheapies- it's all I ever bought while we were TTC- those $10 test are really not worth it plus just not in our budget!

 

[missfrick]

Well I just did a cheapie, VERY diluted urine (it was pretty much clear) and I still got 2 lines, so I'm a little more relieved; hoping it means the levels aren't dropping, or else it might not pick up as well ... Tomorrow morning can't come fast enough!

How do you calculate how fast your hCg is increasing?

 

[DrMum]

Hi girls, gosh this thread moves fast if you aren't on top of it haha!

Great numbers everyone - I think they all sound super reassuring. Personally I've never had betas done, so I can't speak from personal experience, but I think they all look great!

I'm starting to get waves of nausea especially when I haven't eaten in a while. Poor DH did a lovely barbeque yesterday for Canada day but the steak just turned my stomach! I ate some potato and corn but had to pass the steak... It just had a weird iron-y kind off taste to it which had me gagging!

Otherwise I made it all night last night without having to get up to pee, so that was nice!

Counting down the days to first OB appointment...3 weeks tomorrow ( for lots of us !)

Have a great day girls - I'm going to see if my IT skills are up to posting something hilarious for us all to give us a laugh....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eVuittFyM34

Have a good laugh everyone!!

 

[DrMum]

Now I'm not sure if that worked or not..... Let me know...!

 

[dan-o]

Well I just did a cheapie, VERY diluted urine (it was pretty much clear) and I still got 2 lines, so I'm a little more relieved; hoping it means the levels aren't dropping, or else it might not pick up as well ... Tomorrow morning can't come fast enough!

How do you calculate how fast your hCg is increasing?

Try this one
https://www.countdowntopregnancy.com/tools/beta_doubling_calculator.php

 

[dan-o]

Drmum it's not playing if I click on it

 

[chelsealynnb]

OMG! The nurse called and said dr trillet wants to look at the gestational sac before the baby forms so I get to come in tomorrow for an ultrasound too at 1:30! I'm so happy! (Also nervous!)

 

[missfrick]

OMG! The nurse called and said dr trillet wants to look at the gestational sac before the baby forms so I get to come in tomorrow for an ultrasound too at 1:30! I'm so happy! (Also nervous!)

Ooooh good luck! I'm so jealous!