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I am freaking out right now and I am not even sure if I need to be. I thought you ladies maybe could help me. I went for my first beta on Tuesday at rsofny. They called to tell me that my hcg levels were 685. When I looked this up, it fell within the normal range.

I went back today and the nurse said I had to come back right away for a sono. I asked her why when they originally told me in another 10 days i would have my first. She said that my beta number was very high for where I should be at and that may be a sign of either a tubal pregnancy or something else. So of course I almost pass out right there. The nurse was soo sweet but now I am a nervous wreck. Is 685 really all that high to be about 5 weeks pregnant? I didnt think so.

Originally I thought we got pregnant when I had reached the peak on my monitor which was on December 10th but now I am wondering if maybe we got pregnant on the first shot with only high on the monitor back on December 3rd which would make me further along.

At first i was so excited about this 685 number and now I am so worried something is wrong...anyone have any feedback???

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I have no idea, I am sorry....maybe twins???

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They are just being precautionary. They are basing your conception date on when they feel you ovulated. They want to make sure it isn't etopic because that could cause you a lot of harm including death. Maybe your beta is so high because there are two in there...

Don't worry - you just get to see your little one sooner.

Keep us updated because I worry.

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Your #s sound fine to me! Here is what I found re: HCG from the American Pregnancy Association:

Guideline to hCG levels during pregnancy:
hCG levels in weeks from LMP or in gestational age* :

3 weeks LMP: 5 - 50 mIU/ml
4 weeks LMP: 5 - 426 mIU/ml
5 weeks LMP: 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml
6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml
7 - 8 weeks LMP: 7, 650 - 229,000 mIU/ml
9 - 12 weeks LMP: 25,700 - 288,000 mIU/ml
13 - 16 weeks LMP: 13,300 - 254,000 mIU/ml
17 - 24 weeks LMP: 4,060 - 165,400 mIU/ml
25 - 40 weeks LMP: 3,640 - 117,000 mIU/ml
Non-pregnant females: <5.0 mIU/ml
Postmenopausal: <9.5 mIU/ml

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Guideline to hCG levels during pregnancy:
hCG levels in weeks from LMP or in gestational age* :

3 weeks LMP: 5 - 50 mIU/ml
4 weeks LMP: 5 - 426 mIU/ml
5 weeks LMP: 18 - 7,340 mIU/ml
6 weeks LMP: 1,080 - 56,500 mIU/ml
7 - 8 weeks LMP: 7, 650 - 229,000 mIU/ml
9 - 12 weeks LMP: 25,700 - 288,000 mIU/ml
13 - 16 weeks LMP: 13,300 - 254,000 mIU/ml
17 - 24 weeks LMP: 4,060 - 165,400 mIU/ml
25 - 40 weeks LMP: 3,640 - 117,000 mIU/ml
Non-pregnant females: <5.0 mIU/ml
Postmenopausal: <9.5 mIU/ml

I have no idea what they were talking about. When do you go in? If you have to wait I would call them back and ask what they are basing this on. Try not worry!!!

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great minds think alike!!!

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I go back for a sonogram first thing in the morning.

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I would call them back now and insist on speaking with your MD, why should you worry all night!

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Apparently these orders and "words" did come from my doctor. It was all written in my chart by her. I am waiting for the results of the blood test from today now.

Also..who performs the sonogram at rsofny..a nurse or the doctor herself?

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usually it is a just a sono tech that does it. I would still call and insist on speaking with the MD. The info they gave you is wrong!

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my beta at 5 weeks was 7300. and all is fine with me.

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I can't even believe they instilled this type of fear.

That beta number is completely fine for a uterine pregnancy at 5 weeks.

You didn't conceive during the high reading, you conceived when you ovulated which was the peak. At 14 dpo, I had a beta of 170, 16 dpo 348 and then the next was 900. All before my 5th week....completely normal !

I wish they would just allow people to enjoy their pregnancies and not put so much concern onto them !

A woman I speak with on FF, had a beta of I believe 48, then she had another done, and it was in the 60's. She didn't have a great doubling rate, but her third beta, went to 400. What I am trying to say, is that these numbers are used for statistical purposes, to be studied. Not every pregnancy follows the same doubling rate. She has a very healthy pregnancy.

I hope you went to the office today and now your mind is at ease. Remember to 'DEMAND' the progesterone suppositories...

Message edited 12/29/2005 1:16:33 PM.

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any updates?

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What happened at the sono?

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I am so sorry I forgot to update on this board.

Well I went for the sono and no one mentioned anything about ectopic pregnancy or my numbers being too high.

The sono tech said everything looked good, I am 5 weeks and 3 days. She said everything is in the right place (thank god) but no heartbeat just yet. But my progesterone levels are low and I have to take suppositories.

But for now, everything looks good and I dont know why they worried me about the numbers because now they said the numbers are doubling nicely. So why they worried me in the first place, I have no idea. Thanks for asking ladies.

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WAIT ONE STINKIN MINUTE!!!!! nychic24.... you are OMG05!!!!

Congrats to both of you!!!!!

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LMAO!

Yes I am omg05! LOL

I forgot to announce that! LOL

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That's great!!!!! Maybe they were worried cuz your progesterone numbers were low. My friend had an ectopic a few months ago and her progesterone was low(they didn't catch it though and she had to have a tube removed)

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congrats! My po numbers were low & took injections the entire time. As long as your doc monitors you, u'll be fine.

oh, btw... my low po numbers gave me 2 darling twin daughters (now 2 & truly amazing!)

good luck, feel well !

Beth