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Had a bit of a scare

Doc sent me for blood work before they'd make my first appt, so I went on Wednesday (9DPO). I told them I was really early, but they wanted me to go anyway. I called yesterday afternoon to find out if the results were back and the nurse was like, "Umm, it was inconclusive." What? What does that mean? "It means it's not positive or negative." She told me my level was an 8, so it probably meant it was either really early (which she didn't sound too convinced of) or it was a chemical pregnancy and I'd get my period soon. She's going on and on and on about the different kinds of micarriages, I'm starting to freak, and she tells me to go in and get more blood done first thing this morning.?

Thankfully the tech was nice enough to tell me when I called for the results that my level was at 48. PHEW! So, my levels sextupled in less than 48 hours. Multiples?!?! That would be crazy!

Re: Had a bit of a scare

  • When it's that early those doubling times don't mean that much.  Basically it's not even on the chart because you were so early.

    What will matter more is when they look at the doubling times from when AF is due... which is when you should test typically.

    It IS still very early, so just hang in there and try and relax until you get more confirmation that the pregnancy is viable and healthy!! 

    Multiples are extremely rare unless you did IVF, Injectibles, etc.  Then of course, if identical twins run in your immediate family, then there is a greater chance.

    I hope things continue to go well for you!

  • So your levels went from 8 to 48 in a day?  Are you sure 8 was the right number from the first day?
  • 8 to 48 in 2 days. 8 is what the nurse told me because she said under 5 is definitely not pregnant and over 10 is definitely pregnant.?
  • That is scary! Atleast the new bloodwork was better....

    Thinking about you guys! :-) Kisses to Maddie!

  • I ditto what Martha said.  When you first start (since you started testing) the numbers multiply faster - then at about 14 dpo they get to doubling - then once they are over 1500 (I think that's the right #), they will double, but in more time - like 72 hours instead of 48 hours.  And to reassure you even more - I had crazy fast doubling numbers and I am PG with a singleton.  That beta number thing really doesn't hold much water in the multiples department.  So - let's just hope these numbers keep climbing!!!
  • Cayla, we have to get lunch sometime! Are you feeling better?
  • I am feeling much better now... Scott on the other hand has seen the ER two time this week. All migraine related... but still no fun at all!

    We really need to meet up sometime! Are you at the school everyday? What is your schedule looking like these days?

     

  • Yeah I'm working 5 days a week at the school but I'm around on the weekends! Next Saturday's not good but otherwise let me know when you're free!

    ?Thanks for the reassurance Kristin :)?

  • Yeah am no expert on the numbers, but you are very early!  I am sure everything is just fine :-)
  • That would scare me as well. I'm glad things are looking positive now. Hopefully those numbers will keep going up and everything goes great.
  • I don't know much about numbers but I would agree that you're so early yet - I was, too, when I found out I was pregnant - 9 dpo!! - talk about impatient on my part, haha! - but I wanted to say that I hope things continue to go really well for you.  I have a feeling they will. 
  • I hope everything is ok. Keep us updated..
  • whew! glad everything is ok
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