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Hey Ashley,
Your low numbers could just mean that you are still early, since it is IVF then you are testing earlier than most women would. I hope that things start to look up for you. the one the started this thread had low numbers too and she has had a baby 9 months later! so stay hopeful. and I pray it works out for you :)

my levels started out not low but they did not double on my 7th week i seen the heartbeat and the doctor said i have a 50 percent chance i feel great and hope to keep this pregnancy going

Hi ladies. I am somewhere between 18-20 weeks and I have had every symptom in the book. I still have not registered a positive pregnancy test. My belly is about the size it should be based on my LMP and the estimation of how far along I wold be at this time...I am scared that there is something very wrong because of the negative tests...last one was two weeks ago...I took Xanax all through the first 4 months because i didn't know until I started showing and my breasts doubled in size...I have been tapering down very quickly and hope to be off completely asap - I havent taken more than 1 mg a day for a week now, i will drop to .5 mg starting tomorrow...But I know it is known to cause birth defects and i wonder if this is ehy my hcg levels are almost nonexistant. i have a dr's appt - i find out when it is tomorrow...I know often when a pregnancy terminates itself it's because there is something wrong with the fetus and it's nature's way of preventing a non-viable pregnancy from developing...I just wonder...Did I do this to myself? Am I carrying a baby that is really mesed up and that is the reason for my negative tests? I have no doubt that I am pregnant, it is uncommon but not not impossible to have a baby witout ever having a positive test. i have read about several women who have done it. But I am still scared to death, especially since my husband will hate me, never forgive me if there is something wrong with the baby, because he never agreed with my doctor prescribing Xanax, he thinks it's because I'm weak that i have medication to control my anxiety. As if that doesn't just add to it...Please respond if you know anything that can be helpful...or even if you just have something at all to say. I feel very alone. Very.
Thanks, and to all you brave ladies who are sharing what you are going through, I applaud your strength, and am hopeful for you all.

no its not lowat al, but some nurses say different,
have a look on the charts on the internet and they will put your mind at rest

i am going through the same thing, just been to the hospital today for my second hcg test.. last one 2 days ago was 48, and im 4 week 5 days, so i dont look good, also i am bound to panic as at the age of 24 i have had 4 misscarridges, 1 in 99 then i had a little boy, then 2 in 2003, then one this april, and im just waiting for this one, i have read eveyone of your stories and its amazing at the fact that we are all different but yet going through the same, i know its no fun, but been able to express what were going through really helps me.. i have been crying all day, the nurse up at the hospital was a complete heartless cow... i didnt want cuddles and a tissue, but i did want a bit of compasion, nothing, she was blunt and evil.. i know this sounds like a crap quote but some people go through to the end and some dont, and we all just get left hanging by a thread, waiting for the the next test, misscrridge or what ever else god or who ever has planned for us.... i would like to know though, why if your results are sooo low, do they expect you to come bac again and again... why when they see its first low can they not give you a little help and then check, i think we would all have a much better chance.. to much hcg is only harmful if you are having a molar, so whats wrong in helping us all out that little bit sooner, hope your all ok, and im new to this site, but will be coming back to check how you are all getting on,, take care
teigan

hope everything goes well for you marion, you are in my thoughts, good luck. xx

morning all, hope you are all well..

just got my hcg results back, 2 days ago they were 45 not 48... yesterday they were 162, so things are looking good so far, but im still not getting to excited as it can all go wrong, it was ment to double and the nurse said it has trippled, i was screaming down the telephone and crying.. i hope it carrys on this good, and im praying for you all too.. good luck girls xxxxxx

well so far i have been posting these and i look as though i am speaking to myself, but hope to hear from you all soon. i was at the hospital today, they have finally given me ivf.. i have to inject myself once a day.. have a pessary twice a day, and have asprin once a day.. i have help with my hcg, my progestorone, and thining of the blood round the placenta.. its took me 4 miscarridges to get this far, and ill be damned if anything gets in my way of having this baby... (thats fighting talk lol) the docs say it looks like its a good chance, but the needles are tiny and im still scared.. for gods sake i take blood for a living and im scared of an inch needle!!!! so ill keep you all posted on how i go, remember every cloud has a silver lining...xxxxx

Teigan; I am so excited for you!!! That is GREAT news. I will keep you in my prayers, and everything is in God's hands. Please keep me updated, and if you want to talk my email address is tracya@ventlab.com. Have a GREAT weekend!!

This is such a hard thing to go through and even though the Dr doesn't give you much hope, you can't help but have some hope! Had a negative blood preg test on 7/13 had a pos hpt on 7/20. HCG was 83 next test was down to 64 said I was probably going to lose it. Next test 37.....then 38....then 44....have to go back on Mon. How can you not have hope. Talk about a rollercoaster ride! They are waiting for the level to go down on its own, but if it doesn't will have to make a decision.

Payton, I'm so sorry. I hope your doctor is giving you as much support and information as possible. If it were me, I think I'd wait until I really KNEW it was over. I'd have hope until the end, too. Because my numbers are so low, I've thought alot about it...I don't think I could stop my progesterone injections (I had IVF) or have any procedure without knowing for absolute certain, and I'd rather my body just resolved things naturally—as long as I'm not in danger or pain. I go in for my fourth HCG test tomorrow am...it will have been four days since my last test, and I'm hoping to go from a 153 to about 600. I started really low at 13. This will be a very pivotal day for me, so I understand your anxiety/hope. I think the waiting is the absolute worst part. I just started spotting very faintly, too...but it's so light I'm trying not to panic. Take good care of yourself, and take your time with your decisions. I'm hopeful that something wonderful will happen...doctors aren't infallable and miracles do happen. Good luck.

morning all.. x
well i go for my 3rd hcg test tommorow, im looking forward to it but at the same time i am a bit apprehensive, i have had no cramps or bleeding, my symptoms have got stronger, but thats with the help of progestorone and hcg pessarys, my boobs are hurting more, im very scared, im also scared as when my hubby injects me he seems to like it is this normal lol. although this am, he decided to drop it and stabbed him not all the way in but a slight scratch, ( gulp ). payton, im so so sorry about what your going through and you have every right not to give up.. ive been through to many to give up. although i have to say its taking a toll on my mental state, i already suffer with depression which i used to treata with tablets but decided to do it on my own, but these little episodes are testing me a little bit more every time.. but they make me and my partner stronger, i have a lovely family, hubby really supports me, and i never feel alone, i think when you have such a strong relationship , you can get through anything no matter how hard it is.. i love you mr simpson your my rock xxxx

well i must say , you can tell i work part time, and have alot of time on my hands.. lol.. always here.
anyways just some good news, im not gloating and i feel awful having good news, but i just got my results back and the last ones for my hcg were 45, then 162, then 1263, theve shot up with my treatment, i asked if it ment i had an eptopic, but she said no, so i have my first scan on wednesday at 10.10.. looking forward to it but not to much, so im now relaxing putting my feet up watching good old paramount, snuggling up with the dog, and wating for my iccle one to come home, thanks 4 letting me waffle on and on, im a typical woman.. (sorry )
good luck ladies, and i hope my luck runs through to the end xxxxxx

Dear all - thanks for this forum. I am quite concerned at the moment. I have done at least 6 PT's - all positive (but some faint). I have now had HCG tests done - +ve. On 5 Aug is was 39 and 8 Aug only 45! I have been bleeding for the last 4 days intermittently but no clots - started bright red now darker. Going for another HCG test in 48 hours. This is my first pregnancy and I am very anxious. I did not know what was normal or not. From what you have all responded it doesnt sound good for me. Any advice / views much appreciated - Waiting in anticipation!

hello N, im so sorry to hear about what your going through, to me your bleeding could be for a number of reasons, alot of people bleed in pregnancy, yes it can also mean misscarry but its not the case in some. with it getting darker and more heavy i would be a little concerned, all i can say is wait and see what your hcg test says, and dont give up hope, and dont assume the worst straight away, ( easier said than done i know )
if you ever need anyone to email to and have iccle chats with
chrssimpsonc@aol.com

Just went for another HCG level today....again it went up very little the dr. is still saying this is not a viable pregnancy. Why does the number still go up. I know he is going to prescribe the pill to me soon to rid this pregnancy. Should I get a 2nd opinion before I take it? I know the numbers are so low and should never have dropped in the first place and I know they should be doubling. What a nightmare!! Again my #'s were 83,64,37,38,44 now 51. Any advice would be great!!! Good news for you teigan!! You shouldn't feel bad for telling your good news!! It gives us all a little hope!! Good luck to everyone else!!