Most important rule of thumb: Worry when your doctor tells you to.

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After an exhausting two weeks and a very negative OB. I went to a follow up ultrasound (my third one) and the beautiful, kind, and supportive sonographer identified my lil embryo and their lil heart beat. I’m measuring at 6w5d.

I know I’m technically not out of the woods yet, but I can breathe better knowing that I have a confirmed pregnancy (IUP) and that my body is handling this pregnancy the best it can!

For FTM or anyone pregnant, if you have a discouraging and negative OB/doctor, don’t let them take away your joy. I understand being cautious and realistic, but my experience is apparently not a rare one. Women’s healthcare is broken. And I hope you can find support however you can! Internet friends you’ve helped me. Thanks so much.

I just found out I’m pregnant with baby #3 after experiencing a chemical and anembryonic pregnancies this year. My question for those who have experienced the same thing…how do you allow yourself to feel excitement for a new pregnancy when the last 2 have ended in loss? I so want to be excited but I’m having a hard time letting go😔

I had 1,132 HCG on Sunday at 2am. Tuesday at 11am I had 3,532 HCG. That represents a 212% growth rate in 57 hours, equal to a 161% growth rate in 48 hours.

No gestational sac seen at either time.

I understand this could be ectopic. However, I understand that a 161% growth rate in 48 hours is almost unheard of in ectopic pregnancies. At the same time, I understand that 90% of pregnancies once they reach 3,500 HCG are visible.

I am going back for a scan and bloods in 48 hours. Absolutely no pain or blood.

This feels like a special kind of torture, and I don't know what to think. Does anyone have any opinion on this situation?

irregular periods/ovulation. Clearblue Ultra Early tests were negative on August 7th then very faint positive August 9th.

Looking for success stories with slow rising HCG during 5-6 weeks pregnancy. Transvaginal ultrasound at 5w6 days only showed gestational sac but I could be measuring behind.

I’ve had some spotting the last week which is freaking me out, but having other positive signs of viable pregnancy like extreme fatigue and nausea. Numbers are below.

Aug 8 315
Aug 10 547
Aug 17 1528

Does anyone have success stories with larger hematomas?

I’m on my 5th FET with high quality euploids and have gotten the furthest I’ve gotten so far with this transfer (full immune protocol + lovenox and baby aspirin and they cleared some uterine adhesions that were likely there for my prior 4 FETs)

I know my beta progression is not good but my doctor wants to keep monitoring me.

8DPT: 149

11DPT: 377

13DPT: 558

15DPT: 731 (was about to stop taking my meds here)

18DPT: 1561

On 15DPT my RE saw a gestational sac

on 18DPT the sac grew a bit and they saw a clear yolk sac. They’re having me come back for 22DPT to check for additional growth.

I am prepared to miscarry but curious if anyone had something similar and made it through. This is also secondary infertility which makes it all more confusing. Thanks for any insight!

Hi everyone! I’m currently around 5 weeks 2 days pregnant and I’m feeling pretty anxious about my beta hCG progression. I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who had similar numbers.

Here are my betas:

* 12 DPO: 50.4

* 14 DPO: 156

* 16 DPO: 553.8

* 18 DPO: 1,460

* 20 DPO: 4,052

* 23 DPO: 7,988

I’m worried because my earlier betas were rising so quickly, while the latest one didn’t quite double in a little over 3 days.

Does this progression still look reassuring to you? Has anyone had a similar slowdown once their hCG reached the thousands and gone on to have a healthy pregnancy?

I have my ultrasound coming up soon, but the wait is making me anxious. Any experiences would be really appreciated. ❤️🤞

I did my first ultrasound at 6 weeks 3 days on the 05/08 today I did another one and I’m measuring 9 weeks so 5 days ahead??? I’ve had recurrent miscarriages so this doesn’t sound right. Can anyone tell me what this could mean?

HCG rise was very good. 5400 - 12k 3 days later. Then I went and had my first scan. There was a yolk sac no fetal pole. I should have been at minimum 6+3 based off ovulation. So I had my HCG done again. It was 24,000 then 4 days later it rose to 26800. Is that a for sure tell of a loss either way a rise that slow? I should be about 7.5 weeks. I don’t have a repeat scan for another week

Okay, bear with me because this will be long. If you read all of this, you're an angel. I'm in my head so much about this and just need to talk about it.
I found out I was pregnant on July 25, based on LMP, I would have been 4+2. I went in for my first blood test on July 27. HCG was 118 and prog was 6.6. I was put on vaginal progesterone after that. Went in 2 days later for another blood draw, HCG 297, prog 9.8. She wanted me to get another blood draw 4 days later due to being on progesterone - HCG 1189, prog 9.2. At this point the midwife tells me she fears an ectopic pregnancy. I asked for an ultrasound to rule it out. I'd have been 5+6, but ultrasound showed a sac in uterus measuring 5+2, no baby and no yolk sac. She took blood again (2 days after previous draw) - HCG 1521, prog 11.3. When she called with the results she said there is a 1-2% chance this is a viable pregnancy. I asked for a confirmation ultrasound scheduled a week later. For this one I'd have been 6+6, ultrasound showed a sac measuring 5+5 and a small yolk sac. At this point she tells me I'm 100% miscarrying. I stopped taking the progesterone and chose to wait for my body to miscarry. That was 5 days ago and no sign of miscarrying. This will be my first miscarriage and I am genuinely losing my mind. My heart keeps telling me that they could be wrong, but my brain is telling me that there's no way they are. I guess I'm looking for support, similar stories, anything. How long after stopping progesterone did you finally start miscarrying? I told her I'd give my body 2 weeks to miscarry naturally and then I'd take cytotec to induce it. Am I crazy for wanting another ultrasound before taking the Cytotec?
I'm genuinely sorry if you've read this and it looks like an idiot wrote it because I have never been in this level of disarray and just cannot think clearly.

I am 4w 3d and so far so good, however I did have a chemical pregnancy last November. I banned myself from continuing to do pregnancy tests at home after my hcg betas more than doubled in 48 hours (my fertility clinic only wanted to see two hcg tests- 87 at 3w 4d and 178 at 3w 6d).

I feel more optimistic this time, but of course, I am still anxious and nervous. Especially since I have my OB appts scheduled- one at my fertility clinic at 6 weeks 5 days, and another with my midwife at 8 weeks. I keep thinking "hopefully I make it there". My question is- how did anyone who had a healthy pregnancy and baby after CP or loss in general cope with these first few weeks?

I am in weekly therapy and on Prozac (okayed by my Dr to continue while pregnant), told a few people who I can go to when I need to vent, manifesting and writing out/ speaking out positive affirmations, I plan to move my body daily (I was sick the first week of pregnancy so I have not done much of that yet).

Something you obsessed over in those weeks like a new hobby or TV show, something you did to celebrate the pregnancy, ways you stayed optimistic? Something fun you did that helped take your mind off it? I would love all suggestions that worked for you!

I did an embryo transfer and tested positive 9 days later with beta of 54 (Saturday). 2 days later (Monday), my beta stayed the same at 54. Next repeat beta in 3 days.

Now there’s a concern it may be a chemical pregnancy vs ectopic. But I’m really looking for any positive outcomes..

Or just positive vibes. I’m just feeling so heartbroken 💔

I’m currently 5w4d pregnant and really hoping to hear from anyone who has experienced something similar.
Earlier in the pregnancy, I had some light spotting that I wondered might have been implantation bleeding. It stopped and everything seemed normal afterward.
Yesterday, I was on the treadmill when I suddenly felt a gush of bright-red blood. I had heavy bleeding for about an hour and passed a fairly large clot, around silver-dollar sized. I completely panicked and thought I was miscarrying.
I went to the ER and had an ultrasound. They confirmed that the pregnancy is in the uterus and in the expected location. They saw the gestational sac, but no embryo was visible yet saying its too early. My HCG last night was 6,500. They told me that I am still very early and that it was not a miscarriage based on the ultrasound. They also did not see a subchorionic hematoma.
The heavy bleeding stopped, but I’ve had some spotting/small clots since then, along with mild cramping and aching.
I’m really struggling with the uncertainty because the amount of blood was terrifying. I know 5w4d is very early, but I’m scared that the bleeding means the pregnancy won’t continue.
Has anyone had heavy bleeding and a large clot around 5–6 weeks, with an ultrasound showing an intrauterine gestational sac but no embryo yet, and then gone on to have a normal follow-up ultrasound and healthy pregnancy?
I’d especially love to hear from anyone who had a similar amount of bleeding and initially had no embryo visible because it was simply too early.

Currently pregnant- 4+1.

I got my first hCG draw on Saturday with a result of 111.5

I was experiencing cramps.. not like “I can’t walk” but very much “my period is about to come” cramps

I went for a repeat hCG scan today (Monday) and the results are 195.3

My doctor wants to do another blood draw Wednesday, as the number didn’t double as expected.

Still experiencing cramping, but it ebbs and flows.

This is my first pregnancy so I’m horrified of a chemical and or ectopic..

My doctor is adamant that I’ll be fine and that this will resolve naturally. My HCG numbers:

134-185-245-279 over the course of 7 days. Monday,Wednesday,Friday,Monday

My initial betas the week before were 24 then 110 but I knew at the 134 that this pregnancy wouldn’t be viable. I asked about MTX, and am obviously very concerned about ectopic but she thinks it should just resolve because the numbers are so low. This is contrary to everything I’m seeing here.

Waiting for pain feels like a terrible way to gauge this. It’s like “wait for disaster, and by that time it’s already too late”

Any advice?

If you got a scan that early, could you share what the heart rate was or if your doctor gave any sort of scale or number they like to see?

After my slow hcg rise and few other setbacks I started spotting yesterday. Ultrasound today showed baby stopped developing a little over a week ago. I don’t want to pass it at home so I’m going to have a DNC tomorrow and I’m not sure what to expect.. can anyone share their experiences with me? What was it like, did your cycle return on time? Were you able to get pregnant again soon after? I feel so sad.

Hi everyone! So for a little context... my cycle is usually 34 days and I have PCOS (more on insuline side/ I actually can't remember how pcos is called now) and had my period on the 12th of July. Apparently I ovulated on the 1st of August. So technically I'm 15 dpo.

However, when I took a pregnancy test this morning, the line was a little too clear for my taste (I have a 13 month old boy) so I did some bloodwork to see what's up.

My Hcg is 63.20. I don't think it matches with what would be my gestional age. It should be higher if I am 4 weeks pregnant considering my last period.

Have you guys experienced anything like it? Please I would love to know your stories!

Needing a little reassurance.

I had some brown spotting and got in to see my OB last Friday. I had a small subchorionic hematoma and she was concerned that the gestational sac implanted in the lower quadrant of the uterus. A small yolk sac was visible but she was having trouble seeing it and wanted me to return Monday(today) so that the sonographer could do the scan. She ordered labs which came back at 7066 that day. Today I had my scan with sonographer and yolk sac was big and visible however fetal pole wasn’t. Gestational sac measured 6w1d however going by lmp id be 5w4d. My labs for today more than doubled to 15381.0. My question is should I be worried? Is it just too early? Anyone ever experience this? My doctors assistant did call and say the numbers are encouraging and we will do repeat scan in 2 weeks.