HCG levels in the very early stages!

That's even too low for an early one, since those start at 10, I think. How long do you think you'll be pregnant?

Hi ladies,
In 2018 I had a miscarriage in June, and in December or November 2018 found out I was pregnant again. My hCG was then 19 at 3 weeks and 4 days. Now, on February 17th, I had an ectopic pregnancy, and now, 4 months later, I'm pregnant again. It's been 14 days since my ovulation, and I'm between 3 and 4 weeks pregnant with an hCG of 107. I guess it doesn't mean much yet, but I'm more worried because of my previous ectopic pregnancy. I just don't want to go through that again. So, it's such a mixed feeling—should I be happy or not? I'm not sure if I should be happy. Pff????

I'm just popping in to ask... I'm really worried. I'm only 4 weeks pregnant and my hCG is 160. They did an internal ultrasound but couldn't see the baby in the uterus???? They said the uterus is preparing for a pregnancy, but nothing else... I have a lot of pain in my lower abdomen. I had breast pain before, and now it's less. I'm really worried. Help pls

Is anyone still here in this forum?

Hi everyone,

I'm currently pregnant with a bit of an 'accident'.
Although quite unexpected, it's very much wanted.
I'd really like to know if anyone has experienced something similar.

This is my first pregnancy and, in all my enthusiasm, I'd already made an appointment with my gynecologist (I had to go for a check-up anyway), while at that time I was only about 4 to 5 weeks along. At the start of our appointment, there was a miscommunication regarding the first day of my last menstrual period. I accidentally gave her the date of the second-to-last period instead of the last one, so she wrongly assumed during the appointment that I was 8 weeks along (and not 4 to 5 weeks). Around that time, I had some bleeding and also had abdominal pain, so I immediately got an internal ultrasound. On the ultrasound, a small black dot was visible, but alongside that, there was also blood. Thinking about what she should normally see at 8 weeks, the gynecologist said it was either a miscarriage or a pregnancy of unknown location (PUL). The result was several blood tests every 3 days, followed by an appointment for ultrasounds. The doctor saw that the HCG levels were rising, but not doubling. During the last appointment, the HCG value had nearly doubled (from 900 to 1700) over a period of 3 days, and the gestational sac on the ultrasound had grown significantly, although there was still a spot of blood in the uterus, but not affecting the embryo. My gynecologist keeps sending me home with the message that it will be a miscarriage (PUL has now thankfully been ruled out) and is then surprised when I show up at the next consultation and nothing has happened.

So now I'm anxiously awaiting my next appointment next Monday. By then, I should be about 7 weeks along, and there should be an embryo visible. If that's not the case, she says 'then we'll have to remove it'. I feel that - despite having told her multiple times that I made a mistake about the first day of my last period - my doctor still wrongly assumes that I'm much further along than I actually am. Or is there actually something wrong and is it a miscarriage after all? But then I should have some symptoms (quite a few pregnancy ailments, no bleeding, and no cramps anymore), which isn't the case? Could it be that I'm just super early given my super regular cycle, and that the baby just needs to 'get going'? Am I obligated to terminate the pregnancy if she says so? Or can I wait until 'nature' takes its course and, if it doesn't happen, still ask for a second opinion from another doctor? I'd never forgive myself if I blindly followed her decision, which is based on a miscommunication. You can see it already, lots of questions and I don't really know how to feel; I'm hanging between hope, sadness, and uncertainty.

Just be yourself. They should never force anything.
If you want to wait it out, they should respect that.

Strength anyway!

Hi everyone,
Just a quick update.
Unfortunately, I lost some blood last Thursday, along with pregnancy symptoms starting to fade and some abdominal/back pain. Given the doctor’s message that a miscarriage was very likely, we’re also assuming that’s what happened. I’ll probably get confirmation on Monday.
I suspect something must have been wrong with the baby, which is why the HCG levels didn’t rise as they should have. It’s still really hard not to blame myself :-(
Now I’m just waiting at home in peace and calm for it to happen. Hopefully, it’ll all be over soon so I can give it a proper place in my heart.

Hi, here's another worried mom. At 4 weeks, my hCG was 114, which my GP said was on the low side. Less than a week later (5 days later), I had another blood test, and today I heard it was 595. According to my GP, it's 'rising well but still on the lower side'. That's just one of those expressions that makes me super nervous...

With my first pregnancy, the first value was extremely high, but it turned out to be twins. With my second pregnancy, at 4.5 weeks, it was 807. So there's quite a difference.

I'm also really anxious whether everything will be okay.

Hey lovely people!
First of all, I wish you all the best of luck and success with the journey you're on! I do think, though, that you should really be careful with these kinds of "forums with spectators."
Check out the official websites of the university hospitals.
Here, everyone shares their number of weeks, but there really is a difference between counting from "the last menstrual period" and counting from an "IVF cycle," which can also be an artificial cycle.
Simply insist on an extra blood test. If you get tested again two days later, a good analysis can be made. A blood test usually confirms more than what can be seen on an ultrasound.
Everyone is looking for reassurance and confirmation. But don't do that by comparing things one-on-one—that only brings more uncertainty!