https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:42:54 +0000 Mon, 26 May 2008 18:56:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=17522 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394968&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394968 Author: Maya
Subject: 17522
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 6:56pm

Nefertiti wrote: Thanks Emma. I knew you would be the one to come in and post

I am such a geek

And I am a pregnancy-after-miscarriage survivor - you don't get there without stressing over every tiny little thing, hCG levels included!]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 18:56:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394968&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394968 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394934&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394934 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 17522
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 6:29pm

Thanks Emma. I knew you would be the one to come in and post
I actually read today about the 1000 thing and it also mentioned the peak and plateau.
Its great someone else actually knew this!]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 18:29:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394934&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394934 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394831&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394831 Author: Maya
Subject: 17522
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 4:45pm

Nefertiti wrote: But just wondered if anyone has has heard of the levels taking longer once 1000 is reached. Thanks.

Yup absolutely! Mine did with the gremlins. Most people also don't know that they peak between 8-10 weeks then drop off to a plateau between 10-12 weeks and remain there for the rest of the pregnancy.

]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 16:45:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394831&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394831 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394806&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394806 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 17522
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 4:29pm

My doc said to me they should double every 48-72 hours so you fall well within that range. The other thing I found with googling was that you should get at least a 60% raise in 48 hours. I would tell you to stop googling things but i'm so guilty of doing that myself it would be pretty hypocritical.

I think your midwifes advice is good, stressing about the numbers won't be doing you any good and ultimately won't change the outcome. Try to relax and just wait for the scan.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 16:29:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394806&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394806 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394774&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394774 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 17522
Posted: 26 May 2008 at 4:06pm

I had another blood test today and the level was 3129. So it hasn't quite doubled in 48hrs.

I googled (god forbid!), but found on several differnt sites, that once levels get over 1000, that they cant take the 72hrs to double.

I'm pretty sure they say numbers should double every 48-72hrs - so my numbers should be ok?

Midwife says to just wait until scan which will be in a couple more weeks. Whereas I still have 1 more form left for an hcg test from doc. So I will do this just to see what they say on wednesday.

But just wondered if anyone has has heard of the levels taking longer once 1000 is reached.

Thanks.]]> Mon, 26 May 2008 16:06:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=394774&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#394774 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=393297&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#393297 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 17522
Posted: 24 May 2008 at 7:51pm

5w 2d = 1718! Yah!!

When doc gave me forms for the serial readings, that included monday and wednesday of next week. Not too sure if I'll do them as they are rising! I know it doesn't guarantee anything, but has made me feel better.]]> Sat, 24 May 2008 19:51:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=393297&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#393297 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392321&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392321 Author: emachan
Subject: 17522
Posted: 23 May 2008 at 3:33pm

Looking great chicky! Good luck!]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 15:33:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392321&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392321 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392112&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392112 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 17522
Posted: 23 May 2008 at 12:01pm

They look good, its good cos they are doubling, it doesnt matter how high they are. Mine were VERY high, I thought I was gonna have more than one in there but was just one healthy baby.
]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 12:01:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392112&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392112 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392083&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392083 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 17522
Posted: 23 May 2008 at 11:25am

Thanks nikki :)
Yip, I already have that ginger...I am about the lower line so thats great!
Gee I never knew that cuppatea! I'll stop hoping for major jumps in my readings now!]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 11:25:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392083&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392083 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392036&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392036 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 17522
Posted: 23 May 2008 at 10:49am

They look great!! Yay for the babe!]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 10:49:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392036&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392036 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392020&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392020 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 17522
Posted: 23 May 2008 at 10:42am

Nerfetiti those numbers look perfect to me (not that i'm an expert). You wouldn't want them to be more than doubling, I read on the net (i know i'm bad for googling) that hcg levels rising too fast is as bad as them not doubling.]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 10:42:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392020&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392020 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392006&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392006 Author: ginger
Subject: 17522
Posted: 23 May 2008 at 10:37am

If you are worried Nerfertiti, have a look at the Diagnostic Medlab website - they have a handbook which you can view online and it has a graph showing the variance in HCG levels. ]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 10:37:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=392006&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#392006 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=391955&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#391955 Author: Nefertiti
Subject: 17522
Posted: 23 May 2008 at 10:12am

I first asked a question about this in the TTC forum, but thought now that I'm over here (cross fingers I stay here!) I thought it more appropriate I post over here.

Anyway here is what my update is:

(just guessing at the exact dpo)
4w1d (16dpo) = 52
4w4d               = 151
4w5d               = 356
5w                    = 798

So they are still low, but nurse and midwife both seem happy that they are doubling in the right amount of time.

I have to get more done tomorrow and monday (doctor has requested this)..

I know some have said numbers can stress you out more, but my doctor suggested getting this done.]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 10:12:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=17522&PID=391955&title=update-on-my-hcg-levels#391955