It's supposed to roughly double every 24 hours and it did. HCG levels vary widely so it's hard to use them as a guide to know how many are in there, but high numbers like this can be a sign of multiples according to the nurse.
Reading the charts below, ovulation is egg retrieval for IVF patients. We are 18 days past "ovulation" and well within the twin range.
Beta scores for successful twin pregnancies:
But it could also be triplets.
Beta scores for successful triplet pregnancies:
Of course I'm googling things I shouldn't and seeing that really high HCG levels can be a sign of what's called a Molar pregnancy which is not viable. Sigh. Don't stress Kerie.
Ultrasound is scheduled for 12/5. We should be able to see the # of sacks and hopefully heartbeat(s).
Still can't believe this is actually happening....
7 comments:
So exciting! Wow...a tribe! Just think...we could have the number of children this year only yours would be all in one go!;) Congrats and try to stay away from google until Dec 5th!;)
How many are in there?! This is amazing!!! How are you feeling??
I doubt it's Molar-- I think your doctor would have detected an abnormally fertilized egg before implantation. I think it's far more likely that you're pregnant. The HCG # could be that high for just a singleton, too, so don't worry/panic/get excited... Sounds to me like you're PUPO, and will know in a 2WW, and then you'll have an EDD!!! xoxoxo
You hush Megan! :)
Anna, I'm tired and feeling some upper abdominal tightening, which is really early from what I read but who knows. Could be gas haha.
Jeanie - LOVE IT! You're right about the Molar. They wouldn't have transferred an abnormal egg. I didn't think about that. I'm absolutely pregnant so not PUPO anymore but on to my 2nd 2WW now for the ultrasound :)
Hugs to you all. Thanks for following along!
I second Jeanie's thoughts about the possibility of molar. It's so easy to go down the Dr. Google rabbit hole though! We're all holding our breath along with you during this latest 2WW =)
One or two would be marvelous--much more and you'll be outnumbered. But Len and I will be willing to help...some.
Love you! Judi
Or a polar body, which can result in high HCG levels. Nonetheless, you are preggers!!
Post a Comment