Amy's Mind Scribble

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Last hCG Draw

Mar-4-2010 By admin

So today was my last hCG draw and my numbers were 4643 (or somewhere around there). I was in shock (not good) when she told me because I had thought it should be over the 10k mark. She said it’s perfect though and I ended up finding this website, which eased my mind a bit. Apparently, once your n umbers are over 1200, it takes longer to double. I guess if the doctor thinks it looks great, then it must be fine. Or at least I hope. I’m now under the average, but still in the range, which scared me because I’ve been above the average on both of my last 2 draws.

I may sound paranoid, but after all the bad news over the years, it’s hard to believe that it’s good and will stay that way. I keep telling myself to think positive though (or at least quit thinking about it in general!) Though that can be easier said than done. ;)

Anyway, tomorrow will be 6 weeks and our first ultrasound is next Friday, at 7 weeks.

… updated…

Ok, feeling a bit better after looking at the babymed.com website. It has a calculator and gave me this chart, which shows I’m right above the average.

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hCG Looking Good

Feb-25-2010 By admin

The nurse just called and said I look perfect! I’m relieved for now.. until next Thursday’s appointment rolls around. :) My numbers on 18dpo were 408 and today at 20dpo they were 903, so they more than doubled! YAY!!

OK, I copied this data from another site, but am posting it here for reference. I included the twin one because there’s a very small chance and I’m still above the average for where I am, but I think my numbers are too low for more than one. I’m over the moon thrilled for even one though. :)

NORMAL SINGLE PREGNANCIES

Day after HCG or LH Average

mIU/ml

High

mIU/ml

Low

mIU/ml

#
14 48 119 17 12
15 59 147 17 18
16 95 223 33 23
17 132 429 17 21
18 292 758 70 19
19 303 514 111 23
20 522 1690 135 13
21 1061 4130 324 12
22 1287 3279 185 22
23 2034 4660 506 13
24 2637 10000 540 16

NORMAL TWIN PREGNANCIES

Day after LH or HCG Average

mIU/ml

High

mIU/ml

Low

mIU/ml

#
14 68 313 56 7
15 38 159 26 9
16 146 803 112 12
17 154 542 52 8
18 360 1760 200 9
19 499 2509 215 13
21 963 5859 631 10

We’re having a baby!

Feb-21-2010 By admin

The best gift I’ve ever gotten:

pregtest