What does this mean!?😩

Question

Doctors confirmed pregnancy, and drew blood. They said my hcg level was 17 which was low to them. So they have me coming back for more blood work next friday.. they said it could mean early pregnancy or hard pregnancy. What's a hard pregnancy? Should I be really concerned or am I just over thinking it? This is my second pregnancy. First one went smooth. Perfect pregnancy, normal delivery..

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By hard pregnancy I think they mean that if your levels are slow in rising you'll be more closely monitored as there's higher risk of the pregnancy ending badly. But I wouldn't worry just yet hun, I'm sure it just indicates early pregnancy for you. My first hcg draw was 50 at 4 weeks pregnant and 24 hours of had more than tripled. The number doesn't really matter so long as it's doubling, or rising at least. Fingers crossed for you (: 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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Hard pregnancy can be possible MC. Its good that you are doing more blood work. My levels were low as well .. and with time it doubled.. I am now 24 wks ...

What does this mean!?😩

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