How do y’all know your HCG Levels?

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Hey mommas and future mommas! So I’m on baby number 3 and I’ve noticed a lot of you all talking about your HCG levels...are your doctors figuring this out or is it something I can do on my own? My first 2 I never worried that my pregnancy could be a fluke or something may happen and I’m no longer pregnant but for some reason I’m spazzing this time around. I guess maybe bc I’m not nauseous already (4w5d) and usually by this time I’m puking my guts out! Lol anyways if there’s a trick to this mystical HCG level thing I’d love to hear it! Thanks! And congrats to all you mommas out there!

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Get a blood draw! Your dr has to order it.

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Not all doctors order it. Mine doesn't.  Last time I had my pcp order it and my numbers were awesome. I miscarried at 11 weeks anyway so hcg wouldn't have shown that at that point. No need in stressing myself out about something I can't control anyway!

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HCG levels are done by doctor. 
My doctor follows my levels as I have a history of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. Usually they don't follow them or use them to confirm pregnancy. Don't stress about not knowing your numbers. Honestly i wish my doctor wouldn't tell me mine.

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I was wondering the same! This is my 4th baby and have never had HCG

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I work in the same office as my doctor. So basically I just order what I need/want

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Thanks for all the insight ladies. I had noticed several people discussing how their HCG levels were either going up or down and had never really heard of anyone being able to get a reading on their levels like that. I’m just a little paranoid bc the dreaded morning sickness hasn’t hit me (I should probably enjoy that while it lasts) anyways I appreciate the replies and I hope to share all our pregnancy craziness with some of you soon to be or already mommas!

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My OB doesn’t do blood work unless they suspect you may be in danger of a miscarriage.

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My first pregnancy and second my dr never had it done. It wasn’t common practice.
The reason be is that if a miscarriage happens early; there is nothing anyone can do. They are usually for genetic abnormalities and that can’t be stopped. 
Repeat miscarriages could be bc of low progesterone, so sometimes that could be adjusted with acknowledging it from blood work.
I get them now bc my baby is an ivf baby and they monitor very closely everyweek.

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With my first two pregnancies they did not do bloodwork until my first 8 week appointment. My last pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, so they brought me in immediately for bloodwork when I found I was pregnant again. She said they don’t usually bring anyone in earlier than 8 weeks unless they are having issues related to the pregnancy or if they have had a past miscarriage. I think it should be standard as soon as someone finds out they are pregnant.

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This is my first pregnancy (and unplanned) and they didn’t even bring me in to confirm! I called and said what I calculated myself to be and they set me up for an appointment at 8 weeks. It drives me nuts not knowing but I have symptoms which is a positive sign. 19 more long days 😭

How do y’all know your HCG Levels?

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