Is a second blood test necessary?

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I'm expecting with my first. Approximately 5 weeks. Had blood test to confirm the pregnancy on Monday. Called today for the results and I didn't get the HCG number. They just told me that yes, I am pregnant🙄. My sister has given birth to 3 babies, and is pregnant with her 4th and shes insisting that I call and get the HCG #, and get a requisition for more blood work to be sure that HCG # is on the rise. 
Did you guys do this? She admits that she obsesses. And I am TRYING not to stress and obsess... I mean... if something is wrong I'll know...right? She says not necessarily. I don't want to stress. And now I'm stressing about this because I'm not sure if it's entirely necessary😩.
Please let me know what you guys did. Thanks in advance, guys.❤

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Ive has reoccurring miscarriages and they always do 2 blood tests to see if my hcg was doubling. In the first one it was going up but very slowly, turned out to be eptopic. In the second and third it doubled but I ended up loosing both a few days before my second trimester. If your in Canada i suggest you go to a place that will allow you to see your results online, like LifeLabs, and it’s also free to see your results online unlike dynacare. I hope this helps, but try not to get stressed it doesn’t help you or the baby. Just stay as optimistic as you can because miracles happen all the time. Good luck my dear, sending positive vibes your way 💕

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Usually they only check your blood hcg if you have a history of reoccurring miscarriage. It’s not necessary for most women

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I was a very high risk pregnancy and had my HCG drawn every day for 2 weeks. Then every other day for another 2. The last HCG draw I had, I miscarried later that afternoon.

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It’s not necessary. Usually they just do it to make sure your numbers double. But, it’s not necessary. You’ll find out at your first appt if your little embryo is growing into a fetus. :) but; some people don’t want to wait that long, so they do the two blood tests to make sure it is on the rise.

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With my first my Hcg was 391 they didn’t need a repeat. Currently pregnant with number 2 and my 4 week hcg was only 36 they want me to repeat tomorrow. It just depends. It could be high enough they aren’t worried. You could always call and ask or send a email.

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I've only had 1 blood test for HCG levels and I'm on my third pregnancy. They usually just do a urine sample to confirm but my urine was a bit funny with the current pregnancy so I got a blood draw.

Is a second blood test necessary?

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