HCG levels and unknown gestational age

El

Elizabeth

I’m going insane here. Has anyone had similar experiences?

Because of an irregular cycle we aren’t sure of how far along I am. Went in for an ultrasound for what should have been week 6-8. Found a gestational sac but couldn’t find anything inside. The dr thought that most likely I’m just not as far along as we thought. She sent me to get bloodwork done for hCG. My levels were 44,100 on Friday and 2 days later on Sunday were 53,065. So not doubling but growing. Also seems to me that it’s a pretty high number for someone who “isn’t far along”. I’m going crazy. What gives??? Anyone had similar experience please share!!

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Ju

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Once you reach a certain hcg level it takes much longer too double, like every 96hrs vs 48hrs Your likely just early too see anything on ultrasound, normally they will rebook in 7-10days for follow up ultrasound

Ka

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Try not to live and die by those hcg levels, just be glad that they are rising. The best way to know how far along you are is an ultrasound when they can get a good measurement. Regardless of anything, babies in early stages grow at about the same rate so they’ll give an accurate estimate at that time, along with an accurate estimate of your due date.