EARLY PREGNANCY AND LOW HCG LEVEL - PLEASE HELP

[missnatalie]

hi,

i am approx 4 weeks (last period was 17/10/06) and have had a brownish stringy discharge that is sometimes red, since last night. i went to a&e and they found that the hcg level is low. dr said that at 4 weeks it should be around 1000 but mine is 120. ive got to go back to the hospital in 48hrs to see if the level has doubled. this is my 1st pregnancy and i am really worried. has anyone else been in this situation? or has anyone got any advise that they could give me? thanks xxx

[lulumama]

hi.dont;want to leave you unanswered.

doesn't sounds very promising, i'm afraid, the low HCG levels suggest that the pregnancy might not continue....

the only advice at this stage, as it is so early, is to rest if you can, and wait until you have your next blood test and see what has happened.

if the bleeding becomes much heavier or you are in a lot of pain you can go back to A&E.....

sorry to not be of more help....

[AitchTwoOh]

hcg levels are notoriously difficult to predict, but 120 does sound pretty low, sadly. there are a few reasons why this could be, and as lulu says often the pregnancy might not persist. i'm glad that the hospital is doing serial hcg tests, as this can help them to diagnose if there is a problem.
have you been in any pain at all? promise me that if you have any pains you'll phone nhs direct straight away... you can't be too careful...
likewise if the bleeding gets worse you should also call them. i'm off to bed now but i'll come back to this thread and see how you are doing tomorrow, okay?
i do know how terrified you are right now, i have been there myself. take good care of yourself, don't take any chances if your condition changes. speak tomorrow, Hx

[missnatalie]

hi,
i promise if i get pain i will contact nhs direct. ive got up this morning though and the brownish discharge seems to be getting lighter. in fact theres hardly anything there. im just so worried. i hate the waiting and not knowing. im at the early pregnancy unit tomorrow so ill let you know what they find xx

[lulumama]

do let us know what happens..xx

[missnatalie]

just been on the phone to hospital and my hcg level was 141 not 120. i know its still low but im trying to stay positive. nurse did say that it should have doubled by tomorrow if everything is ok. if not then like you said the pregnancy may not continue. she did say though that i may not be as pregnant as i thought. please keep your fingers crossed for me and ill let you know tomorrow xx

[AitchTwoOh]

i have my fingers very crossed for you,
take care.

[julezboo]

Im in a rush so it wont be a long reply sorry, I will be thinking about you though!

My HCG level at 4 weeks was only 221, not much higher than yours, Im 27wks pg now! There is still hope, its whether they double not what they are!

Fingers crossed sweetie xxx

[Frenchsmallfry]

Don't have any advice for you but wanted to say.

I have everything crossed for you, the waiting game is such a pain. Good luck at the EPU tommorow.

[chelle479]

just wanted to wish you luck

keep us posted!

[missnatalie]

ok. ive been to the epu this morning. got to ring back at 1.30pm for results. nurse worked out my dates and im 5 weeks today. i am so nervous and im sure my clock isnt moving. it seens to have been 10.15 for hours. as soon as i know ill let you all know. thank you for all your words of support xx

[NotAnOtter]

good luck natalie x

[megandsoph]

hope everything goes well MN x x

[sarahsausage]

Good luck, fingers crossed for you hun x

[lulumama]

fingers crossed for you....xx

[ShowOfHands]

Good luck to you. I've been there too, it's agonising.

I'll be thinking of you.
xx

[nadinetd]

good luck natalie, i know what u going though im 7 weeks x let us know how u get on will be thinking of u x

[missnatalie]

hi everyone, my nurse has just phoned me. my hcg count has gone from 141 to 226. nurse said that it doesnt always double and that it is a good sign. im probably not as far gone as what we thought. she has now classed it as a normal pregnancy. shes booked me in for a scan 20th dec. i know this might sound weird but i am looking forward to the morning sickness and tiredness. i am so happy. i know ive still got to be careful and get through the 1st 3 month. i can relax a bit more now. thank you everyone for your support. ill let you know how my december scan goes. xxx

[ShowOfHands]

I'm so pleased for you. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy. I know what you mean about looking forward to nausea, fatigue etc (though I have to admit at 15wks pregnant it's getting wearing!).

Congratulations.

[SparklyGothKat]

My sister has a condition which means her hormones levels are very low at the start of pregnancy. She doesn't get a postive till about 10 weeks.
Its great that the levels have risen. Good luck...

[nadinetd]

THATS FANTASTIC NEWS XXXXX

[Tutter]

hi - how long was it between the two tests natalie?

i'm 5w2d so about the same stage as you

[missnatalie]

hi tutter, i had my 1st test on sunday evening at 10pm and then had the 2nd today at 8am ish. my maths is rubbish but i think its rougly about 58hrs in between the two. are you having the same problems with you levels. nurse said that in some women the hcg doesnt always double in early pregnancy.

[Tutter]

hi - in fact that's only around 34 hours. they look for a doubling of hcg in 48 hours, so i think it's a positive sign

i'm not having mine tracked this time, but have done in previous pgs (i had an ectopic pg and 2 mcs)

good luck x

[missnatalie]

sorry tutter it was 10pm on saturday not sunday sorry. my heads all over the place at the momentxx

[lulumama]

gosh ...am glad that it is looking more positive.....great news....x