Beta count/miscarriage

[Anonymous]

I had two good beta counts (392 and 865) at 10 and 12 days post 5-dt. I'm now in the waiting period before an ultrasound to check for a heartbeat. I've already been through one miscarriage at about this time frame from a previous IVF attempt where betas were just less than half of my current numbers. So I'm obviously nervous in this waiting period. I have zero symptoms of pregnancy at this point. (Technically at 5w4d.) Do higher beta counts lessen the odds of miscarriage? Anything else to give me some support?

[Anonymous]

What's critical for you is the upward trend in your beta. You're doing fine. Zero symptoms means nothing. My boobs didn't even hurt during my last pregnancy. I had previous miscarriages, so I was a nervous wreck about it. Turned out not be a problem. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Everyone is different so you can't really tell by the level. What matters is that you are doubling. That's really good news. It's terrifying not knowing for sure though, I know, so just do what you can to keep yourself distracted.

[Anonymous]

Agree with the PP that the actual number doesn't matter as much as the fact that they are doubling. I have been pregnant twice after IVF and had terrible morning sickness both times, but I had absolutely no symptoms until about 7 weeks. Waiting for that first ultrasound is so hard, especially after you've had a miscarriage. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

I do think high betas are more likely to result in a successful pregnancy, so I would feel optimistic. Nothing you can do but wait though. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[Anonymous]

I am in the same position right now, 5 weeks...the wait is terrible. Hope you have great results soon!