You're experiences at 5 weeks pregnant - And your advice on HCG levels?

Question

I am 5 weeks pregnant and about 2 days. All I have is breast tenderness and fatigue. I get some dull aching cramps once in a while but it goes away right away. No morning sickness at all, but however when I do feel strange when I wake up. Lots of gas pains and I just feel strange in general.

I had my HCG levels done and they tripled in 48 hours. I am hoping thats a good sign. They didn't do them but that once, I guess they didn't think they should do them again. Does that sound right to you or should I have them done again?

Thanks!

Answer 1

No it sounds like everything is just the way it should be!!  Congrats on your pregnancy.  I only had my HCG levels tested at the very beginning, and then it was just reg. doctors appts.  I know it seems like forever to wait for your next appt...I always worried if everything was ok...and it always was!  Relax and enjoy your waistline while you can!!!!

Answer 2

You have to remember that pregnancy symptoms don't happen to everyone. Some only experience a few, others none and still others experience EVERYTHING.

Also, tripling is great!! :-) As long as they don't go down or stop increasing, you're good to go!

Answer 3

Early in a pregnancy, they like to see your beta HCG count approximately doubling every 48 hours.

Specific numbers aren't important, but they do want the number to be increasing.

Good luck.

Answer 4

i didnt have my HCG levels tested at all in either of my pregnancys and it sounds like everything is progressing well anyway...but if your worried though dont hesitate to ask your doctor for more information.

good luck with everything