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I had a similar pregnancy last December and my betas were really close to yours. The doctor was concerned it was ectopic though they couldnt see anything. She wanted me to take the methotrexate and I was upset because you have to take another three months off before TTC again after that. I just had a feeling it wasnt ectopic. I had no pain or bleeding. I asked for anther week to see if my body would mc naturally or see something more definitive on an US. 4 days later, I miscarried. So it obviously wasn't ectopic. Just a slow growing pregnancy.

This is pretty much what happened to me. I had a mc in July and got the clear to start trying after 1 cycle. Got a positive test on the day I was supposed to start my period. Went in to do betas and it wasn't doubling, but mine got up to 3000 at its highest point. Did an ultrasound and they couldn't find anything in the tube or uterus. I don't remember what my numbers were at the time of the ultrasound, but my Dr wasn't sure if it was ectopic or not, but suggested I do the shot to "move on"since it obviously wasn't a viable pregnancy.

So I got the shot and numbers didn't take a big drop until 6 days past the shot. They were thinking I might need a second dose. 2 days past the shot was elevated slightly, 4 days post shot was leveling out, then 6 days post it finally dropped significantly. It also took about a month to fully get to zero. And it SUCKED going in for all those draws over and over and I couldn't move on. Ugh. I only just last week got the news that I was finally at zero.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. The thing I told myself is that at least I can take the holidays "off" so to speak and relax and try to enjoy it workout stressing over tests, draws, etc etc. Big hugs.

So sorry you're going through this dear I hope you get some answers next week. Hugs

I'm so sorry you're going through this I had an ectopic and my betas were in the thousands but I didn't have multiple draws so I'm not sure about the doubling time. However, they were able to diagnose a tubal pregnancy via ultrasound. I posted on here when I was going through it and there were a couple of people who had ectopic pregnancies that weren't tubal but still not viable, like right where the tube meets the uterus. Will your doctor do another ultrasound on Monday before deciding on the shot? I ended up needing surgery but I've heard many positive stories from those who had the shot and went on to have healthy pregnancies. I hope you have a smooth recovery whichever way it turns out.

@LCTBQE: I guess I just felt like slow to rise betas wasn't enough proof that it was ectopic. It seemed overly cautious, based on what I had read. I was still only 6 weeks at that point and while my doctor recommended the shot, when I asked her I could wait one more week, she agreed that it was very limited risk to do so. She told me the signs to look for and to call at the first sign of pain. Statistically it seemed much more likely that it was just a miscarriage, especially since I hadn't had any spotting/bleeding.

My miscarriage started and felt just like a heavy period. I noticed a little blood and then started period cramps and then the flow came. I let them know and they had me come in for a beta and sure enough my levels were dropping dramatically. I was zeroed out in a week.

@LCTBQE: oh yes, the physical recovery was much easier than I anticipated, and I went on to have a normal pregnancy. The only difference being once you have an ectopic you have a higher risk of a repeat ectopic so I had a lot of early monitoring from 4 weeks on until the sac and heartbeat were visible. I was given the option of mex since it hadn't ruptured yet but chose the surgery with guidance from my ob in part because I just wanted it to be over. Now, if they hadn't been able to locate the sac via US that wouldn't have been an even tougher decision. I really feel for you. I hope whatever results you get on Monday make it easier to feel confident about either getting the shot or having a natural m/c if possible.

@LCTBQE: how are you doing?

I never really saw a lot of tissue. My miscarriage was also like a heavy period that lasted a day or two longer than normal. The cramping was a bit more painful than normal but nothing some over the counter medicine couldn't help with. I started out with medium flow the first day and it got heavier the next several. For me, I knew my hcg was dropping because the first day of bleeding my chest was suddenly no longer sore and the hormonal headache I'd had for weeks was suddenly gone. Sure enough the blood work I did on the first day of bleeding confirmed what I had thought (declining hcg levels). Again, so sorry for your loss. Happy to help with any questions!

@LCTBQE: I don't remember specifically passing tissue. Remember that if they couldn't see anything on the ultrasound, there isn't anything to pass that you'd see. Just extra lining perhaps.

@LCTBQE: I'm so glad!

I was told just to wait until my HCG levels were below 5 before trying again. For me that happened 2-3 weeks after the miscarriage began. I did try that post-miscarriage cycle. I actually felt better continuing to try rather than just waiting. It's a really tough thing to go through and what makes people feel better is really different from person to person.

@LCTBQE: my chemical my beta never got above 30. I had two betas and then started bleeding so I was only a few days late for AF. My hormones never got too crazy and I never felt super pregnant. With this one I told you about my betas eventually got- man I don't know, like 800 something? And I miscarried at almost 7 weeks. So I guess it didn't seem as easy peasy as the quick chemical. I know my lining was thick because of the ultrasound and I felt pregnant with mood swings and hunger and sore breasts.
I think its really up to you. My friend had a missed miscarriage at almost 20 weeks and tried (and got pregnant with TWINS!!) the next month. I just needed a break from the roller coaster. What's your OB gonna do? Break up with you? In reality it's your body and you choice!

@LCTBQE: just wanted to chime in since I am going through the exact same thing you are. Started bleeding last week right before 6 weeks, had two betas which were slightly rising. Had an ultrasound and they were worried about ectopic, but the radiologist didn't see anything on Friday and now today my hcg is at 50. My Dr. wants to see it to zero, but she said since it was so early I don't need to wait to try again. Just wanted to share my experience.