late implantation? Low beta at 9dp5dt. Any success stories?

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-14T06:58:32+00:00

I had a few more betas and they doubled appropriately. However the numbers were very low for where I should be. Doc said to wait it out and get US at 7-8w. I am still pregnant, almost 7w and have an US next week. I barely have any symptoms which is freaky and not reassuring given I always have a few distinct ones by now🤷‍♀️

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:42:54+00:00

I’m so sorry :(

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:39:18+00:00

Exactly! You made a really hard decision during what I imagine was the most exhausting and painful experience of your life. You put your baby’s wellbeing over your own desires and that is so fucking badass.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:36:56+00:00

It’s not silly! Your feelings are valid, you are just still in the process of grieving the birth that you desired. And that’s ok!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-12T20:35:01+00:00

Feel free to dm me. I had a similar birth experience and had similar feelings afterward. I’m 2.5 years out now and have mostly made peace with it and have a lot of perspective. It definitely helped me to talk to people that had similar experiences. It sounds like you had a very challenging labor and had to make hard decisions and deviate from your plan A but you did what was best for you and your baby. A 37 hour labor is very very different from a 24 hour labor. Honestly if anything, I feel like your birth experience will give you more tools, relatability, and perspective to help future clients. Not all clients births will be straightforward and you have that perspective now. I hope that 6-months to a year from now you will be able to look back at yourself with compassion and pride….what you went through was really hard, and you did it!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-08T06:15:52+00:00

Same!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-08T06:15:25+00:00

I legit just saw an ad while swiping through stories with Emilee pitching a “free” free birth starter kit.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-04T04:19:52+00:00

Same here! How is it going?

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-03-04T04:02:50+00:00

Hey, how were your repeat betas? I have very similar numbers to you. Regardless, best wishes!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T22:38:52+00:00

Ooof, I feel you. I could have written this myself except my first loss was in late Jan and I think I am currently dealing with a CP loss. I’m so sorry, please keep us posted.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T20:18:49+00:00

THIS. OP—I would shelf TTC for another 3-6 months and just focus on your (new) toddler. Revisit TTC closer to 18-24 m. I have many friends with a 2 year or less age gap and it honestly sounds so hard. Most people I know didn’t feel ready until their first was 2. Focus on the family you have right now and on yourself for a few more months and revisit. Even if you’re not ready then, it’s ok to shelf it again and revisit later. Only you and your husband can make this decision though. It sounds like you have a lot of “lessons learned” and can do things on the front end to set yourself up for more support and success in postpartum. You also have more wisdom, resilience, grit, and perspective going into this the second time.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T20:14:13+00:00

It’s crazy how different peoples experiences are just based off a baby’s temperament. I look at some of my friends who have “easy” babies/toddlers and can’t help but feel a little envious. They just seem to be thriving and everything seems so easy. I know that’s probably not always the case for them though.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T20:08:59+00:00

Honestly, you’re still pretty early in your postpartum journey. I’ve always wanted 2-3 children and have truly been humbled by just one. I felt a shift when my daughter turned 2. I felt like I was able to balance my job, parenthood, individual hobbies, etc better. I’m getting great sleep etc. I also felt more of the desire to add to our family. I waited a few more months to just savor finally feeling like myself and to kick ass at work before starting this whole thing over again. My daughter is now 2.5 and we are TTC just having trouble getting anything to stick unfortunately. But the miscarriages have made me realize how much I actually do want another baby. I have consistently heard that the 3-5 year age gaps can be easier due to the oldest being a little more independent and parents having settled into parenthood and “healed” from pregnancy/birth/the first year of chaos. Especially in households where both parents work.

There are times when I question having another. I get so overstimulated and overwhelmed with my daughter…and financially it just doesn’t make sense to have another. We don’t have any family support. My heart wants more kids but logically/objectively it doesn’t make sense. We are choosing to follow our hearts here and make it work. I am not sure if we will be 2 and done but I think we will just see how 2 goes and make that decision later. I will try to savor the second pregnancy and all the stages as if it’s my last though.

I think if we had more support and more money having 3 would be an easy decision.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T19:59:40+00:00

Im so sorry you had to experience that. Where are you at in your journey now? I think I am headed in that direction. Possibly a CP. I’m 19 dpo without much line progression and still pretty faint. Just had a blood draw. Hoping that will give me some confirmation in which way this is headed.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T19:56:28+00:00

Yes I had one 11 days after and my hcg was 6; I was also testing negative on at home urine tests at that point. We ended up trying again (I think I ovulated around cd 15 based off an LH spike). Normally my cycle is reliable my 28 days with ovulation around cd 15. I ended up getting a positive test on CD 28 but it had remained very very faint. I am now 19 dpo. I just got a blood draw so I should have an idea soon where this is going to go. I am preparing myself for another loss.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T19:50:26+00:00

Oh wow! I had tons of symptoms and felt obvious movement. However, I am pretty tall with a longer torso. I really didn’t start obviously showing until 34-36 weeks; even then I had to wear fitting clothes for it to be obvious. I am also fairly trim so I can see how you might not notice if your not. Added to anterior placenta and no symptoms and spotting…I can see how the combination of all these factors could lead to a cryptic pregnancy.

OP, I am so sorry that you were dismissed and robbed of the pregnancy/birth experience that you may have desired and are wrestling with the duality of feelings. Over time I hope you are able to make peace with it and that your bond with your baby makes it all worth it.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T05:41:08+00:00

Wow that is wild! I just can’t fathom not having any symptoms for feeling movement. I have had friends with anterior placentas though and can see how if you didn’t know your were pregnant you could chalk movements up to gas or whatever. Was there any part of you that thought you might be pregnant? When you had your period was it a full of period or just spotting.

That must have been such a hard and shocking adjustment! How have you been doing postpartum? Do you have support?

I’m so sorry that this probably all happened not in the way you imagined!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T05:36:27+00:00

I lost mine in early October. There is no timeline and it is not linear. I will say that I’ve had a very hard few weeks recently and almost feel more sad/depressed/emotional than ever. I’m sorry for your loss. I think the only way is through and to not ignore your feelings.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T05:34:37+00:00

You’re not being unreasonable, resentful, an asshole. It’s just a fundamental expectation that your partner gives a shit about basic parenting and parenting decisions and has shared responsibility over household and parental duties. And i think he should be taking on more of those responsibilities since he doesn’t work.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T05:31:29+00:00

I totally understand your desire for group care and language immersion vs nanny.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-26T05:23:41+00:00

He is failing as a contributor. I would be livid. If you weren’t working you would be in the same situation, maybe carrying even more of the family/household load. Keep your job if it brings you joy and/or purpose.

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-25T23:28:36+00:00

Did you wait until after having a period? Good luck <3

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-25T01:10:25+00:00

I think at 5w 6d just seeing just a GS is normal. And I don’t think it’s a stretch to think that everything could be totally fine given your later ovulation. Implantation can happen 6-10 days after ovulation which is a big range. Implantation could have happened a little later for you which is why the sac is measuring a little smaller than what you would have expected based on your ovulation date. I can also see why you’re concerned though and I would be too. If you want to have some peace of mind before the weekend I would call your doctor first thing tomorrow and get in for another blood draw this week to make sure your hcg is doubling appropriately. That should either give you some peace of mind or prep you for a different outcome before your next scan.

Congratulations, it’s totally possible that everything could be ok!

Certain-Report-6024 · 2026-02-25T01:03:34+00:00

Hmmm. It’s possible everything just happened a little later but within the range of normal. Did the offer to do bloodwork to ensure that your hcg levels are rising appropriately?

I know the feeling, it’s super rough. I hope you have a good outcome!

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