Return to prepregnancy hcg levels?(after d&c)

How long after your d&c did your levels return to normal? My procedure was on May 13th. I bled for two weeks off and on(mostly on), stopped completely for four days and then bled for six more days. I haven't had any spotting or anything since. Somewhere in there, when I was having a complete breakdown-- I jumped on my hubby. I needed to be close to him. I was losing my mind. I was completely reckless. He's very good at the withdrawel method(again tmi), but I know it's not even close to 100% percent effective.

Please don't slam me. In hindsight, I know how irresponsible this was.

Anyway, it has been 36 days since my d&c. I have been anxiously awaiting my period, but the last four days I've been getting queazy at night and yesterday realized my boobs were very swollen. So I bought a test. It showed a very faint positive. So now I'm wondering if my levels just aren't down to normal yet....or could I possibly be pregnant again? I'm kinda freaking out and beating myself up right now...so any info woul be greatly appreciated.

thanks in Advance and Hugs,
Angie

When is the last time you had your HCG levels tested??

I really don't have any advise... however I hope all the best for you! 

Doc didn't test them after the d&c, but they were already down considerably the day of.

I'm going more by my history of morning sickness very early in pregnancy, my swollen breasts, my huge appetite(which I only have very early in pregnancy) and the fact that I pee every 20 min.

I'm just on a rollercoaster of emotions. I do not want to get excited. I know that getting pregnant this soon after a d&c can cause miscarriage and I'm so weary of it all. It's been a rough couple of months. I think I'll wait a week and test again.If the line is darker I'll call the doc. I'm gonna pray alot and leave it in the Creator's hands.

Thanks Sara,

Angie

I will keep my thoughts and prayers going up for you. I'm with you leaving it in the Creator's hands.

Sometimes the best medicine is a little 'love time' LOL

It took me about 3 weeks to hit 0 HCG. But everyone is different and my levels were already going down prior to the D&C. Also, I was given meds to take a few weeks afterward to start my period (progesterone maybe?). It's been many years so I don't recall the name or time frame. Most drs advise waiting 3 cycles before TTC again, but my RE said conceiving after 1 cycle was all right too.

Honestly, I would call your Dr and see what s/he advises. Maybe a few HCG draws or a blood PG test?

Ugh! I hope you get answers soon and please keep me posted.

Hugs,

God works in mysterios ways. Hoping for the outcome you want!

That's what my hubby said this morning.

Thanks,
Angie

Well, I am going on three weeks since my D & C and I've just now stopped bleeding.  And I so hear you about the breakdown - I told my husband last night I needed some but he had the smarts to say no way in hell.  They told me no sex for six weeks after the D & C (not lecturing, I know how screwy it all is).

If I had to bet, I would say take a preg test.  Years ago, I got pregnant the month after my miscarriage.

Good luck.

Doc only said no sex for one week after....it was even on the preprinted discharge instructions. I had stopped bleeding at that point.  I'm more ashamed of the fact that two adults were not as careful as we should've been....but, again we were wrecked. I did get a faint + this morning. Hubby is betting I'm pregnant again.  I kinda don't want to think about it but can't help it. At least I take my prenatals as my vitamins, don't drink or smoke. If it comes up darker next week. I'll schedule an appointment, but not until eight weeks. You are the only ones to know anything about this besides DH and I. We aren't telling our moms or even our 15 yr old until we know for sure and maybe not even for a while after that. Mom's won't be hard, but I'll have to figure something out with oldest  DS.

thanks,
Angie

Damn - I might have to tell my husband that one :)  This no sex thing is getting old!

And listen - if you are pregnant, you do everything you can within your control - the rest is in God's hands, right?

Wishing you the best.

Sharon