My progesterone dropped too early on, I was around 6 weeks or so, it went from 25 down to 20 and I was fine, had a healthy baby boy in May. Being on the cream is a good safeguard, let us know how your next results are! And..CONGRATS!!! :)
Progesterone/HCG Levels about 4 weeks pregnant
September 28, 2008
I just found out few days ago that I'm pregnant. I had blood test two days ago which showed 90hcg level and 17.1 progesterone. They had me go in yesterday (after two days) for blood work again. Yesterday, hcg was 158 and progesterone 13. I'm not sure exactly when I ovulated but it was about two weeks ago. So yesterday I was either 3 weeks 6 days pregnant...or exactly 4 weeks. I found out I was pregnant with an early pregnancy test that tells you 5 days before missed period.
I am going back for blood work tomorrowd again. Now I know hcg doubles every other day, according to what my doc said. Should I be worrying about progesterone level since level is above 10 anyway? Has this ever happened to anyone and what was the outcome? I am already having a panic attach and I'm trying my best to stay calm. They have me on progesterone cream as of last night just incase. Doc did say that progesterone level can fluctuate during pregnancy. Has that happened to anyone? Could this possibly be an ectopic pregnancy? (God forbid) because of the low rising hcg and the drop in progesterone? I'm so scared!
Thank you so much in advance!
I am going back for blood work tomorrowd again. Now I know hcg doubles every other day, according to what my doc said. Should I be worrying about progesterone level since level is above 10 anyway? Has this ever happened to anyone and what was the outcome? I am already having a panic attach and I'm trying my best to stay calm. They have me on progesterone cream as of last night just incase. Doc did say that progesterone level can fluctuate during pregnancy. Has that happened to anyone? Could this possibly be an ectopic pregnancy? (God forbid) because of the low rising hcg and the drop in progesterone? I'm so scared!
Thank you so much in advance!
Sara,
Yes, its normal for progesterone to change. Like you, my progesterone was low and my doctor put me on the vaginal suppositories. I was on them until I was 12 weeks (almost 19 weeks now).
You will see 'stuff' when you pee and its just the suppository. You may want to use a pantyliner. Also, sometimes you get 'build up' and it will come out in a tampon size amount - don't be alarmed all of this is normal. I had a little pink as well as sometimes it can make the inside raw but I never felt that way.
Hope this helps and I hope you continue to have a healthy pregnancy.
Dee - wishing you all the best over the next few weeks. I know how hard the wait is. Hang in there. You will be fine :)
Yes, its normal for progesterone to change. Like you, my progesterone was low and my doctor put me on the vaginal suppositories. I was on them until I was 12 weeks (almost 19 weeks now).
You will see 'stuff' when you pee and its just the suppository. You may want to use a pantyliner. Also, sometimes you get 'build up' and it will come out in a tampon size amount - don't be alarmed all of this is normal. I had a little pink as well as sometimes it can make the inside raw but I never felt that way.
Hope this helps and I hope you continue to have a healthy pregnancy.
Dee - wishing you all the best over the next few weeks. I know how hard the wait is. Hang in there. You will be fine :)
Dee, hang in there! I know how the waiting can be sooo nerve wrecking! Keep us posted for the u/s on the 9th!
Thank you Sar and Amy. I did start the progesterone cream (Crinone 8%) last night. I am going in for an u/s tomorrow and blood test. Wish me luck! I'm so nervous. I'll be about 4wks2days (I think). I'll definitely keep you ladies updated!
Thank you Sar and Amy. I did start the progesterone cream (Crinone 8%) last night. I am going in for an u/s tomorrow and blood test. Wish me luck! I'm so nervous. I'll be about 4wks2days (I think). I'll definitely keep you ladies updated!
I went in for an u/s today and although we couldn't see anything yet, doc said everything looked perfect. The uterus lining (I think that's what it was) was measured and she even confirmed that I had ovulated one egg from my left ovary. The main reason doc wanted me to come in today was to rule out ectopic pregnancy. Apparently there was confusion as to my lmp, which was July 25th and then I skipped a cycle and ovulated late (ovulated two weeks ago). So when the nurse wrote that down in my file last week, she wrote down July 25th and did not mention that I had a long cycle/late ovulation. So doc assumed that the my hcg/progesterone levels weren't matching up with July 25th lmp since I would've been about 9 weeks pregnant, instead of 4 weeks.
I am sooo relieved! The blood test results came back as well and hcg is 393, progesterone 15. I am still a lil concerned about progesterone but I will continue to take the progesterone gel every night. I'll be going again next week for another u/s. I'm really glad my doc is taking care of me and taking appropriate steps.
Thank you ladies for the support! I was really scared!
Jolene, congrats on the pregnancy! You look great! I messaged you around January just to ask about your Clomid experience and everything. So when I read your journey today, I was really really excited!!! You look beautiful and the tummy is simple adorable! You've also kept a healthy weight! What have you been eating? Do you have set meals each day or just eating randomly and working out/walking? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Hmm I'm thinking of also updating my "journey/about me" section...will ppl actually read it though? Thanks! :)
I am sooo relieved! The blood test results came back as well and hcg is 393, progesterone 15. I am still a lil concerned about progesterone but I will continue to take the progesterone gel every night. I'll be going again next week for another u/s. I'm really glad my doc is taking care of me and taking appropriate steps.
Thank you ladies for the support! I was really scared!
Jolene, congrats on the pregnancy! You look great! I messaged you around January just to ask about your Clomid experience and everything. So when I read your journey today, I was really really excited!!! You look beautiful and the tummy is simple adorable! You've also kept a healthy weight! What have you been eating? Do you have set meals each day or just eating randomly and working out/walking? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Hmm I'm thinking of also updating my "journey/about me" section...will ppl actually read it though? Thanks! :)
So glad all went well sweetie and that little one is gonna stick like glue and you will have a healthy pregnancy! Cant wait to here the progress and stuff!
Thanks for the compiment on me. In the begining I would eat what I could as I didnt have much of an appetite, but mainly I eat a breakfast bar for breakfast just any kind I get different ones everytime I go to the grocery store, lunch a Peanut Butter Sandwhich and some chips, or hot pocket and chips, nothing really major there. Dinner anything from spagetti, pizza, pasta, hamburger helper (ate A LOT in first trimester it was all I wanted that didnt make me think I was going to get sick), now I can eat more chicken stuff, and steak and stuff like that.
I dont snack much at all. I drink mainly water, and decaff sweet tea (with Splenda in it). Sometimes will have the occasional coke caffeine free or something.
Thats about it honestly. Just simple.
Before pregnancy though, I always had a protein bar, or protein shake, sandwhich for lunch, and dinner it was usually ALWAYS something with chicken and 2 veggies, but yeah just now getting back my liking for chicken, it has grossed me out the whole pregnancy till about 30weeks. Crazy huh.
Goodluck and you will do great, if you have any questions im here, and so is everyone else!!! CONGRATS!!!!!
Thanks for the compiment on me. In the begining I would eat what I could as I didnt have much of an appetite, but mainly I eat a breakfast bar for breakfast just any kind I get different ones everytime I go to the grocery store, lunch a Peanut Butter Sandwhich and some chips, or hot pocket and chips, nothing really major there. Dinner anything from spagetti, pizza, pasta, hamburger helper (ate A LOT in first trimester it was all I wanted that didnt make me think I was going to get sick), now I can eat more chicken stuff, and steak and stuff like that.
I dont snack much at all. I drink mainly water, and decaff sweet tea (with Splenda in it). Sometimes will have the occasional coke caffeine free or something.
Thats about it honestly. Just simple.
Before pregnancy though, I always had a protein bar, or protein shake, sandwhich for lunch, and dinner it was usually ALWAYS something with chicken and 2 veggies, but yeah just now getting back my liking for chicken, it has grossed me out the whole pregnancy till about 30weeks. Crazy huh.
Goodluck and you will do great, if you have any questions im here, and so is everyone else!!! CONGRATS!!!!!
hey Sara- we're about the same in terms of pregnancy! I just found out last Friday, and my nurse says i'm 4 weeks and 3 days! So i'm right there along with ya girl. I go in Oct 20th (7wks and 2 days) for my 1st ultrasound. I was gonna go in at 6 weeks but they said they'd see more at 7, so i went with that! I'm so excited! We definitely need to keep tabs on each other since we share a very close due date. They gave me June 6th. What's yours??
Thanks ladies! And yes, I will definitely update my journey soon.
Michaele, congrats!! This is so exciting. I'm guessing that I'm 5 weeks today. I'll be going in for a follow-up appt for an u/s next week just because my doc wanted to rule out ectopic..which she did but we couldn't see anything in the u/s since it was so early (4wks). I'm really anxious to know my due date. According to my calculations, I believe I'm due June 7th or so..but would feel more confident about it once doc confirms. How are your feeling? Any symptoms yet? The funny thing is that I don't feel anything anymore which kinda makes me nervous. I don't really "feel" pregnant.
Michaele, congrats!! This is so exciting. I'm guessing that I'm 5 weeks today. I'll be going in for a follow-up appt for an u/s next week just because my doc wanted to rule out ectopic..which she did but we couldn't see anything in the u/s since it was so early (4wks). I'm really anxious to know my due date. According to my calculations, I believe I'm due June 7th or so..but would feel more confident about it once doc confirms. How are your feeling? Any symptoms yet? The funny thing is that I don't feel anything anymore which kinda makes me nervous. I don't really "feel" pregnant.
September 28, 2008
KUP when you get your next levels.
My first beta was 202 but the 2nd was 257.2 ..I'm
just waiting til our u/s on the 9th...praying HARD
in the meantime...hoping with all my heart that our baby is fine :)
Keep the faith!!