Progesterone 7 weeks & twins

NicoleK9873

I have had this feeling that I am pregnant with twins. Everyone just laughs at the thought but the feeling won't go away. My mother is a twin and there are two other sets of twins on my mothers side including her brother and sister. I am one of four children and everyone except me has had babies (no twins yet). I am a bit terrified of having twins as this is my first pregnancy. My progesterone measured 33.8 at 7 weeks. Anyone have any input? Im now almost 9 weeks and belly has started showing (I am skinny so this could be why too). I can't seem to shake this feeling. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

jamieephgrave

My progesterone was 31 at 5 weeks. I'm just having one don't no if that helps x

NicoleK9873

Anything. It's not that I wouldn't want twins if I found out I was pregnant with twins. It would be pretty cool. I just cannot shake this feeling!

cmerribury

I think your HCG would be higher if having twins, not your progesterone. Good luck, either way!

NicoleK9873

@cmerribury They won't tell me it... I've ask three times!

CCLow87

From my brief internet research, it looks like higher levels can be a sign of multiples but the levels in question were like 50s and 60s, not 30s. Average progesterone is 9-47 in 1st tri. 

imrachellea

I honestly wouldn't even worry about it until you have a scan or hear two heartbeats on the doppler. It seems silly to get yourself worked up when you should find out when you have a doppler done (or an earlier ultrasound). You'll find out before delivery no matter what, worry about it if it becomes a valid situation.

pinottoparenthood

imrachellea said:

I honestly wouldn't even worry about it until you have a scan or hear two heartbeats on the doppler. It seems silly to get yourself worked up when you should find out when you have a doppler done (or an earlier ultrasound). You'll find out before delivery no matter what, worry about it if it becomes a valid situation.

Agreed. A "feeling" really doesn't mean anything.

NachosAndPeaches

Everyone on my last bmb thought they were having twins. Yes it's more likely if you have a family history but I would just wait until you know. When is your first ultrasound? And why won't your doctor give you your hcg levels? That's really weird....

cmerribury

@NicoleK9873 They probably don't want you to worry. If they are pleased with it, take comfort in that...and just wait it out to see if it's one or two.

NicoleK9873

@nachosandpeaches They didn't even test my HCG levels. I just found out. Explains why they wouldn't tell me. Is this normal?

iamrandom

They tested your progesterone but not your HCG?  That strikes me as odd.  I've been pregnant several times--no live children yet--and I've never had my progesterone tested without HCG, though I've certainly had HCG without progesterone.  

Anywho, your progesterone really isn't that high.  It's a great number to support a healthy pregnancy, but it's not particularly high.  I'd hang tight until your ultrasound, no use reading the tea leaves before then.  

iamrandom

iamrandom said:

They tested your progesterone but not your HCG?  That strikes me as odd.  I've been pregnant several times--no live children yet--and I've never had my progesterone tested without HCG in early pregnancy, though I've certainly had HCG without progesterone.  

Anywho, your progesterone really isn't that high.  It's a great number to support a healthy pregnancy, but it's not particularly high.  I'd hang tight until your ultrasound, no use reading the tea leaves before then.  

NachosAndPeaches

I mean usually if they do a blood test they would check both, so that's a bit odd. But the only thing to confirm twins is two heartbeats, not a feeling, not high levels.