So my OB new I was TTC and told me to come in as soon as I missed a period. I went in about a week and a half after my BFP. He did another urine test to confirm, which was also BFP. He has his own US machine in the office, so he does one at every visit. He said we might not see anything @ 5w3D but that we would look. We only saw an empty sack, which was a bummer, but understandable at this early stage.
I mentioned the mild cramping that I've been having, so he drew a progesterone, along with my routine PNL. They just called saying it was low (11.5 and they want it >20) so they're putting on progesterone for the rest of the first trimester. They didn't draw a beta, which is too bad b/c a good level would have made me feel a little better.
I know things could be just fine, but I'm nervous. This is my second pregnancy, I had no issues other than hyperemesis with my first, and I feel like miscarriage is so common. Going back next week for repeat US and progesterone level
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I'm sorry that you're going through some difficulties with this pregnancy and I'll be praying for you that it all works out. I think it's natural and normal for all of us to constantly worried no matter what but other than staying healthy and following the "rules" there really isn't anything we can do sadly so worrying doesn't help. (Trying to take my own advice and it's not working)
Try to stay positive! Sending you thoughts and prayers.
I hope all goes well next week.
I am in a similar situation. My progesterone was 13 so I am taking progesterone now. I have no clue if it has gone up though. They tested my beta level 3 times but they did not test my progesterone again.
GL!
26 years old, married since June 2009, DS born 1/19/13
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