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Stephanie,
Hi. Ihad the same problem. My progesterone level was 15.6 at 5 weeks and only 16.4 at 6 weeks after using progesterone for 4 days, at 8 weeks progesterone was 18.7 but hcg had gone up to 138,000 which I guess has peaked. I also had 2 sonograms, both wonderful news, 7 wks 3 days heartbeat was 146 and at 10w4d it was 160's but heard it in between there at 153. So heartrate is pretty consistant. My OB said once they get two sonos that look reassuring, levels are not indicative as ultrasounds are. So they trust the ultrasound at that point more than the levels, primarily because there is such a wide variety for normal.
I also wanted to to say, my levels were normal when I lost my son at 23 weeks, so I think we are putting too much emphasis on progesterone alone and driving ourselves crazy. I think anyone who has suffered a pregnancy loss is going to panic and that is our right to do.But try a bit to enjoy this pregnancy, you might look back in a year, with a beautiful baby and wish you had written down all positive thoughts and feelings you were able to have.I wish you and all of us the very best, and take each day a day at a time.

Take care~
Renee

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