The 7 week ultrasound showed a heartbeat. A nice strong heartbeat of 167.
My blood results showed a plumeted progesterone level of 14. Given that I had an allergic reaction to PIO this time, and that I am on the max does of suppositories, my doc feels that there is nothing to do but wait and see.
It is possible to sustain a pregnancy with a progesterone level of 14 she says very unconvincingly. I am to recheck the numbers this week.
I am not convinced that a pregnancy can be sustained with progesterone levels that low. And although she gave me the speil about the chances of problems going way down once you see a heartbeat, that speil was kind of lost on me. I've already lost one after seeing a heartbeat, a heartbeat and little arms and legs.
Another ultrasound on December 10, we'll see.
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I hope they always stay this close!
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I think such a strong heartbeat is a great thing. I don't know much about progesterone levels but I just did some googling and the consensus seems to be first trimester levels of anywhere from 9-47 with a gradual increase of 1-2 per week (and second trimester levels of 17-146). So you're 14 is definitely within the range.
Not trying to offer false cheer but just some real numbers that might make the next week easier.
Krista - yes - At my clinic in Melbourne they were dubious about the benefits of prescribing Progesterone for the purpose of sustaining pregnancies. They seemed to think the research wasn't 100% anyway.
Lots of good thought for you for the 10th. xx
Keep the faith, my friend.
I'm really hoping for you, that's a great heartbeat. My progesterone levels were low with Daniel too, I really hope the suppositories do the trick. Good luck.
If you can't do PIO, then how about a different type of vag. progesterone? Maybe prometrium by vag.?
Only because the suppositories did not work for me at all, but prometrium did. Not sure why...but it did.
I will be thinking of you and sending good vibes your way. I hope for good news for you on the 10th
Fuck,I am sorry your progesterone fell so low. Keep me posted, ok?
That must be terrifying. I am hoping and praying for you.
Hoping for all the best next week...
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