Feel like giving up. Day 21 progesterone

[Elishattc]

Hi, I’m new here and I have never felt so low and helpless. Ever since I started my ttc journey it’s been constant unanswered questions. I had my day 21 progesterone levels checked last month, was 28.4nmol, I did this on day 23 and this was 4 days before t period was due. Did my levels again today for this month, day 20 this time, and it’s 29. Am I ovulating? What is going on. They say it needs to be 30 but I’m just under. Has anyone else had a borderline test? Also I’ve had an internal scan both times too, the radiologist said they could see I had ovulated, they saw a cyst so I just don’t understand what’s going on. Any help is so helpful as im spiralling :(

@Longtobe2023 I've just started with some private tests etc to get going - I've had a fertility clinic referral but I think it's at least a 6 month wait! I've got miscarriage clinic appointment in November so I'm hoping that if I manage to get pregnant with some help from private (keeping fingers crossed it's just help ovulating!) then hopefully NHS can do progesterone prescription as I know I'm low.

@Elishattc wonderful news!!

@moosey89 hopefully since you know your low they will start the ball rolling sooner rather than later with progesterone!

im so nervous that my levels could be the lowest of lows but I really need to find out too and it scares the life out of me.

I really hope you get your referral bumped up and get all the help you deserve ✨

I would recommend charting your temperatures first thing in the morning for a few cycles. You may be ovulating earlier or later than you think.

Fwiw, I once had a "day 21" progesterone test on day 40. When asked why, I said "because I thought I ovulated on day 33, and it looks like I did!".

After that, I didn't need the progesterone tests any more, and just went by temperature changes.

Just seen your update - Congratulations!!

@Longtobe2023 thank you, I hope so too! Hope your bloods give you either reassurance or knowledge - either way at least you will be able to make a plan!

@moosey89 ive just rang the doctors and the receptionist said my results came back satisfactory, I asked what the progesterone level was and that said 50.1? Is that good?

Thank you :) I had my hcg bloods at 13dpo 138 and 15dpo 326 so it’s going well but beyond stressful. Had a progesterone test today, if it’s low I’ll start tablets tomorrow, have 2 more lots of hcg bloods and then an early scan next week to see little bean ❤️ I’m extremely grateful but I’ve never felt more stressed and worried! Baby dust to everyone else, I never thought it would happen for me! X

@Elishattc I can imagine the worry and stress doesn’t subside even seeing your HCG doubling, we’re such whittlers aren’t we!

hopefully your progesterone is looking good and your early scan goes as well as it can!

how many DPO did you get your BFP?

@Longtobe2023 Progesterone went from 41 to 46 so it’s staying up but when I had a scan on Saturday ( I had cramps) they said I had a really good thick lining and that’s essentially what progesterone does so unless it goes down I won’t worry! My HCG was tested by my midwife and went from 252 to 623 today :), can’t wait for the scan! I got my bfp from a frer 10dpo, 8dpo I tested and it was completely negative! X

@Elishattc thats a lovely rise in your HCG! We all complain about the 2WW but my god that wait for your scan feels like months doesn’t it lol I hope everything goes amazing for you!

10DPO with a negative but still hopeful!