In reference to the progesterone question-I was put on it initially without testing because the dr felt my losses were due to low/dropping progesterone levels around 8-9 weeks. I carried my son to term right after that on 200mg each day. Since then, I've had my progesterone tracked somewhat during pregnancy and my levels stay low even with an increased dosage of prometrium (400mg each day). Along with this, my hCG stays low too. I've never cracked 25,000 with any of my pregnancies-even my successful ones. So I guess you could say that I'm on without full testing but I take it for peace of mind.
DSemcho-I'm really hoping this is just a scare. I've had spotting and cramping lead to loss but I've also had two pregnancies that were okay despite spotting and cramping. My last pg was my worst thus far-I was spotting, bleeding, cramping, passed a few small clots, literally every sign of miscarriage from 5-11 weeks but scan after scan showed baby was hanging in there. She's now a happy 5 month old. So I know well how scary this is for you but I also know there's still hope. Especially since your hCG is rising very nicely. Drink plenty of water and take it easy. Hopefully tomorrow's bloods will be super high and you can get a scan for reassurance.