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Well I thought I got a BFP at 11 DPO for this pregnancy, but by my measurements I've been spot on for 8 DPO being the day I got my BFP. I'd maybe give on each side, and say maybe it's somewhere between what you think and they think.

While it's true that progesterone can do that, I've read that it applies more after 6-8 weeks. Would you feel worse if you prolonged a pregnancy with progesterone or if you lost a pregnancy because you weren't proactive about getting progesterone that you needed? And while the nurse could be right about how far along you are, HCG levels are a bad way to estimate that because everyone and every pregnancy is different. But regardless of how many dpo you are, your progesterone levels are low...

I used progesterone suppositories with LO, though I started them before I was pregnant, and had to continue through my 1st trimester (I had a luteal phase defect). I'm not an expert, but I'm pretty sure progesterone levels can be low, even if the pregnancy is totally normal and viable. If I was in this position, I would ask for the prescription. I've heard of them delaying a miscarriage, but on the other hand, I know a lot of people who have perfectly healthy babies and just needed the extra progesterone.

My OB told me that I'd miscarriage regardless of progesterone BUT that there was no such thing as "too much progesterone" and it was better to be safe than sorry. I'd insist in supplements. Especially because I got pregnant after E, but didn't know it an miscarried (hello, because I didn't have prog).

@Mrs. Jump Rope: With the m/c I had in the spring, whatever was supposed to happen happened; the progesterone just delayed the bleeding. That's a small risk to take.

I agree with going ahead with the progesterone. I also think it is worth it to touch base with your RE. I had just started working with an RE when I got my bfp naturally. I contacted them first and they kept me until I transferred to the OB at 8 weeks, which I was incredibly thankful for since I had never officially started treatment with them. I just think REs are more sensitive to this type of thing.

@swedishfish: it wouldn't hurt to try calling the RE. You could always say that the OB drew your numbers and that they aren't being as proactive as you would like.

I would definitely get the suppositories. My OB said the same thing as @CupQuakeWalk: that it wouldn't prevent me from miscarrying a nonviable pregnancy, but that it's better to be safe than sorry.

I hope that your numbers go up and that you and the babe are well taken care of!

I would take the progesterone. My levels we're at like 18 and the OB still put me on them due to prior miscarriages. If anything they put my mind at ease