HCG 5 weeks 4 days

I just got my HCG results back for 5 weeks and 4 days and it came back at 22,158. Definitely a lot higher than my first pregnancy (also way more cravings/hunger). Did anyone have similar results around this time? My progesterone level was also on the lower side of normal. I delivered my last baby 7 weeks early so definitely nervous about another preterm baby.