Considering TTC After a Molar

[Rebaby]

We're considering trying again this year after experiencing a partial molar pregnancy in October 2013.

I was just wondering if there's anyone else here in a similar position and how you're feeling about it?

 

[Ltweety]

I don't have any experience with molar pregnancies, but I would say based on how rare they are, you have a great chance of getting pregnant successfully again! Especially as it was 2 years ago. What is the treatment like?

 

[Rebaby]

Thank you

You're right- it is really rare- although now I've had one my chances of having another have increased from roughly 1 in 600 to 1 in 100, which is still a great chance of NOT having one, I know, but still feels quite scary.

I was very lucky though, in that my HCG levels dropped very quickly so I didn't need any treatment as such- I had my miscarriage medically managed and then I had follow-up (just sending urine samples in the post!) for 6 months before being given the all-clear

It has taken us a long long time to come round to the idea of TTC again (partly because of the molar, partly because at the same time as my molar I was diagnosed with a chronic health condition too) so I'm feeling pretty nervous about how things are going to go. Weirdly I feel that I would almost be able to handle another miscarriage mentally, having now had 3 of my 5 pregnancies end that way, but the idea of another molar is terrifying because I feel like surely I wouldn't be as lucky to get away without treatment again (iyswim?)

TTC after any loss is just so hard isn't it?

 

[Ltweety]

It really is...and having just started TTC in November 2014, I've never had a viable pregnancy, so it adds to my doubt. I worry I can't have one. The odds are similar with an ectopic pregnancy where they increase after you've had one. It terrifies me because I managed to save my tube and have methotrexate with no surgery to terminate the pregnancy. Chances are I wouldn't be so lucky the second time either. And still it was devastating and took a month for the bleeding/pain to stop. Not to mention the overwhelming emotional repercussions of it all. I'm hoping this is my month for BFP since it's the first month since my ectopic I'm technically allowed to TTC.

As for you, I say go for it! You have two beautiful kids already, and if it doesn't work it doesn't work. But there is only so much time to have kids, and it would be unfortunate to look back when it's too late and wish you'd had more, or at least tried...

How old are you? If you don't mind my asking. I'm 32

 

[Rebaby]

As for you, I say go for it! You have two beautiful kids already, and if it doesn't work it doesn't work. But there is only so much time to have kids, and it would be unfortunate to look back when it's too late and wish you'd had more, or at least tried...

How old are you? If you don't mind my asking. I'm 32

I'm 31 and yes, that is exactly how I feel about it too- I would hate to look back in my 50's when it was too late and think my fear had held me back from making the decision to try again

I really hope this is the month for you

 

[Ltweety]

Thanks. 2 dpo now and temps look good. Just waiting to see if symptoms start around 6-8dpo. That's when they started up on my last bfp. Keep me posted on your TTC journey, if that's what you decide to do

 

[mitchnorm]

I had a partial molar back in July...heartbeat stopped at 9 weeks after seeing a heartbeat at 6 weeks. Destroyed and to be told a pmp I was gutted ...cleared to ttc after hcg dropped quickly at beginning of October. No chemo needed. I fell pregnant 3 weeks later.

Unfortunately on Christmas Eve. ...my 9 weeks scan showed heartbeat stopped day before by measurements AGAIN!!

I was nervous enough about trying again....I hope I'm not that very very low statistic of repeat molar still awaiting the histology results.

Good luck to you x x x it's horrible but if you don't go for it...you may regret it

 

[Matoes]

Hi BnB Addict,

Yes am in a similar situation to you. I'm hoping to get the green light to try again in April.

I had a complete molar last year and needed almost 6 months of chemo. Since having finished the treatment in Oct '15 I thankfully have had normal levels in the monthly test. I'm hoping the oncologist will say it's okay to try again at the next appointment in April.

I turned 40 last May so really feel this molar pregnancy might have "robbed" me of any opportunity I might have had to have another child. I have a 20 month old daughter and would dearly love to have another baby.

I am very cautious about it though and don't want to raise my expectations. If we can't conceive again at least we have our little girl.

Wish you all the best on your journey. x

 

[Rebaby]

I had a partial molar back in July...heartbeat stopped at 9 weeks after seeing a heartbeat at 6 weeks. Destroyed and to be told a pmp I was gutted ...cleared to ttc after hcg dropped quickly at beginning of October. No chemo needed. I fell pregnant 3 weeks later.

Unfortunately on Christmas Eve. ...my 9 weeks scan showed heartbeat stopped day before by measurements AGAIN!!

I was nervous enough about trying again....I hope I'm not that very very low statistic of repeat molar still awaiting the histology results.

Good luck to you x x x it's horrible but if you don't go for it...you may regret it

Thank you I'm so sorry you've been through a similar thing, I really hope the histology results were clear this time for you?

I think it's that thought of a 2nd molar/ectopic that terrifies us all, isn't it? It's like all the awfulness of a miscarriage with added stress and worry on top

Hi BnB Addict,

Yes am in a similar situation to you. I'm hoping to get the green light to try again in April.

I had a complete molar last year and needed almost 6 months of chemo. Since having finished the treatment in Oct '15 I thankfully have had normal levels in the monthly test. I'm hoping the oncologist will say it's okay to try again at the next appointment in April.

I turned 40 last May so really feel this molar pregnancy might have "robbed" me of any opportunity I might have had to have another child. I have a 20 month old daughter and would dearly love to have another baby.

I am very cautious about it though and don't want to raise my expectations. If we can't conceive again at least we have our little girl.

Wish you all the best on your journey. x

Thank you I hope you get the news you're hoping for in April.


As for us, we have decided to go for it. I've been to my gp and she's referred me to the recurrent miscarriage clinic. I was referred there after my molar and got an appointment through back in May 2014, but at that point we had decided not to try again so I told them I didn't need the appointment, but obviously now I wish I hadn't...but hindsight is a wonderful thing! Anyway my gp was lovely about it, and has re-referred me, and also ordered bloods which I've just had taken this morning, just to rule out anything simple. I feel like I can't rule out all chances of a miscarriage or molar, as these things can just happen, but I'd like to at least know if there's anything else going on that we might be able to do something about, as it's such a lot to put myself, and OH and the kids through and I'd be kicking myself if it turned out there was an underlying cause that could have been treated.

I doubt there is, as each loss has been so different (early single mc at 5 weeks, twin mmc and d&c at 10 weeks and then the partial molar) but I do have some PCOS-type symptoms so hoping the bloods and the clinic will rule that out

 

[mitchnorm]

Reba by. ..it wasn't a second molar still had to be referred to charing cross as after any pregnancy successful or not you have to have hcg checks. They are now normal and I'm free to ttc.....nervous

 

[Rebaby]

Reba by. ..it wasn't a second molar still had to be referred to charing cross as after any pregnancy successful or not you have to have hcg checks. They are now normal and I'm free to ttc.....nervous

That must be such a relief Glad to hear you've been given the green light to ttc again, although can totally understand the nerves

 

[Candyt]

I was diagnosed with a partial molar pregnancy 6 months ago. We found out at our 12week scan that our baby had passed at 8 weeks. It was so heartbreaking! We have to date lost 4 babies. First at 14 weeks, second at 16 weeks (both had passed at 8weeks but missed miscarriage) third at 6 weeks and our last one at 12 weeks 6 months ago. I had never heard of molar pregnancies untill we were diagnosed but I sure do know a lot about it all now! We had DC two weeks after finding out the baby had died and then as most of you ladies have had to do I had weekly blood tests untill HCG levels were three negatives in a row. It took 2months to fall negative and then went to monthly. As you are feeling we were so so scared to TTC again but we have two boys 5.5yr and 8 yrs who both desperately want to have a new sibling so we decided to TTC for their sake. We are now 9 weeks 2 days today. We had our second ultrasound yesterday and everything looks ok 😊 It was the scariest wait I felt shaky and dizzy so scared to recieve bad news. But everything is perfect 😁 There is hope for everyone don't give up 😊

 

[Remember84]

I was diagnosed with a partial molar pregnancy 6 months ago. We found out at our 12week scan that our baby had passed at 8 weeks. It was so heartbreaking! We have to date lost 4 babies. First at 14 weeks, second at 16 weeks (both had passed at 8weeks but missed miscarriage) third at 6 weeks and our last one at 12 weeks 6 months ago. I had never heard of molar pregnancies untill we were diagnosed but I sure do know a lot about it all now! We had DC two weeks after finding out the baby had died and then as most of you ladies have had to do I had weekly blood tests untill HCG levels were three negatives in a row. It took 2months to fall negative and then went to monthly. As you are feeling we were so so scared to TTC again but we have two boys 5.5yr and 8 yrs who both desperately want to have a new sibling so we decided to TTC for their sake. We are now 9 weeks 2 days today. We had our second ultrasound yesterday and everything looks ok 😊 It was the scariest wait I felt shaky and dizzy so scared to recieve bad news. But everything is perfect 😁 There is hope for everyone don't give up 😊

Hi Candyt,
I am just wondering how things are going for you? I hope it is all going well. I have only ever been pregnant two and I have had two partial molars in a row, embarking on ttc again which is very worrying as I am sure you know! Thanks xxx