Feeling better after ectopic pregnancy

[Alison]

Hi everyone,
I'm feeling much better now although not completely out of the woods. I wanted to share my thoughts about what it's like to deal with an ectopic pregnancy.

My ectopic will never be proven so my records will show "failed pregnancy - suspected ectopic", because they never found any evidence of a sac or a baby on my scans. I received a drug called Methotrexate, administered by injection, on Friday last week. This works by preventing the embryo from developing and thereby avoiding the fallopian tube rupturing. I was lucky - you can only have this treatment if you're well, not showing any signs of impending rupture and the hcg hormone level is within the guidelines.

As I'm now coming out of this, my hcg level had dropped significantly at yesterday's blood test, we now have to wait 3 months before TTC to ensure it is out of my system. I have felt so many emotions - anger, sadness, sense of loss, fear, pain and now relief that I'm getting through this.

With an ectopic pregnancy you don't just have to deal with losing a baby, but also the treatment that follows. It's scary stuff. If anyone else is going through this or has gone through it, I'd be glad to hear from you. So sorry to hear about so many miscarriages but I'm one of the very few (1 in 80 pregnancies) to have suffered ectopic. Take care everyone. x

 

[nikkybaby]

I'm glad you are doing better. Stay strong, and keep us updated.

 

[shimmyshimmy]

I am very sorry to hear what you have gone through.
Any loss is a terrible one, and the worry afterwards is always terrible to have to face.
I wish you well, and hope that everything will be ok for you.
x

 

[poppy]

I am so sorry Alison. At least you are beginning to recover now. Make sure you try to have a good Christmas this year hun.

 

[Alison]

Thanks Poppy, you too. I'm struggling to find the energy to think about presents and I just want a nice quiet Christmas with my hubby. Hope you have a good one too. x

 

[Lottie'sMum]

Hi Alison, sending you hugs as I know how you feel I had an Ectopic ending in emergency surgery with my first pg. We waited 3 months and fell pg again, our Daughter is now 6!! We started ttc number 2 in October and I have had 2 m/c in a row. But I won't give up, number 2 will come. Don't you give up, but do wait a while, it pays off!!

 

[sammie18]

I had an ectopic pregnancythe day after thanksgiving in 06 i was in so much pain i went to the hospital and they said i was pregnant i didnt even no i was prego so i got really excited then the doc siad it might be an ectopic pregnancy cause of my symptoms and the pain and sure enough thats what it was i was sooooooo sad i seriously cryed and was really depressed for like a month.. somtimes i think about it and get upset so i had to have surgery and they took out my right tube cause it wouldnt stop bleeding so now im left with one....somtimes i get scared thati wont be able to have a baby, but my surgen says i can get pregnant so im happy about that....i hope you feel better about what had happened to you!! hope you enjoy your
x- mas!!

Hi everyone,
I'm feeling much better now although not completely out of the woods. I wanted to share my thoughts about what it's like to deal with an ectopic pregnancy.

My ectopic will never be proven so my records will show "failed pregnancy - suspected ectopic", because they never found any evidence of a sac or a baby on my scans. I received a drug called Methotrexate, administered by injection, on Friday last week. This works by preventing the embryo from developing and thereby avoiding the fallopian tube rupturing. I was lucky - you can only have this treatment if you're well, not showing any signs of impending rupture and the hcg hormone level is within the guidelines.

As I'm now coming out of this, my hcg level had dropped significantly at yesterday's blood test, we now have to wait 3 months before TTC to ensure it is out of my system. I have felt so many emotions - anger, sadness, sense of loss, fear, pain and now relief that I'm getting through this.

With an ectopic pregnancy you don't just have to deal with losing a baby, but also the treatment that follows. It's scary stuff. If anyone else is going through this or has gone through it, I'd be glad to hear from you. So sorry to hear about so many miscarriages but I'm one of the very few (1 in 80 pregnancies) to have suffered ectopic. Take care everyone. x

 

[avistar]

I am sorry about your loss and your after treatments. I just wanted to wish you all the luck getting through your time off ttc to get back on track. Hope you have a nice relaxing X-mas.

 

[Wobbles]

I received a drug called Methotrexate, administered by injection

I refused this drug it really freaked me out! But I was offered this after going under having an a something vac (basically a d&c) and my levels still raised. The main doctor/consultant said to me "you shouldn't confuse us on a Monday" or something & that basically they didn't know what to do or what was going on now so offered me this drug I was VERY concerned at how they worded this and offering such harsh treatment! Adventurely my levels decreased. Did you only need one boost? Did you get plenty of info? It upset me that you were unable to TTC for 3 months or is it 6 with one injection and I think it was a year if you needed more - it felt like further punishment!

I was lucky enough to catch it early enough and didn't suffer a rupture either.

Its an emotional challenge thats for sure. I was deeply cut!

 

[Alison]

In response to Wobbles' comment, I'm doing so much better! The description of Methotrexate was quite scary, but not as scary as the description of a laparoscopy. I have been discharged from hospital today as my bHCG levels have dropped rapidly and I've responded very well to the treatment. I still have both fallopian tubes and now I just have to wait another 2 months (it's almost 4 weeks since I had the injection) before we can TTC. My only concern now is that I get a period in the next 4 weeks, so that I know my cycle has returned. Apparently very few people need a second jab. I read up on this drug extensively on the net and its success rate is over 90%. I'm doing fine and I'm a lot stronger now, emotionally and physically.

Thanks for everyone's kind wishes. x

 

[lilmumma]

Glad everyhitng is getting a little better for you. Hoping that little bundle comes your way very soon. Good luck with everything, sorry for your loss, Sammie x

 

[byebyebaby]

Hi Alison,

I am a newbie, only just found this website this morning.

I lost a baby 2 weeks ago, again it was a suspected ectopic..but they called it a Pregnancy of unknown location as they could not see sac or baby anywhere on my scans. I was 7 weeks gone.

I also had Methotrexate drug (2injections at once in butt cheak) I find it ok. I got the injection on wednesday then i started bleeding on Friday. It was a very painful period thoughbut apart from that i am ok now. My HCG was 1132 when i went for a follow up last thursday its down to 132 which is really great so hopefully i won't have to go back for weekly bloods for as long as i thought. I am due in again tomorrow morning.

How do you feel about the whole thing? The thing I find the hardest is that I have to go back to the maternity unit at the hospital for my HCG bloods test. It feels awful walking in the corridor with an empty belly. I feel like i shouldn't be there. Everyone seems to notice you when you don't have a bump.

Its nice to have found someooe that knows how i'm feeling. If you need to vent , im here, feel free!

 

[dannyboygirl]

Hi Alison,

I am a newbie, only just found this website this morning.

I lost a baby 2 weeks ago, again it was a suspected ectopic..but they called it a Pregnancy of unknown location as they could not see sac or baby anywhere on my scans. I was 7 weeks gone.

I also had Methotrexate drug (2injections at once in butt cheak) I find it ok. I got the injection on wednesday then i started bleeding on Friday. It was a very painful period thoughbut apart from that i am ok now. My HCG was 1132 when i went for a follow up last thursday its down to 132 which is really great so hopefully i won't have to go back for weekly bloods for as long as i thought. I am due in again tomorrow morning.

How do you feel about the whole thing? The thing I find the hardest is that I have to go back to the maternity unit at the hospital for my HCG bloods test. It feels awful walking in the corridor with an empty belly. I feel like i shouldn't be there. Everyone seems to notice you when you don't have a bump.

Its nice to have found someooe that knows how i'm feeling. If you need to vent , im here, feel free!

 

[TanyaT]

Hi Alison, sending you gentle hugs as i know exactly how you feel. Ive had two Ectopic pregnancies with full surgery on both. Its just the worst experience ever. Have you tried speaking with the woman on The Ectoppic Pregnancy Trust, its a really great support

 

[claire roach]

hi

ive had an ectopic pregnancy ending in a laparoscopy. i didnt even know i was pregnant untill i started to bleed. but i went on to have a healthy little boy 30months later (i had a year on the pill after ectopic) then 18mths of trying and he wasa born.
im also pregnant in early stages again now so dont get disheartened