I posted this in another forum, but thought perhaps this forum would be more appropriate.
I am 9weeks 4 days pregnant. I am very excited, however very worried.
This past winter, I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and was treated with methotrexate on 12-19-14.
My levels fell accordingly that first week so I presumed prenatal vitamins again, super b complex, and my shake which also has folic acid as directed by my MD.
My levels dropped to 23 on January 12th and after that I stopped going. I was hit with terrible deductibles and the process of weekly blood draws was starting to itch my sanity.
My levels dropped and we didn't do much to prevent pregnancy (we had tried for a year and nothing).
Lo and behold, 2/24/15 I received a positive pregnancy test.
I have read plenty of material about methotrexate, however did not receive much guidance regarding when to try to conceive. During my initial appointment after the shot, the MD had said 6 months for emotional wellbeing and healing.
My next appointment, my regular OB had said wait until your levels go to 0 and then we'll go from there.
Of course when I had my positive test the first question out of my mouth was 'is the baby going to be okay?'
I was assured by the doctor that everything is probably okay because the drug leaves your system within days - I had also resumed vitamin intake as well.
During my appointment yesterday (3-31) my doctor said she would do blood testing when I'm 15 weeks just to check for any neural tube defects just in case.
So far everything is looking good - and a heart beat of 165.
I was in a support group on facebook regarding ectopic pregnancies and asked the girls their experiences with pregnancy after methotrexate and I received lots of responses saying my baby is going to have defects because we conceived too soon despite assurance from my doctor. Their claims were based off of a website the group followed. I had to leave the group because I am a firm believer against internet based diagnosing.
Has anyone ever gotten pregnant after methotrexate sooner than the usual recommendation of 3 months to wait to conceive?
Just want to see if there's anyone else out there in my situation.
I am hoping and praying for a healthy baby.
I am 9weeks 4 days pregnant. I am very excited, however very worried.
This past winter, I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy and was treated with methotrexate on 12-19-14.
My levels fell accordingly that first week so I presumed prenatal vitamins again, super b complex, and my shake which also has folic acid as directed by my MD.
My levels dropped to 23 on January 12th and after that I stopped going. I was hit with terrible deductibles and the process of weekly blood draws was starting to itch my sanity.
My levels dropped and we didn't do much to prevent pregnancy (we had tried for a year and nothing).
Lo and behold, 2/24/15 I received a positive pregnancy test.
I have read plenty of material about methotrexate, however did not receive much guidance regarding when to try to conceive. During my initial appointment after the shot, the MD had said 6 months for emotional wellbeing and healing.
My next appointment, my regular OB had said wait until your levels go to 0 and then we'll go from there.
Of course when I had my positive test the first question out of my mouth was 'is the baby going to be okay?'
I was assured by the doctor that everything is probably okay because the drug leaves your system within days - I had also resumed vitamin intake as well.
During my appointment yesterday (3-31) my doctor said she would do blood testing when I'm 15 weeks just to check for any neural tube defects just in case.
So far everything is looking good - and a heart beat of 165.
I was in a support group on facebook regarding ectopic pregnancies and asked the girls their experiences with pregnancy after methotrexate and I received lots of responses saying my baby is going to have defects because we conceived too soon despite assurance from my doctor. Their claims were based off of a website the group followed. I had to leave the group because I am a firm believer against internet based diagnosing.
Has anyone ever gotten pregnant after methotrexate sooner than the usual recommendation of 3 months to wait to conceive?
Just want to see if there's anyone else out there in my situation.
I am hoping and praying for a healthy baby.
