One Tubers

[puppymom32]

Praying all goes well Jessica.

 

[KimmyB]

Hope the fluid has gone Jessica x

 

[bbbunny]

Thank you all for the welcome

 

[Kiki0522]

Thank you all so much! You all seem very sweet and supportive! I am happy I found this thread.

I had my last blood draw today and my level was at 8! So happy it's almost at zero. When should I expect AF? I know everyone is different but I'm wondering if I'll get it soon so I can schedule a HSG!

Jessica- I hope all goes well with your scan!

 

[Hpyns4life]

Hey ladies, could you please give me your feedback on my HSG results. Left side removed, Right side dilated but open (patent). Anyone have similar looking tube that has a success story or do you think I'm definitely in for IVF?

 

[KimmyB]

Sorry Hypns4life I have no idea about HSGs, hope one of the other ladies can help you out x

 

[katstar]

Hello ladies

I have been away a little. I get busy and forget to log on.

Shell's Angels - wow the time has flown by. Not be long before we are seeing pics and i am sure what ever birth you have it will be the best experience ever after everything you have been through.

Jessica - i hope all goes well thursday. I will pray and keep fingers crossed for you. I am sure all will be well.

Caz - sorry af got you. Lets hope you get more details at your appointment on the 1st.

Amy - hope you and baby are settling into a lovely routine and you are enjoying your life now as a mummy.

BBBunny - welcome to the thread. So sorry for your losses. A mc then a tube removed. You are in the right place talking to us.

Kiki - welcome to you too. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure you will get there hun. Be strong and trust your body, no matter how much you think its broken, it will come through for you.

Hpyns4life - i am sorry have no advice for you as i have never had a hsg. When do you go back to discuss the results or can you see a specialist for advice??


Right as for me i have had some issues. I have been to a & e a couple of times with lots of bleeding and pure agony pain.
Well zak at 10 weeks, i was still bleeding as above. I had some tests done and there is some placental tissue left in. The docs are leaving it it is only 2cm's and not active as they did a pregnancy test but it has to be 3cm's to have a d & c.
They think in all the panic at zaks birth, retained placenta and blood loss, some tissue was left but its too small to cause problems except slight bleeding. I am angry and upset knowing i have something left that should not be there. I have asked for an 2nd opinion as i want to know what happens next. How long it takes to come out and will it get infected etc.

The other thing i am not sure on is which contraception to use. i am so scared using any at all and messing with my hormones. I think it was the hormone imbalance that caused my ectopics. This is not certain but if there is a chance, i do not want to risk messing with nature. What do you ladies think?

I know its daft talking about contraception on this ttc group but i really could do with your advice on this as you are fellow one tubers.

 

[jessica716]

kat...

Sorry to hear about the bleeding...
Me and OH have been discussing contraception for after little man is born...

I was told it was the progesterone that caused me to have an ectopic.... That rules out the injection, implant and some contraceptive pills....

the only pill that agreed with me was the combined pill but i'm not keen on messing with hormones again...

Might look into the coil, although saying that they increase chance of ectopic as they can force the egg to implant in the tube.... Arghhhh ...no sex it is! Haha

 

[katstar]

kat...

Sorry to hear about the bleeding...
Me and OH have been discussing contraception for after little man is born...

I was told it was the progesterone that caused me to have an ectopic.... That rules out the injection, implant and some contraceptive pills....

the only pill that agreed with me was the combined pill but i'm not keen on messing with hormones again...

Might look into the coil, although saying that they increase chance of ectopic as they can force the egg to implant in the tube.... Arghhhh ...no sex it is! Haha

Yes i was using the implant before the ectopics.
Thanks for your advice jessica. i thought i would be the only one that felt like this and not wanting to mess with my hormones but i guess all us one tubers feel like this.
yes the coil is a no no for me. I have had it before and it was ok sometimes and then some months i would cramp up and bleed like crazy and this was probably the sperm getting to the egg and the coil doing its job and not letting the fertilised egg implant. The chances of this with the coil is high and it puts the shivers through me.

 

[KimmyB]

kat, sorry about your issues, how awful for you

re contraception: me and hubby decided before Archie was born that I wouldn't be using any contraception until we have completed our family. I have this nagging feeling that the mini pill contributed to my ectopic(can't take combined as I suffer with migraines) and I'm just not willing to take the risk with my one remaining tube! So we are currently being *very* careful using condoms. I know some people hate them but we're both fine with using them. And no hormones messing up my body!

 

[jessica716]

i think kimmy is on the right idea.... Condoms seem to be the only surefire way of not increasing chances of ectopic.....

I guess i could do the condoms for a shortterm method but longterm i don't know..... Other than OH never getting sex again!

So hard to decide what is best for your body and that won't hinder any future little eggs making it to the right place! Xx

Plus the option of not using anything wouldnt be the best for us i don't think... I got pregnant on the implant... Then got pregnant within a month of losing my tube.... I'd have a rugby team full of children otherwise! Haha xxx

 

[angelcake71]

Welcome Kiki and Bunny xx

 

[bbbunny]

Because I was quite ill with the ectopic a lot of information from the docs got relayed to me through family members but they said that it ectopic was caused because after the MC no D&C was done and I got an infection which scarred my tube and so resulted in an ectopic the next time I got pregnant.

Does this sound right?
They said the other tube was fine but surely the infection would have got in both?

Sorry for the questions its just that it was such a confusing time and I was so ill i couldnt take everything in and my family doesnt talk about it with me.

 

[puppymom32]

Bunny maybe maybe not. It really is hard to say especially with scaring as it is not as easily detected. I had an HSG after my first ectopic and they said both of my tubes where fine. Went on and lost both of my tubes so they obviously werent fine. All you can really do is try and see what happens I know it sucks but that is really the only way that you will know.

 

[caz & bob]

girls how are u all welcome new ones x x x

 

[Hpyns4life]

@Jessica: Why don't you use the Fertility Awareness Method? Take your temps every morning and then just use condoms or avoid sex during your most fertile time. That's what DH and I decided so we can choose when we're going to TTC and when not to because of bad timing if I do get an ectopic. I have next cycle to try but not in March because we're going to Peru and my results would come just at the wrong time. But at least using FAM you don't have to use condoms every time! And no messing around with your sensitive hormones. I want to keep as much of my body normal as possible!

@bunny: They think my ectopic was caused by a ruptured appendix when I was 10y/o. They're pretty sure both my tubes were affected but since my left was gone before the HSG we can only guess. Scar tissue is a big factor in causing damage to our reproductive tract, and they say if it happens to one side it usually happens to both. So sorry your family isn't talking to you about it more. I walk around showing them my HSG pictures and say "wanna talk about my uterus and tube?" Our bodies are sensitive but hardy. At least we have a backup tube, and if she doesn't cooperate then we now have other options.

@kat: I sent my records and pictures to my father-in-law and it should get to him in a couple days. He's going to talk to his fs friend so I'll get some answers in about a week. I can't wait! I've been waiting to see what the future holds since September! DH and I are thinking IVF this summer, but we're also very interested in BDing and conceiving naturally if we can. We're not waiting around either so for our future's sake I hope we get those answers soon so we can stop guessing.

 

[bbbunny]

Hi thanks for the replys I had a little talk with my mum this afternoon and she said that the doc deffinintly said that the other tube was fine which is a little reassuring. She also said that they told her that I should have no problems getting pregnant in the future.

I think though that I might request to see my medical records. There is a telephone number on the trusts website for enquiries like this so I think I may give them a call tomorrow. Nobody has ever even told me which side was taken so I want to get as much info as I can. My husband is away at the moment and he doesnt like me talking about it as it upsets him and it was in a previous relationship so now is the perfect time to get this done.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day and its so nice to find people that understand

 

[Hpyns4life]

I had a little talk with my mum this afternoon and she said that the doc deffinintly said that the other tube was fine which is a little reassuring. She also said that they told her that I should have no problems getting pregnant in the future.

That's great news!! Have fun TTC

 

[bbbunny]

I had a little talk with my mum this afternoon and she said that the doc deffinintly said that the other tube was fine which is a little reassuring. She also said that they told her that I should have no problems getting pregnant in the future.

That's great news!! Have fun TTC

Thank you
OT but what is that adorable little furry creature in your pic?

 

[Hpyns4life]

OT but what is that adorable little furry creature in your pic?

He's a Woylie or Brush Tailed Bettong. One of the smallest in the kangaroo family. His name is Quigley