TCC After Ectopic buddy needed

[hollydazzles]

I so relate with so many of you here. Yesterday I was looking at what a due date would be if we were successful this month ttc. It was a bit heartbreaking because I would have a very close due to date to the one I had when it was ep. I want to bw excited about ttc but I am so scared it is great to hear success stories.

 

[SBaud]

Thanks AM... It means a lot to read encouraging stories. Makes a difference from all the terrible stats and stories I kept searching for when I was in my 'blue' stage...

Holly, I know exactly what you mean, and I do the same every month! I plug in my day 1 date into an app I have which (installed before i was EP) which will give you milestones and a due date etc. Not good, because whenever I forgot to cancel it (once AF arrived) it would congratulate me on my 'next week of pregnancy'. Talk about depressing! I've stopped doing that now, but my charting app lists the due date for each cycle so I'm still keeping track.

Good luck to everyone

 

[Amcolecchi]

Yes, I used to do that too! I did stop but always in my head I would count when it would be lol..I think it's just a normal thing for women to do!! But we are here for you if you have any questions! Have you guys starting having your period already have the ectopic? It took me over 8 weeks to have mine just fyi

 

[SBaud]

Mine started back on exactly 4 weeks to the day that my HCG came back as 0 (well, it was 3 but they counted that as 0)

I have been pretty regular except for the stress-related delays. But I've had doubt that I have actually ovulated. I don't know if its paranoia or not, but i can usually tell. Mucous and increased 'friskiness' on the hot days have been my markers. But maybe ive been less 'frisky' because of the loss and feeling down and scared. Not sure! I haven't yet reached the point of using ov tests, but I do chart. Maybe i should start testing if I get another BFN this cycle.

 

[Scarlet369]

My last hcg I had was on 12/19 and wa 77, 2 weeks later I got my first af, my hcg dropped really fast though according to my doctor. My first shot was 11/21 so I reached 0 in a little over 5 weeks

 

[SBaud]

I also dropped quite fast. It took 3 weeks to get there (but I had miscarried before they realised it was ectopic and had already dropped from 6000 to 1000 before I had the shot). So I didn't have as far to go...

Well, it's another BFN for us... AF arrived, perfectly on time (looking for any kind of positive here!) so we'll be calling tomorrow for an appointment for full testing. I just know something's not right. I've never had painful ovulation, yet since the ectopic, I feel it from the day of ovulation until AF, but only on the right side (which is the 'bad' tube). Mum says that sometimes just having the dye test can 'unblock' the tube - anyone heard/experienced that?

Feeling quite sad about another BFN. I turn 35 in 2 weeks and I'd really hoped to BFP before that. Mental milestone I suppose. Also, 2 more pregnant friends announced this week. Really not helping!

Feeling positive about the testing though. Hope it's something simple and obvious and that BFP is in sight!

 

[SBaud]

I was able to be squeezed in for an appointment tomorrow at the hospital. Really pleased as we were told it would be 6-8 weeks, then they called back with this appt.

Fingers crossed

 

[Lucy529]

Hi ladies hope you are all doing well

Sorry I haven't been around much been busy with work, baby and life. We had to take Ivan to a babysitter bc my hubby had to work but he's doing good and so am I he's getting into a good night sleep so maybe soon he'll be sleeping through the night.

:wave:

 

[Amcolecchi]

Lucy-It's so great to hear from you!!! I am glad everything is going great for your wonderful family!! Are you back at work as well? How old is Ivan now?! I am 32 weeks so just 8 weeks to go!! I am hoping I am like 7 more weeks as my rib pain is killing me lol...upload some pics I love looking at babies!!!

 

[Scarlet369]

I was able to be squeezed in for an appointment tomorrow at the hospital. Really pleased as we were told it would be 6-8 weeks, then they called back with this appt.

Fingers crossed

just wondering what came of you appointment, hoping you got some answers

 

[Scarlet369]

Hi ladies, just checking in! Just got over af and OH is feeling much better this month as well so we will be actively ttc this month. I also just purchased a CBFM from a friend of mine who just had triplets so no longer needs it. I was planning on buying it from her in November but then I found out I was pregnant, then the ectopic was diagnosed so I kept putting it off.
Anyways, I found it funny if I did conceive this month, before using the cbfm anyone, my due date would be the same week I was diagnosed with my ectopic. Wouldnt that be a bittersweet day for my family

 

[Amcolecchi]

Scarlet-Yes it is weird. I actually am due the exact week I had my second IUI which was the pregnancy that ended in ectopic! So it's definitely bittersweet but since then I have been so consumed on how my lil boy is growing you will kinda forget (not really forget because you will always remember) but you are more happy now! I am glad you and your DH are feeling better and actively trying, remember to have fun and not get too consumed into getting pregnant-it will help!! Good luck

 

[Lucy529]

Hi ladies :wave: OMG you guys are getting close

Sorry I've been MIA I've been dealing with a sick baby and trying to get better myself :/
I gotta run but will try to catch up later today

 

[Amcolecchi]

Lucy- Yes 33 weeks today!! eek lol I am getting ready! I just had my baby shower and I have a few things to clean around the house and then I am ready!! When do you find you when you are dilated? I haven't had a Pelvic exam yet..I go tomorrow but I don't think they will do it this early, will they?

 

[Lucy529]

AM they don't check any of that until later I think I only made it to 35 weeks so not really sure when they start checking things. Wish I could help you more

Here's a pic of my munchkin a few days ago he's a little sick but still smiled for mommy

https://i1110.photobucket.com/albums/h451/lucy529/th_8575337dff163d51d1526a4e89541da0_zpsed9d73e3.jpg

 

[Amcolecchi]

OMG LOOK AT THAT SMILE!!! He is so adorable!!!!! How old is he now!? He is getting so big!! It's crazy how the time flies!! I can't wait to upload pics of baby Matteo on here!!!

 

[Lucy529]

2 1/2 months old and weighed 9.9 lbs at his 2month check up so he's getting big he is such a character I can't wait to meet your little man

 

[SBaud]

Hi Scarlett,

Well it was a great appointment! The doc was attentive and thorough. This was a big thing for me, seeing as the last doc I saw at the hospital (when admitted with the ectopic) was so awful to me - condescending and outright rude, even wagged a finger in my face and spoke to me like a child. Ordinarily I would have put him in his place, but I was in so much pain I just wanted it to be over.

Anyway, this doc had no other appts after me so he took his time. He took my full history down, did an internal check, an internal ultrasound, a smear test and a breast exam too. Then he booked me in with his colleague who specialises in conception difficulties and for a uterine X-ray. I have to do the X-ray on day 8,9 or 10 only so I'm booked for mid march. The appt with the other doc is a week later as I need to take these results with me.

I was mailed the results of the ultrasound this week (also have to take it with me, as well as a blood test to be sure I'm not preg at the time, an STD Test and a buch of meds I need to take before and after. Has anyone had anything like this before??

Apparently once I've had this one they may want to do the dye test, but he said I had to do this one first as the dye test is laparoscopic and requires general anaesthetic (I hadn't realised that).

Another Q for anyone who knows... On the ultrasound results he'd put my antral ovarian follicle count. I hadn't heard of this before so i looked it up (a low number can indicate that not many eggs are left). What I can't find out is, what is considered a low number...? anyone know anything about this?

I'll update after the next doc appt too!

Simone

 

[c.m.c]

Hi girls, hope you are all well


Lucy....Ivan us so cute....love his smile....you're such a busy working mum I can't believe how you just got back into it!, super mum!! Hope Ivan is feeling better and wow he is getting big


AM how are you? How was the baby shower? Anymore nursery pictures? I will be 35 weeks tomorrow and I finished work a few days ago.... Yipeeeeeeeeeee

I'm doing a house extension, it's nearly done but have tons of decorating to do.

Hope All the ladies TTC have a very fast BFP!!

We are all proof that it can happen!!

 

[Lucy529]

CMC thanks Hun there are challenging days but for the most part everything is going great working on getting him back into his crib I miss my hubby

I should start having some days off soon, so more time to hang out with him