TTC after Methotrexate shot

[cathgibbs]

Cath - I would have thought so too, infact I am sure when I was being treated they said it would be 6 weeks but no, they do it between 7-8 weeks.... Fingers crossed everything is ok and it will just be a 'reassurance' scan. Every twinge I feel I keep thinking, no, please be ok!

Jammers - sorry you can't have a HSG, I hope it was a one off for you and next time it's in the right place

x

Ohhhh never,I suppose after 6 weeks its when they can see a hb but surely they can see a sac,everything will be fine with you anyway hun

Afm its been 6 days since hcg was at 0 and my opks are medium so I think ill be ov in a week or so xxx

 

[chig]

Hi renzal! I am sure the morning sickness is no fun, but it is a great sign!! I hope you are enjoying your little bean!!! I hope to join you this cycle.

Afm, we have been bding every other day and twice yesterday!! I had lots of watery CM yesterday! I am suppose to ovulate anytime between Friday-Sunday, so I hope we caught the eggie! I had a small temp rise yesterday and a big jump today. I wonder if I already ovulated on Friday, the day we didn't bd... I hope the every other day was good enough...

 

[shelbysioux]

Cath - I would have thought so too, infact I am sure when I was being treated they said it would be 6 weeks but no, they do it between 7-8 weeks.... Fingers crossed everything is ok and it will just be a 'reassurance' scan. Every twinge I feel I keep thinking, no, please be ok!

Jammers - sorry you can't have a HSG, I hope it was a one off for you and next time it's in the right place

x

Ohhhh never,I suppose after 6 weeks its when they can see a hb but surely they can see a sac,everything will be fine with you anyway hun

Afm its been 6 days since hcg was at 0 and my opks are medium so I think ill be ov in a week or so xxx

Cathgibbs, how come you are not waiting the 3 months to try again? I've got 3 weeks to wait til we can try but I had the mtx in May. The waiting has absolutely killed me, especially seeing as I've turned 36! It will be bd'ing every night and morning after then!! x

 

[shelbysioux]

Hi hope you don't mind me joining this thread, have been stalking it for ages and chatting to Jammers on another thread, well since I had my ectopic at the end of May It's so nice to hear though that there is hope and so many of you are getting your !!
I actually can not believe this, but I went for my follow up appointment today and I had got the wrong day, it was yesterday!! I've been so looking forward to getting some answers for like weeks and I end up going on the wrong day!!
I was gonna ask about maybe getting the HSG test but I'm wondering now if I should just do what you're doing and just try and put it behind me and try again in sept?? Was so upset before I suppose I didn't realise how much I had riding on the appointment?! Oh why oh why??
Have any of you ladies had the HSG test done? xxxx

It's been lovely chatting with you!! As for the HSG...My doctor said that if I had another ectopic, we'd discuss the HSG. Unless you have some underlying condition (like endometriosis), he said that it's quite possible the ectopic was just one of those flukes that just happens. My D&C revealed very little tissue, so there was no concern of endometriosis causing scarring on my fallopian tubes. So, fingers crossed that it won't happen again. And fingers crossed that it won't happen to you, too! It's bad enough once, isn't it?

Sorry you missed your appt. Been there, done that. LOL Did you reschedule? Hope you get the answers you need!

Thankyou, got an appointment with my doc a week tomorrow so will hoefully find out mor then. I could pay and get the HSG done privately but part of me just wants to hope everything will be ok next time, if you get what I mean?? There are plenty of women older than me having babies I suppose And yes, it is bad, I never imagined how bad, I had only known I was pregnant for a week but even then I think deep down I knew something wasn't right. My heart goes out to some of the ladies on here and what they have been through! Here's to all of us getting those little rainbow babies we want so much and deserve!!

 

[cathgibbs]

Cath - I would have thought so too, infact I am sure when I was being treated they said it would be 6 weeks but no, they do it between 7-8 weeks.... Fingers crossed everything is ok and it will just be a 'reassurance' scan. Every twinge I feel I keep thinking, no, please be ok!

Jammers - sorry you can't have a HSG, I hope it was a one off for you and next time it's in the right place

x

Ohhhh never,I suppose after 6 weeks its when they can see a hb but surely they can see a sac,everything will be fine with you anyway hun

Afm its been 6 days since hcg was at 0 and my opks are medium so I think ill be ov in a week or so xxx

Cathgibbs, how come you are not waiting the 3 months to try again? I've got 3 weeks to wait til we can try but I had the mtx in May. The waiting has absolutely killed me, especially seeing as I've turned 36! It will be bd'ing every night and morning after then!! x

It's 12 weeks hun or 3 cycles so my try again date would be from Sept 14th but we are going to try from when I ovulate next after this cycle,whenever she shows her ugky mug grrr,so we have said Sept 1st but I think it will be longer,my consultant has given us the go ahead to start 3 months early,I'm taking 4folic acid,1 baby aspirin and 1 pregnancy vitamin a day plus the food I eat is high in FA so my natural folate acid should be back to normal now,so I'm going to start cutting my folic acid down to 2 a day,lol,its so hard tho hun and I understand your dying to get back into the swing of things,have you doubled your dosage of folic acid or anything? Xxx

 

[Renzalxx]

Hi renzal! I am sure the morning sickness is no fun, but it is a great sign!! I hope you are enjoying your little bean!!! I hope to join you this cycle.

Afm, we have been bding every other day and twice yesterday!! I had lots of watery CM yesterday! I am suppose to ovulate anytime between Friday-Sunday, so I hope we caught the eggie! I had a small temp rise yesterday and a big jump today. I wonder if I already ovulated on Friday, the day we didn't bd... I hope the every other day was good enough...

Heya Sweets
Yup this is your month, I can feel it... Wooohooooo!

 

[shelbysioux]

Welcome Shelbysioux - sorry about your loss.

I am also interested in hearing from anyone else who did the HSG test. I did it, but I'm not sure if its necessary. I just wanted any extra peace of mind that I could get. I also heard it "cleans out" your tubes, so I thought it couldn't hurt. For me, it wasn't that bad. Slightly uncomfortable, but no worse than a pap. And I had reached my deductible for the year already, so it wasn't too expensive.

I started TTC shortly after getting it done, but no luck on the first cycle. Just started the 2ww of the second cycle since the HSG, so we will see... but I'm not overly optimistic anymore. This whole process is just so draining. If you do decide to get it done, I would suggest waiting until you are ready to TTC again so you can have nice clean tubes for the process. Also, you probably need time to heal anyway.

Laubull - when do you get your bloods?

Not seen my doctor to ask about it yet, I'm seeing him a week today. It's supposed to tell you if there is scarring and stuff in your tubes that could make it more likely to happen again isn't it? Did your show up all fine?

 

[shelbysioux]

Cath - I would have thought so too, infact I am sure when I was being treated they said it would be 6 weeks but no, they do it between 7-8 weeks.... Fingers crossed everything is ok and it will just be a 'reassurance' scan. Every twinge I feel I keep thinking, no, please be ok!

Jammers - sorry you can't have a HSG, I hope it was a one off for you and next time it's in the right place

x

Ohhhh never,I suppose after 6 weeks its when they can see a hb but surely they can see a sac,everything will be fine with you anyway hun

Afm its been 6 days since hcg was at 0 and my opks are medium so I think ill be ov in a week or so xxx

Cathgibbs, how come you are not waiting the 3 months to try again? I've got 3 weeks to wait til we can try but I had the mtx in May. The waiting has absolutely killed me, especially seeing as I've turned 36! It will be bd'ing every night and morning after then!! x

It's 12 weeks hun or 3 cycles so my try again date would be from Sept 14th but we are going to try from when I ovulate next after this cycle,whenever she shows her ugky mug grrr,so we have said Sept 1st but I think it will be longer,my consultant has given us the go ahead to start 3 months early,I'm taking 4folic acid,1 baby aspirin and 1 pregnancy vitamin a day plus the food I eat is high in FA so my natural folate acid should be back to normal now,so I'm going to start cutting my folic acid down to 2 a day,lol,its so hard tho hun and I understand your dying to get back into the swing of things,have you doubled your dosage of folic acid or anything? Xxx

Ohhh right I see, well if I work mine out that way, my 12 weeks will be up on 20th August just before I ovulate on 24th!!!!! Eeeeek I dunno if I dare to try again so soon, I was all geared up for september?! Oh no, I don't know what to do now! I have been taking 1200 microgrammes of folic acid, but I am also trying to get in shape as well so have been eating tonnes and tonnes of veg as well. What do you other ladies think of ttc 12 weeks after the shot?? Help!!

 

[cathgibbs]

same here hun, started back up excercising eurgh go with what ever you feel comfortable with hun, if you got your mind set up for September do it then. what date in September you thinking of? we could be buddies!! xxx

 

[GrkGrl]

Hi Shelbysioux - my HSG turned up fine. There were no known blockages. I don't know if it can see scar tissue, etc. though. I think it just detects the big stuff. I do know that it can clear scar tissue out. My doc said it is like "Draino". My next AF after it was definitely different... lots of stuff came out.

 

[shelbysioux]

Oh I really don't know what to do now! Wait til september or try for that end of august egg!! To hsg or not to hsg?? Aaaarghh you can drive yourself mad thinking about all this stuff!! Sorry to be boring!!

 

[cathgibbs]

When is your hsg booked for hun? It's entirely up to you,whenever you feel comfortable hun,your not being boring don't be silly,its a big thing to think about,how far gone were you when you had mtx? Xxx

 

[shelbysioux]

When is your hsg booked for hun? It's entirely up to you,whenever you feel comfortable hun,your not being boring don't be silly,its a big thing to think about,how far gone were you when you had mtx? Xxx

I don't have one booked yet, but if I had one it would have to be middle of September so I might just not bother and get cracking on ttc again and try and put it all behind me! Think it might be for the best instead of dwelling on what may or may not have caused it I think I was 7 weeks according tom my lmp, but I did a test the day my af was due that month which was negative so I had all but given up! It was only when I started opk testing the next month that I got smiley smiley smiley and finally realised was preg. Looking back now though, the negative hpt and total lack of pg symptoms reflects the low hcg I must have had due to the ectopic I reckon. I definitely didn't 'feel' pregnant at all. What about you? How far were you? xx

 

[cathgibbs]

That might be a good idea love,or just ntnp until you get your apt,either way I think your body is fully recovered now hun your natural folate levels are replaced and your folic acid levels will be high as your on a strong dose,did your Dr tell you to continue the high dose after you get your bfp? I was 6 weeks when they found out,unlike you tho hun my hpts were pos at about 6/7 dpo!! Was the ectopic your first pregnancy? Xxx

 

[shelbysioux]

Believe it or not when the hospital rang me to say me hcg was at zer, I asked if I could start taking folic acid again and they said no not yet! After lots of getting passed around they eventually said, 'Oh yes, the doctors just looked it up, you can' !! I was like what?? So I have just been taking the 1200mg and hoping for the best!
I have a daughter who is 12, and that is my only other pregnancy. What about you? xx

 

[cathgibbs]

That's shocking!!! When were your levels at zero? You'll be fine lovely like you said your diet is high in folate so you'll be fine hun,what date will you be ovulating next do you know? I have no children,I had a mc in April then the ectopic in June,POP along to the lucky thread hun,you wiol find it in ttc after a loss,I'm there 24/7 and the ladies there are amazing we are like a little family and there's a woman on there that's also had an ectopic xxx

 

[shelbysioux]

My levels were at zero on 18th June! Will have a look for that thread, as you might be able to tell I'm new to this so not really sure what I'm meant to be doing! All I know is being able to talk about things with people who know/care what you're talking about has been a great comfort xx

 

[cathgibbs]

Iv told the other ladies that iv invited you,they are fab ladies we get on really well and help each other out,there's lots of PMA in the thread,any question these ladies can answer xxxx

 

[Becktoria]

Thanks for your reply the other day ladies, I got my af the next day after I posted!! I had my mtx shot on 26th June levels at 6 the following week so dropped quickly. How soon did anyone wait to ttc after shot and have had or have a succesful pregnancy? Got my appt for consultation for ivf on Monday but nothing will start til end of October if get accepted for egg share. I'm just worried about all this folic acid stuff, I've been taking 2 tablets of folic acid a day, and will continue to do this but I'm really concerned, is it best to leave ttc longer than 3 months or not. I know it's a personal choice, just concerned as I've had 3 losses in a space of 12 months, I want this desperately but worried maybe I'm not giving my body time to heal. So confused right now ladies, sorry for the ramble xxx

 

[Renzalxx]

Hi Becktoria..congrats on getting AF...one step closer.
I fell pregnant just shy of three months after reaching zero but my eggs were still affected by the MTX and I miscarried. I'm not sure with IVF so would definitely chat with your specialist as to when your ready to go. Can't wait to see your BFP on here soon lovely xxx
I have my first scan today and am secretly pooping my pants...so nervous !