TTC after Methotrexate shot

[allforthegirl]

Hi ladies :wave:

I found out I had a possible ectopic that I was starting to miscarry on my own, but had the meth shot to be safe of rupturing my ovary. Had the shot 1/2/2013 So today I go for my 7 days blood test. My levels started at 1200, dropped 60 all on its own the day of the shot, on day 4 it dropped to 538. I am hoping today has dropped down again. The sooner I am to 0 the sooner I can overdose on folic acid.

I have been reading some of the posts on here. I am glad to read that it can happen for us. Any tips that any of you can give me?

 

[JPARR01]

First off, I am sorry for your loss all. The waiting part suck but it is all worth it n the end. I know once my levels hit 0 I enjoyed many cocktails and a night of relaxation. Lmao! En the next 3 months went by so fast. Xoxoxo

 

[Renzalxx]

Congratulations Grace! Wonderful news..all the very best and keep us posted.

Allforthegirl...so sorry for your loss! It is a very difficult time and hopefully you'll be down to zero in no time. Only advice I can give is be kind to yourself and let yourself heal. Keep positive and your forever baby will be just around the corner x

 

[PreshFest]

Renzal how have you been? In the home stretch now!!

 

[allforthegirl]

Congratulations Grace! Wonderful news..all the very best and keep us posted.

Allforthegirl...so sorry for your loss! It is a very difficult time and hopefully you'll be down to zero in no time. Only advice I can give is be kind to yourself and let yourself heal. Keep positive and your forever baby will be just around the corner x

Thank you

 

[01k204]

Allforthegirl - So very sorry that you are here. I agree with what the other ladies said, your numbers will drop quickly and the 3 months really do fly by. I'm just now on my first month where we can try and am in awe how fast it went. The advice, support, and positive stories from the women on this thread was a lifeline for me during my weekly blood draws. I hope this process ends soon for you.

AFM - On CD 5, AF gone and am using OPKs to try to avoid getting pregnant this month. My sister thinks this is going to be fail and we will get pregnant (and she is likely right). I'm hoping we miss this month and then we can try next month. We'll try to avoid my fertile time, if possible...this plan has flaws

 

[allforthegirl]

My last level was at 63. Go back on Friday. They are dropping fast than expected. Though I am suffering from a sever headache today. Not sure why, but if it doesn't go say I will go in to get checked.

 

[Gwenylovey]

Allforthegirl, I'm so sorry you are going through this. It's such an incredibly difficult experience but the waiting time really will be over before you know it. The one thing I would suggest is waiting the full three months and maybe even one more before ttc again. I had a couple of complicated pregnancies afterwards, one of which was a late loss due to a heart condition, and my ob still wonders if these problems were residual results of the metho. Can't say for sure, but just wanted to share my experience! Looks like you'll be at 0 very soon

 

[Renzalxx]

Hey Presh, yup only 6 weeks to go but loving every minute. cant wait to meet my little girl... she is such an active little vegemite.


Gweny, been wondering how you are hun, all good so far im hoping for you? How are you feeling?

 

[Gwenylovey]

Hey Presh, yup only 6 weeks to go but loving every minute. cant wait to meet my little girl... she is such an active little vegemite.


Gweny, been wondering how you are hun, all good so far im hoping for you? How are you feeling?

Hey Renzal, thanks for checking in All good so far, and I'll be 12 weeks on Saturday which is so hard to believe! I've had some nausea, but trust me I have not been complaining. We have our NT scan a week from Wednesday which will be a big one since it was that scan last time that gave us an indication that something was very wrong. Keeping myself distracted and thinking positive thoughts has worked wonders for me though, and I'm going to try to keep that going

Oh Renzal, you're almost there! 6 short weeks and you'll meet your little girl! So incredibly excited for you and can't wait to read that update!

 

[baby_maybe]

Gweny - good luck for your nt scan, I've got everything crossed that all wll be well with this little bean. Let us know how you get on

 

[Gwenylovey]

Gweny - good luck for your nt scan, I've got everything crossed that all wll be well with this little bean. Let us know how you get on

Thank you baby_maybe! And you are so close as well!! Can't wait to hear the news about your little guy!

 

[baby_maybe]

I'm so excited to meet him and we're all ready, just waiting on him

 

[Renzalxx]

Gweny...12 weeks already, I cant believe it!!!. Sooo looking forward to hearing how your scan goes so be sure to drop us a line and fill us in. It is totally your time hun and everything will be perfect. And remember, a sick mum is a healthy mum so your MS is a great sign. Woop Woop! Good luck chickadee xxxxx

 

[LeahMSta]

Hi ladies. Here with an update. DW says she feels ready to start ttc again. With the MTX and surgery in December, DW wanted to spend a few cycles rebuilding folic acid, minding her nutrition, not to mention the obvious need to heal emotionally. Since our loss, we have purchased our first home moved and settled in. We have a room for our forever baby pulled closed and ready to be opened like a gift when we are finally so lucky. I am so proud of how my wife has worked through the loss and honestly expected her to need at least a few more months. She has been clear on what she is and isn't ok with going forward and seems genuinely eager to get back to trying. AF is due in about a week and we will be trying SMEP again as it was what actually resulted in the conception of our angel.

 

[Renzalxx]

Hi Leah
Great to hear things moving in the right direction for you and your lovely DW and wish you both the best of luck and know your forever baby is just around the corner.
However, I cant stress enough to make sure you allow your body the right amount of time to heal and build up folic acid as the MTX is horrid stuf and hangs around for a few months. i would hate for you to have another loss so soon after the ectopic as so many of us have here....
All the very best and sending you both mountains of baby dust!

 

[LeahMSta]

Hi Leah
Great to hear things moving in the right direction for you and your lovely DW and wish you both the best of luck and know your forever baby is just around the corner.
However, I cant stress enough to make sure you allow your body the right amount of time to heal and build up folic acid as the MTX is horrid stuf and hangs around for a few months. i would hate for you to have another loss so soon after the ectopic as so many of us have here....
All the very best and sending you both mountains of baby dust!

thanks so much. DW has been back on the folic acid since her surgery on 12/12. Our Dr seemed to think that the post op cycle and waiting out two more would be adequate. I am admittedly not all that familiar with it so I assumed this was good advice. Is there more info we should be aware of?

 

[PreshFest]

Leah, wait three cycles before trying again... You don't want to end up like renzal and I did!!

I just noticed you are in CO! So am I

 

[Laubull]

Leah I am pleased things are looking up for you and your DW I'm with Renzal and Presh, make sure you leave enough time, I was told 3 months/3 cycles and even then I miscarried the second month of trying :-/ Just keep strong together, it's worth the wait

Grace congratulations! Super pleased for you!

01k204, fingers crossed your BFP is just around the corner

Allforthegirl, sorry you've joined us, I hope you get to 0 soon and can get back on folic acid, etc., while you wait to try again.

Gweny fingers crossed for your 12 week scan!

Virtual hugs to everyone else, especially Renzal and baby-maybe, not long left!!

X

 

[allforthegirl]

Ok I am very excited. Got the email back from the dr telling me that my levels are what is considered negative (5), so I can resume taking my prenatals now and start TTC in three cycles from now. Have any of you had any issues with their cycles acting up after you going back to 0? I have decided to keep a close eye on mine by charting temps. This way I will be able to keep a closer eye on O in which we can use it to help prevent conceiving before it is safe and have a better idea of when to try when it is. Anyone have any suggestions for me?