TTC after Methotrexate shot

[jammers77]

Thank you, lovely ladies. You don't know what your words mean. Well, yeah, you probably do know, because you've been through your own versions of agony, too.

I put on a pantiliner last night because while I was sitting watching TV, I felt like something came out. You know, that odd feeling in the hoohah when you start your period? So I ran to the bathroom, found yellowish-green EWCM. Very stretchy like fertile CM but with color. Things have been moist down there ever since. I keep having sporadic cramps on my left side this morning along with warm waves down below like the cramps are going to bring on AF bleeding.

I was a mess last night. Boohoo crying, DH kneeling beside my chair holding me. Praying, but not knowing what really to pray for. Having the verse, "My grace is sufficient for thee," pop into my head afterward. It calmed me down. I'm dealing, but the uncertainty is driving me bananas. It's 8.40am right now, and supposedly the nurse is supposed to call first thing (they start seeing patients at 9) to let me know what the beta results are.

I'll update when I hear more. Hopefully they won't wait till this afternoon to call. Lowe's is supposed to deliver a new washer to me today--great timing during all this, eh? lol Gotta throw a little crazy into the madness.

 

[jammers77]

I just got the call. My number was 2581, and using this calculator, it told me that the doubling time was 47 hours, which is really good.

I asked the nurse about my cramping and feeling like I'm going to start my period, and she said it "could" mean miscarriage, but since my hCG is so good, she's hopeful that it's just the uterus growing and giving me stretching pains.

I guess I'm just borrowing trouble too early. It's hard not to after two losses in 9 months! She told me to drink a glass of water an hour (ugh) and stay off my feet. My ultrasound appt for next Tuesday is still on. Seven more days.

 

[allforthegirl]

I just got the call. My number was 2581, and using this calculator, it told me that the doubling time was 47 hours, which is really good.

I asked the nurse about my cramping and feeling like I'm going to start my period, and she said it "could" mean miscarriage, but since my hCG is so good, she's hopeful that it's just the uterus growing and giving me stretching pains.

I guess I'm just borrowing trouble too early. It's hard not to after two losses in 9 months! She told me to drink a glass of water an hour (ugh) and stay off my feet. My ultrasound appt for next Tuesday is still on. Seven more days.

Great news

Now with my second PG was the worst for me for cramping. I had nasty growing pains. Come to think of it I have it with all of mine, just ht e second was the worst. Funny thing that I never thought the cramping before was a bad thing. With that being said because of this ectopic I may just see it differently. I just hope I will still look at the cramps as baby is growing and all is good vs worry about having another ectopic until proven otherwise.

 

[JPARR01]

What kind of nurse says that?! How does she know that it is the start of a MC.... I would def be having words with your doc office. Cramping is totally normal. I had tons of it! In fact, when I was about 11 weeks preggo and I SEVERE cramps... like those sharp sharp sharp running type of cramps. Called up and they reassured me it was ligament stretching which is totally normal. Just relax hun. What was your HCG today?

 

[JPARR01]

Oh I see the number. LOL duh

 

[LeahMSta]

We are so happy for you jammers! I hope that the cramps give way soon. At least for a bit so you can celebrate!

 

[jammers77]

What kind of nurse says that?! How does she know that it is the start of a MC.... I would def be having words with your doc office. Cramping is totally normal. I had tons of it! In fact, when I was about 11 weeks preggo and I SEVERE cramps... like those sharp sharp sharp running type of cramps. Called up and they reassured me it was ligament stretching which is totally normal. Just relax hun. What was your HCG today?

Yeah, I thought it was kind of odd her saying that, too. lol Seeing that I've not been seen, she can't say one way or another. Most docs here tell it both ways. I've dealt with that in the ER and in doctor's offices.

As for today, I'm insanely wet. I've been wearing a pantiliner and am already on a second. I hope to goodness this is normal. lol I don't remember this with my other two pregnancies.

Trying my best to relax. I'm a big ole worry wart!

 

[allforthegirl]

What kind of nurse says that?! How does she know that it is the start of a MC.... I would def be having words with your doc office. Cramping is totally normal. I had tons of it! In fact, when I was about 11 weeks preggo and I SEVERE cramps... like those sharp sharp sharp running type of cramps. Called up and they reassured me it was ligament stretching which is totally normal. Just relax hun. What was your HCG today?

Yeah, I thought it was kind of odd her saying that, too. lol Seeing that I've not been seen, she can't say one way or another. Most docs here tell it both ways. I've dealt with that in the ER and in doctor's offices.

As for today, I'm insanely wet. I've been wearing a pantiliner and am already on a second. I hope to goodness this is normal. lol I don't remember this with my other two pregnancies.

Trying my best to relax. I'm a big ole worry wart!

I was so wet with a few of mine that I had to wear a liner all the way through my PG especially near the end. So yes it is very very very normal!

 

[pdxmom]

Jammers...those numbers look great sweetie...i know its easier said than done...take a deep breath and TRY to relax....as allforthegirl said loads of discharge is quite common...ive had friends of mine off this forum too whove had lots of cm while pg and went on to have prefectly healthy babies...all the best honey...stay positive...

 

[baby_maybe]

Sorry I haven't posted here for a while, been über busy since Ruben arrived. 4 at home now is haaaaard work lol

Jammers - I think your numbers are great hun. With this pregnancy after my ectopic I had insane cramping for the whole of first tri, not to mention spotting too. They were the exact same symptoms I had with the ectopic and I was beside myself in the early weeks as you are now. They don't do betas over here unless and ultrasound shows a suspected ectopic, but I did have 3 early scans before 10 weeks which showed healthy progress and which later turned into little Ruben who arrived almost 4 weeks ago.

Jparr - I can't believe Addison is almost a year old already

Hope all you others ladies are well

 

[jammers77]

Thank you all again for giving me some relief regarding the CM.
baby_maybe, congrats on your newest bundle!!

 

[sandyhen85]

Hi ladies, I hope you don't mind, but I thought this might be the best place for a question I am desperately trying to get answered. How long after the shot should hcg levels start dropping? I had one shot last Wednesday but hcg yesterday had gone from 840 to 726 so I had to have another shot....the doctor has said that if my levels don't drop significantly by tomorrow I will need surgery...this is the last thing I want and hoping to find out how long it looks others. I hope to actually join this thread properly in the future, but if I have to pay for surgery our trying for a baby will have to be put on hold until we get our savings replenished.....this is why I really don't want surgery.....thanks for any advice ladies much appreciated x x

 

[allforthegirl]

Hi ladies, I hope you don't mind, but I thought this might be the best place for a question I am desperately trying to get answered. How long after the shot should hcg levels start dropping? I had one shot last Wednesday but hcg yesterday had gone from 840 to 726 so I had to have another shot....the doctor has said that if my levels don't drop significantly by tomorrow I will need surgery...this is the last thing I want and hoping to find out how long it looks others. I hope to actually join this thread properly in the future, but if I have to pay for surgery our trying for a baby will have to be put on hold until we get our savings replenished.....this is why I really don't want surgery.....thanks for any advice ladies much appreciated x x

First of all I am very sorry you landed yourself with us. Though you have found yourself some very supportive ladies on this thread and many have gone on to already holding their forever babies!!

Your Dr is right. If your numbers go down significantly enough then you run a chance of losing your tube or where ever it has attached. It can be life threatening if not treated properly.

With that being said some women on here (pls correct me if I am wrong ladies) had their number drop slowly and have to get a second shot like you, but their numbers drop a lot faster afterwards.

Though I find it strange you had the second shot so soon. Most of us were to wait a week or more before the second shot were given.... of course unless numbers went vs going down. I was told that it was normal to see a slight jump around day 7 after the shot, but after that it would go down significantly.

I sure do hope you can go without surgery. I don't know how long it takes to recover from that, but I am sure one of the other ladies can help you with that. We are here for you if you need any support. All the best wishes

 

[pdxmom]

Hi Sandy...sorry tht u had to get the shot hun...
like allforthegirl said im also a little suprised tht they gave u the second shot before seeing your numbers on day 7....numbers r likely to go up ard day 4 and then start to lower and u shud c a at least a 15% drop by day 7...anyways now tht uve got the second shot i guess they will b checking your numbers again on day 7 from the 2nd shot and then take into account whether there has been at least a 15% drop...hopefully tht will b the case with u and u wont need surgery...i understand ur not wanting surgery...fx u wont need one

 

[sandyhen85]

Thanks for the replies ladies.....I have no idea why they gave me a second shot after 5 days, I hadn't even realised they should wait a week.i dont even know wat i should be looking out for, maybe ive passed the sac already....my mc last year was further along so the sac was rather big, but i was just 6 weeks wen i had the shot last week...they never actually saw the sac on my scans either...I'll get my levels checked again tomorrow and will let you know the outcome thanks again x x

 

[Nlinn99]

I am so happy to report that my doctor called today and said I was negative on the HCG I am so excited and feel ready to put this behind me! I got an invitation to a baby shower today for a co-worker and the irony of all of this is this week would have been my due date if from my first miscarriage in September. I am keeping my chin up and ready to start taking all my vitamins! Just a question, did anyone else have breast pain after hitting zero on the HCG? I have noticed this since my first m/c and D&C I will have to ask my Dr..Best of luck ladies and thanks for all the support!! Natasha

 

[allforthegirl]

I think I may have ya, but I just brushed it off. I am sure it is just hormonal...

Congrats of the 0! That is very exciting!!

 

[pdxmom]

I am so happy to report that my doctor called today and said I was negative on the HCG I am so excited and feel ready to put this behind me! I got an invitation to a baby shower today for a co-worker and the irony of all of this is this week would have been my due date if from my first miscarriage in September. I am keeping my chin up and ready to start taking all my vitamins! Just a question, did anyone else have breast pain after hitting zero on the HCG? I have noticed this since my first m/c and D&C I will have to ask my Dr..Best of luck ladies and thanks for all the support!! Natasha

Yaaayyy natasha.... just wait and watch how fast the rest of the waiting goes by...i cant believe im aready 5 weeks down...2 after i got a 0..Abt the bbs...i did experience sensitivity alot...but i didnt think too much of it bcos i was just so happy abt the normal count...

 

[Renzalxx]

Hi there
Welcome to all the new ladies on the thread and i am very sorry to read about your losses.

There is definately light at the end of the tunnel as i was here when this thread originated and i am happy to report that we welcomed our dear little girl - Meiske Lily (pronounced May-ska) into the world on Sunday 24th March via emergency C Section.
She is just the most precious gift and we are sooooo in love.

Dont give up hope ladies, your forver baby is around the corner and I for one will be keeping my eye out for your BFPs on here down the track.

xxx love and baby dust xxx

 

[Laubull]

Ahhhhhh Renzal! CONGRATULATIONS! She is simply perfect and what a lovely name too

How are you feeling? Why did you have to have an emergency c-section? If you don't mind me asking!

So happy for you

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