TTC after Methotrexate shot

[allforthegirl]

Oh gosh girl that sucks!! I just hope you still see it! FX!!

 

[KJIS523]

Hi ladies,
So day 4 lab results were great because I went down 100 points. I was pretty surprised because my ob said I would probably spike by 15% on day 4. Night 4 and 5 were terrible. My cramps were so severe I almost went to the hospital, but I figured it must be the process. So today, day 7 I had my blood drawn and my ob called and asked me to come in because I'm back up 50 points. I can't believe it. I know some people need 2 doses, but both ob's I went too were very confident that it would take 1 since my levels hover in the 700-800 range. It took me a week to finally take the first dose and I really don't want a second. I might hold off a couple of days and get my blood work done again, but is that irresponsible? I'm so upset.

 

[allforthegirl]

Gosh KJIS523 I am sorry to read this. I know it is hard. You do what feels is right but don't leave it if your numbers still go up. That would be a very dangerous thing

AFM I will be testing in about 5 days. Wish me luck!! the only real symptom I can count for anything is a strong burning at my pubic bone!

 

[Renzalxx]

They found the sac and the yolk sac in the UTERUS!!!! I can't believe it!!! I'm happy but also a nervous wreck! I can't believe I ovulated from my ectopic side and it managed to travel where it is supposed to be! I asked the doctor if the HSG may have had somthing to do with it, he said possibly! I've heard of so many people getting their BFP after the HSG test!

I'm so happy but I'm 5weeks so I still have what, 7 more weeks until I am in somewhat out of the clear! ahhhhh

CONGRATULATIONS Rachel, that is fabulous news. Praying this is your forever baby. Sending you mountains of baby dust and look forward to hearing your good news soon xxx

 

[Rachel613]

Kj, I'm so sorry your going through this! I know how you feel, I had the same thing happen to me! My numbers were even lower though, I think the highest was 118, but it went down to 92 and then back up to 101, then I got my second mtx. After the second it started dropping fast! I figured I would rather get a second metho shot than possibly do damage to my baby making devices! But you should do whatever you and your doctors feel is best!!! Hopefully your numbers start going down and you don't have to make a decision Hang in their....you'll get you sticky BFP soon!!!

Thanks Renzal!! Going in today for another scan in 3 hours .....still having cramping and pains, its SO nerve racking! Not sure when I will get to enjoy this..

Hi ladies,
So day 4 lab results were great because I went down 100 points. I was pretty surprised because my ob said I would probably spike by 15% on day 4. Night 4 and 5 were terrible. My cramps were so severe I almost went to the hospital, but I figured it must be the process. So today, day 7 I had my blood drawn and my ob called and asked me to come in because I'm back up 50 points. I can't believe it. I know some people need 2 doses, but both ob's I went too were very confident that it would take 1 since my levels hover in the 700-800 range. It took me a week to finally take the first dose and I really don't want a second. I might hold off a couple of days and get my blood work done again, but is that irresponsible? I'm so upset.

 

[allforthegirl]

Racheal613 let us know how it goes!! FX!!

 

[LeahMSta]

Alas...CD2. So hard this time. Both of us are quite low about it. This journey is one of the most challenging things we have ever been through and we are both feeling a bit like there is no end in site.

 

[pdxmom]

Hi KJ... like the other girls i too im sorry you're goin thro this honey....any decision thro this process is not easy...hang in there...i know getting the second shot doesnt seem like the ideal decision but sometimes its the best one... hopefully your day 7 numbers will b better and u wont need the shot after all

Rachel - how r u girl??? its so exciting to c tht u got your bfp so soon... im still not over the excitment...makes me more confident abt myslef as we both got the shot on the same day... best of luck for your scan today...let us know how it went

allforthegirl....hows it goin???any new symptoms???

AFM - alil low since yday... my sis in law announced her pregnancy...and she wasnt trying...ahhh welll... i truly am happy for her but at the same time alil jealous....u know wat i mean??she wasnt even trying!!! but well ill get there someday

 

[pdxmom]

Alas...CD2. So hard this time. Both of us are quite low about it. This journey is one of the most challenging things we have ever been through and we are both feeling a bit like there is no end in site.

leah - i know these times wen we think its never goin to happen r tough...and its hard to c the light at the end of the tunnel but hang in there sweetie ull tide over

 

[allforthegirl]

Alas...CD2. So hard this time. Both of us are quite low about it. This journey is one of the most challenging things we have ever been through and we are both feeling a bit like there is no end in site.

I know it seems hard and like there is no end but everything happens for a reason, the harder part is we have no control, and no way of finding out the reasons sometimes. This is where we need to take one baby step at a time.

Hi KJ... like the other girls i too im sorry you're goin thro this honey....any decision thro this process is not easy...hang in there...i know getting the second shot doesnt seem like the ideal decision but sometimes its the best one... hopefully your day 7 numbers will b better and u wont need the shot after all

Rachel - how r u girl??? its so exciting to c tht u got your bfp so soon... im still not over the excitment...makes me more confident abt myslef as we both got the shot on the same day... best of luck for your scan today...let us know how it went

allforthegirl....hows it goin???any new symptoms???

AFM - alil low since yday... my sis in law announced her pregnancy...and she wasnt trying...ahhh welll... i truly am happy for her but at the same time alil jealous....u know wat i mean??she wasnt even trying!!! but well ill get there someday

Well still have that burning sensation on my pubic bone, my nose is still stuffy, and there was a bit of blood on the kleenex this morning. Also this morning my DH looked at me funny cause I was having a tantrum about him taking out the garbage. Then just a little bit ago I sneezed and I felt ligament pain. That is a really good sign for me. Four more days until I test!!

PDX I know what you mean. I felt the same way about my SIL, then my friend You WILL get there!!

 

[KJIS523]

Going in for my second dose right now. I'm just beside myself with all of this. I don't think I would be able to get through all of this if it wasn't for my daughter. She gives me strength. I just really hope I'm able to give her a sibling someday.

oh and btw ladies sorry if I'm a little flaky with this. I'm embarrassed to say I'm probably the only person my age that's not computer savvy lol. It will take me awhile to learn how to navigate this thing!

 

[karebear76]

Well, thought I would share the good news! My HCG levels are raising nicely and I had my first ultrasound today. Baby is in the uterus and has a heartbeat of 116bpm!! Ultrasound tech says it measures perfectly for 5w6d and that the heart rate right on track! I am soo excited!!! Like you, Rachel613- waiting until the 12 week mark to get truly ecstatic, but I have a good feeling about this one

So for all you ladies out there who have been devastated by an ectopic and going through methotrexate... remember- I WAS YOU just three months ago, and now I have a normal pregnancy. It IS possible!!! So don't give up hope. I know it is the most agonizing process to go through waiting for HCG levels to fall and then waiting to try again for fear of birth defects, trust me I know. My advice- stay busy and don't spend too too much time on here!!! It can make you go crazy!

Looking forward to hearing about many more BFP with intrauterine pregnancies in the near future! Good luck to everyone

 

[jammers77]

Going in for my second dose right now. I'm just beside myself with all of this. I don't think I would be able to get through all of this if it wasn't for my daughter. She gives me strength. I just really hope I'm able to give her a sibling someday.

oh and btw ladies sorry if I'm a little flaky with this. I'm embarrassed to say I'm probably the only person my age that's not computer savvy lol. It will take me awhile to learn how to navigate this thing!

Hang in there, KJIS523. You hold on to that hope and strength that is inside you. You'll get to the end of the tunnel soon.

Well, thought I would share the good news! My HCG levels are raising nicely and I had my first ultrasound today. Baby is in the uterus and has a heartbeat of 116bpm!! Ultrasound tech says it measures perfectly for 5w6d and that the heart rate right on track! I am soo excited!!! Like you, Rachel613- waiting until the 12 week mark to get truly ecstatic, but I have a good feeling about this one

So for all you ladies out there who have been devastated by an ectopic and going through methotrexate... remember- I WAS YOU just three months ago, and now I have a normal pregnancy. It IS possible!!! So don't give up hope. I know it is the most agonizing process to go through waiting for HCG levels to fall and then waiting to try again for fear of birth defects, trust me I know. My advice- stay busy and don't spend too too much time on here!!! It can make you go crazy!

Looking forward to hearing about many more BFP with intrauterine pregnancies in the near future! Good luck to everyone

116 for 5w6d is GREAT!! Mine at 5w6d was 95, and I was a wreck till I saw it again on ultrasound a MONTH later. So happy for you, hon. I'm sure you're feeling relieved now!

 

[KJIS523]

Thank you for the words of encouragement Jammers.

Congrats karebear!

So when I was at the er last night waiting for my shot I had a complete anxiety attack. I think it was because I had my first dose at a different OB office, and at this office they make you go to the ER to get it. Well, the nurses made me extremely nervous because they said they don't typically give these shots and they had to treat it with the same protocol as they would when using very dangerous medicine. I began to sob wondering what I was putting in my body. My OB even came down from maternity to comfort me. Then a nurse came in and said she heard what was going on and just wanted to let me know that her friend had an ectopic and recieved 2 shots of methotrexate and got pregnant 2 months after and of course she was very worried, but now she has a very healthy 6 month old baby boy. It made me feel so much better.

 

[allforthegirl]

So ladies I believe that I have a start of a BFP this morning. I feel really good about it, but I am nervous about it sticking!! Now only time will tell.

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=620005&stc=1&d=1369488370

 

[jammers77]

Yay!! That looks like what mine looked like at 10dpo, too. I kept testing to watch progression since I had a chemical in Feb. (those tests never progressed). FXd for you that it's a sticky bean!!!!!

 

[allforthegirl]

Thank you. That happened with my suspected ectopic. I was testing to see the line get darker but it didn't get as dark as the control line on a FRER until like 18DPO. I just passed it off as every PG is different.... next week if I am still showing two strong lines i will call the DR and set up the blood draws and US.... I am going to pray that this goes buy fast!!

 

[pdxmom]

allforthegirl- tht totally looks like the starting of your bfp...yaaayyy.... so exciting waiting to c the progress ppics

 

[allforthegirl]

Well ladies I am on This is so much strong of a progress from last time. It sure does feel good to see such a great line!!

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=620447&stc=1&d=1369576020

 

[JPARR01]

Nice lines! Congrats!