TTC after Methotrexate shot

[summer2011]

Excited to say we are officially trying again after mtx!!!
Day 3 ultrasound went well, all looks good. Trying this iui with femera, trigger and prog to hopefully help build my lining better and encourage bean to stick to the right spot this time. Next ultrasound next thurs for follie count and measure. I hear ladies get more follies with femera than clomid.

 

[allforthegirl]

Congrats summer I wish you all the best in the upcoming TTC months!! Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for that little one to stick good and strong!!

 

[LynnC]

Hello,

I just finished reading 371 pages for this topic within a couple of days. Thank you for all the inspirations and positive views from all of you. congrats to all the moms, expecting and sorry for all the recent losses of the rest. Now, I'm ready to share my stories..

My DH and I just got married end of May. I got HPT+ end of July which turned out to be an ectopic one it was supposed to be our honeymoon baby. We didnt expect for it to come this early NEVER would expect for it to leave us THIS soon!

Anyway, i got to the ER on Aug 4th due to spotting and cramping on the right side when walk(my ectopic side). The ectopic was confirmed by my ob on Aug 9th (1st MTX shot).

Hcg level

Shot 1 (40mg) - 400
Day4 - 2000(!)
Day7 - 2800 (shot 2 50mg)
Day10 - 2300
Day13 - 2000
Day 15 - started brown/pink spotting
Day16 - heavy bleeding with clots (sorry tmi) with period cramps (hurts more than my usual cramps)
Day17 - 1834
Day19 - cramps went away and less bleeding. More like last period bleeding/spotting.
Day20 - today. Just had another blood test and hopefully there will be a major drop in count crossing finger for tomorrows result!

I hope this is detailed enough for any of you who is going through the same thing. Its been very hard and sad. I am in fear of the rupturing, all kinds of blocking in the future and if there will be a healthy pregnancy later on. Im so ready to be a mom especially now.

I apologize for the long into. I guess i find comforts sharing this with you guys since i dont talk to any of my friends about my situation, i just went MIA

Please keep everyone updated with your stories so we all can rely on each other. Send hugs to everyone!

 

[allforthegirl]

I am so very sorry that you are joining us here.

 

[summer2011]

 

[jammers77]

Sorry you're joining us in this journey, LynnC. It's definitely a rough way to go, and I understand your MIA status with your friends. I withdrew, too, for quite a while as my grief was just too overwhelming. My doctor had told me that sometimes ectopics just happen--no rhyme or reason. And apparently that was the case for me, because the very side that hurt the worst (my right) was the very side I ovulated from this pregnancy, and all went well. Many doctors though recommend an HSG (as you've probably read here) after an ectopic just to see if there's some kind of a reason for the ectopic pregnancy.

I hope you recover soon and that you have a successful pregnancy after all of this is through! Feel free to vent here--we all have, and you can, too!

 

[LynnC]

Sorry you're joining us in this journey, LynnC. It's definitely a rough way to go, and I understand your MIA status with your friends. I withdrew, too, for quite a while as my grief was just too overwhelming. My doctor had told me that sometimes ectopics just happen--no rhyme or reason. And apparently that was the case for me, because the very side that hurt the worst (my right) was the very side I ovulated from this pregnancy, and all went well. Many doctors though recommend an HSG (as you've probably read here) after an ectopic just to see if there's some kind of a reason for the ectopic pregnancy.

I hope you recover soon and that you have a successful pregnancy after all of this is through! Feel free to vent here--we all have, and you can, too!

Thank you for the kind words! Yes, Iam planning to get HSG test after EP. Do you guys know if i can get the test right when i hit 0? Or i have to wait after 1 cycle?

Today i just got a call from my doc. My HCG went up from 1834 to 2000! Im so lost. One of the option is to wait to tues to do another hcg and decide on wed when test result is back (no u/s tech is around today and mon is Labor Day). I am so scared for the tube to rupture during the long weekend. Not sure what to do. Has anyone of you guys had hcg to went back up after 2 shots of mtx?

 

[jammers77]

Sorry you're joining us in this journey, LynnC. It's definitely a rough way to go, and I understand your MIA status with your friends. I withdrew, too, for quite a while as my grief was just too overwhelming. My doctor had told me that sometimes ectopics just happen--no rhyme or reason. And apparently that was the case for me, because the very side that hurt the worst (my right) was the very side I ovulated from this pregnancy, and all went well. Many doctors though recommend an HSG (as you've probably read here) after an ectopic just to see if there's some kind of a reason for the ectopic pregnancy.

I hope you recover soon and that you have a successful pregnancy after all of this is through! Feel free to vent here--we all have, and you can, too!

Thank you for the kind words! Yes, Iam planning to get HSG test after EP. Do you guys know if i can get the test right when i hit 0? Or i have to wait after 1 cycle?

Today i just got a call from my doc. My HCG went up from 1834 to 2000! Im so lost. One of the option is to wait to tues to do another hcg and decide on wed when test result is back (no u/s tech is around today and mon is Labor Day). I am so scared for the tube to rupture during the long weekend. Not sure what to do. Has anyone of you guys had hcg to went back up after 2 shots of mtx?

I'm not sure when the hsg is done. Other ladies here might know.

Are you avoiding taking vitamins? I hadn't seen you mention that so I thought I'd mention it. In case you didn't know, you're not supposed to take folate-rich vitamins (or folate at all) after mtx. It seems to me that there was another lady here who had more than two shots. I can't remember who for sure, but I was thinking it was Renzal??

ETA: Yes, it was Renzal. I looked it up, and she had four shots every other day for 8 days.

 

[Red Rose]

LynnC - Sorry you find yourself here, but welcome The waiting to get to zero was defiantly the worst. After that, it gets MUCH better. Reading through the stories on this thread gave me lots of hope.

Congrats summer I wish you all the best in the upcoming TTC months!! Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for that little one to stick good and strong!!

Congrats on team blue!!

Excited to say we are officially trying again after mtx!!!
Day 3 ultrasound went well, all looks good. Trying this iui with femera, trigger and prog to hopefully help build my lining better and encourage bean to stick to the right spot this time. Next ultrasound next thurs for follie count and measure. I hear ladies get more follies with femera than clomid.

Yay for TTC!! I'll keep my fingers tightly crossed for you. Sounds promising so far.

Update from me - had an early scan at 6 weeks to check bubs is in right place. It is and a definite heartbeat found! Awful MS last week, subdued to constant nausea feeling now. Thought I'd be constantly petrified but very much relaxed after having the scan.

 

[LynnC]

Yea, i stopped taking prenatal or any kind of vitamin since the shot. Thank you for taking your time for me. I just got back from my doc and she said shes never come across this kind of situation. Im back in the mining game for this long weekend. not gonna hear any news until tues and hopefully it wont get ruptured


I found out that hsg is done after hitting 0 and 1 cycle.

 

[jammers77]

Don't hesitate to take action if you start feeling any niggles of pain, hon. Head straight into the ER. Will pray for you that you can get through this weekend peacefully!

 

[saveme]

Hello,

I just finished reading 371 pages for this topic within a couple of days. Thank you for all the inspirations and positive views from all of you. congrats to all the moms, expecting and sorry for all the recent losses of the rest. Now, I'm ready to share my stories..

My DH and I just got married end of May. I got HPT+ end of July which turned out to be an ectopic one it was supposed to be our honeymoon baby. We didnt expect for it to come this early NEVER would expect for it to leave us THIS soon!

Anyway, i got to the ER on Aug 4th due to spotting and cramping on the right side when walk(my ectopic side). The ectopic was confirmed by my ob on Aug 9th (1st MTX shot).

Hcg level

Shot 1 (40mg) - 400
Day4 - 2000(!)
Day7 - 2800 (shot 2 50mg)
Day10 - 2300
Day13 - 2000
Day 15 - started brown/pink spotting
Day16 - heavy bleeding with clots (sorry tmi) with period cramps (hurts more than my usual cramps)
Day17 - 1834
Day19 - cramps went away and less bleeding. More like last period bleeding/spotting.
Day20 - today. Just had another blood test and hopefully there will be a major drop in count crossing finger for tomorrows result!

I hope this is detailed enough for any of you who is going through the same thing. Its been very hard and sad. I am in fear of the rupturing, all kinds of blocking in the future and if there will be a healthy pregnancy later on. Im so ready to be a mom especially now.

I apologize for the long into. I guess i find comforts sharing this with you guys since i dont talk to any of my friends about my situation, i just went MIA

Please keep everyone updated with your stories so we all can rely on each other. Send hugs to everyone!

Hi Lynn me and your story are very similar, I'm very sorry for your loss. I got my BFP last day of July, went to ER Aug 4th for bleeding then back again on the 9th and they confirmed ectopic in right tube. I had 1st mtx(don't know the amount I received) on the 9th my levels were lower than yours to start out with they were 269 when I went to check levels again 4 days after the mtx they were 574! Dr expected this though.
on the 16th of Aug had blood draw again only went down to 475 Dr said not enough took my blood again but still wanted me to have another shot (2nd shot was 100 mg)so I did and my levels came back yesterday at 16!!! less than a week later!
Through all of this I was bleeding and on days I wasn't bleeding red i was spotting brown. Aug 28th I stopped bleeding completely and I have one more blood draw in 2 weeks but Dr believes my levels have already went down to 0.
I think yours will and well it's just gonna take some time. I know it's frustrating and it sucks because everytime you go in it's just a reminder of what's happening Try to take it easy lay around as much as possible that's what the doc suggested to me because like you I was so scared of rupturing This was my 2nd ectopic it's upsetting and disappointing but next time before I try we are going to a specialist, so that we will know when I'm OV'ing from my left.(both ep were on the right) and it did take us 3years to see another bfp after my 1st but we were NTNP for 3years and June we decided to TRY and we got preggo right away so that's our plan for when we decide to try again.
Planning for the next pregnancy is what keeps me going... I know it will happen and it will happen for you too.
Also I don't know if you know but don't take any multivitimans or prenatals try to stay away from OJ as well all are sources of folic acid. My research on mtx also shows that certain meds interact with mtx like aspirin= motrin ibuprofen, peptobismol, so try if you can to stay away from those as well. My dr gave me percocet to help with any cramping that I might have but warned me if it was unbearable to take one and go to ER. I wish the best for you hun and pray for a speedy recovery and beleive me there's hope.

 

[saveme]

Check out this forum, there are a couple of stories on there about most of the women having successful pregnancies rather quickly after mtx.
https://community.babycenter.com/po..._after_methotrexate?cpg=6&csi=2420182869&pd=1

 

[summer2011]

Sorry you're joining us in this journey, LynnC. It's definitely a rough way to go, and I understand your MIA status with your friends. I withdrew, too, for quite a while as my grief was just too overwhelming. My doctor had told me that sometimes ectopics just happen--no rhyme or reason. And apparently that was the case for me, because the very side that hurt the worst (my right) was the very side I ovulated from this pregnancy, and all went well. Many doctors though recommend an HSG (as you've probably read here) after an ectopic just to see if there's some kind of a reason for the ectopic pregnancy.

I hope you recover soon and that you have a successful pregnancy after all of this is through! Feel free to vent here--we all have, and you can, too!

Thank you for the kind words! Yes, Iam planning to get HSG test after EP. Do you guys know if i can get the test right when i hit 0? Or i have to wait after 1 cycle?

Today i just got a call from my doc. My HCG went up from 1834 to 2000! Im so lost. One of the option is to wait to tues to do another hcg and decide on wed when test result is back (no u/s tech is around today and mon is Labor Day). I am so scared for the tube to rupture during the long weekend. Not sure what to do. Has anyone of you guys had hcg to went back up after 2 shots of mtx?

Ah Lynn, sorry your hcg went up Nothing worst than having to wait it out over a weekend!! I was in that situation not all that long ago waiting to find out if my preg was viable or not. Definatley go to the ER if you feel something isn't right. We're here if you have any questions or need advice over the weekend.

Update from me - had an early scan at 6 weeks to check bubs is in right place. It is and a definite heartbeat found! Awful MS last week, subdued to constant nausea feeling now. Thought I'd be constantly petrified but very much relaxed after having the scan.

Congrats Red Rose Happy babes is in the right place. Must have been so exciting to see that little heartbeat. Can NOT wait for that day to come for me.

 

[LynnC]

It must be very very hard for you to go through this for the second time! Im glad that you are still being able to hang in there and are still looking forward to getback on ttc!
Thank you for spreading the positive thoughts! I wish mine will be going down to 0 soon because it has risen back up ;( Im still stuck at 2000ish.. sucks when you nir the doctor dont know what is going on..

Yes, we should make sure to do all the possible tests before the next pregnancy! Have you ever done HSG test?

Hope it will be down to 0 for you soon!!!

 

[saveme]

It must be very very hard for you to go through this for the second time! Im glad that you are still being able to hang in there and are still looking forward to getback on ttc!
Thank you for spreading the positive thoughts! I wish mine will be going down to 0 soon because it has risen back up ;( Im still stuck at 2000ish.. sucks when you nir the doctor dont know what is going on..

Yes, we should make sure to do all the possible tests before the next pregnancy! Have you ever done HSG test?

Hope it will be down to 0 for you soon!!!

I hope everything starts falling into place for you hun. I know it's frustrating, keep your chin up, and make sure you stay on top of everything esp if you are in pain, and ask alot of questions don't hesitate if you don't ask they don't let you know much. Keep us updated.

 

[schultzie18]

Hello ladies. I just wanted to stop by and say this thread helped when I had my ectopic back in December and it gave me hope that someday I could get pregnant again. Well I have come back to say I am PREGNANT! I can't believe it! Still won't know for sure if its in the right place for a couple of weeks but it feels completely different this time.

 

[allforthegirl]

Hello ladies. I just wanted to stop by and say this thread helped when I had my ectopic back in December and it gave me hope that someday I could get pregnant again. Well I have come back to say I am PREGNANT! I can't believe it! Still won't know for sure if its in the right place for a couple of weeks but it feels completely different this time.

Wow that is absolutely amazing!! Congrats!! H&H 9 months girl!

 

[summer2011]

Congrats

 

[Rachel613]

It must be very very hard for you to go through this for the second time! Im glad that you are still being able to hang in there and are still looking forward to getback on ttc!
Thank you for spreading the positive thoughts! I wish mine will be going down to 0 soon because it has risen back up ;( Im still stuck at 2000ish.. sucks when you nir the doctor dont know what is going on..

Yes, we should make sure to do all the possible tests before the next pregnancy! Have you ever done HSG test?

Hope it will be down to 0 for you soon!!!

Sorry your going through this, its so hard to go through it and then add on the waiting and waiting for those numbers to go down, its unbearable!

I had two shots of mtx, I got my second one because my numbers were staying the same, likes yours. After the second shot they started to go down quickly a few days later. Luckily I kept both tubes! After my first period I got the HSG done, it was a little painful but SO worth it, because I am almost positive in unblocked/cleaned out my right tube where I had just had my ectopic. I got pregnant that next cycle and so far everything is good and G-d willing will have a happy baby in 4 more months! My doctor also had my on progesterone because I had low numbers right after my positive pregnancy test and he thinks that is why I had m/c before...

So my advice....stay positve, you WILL have a healthy pregnancy soon and see a good fertility specialist!

Fx!!!!