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TTC after Methotrexate shot
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Soo.. has this happened to anyone else?
When I became pregnant, my boobs (naturally) got bigger. However, they never went back to their pre-pregnancy state after the ectopic. It makes me terrifed (not really.. more in a joking way) to get pregnant again! How big are they going to get?! Will they ever go back down!
I really liked my previous chest size. Now they're awkward and don't fit into any of my bras/some of my button down shirts.
When I became pregnant, my boobs (naturally) got bigger. However, they never went back to their pre-pregnancy state after the ectopic. It makes me terrifed (not really.. more in a joking way) to get pregnant again! How big are they going to get?! Will they ever go back down!
I really liked my previous chest size. Now they're awkward and don't fit into any of my bras/some of my button down shirts.
Hey guys just a little update my numbers are now at 74 my doctor told me that this Thursday should be the last blood work drawing. I am a little down because my sister in-law just told me that she is expecting baby number 2. I am trying to be happy for her but its a bitter sweet feeling you know. Am I wrong for feeling this way?
Just checking in on everyone. Gray, are your hcg levels negative now? And no you're not wrong to feel a little upset that your sister in law is expecting again. Like you said it's a bittersweet feeling, it's not that you're not happy for her, you're just upset because you just went through a loss and you think why couldn't that be me, and I think it's totally normal to feel that way. Or at least that's how I feel every time I log on Facebook and see another one of my friends announcing that they are pregnant, and I've had 10 of my girlfriends from college and high school that have announced they are expecting.
As for me I'm still waiting on af. I think it will be here this weekend, but I also thought it was supposed to happen 10 days ago, and of course I was wrong so I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm just so ready for af to get here because I feel like this is the last "unknown" part of this journey and hopefully from here on my cycles will be back to normal. No more wondering if one injection is enough or if I will need a second one or surgery, when levels will reach zero, etc. I'm ready to move on! I hope everyone else is doing good.
As for me I'm still waiting on af. I think it will be here this weekend, but I also thought it was supposed to happen 10 days ago, and of course I was wrong so I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm just so ready for af to get here because I feel like this is the last "unknown" part of this journey and hopefully from here on my cycles will be back to normal. No more wondering if one injection is enough or if I will need a second one or surgery, when levels will reach zero, etc. I'm ready to move on! I hope everyone else is doing good.
Yay! Congrats!! And I hear you - I about jump for joy when I got my last period. Are you planning to try again this cycle?
I'm currently 6dpo.. it feels weird to be back in the tww.
Wow.. this thread is like my war zone thread. It brings back mixed emotions just re-reading in!
I'm currently 6dpo.. it feels weird to be back in the tww.
Wow.. this thread is like my war zone thread. It brings back mixed emotions just re-reading in!
Savasanna, no my doctor suggested to wait at least 2 full cycles, so we'll be waiting to try for at least another full cycle, if not 2. I'm also going to call my doctor next week and see if he will schedule an HSG test. I'm sure he is probably right and this was probably a fluke and it won't happen again, but at this point "probably" doesn't cut it for me. Especially since I just had the Methotrexate injection, I want to make sure that all of the ectopic is gone from my tube and that there aren't any other underlying issues that might have caused this. If I had surgery where they removed the ectopic, I probably wouldn't feel so strongly about having the HSG test done, but at this point my nerves are shot and I wouldn't be able to handle the fear of this happening again if we did get pregnant.
Did you guys try this cycle? If so that's super exciting! Sending lots of good thoughts your way.
Did you guys try this cycle? If so that's super exciting! Sending lots of good thoughts your way.
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Hi Whitney, have you ever had a sonohystogram done? It's the more milder test before the hsg. I had one done in January with our initial testing and then one last Friday to make sure I had no blockage from the ectopic. It's slightly uncomfortable but really quick.
@savasanna wow time flies!! I am starting the IUI process again in about two weeks! Have to wait for cycle day 3, which will be around the end of the month. Can't believe it's finally here.
@gray how are you doing???
@savasanna wow time flies!! I am starting the IUI process again in about two weeks! Have to wait for cycle day 3, which will be around the end of the month. Can't believe it's finally here.
@gray how are you doing???
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Perfectly normal to feel that way. xoxox
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Hi everyone! I hope you don't mind my joining this thread. I've just had my first shot of methotrexate a couple of days ago, and will ttc as soon as the docs give me the green light. I know it is premature for me to be here, but I'd like to follow and learn from you, if that's okay! Thanks 
Mirandala, I'm so sorry that you have found yourself on this thread, but you have come to the right place in finding comfort and information from people that are going through, or have just recently been through the same situation. We all started on this thread shortly after receiving the methotrexate injection, and we have followed each other through all the steps. For me, I just had my first af since my methrotrexate injection. I received methotrexate on March 18th. Please feel free to ask us any questions about our experiences.
For all, last night I had a melt down. I was doing so good emotionally after af came and then some of our best friends invited us to dinner last night. I knew they were going to tell us they were pregnant, but when they said they were 13 weeks along and they are due 10 days after we would have been, my heart broke, and it took everything in me not to fall apart at the table. I truly am happy for them, I just wish they hadn't done it face to face, given what we have just been through. When we told them, they had asked us to dinner one night when we had just found out, and they questioned why I wasn't drinking. We weren't planning on telling them, but since they asked we did, and we were very careful not to make a big deal about it because we knew they were ttc. That night I could tell they were happy for us, but also were a little bummed it hadn't happened for them, so I'm just not sure why they thought it would be a good idea to ask us to dinner and make somewhat of a production about it. I feel like I've taken 10 steps back and emotionally I'm right back where I was when we were told we had an ectopic pregnancy. I'm sure they thought they were doing the right thing, I just wish they had done it through a text message so we could process the information in private and not feel like we had to put on plastered fake smiles with glazed over eyes trying not to shed tears. Mentally I feel like I'm over reacting, but emotionally I can't help the feelings that are spewing out right now.
For all, last night I had a melt down. I was doing so good emotionally after af came and then some of our best friends invited us to dinner last night. I knew they were going to tell us they were pregnant, but when they said they were 13 weeks along and they are due 10 days after we would have been, my heart broke, and it took everything in me not to fall apart at the table. I truly am happy for them, I just wish they hadn't done it face to face, given what we have just been through. When we told them, they had asked us to dinner one night when we had just found out, and they questioned why I wasn't drinking. We weren't planning on telling them, but since they asked we did, and we were very careful not to make a big deal about it because we knew they were ttc. That night I could tell they were happy for us, but also were a little bummed it hadn't happened for them, so I'm just not sure why they thought it would be a good idea to ask us to dinner and make somewhat of a production about it. I feel like I've taken 10 steps back and emotionally I'm right back where I was when we were told we had an ectopic pregnancy. I'm sure they thought they were doing the right thing, I just wish they had done it through a text message so we could process the information in private and not feel like we had to put on plastered fake smiles with glazed over eyes trying not to shed tears. Mentally I feel like I'm over reacting, but emotionally I can't help the feelings that are spewing out right now.
Hello everyone how is everyone doing? I am doing well Whitney yes I finally reached zero and had my first af on the 1st I am looking to possibly schedule my hsg in july. I have started taking my vitamins again along with a castor oil packs and fertility massage to get rid of any scar tissue the ectopic pregnancy could have caused. Right now I am taking care of my body and allowing myself to heal and as well as more healthy for when I do become pregnant again. I am so grateful to have such wonderful buddies to vent and speak to when going through such a tough time. Is anyone tracking OV since reaching zero?
Welcome Mirandala - I'm so sorry this is happening to you. It sucks and it's not fair.
Yes, most of us found this thread right around the time we were diagnosed and/or receiving mtx. This is a great thread for support while waiting those obnoxious few weeks for your levels to drop down to zero. Please feel free to vent/ask questions. We are all here for you.
I'm actually rounding out the end of my first tww back. I thought I was out after my temp started to fall but it popped back up this morning so I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I had a negative test yesterday which kind of bummed me out. It just threw my back down the hole of "this isn't supposed to be my story. What if it never happens. This is so unfair". It was a realy, really hard day and I ended up in a crying fight with my partner. I feel pretty badly about it but I suppose I need to forgive myself. Sometimes the sadness of this process creeps up on you when you least expect it.
Oh, and I think my friends are planning to start trying again. They got pregnant really quickly with their first so we're both kind of fearful for the day they tell us they're pregnant again. It's going to be hard.
Yes, most of us found this thread right around the time we were diagnosed and/or receiving mtx. This is a great thread for support while waiting those obnoxious few weeks for your levels to drop down to zero. Please feel free to vent/ask questions. We are all here for you.
I'm actually rounding out the end of my first tww back. I thought I was out after my temp started to fall but it popped back up this morning so I guess we'll just have to wait and see. I had a negative test yesterday which kind of bummed me out. It just threw my back down the hole of "this isn't supposed to be my story. What if it never happens. This is so unfair". It was a realy, really hard day and I ended up in a crying fight with my partner. I feel pretty badly about it but I suppose I need to forgive myself. Sometimes the sadness of this process creeps up on you when you least expect it.
Oh, and I think my friends are planning to start trying again. They got pregnant really quickly with their first so we're both kind of fearful for the day they tell us they're pregnant again. It's going to be hard.
Hey Ladies, I just wanted to update you guys. This week has been a whirlwind. I had an appt with my obgyn yesterday to discuss the future. To our total shock he gave us the green light to start trying again, and I'm having an HSG test today. We were supposed to be at the beach, but once he told us that we could either have an HSG done today or wait until next month, we both were so excited, we postponed our beach trip and we're going down after my appt. I just still can't get over all of this. I'm super excited, and stressed all at the same time. I can't believe we were given the green light, but my doctor said since everything has gone so "perfectly" since my ectopic, he sees no medial reason to wait. We will keep you guys posted. Grey, I'm so glad your numbers reached 0 and af came quickly for you.
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Savasanna that's so amazing!!! My fingers are crossed for you!!
How did your hsg test go today, Whitney??
I have been MIA, lots of work travel but all done now. AF is due next weekend and then I go in for cycle day 3 monitoring to start IUI! Can't believe it's that time again.
Grey, so happy you're down to zero and that you are taking time to care for yourself.
Mirandala, so sorry you have to go through this but happy they caught it in time.
How did your hsg test go today, Whitney??
I have been MIA, lots of work travel but all done now. AF is due next weekend and then I go in for cycle day 3 monitoring to start IUI! Can't believe it's that time again.
Grey, so happy you're down to zero and that you are taking time to care for yourself.
Mirandala, so sorry you have to go through this but happy they caught it in time.
Nataliek, the HSG test went good, both tubes are clear!!! I was so relieved. It was a little painful, but nothing unbearable. After weighing the pros and cons this weekend, we have decided to wait one more month before ttc. We are going to take a month to get back in our healthy routine. Here's to the month of June.
Savananna, I'm sorry af came, but sending good thoughts your way for June!
Savananna, I'm sorry af came, but sending good thoughts your way for June!
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Sorry AF came, Savasanna! I hate that lol. I will be in the two week wait in June too so we can get each other through it!
I found my sono painful but that's because I have a small opening in my cervix and they had to use a few different tools to try and dilate it, was not comfortable! My tubes are clear and open as well. I just hope I ovulate from the left side next cycle.
I found my sono painful but that's because I have a small opening in my cervix and they had to use a few different tools to try and dilate it, was not comfortable! My tubes are clear and open as well. I just hope I ovulate from the left side next cycle.
