TTC after Methotrexate shot

[loeylo]

We are still being really cautious. We only told our families and close friends at 12 and a half weeks and still haven't properly announced. I have a little round belly though so pretty sure people are guessing!

The cramps were pretty severe at times. To the point I had to lie in bed and take painkillers! Although I also get ovulation pains now which I didn't get before the ectopic. I think it might just be scar tissue stretching or something because I don't even have a wound site since I had methotrexate!

 

[mirandala]

I totally get why you are being cautious. I am so excited for you though!

I can imagine it was so scary having the cramps like that. I'm so sorry to hear they were so painful!!

 

[loeylo]

Now that I know they are normal I'm not at all concerned. The epas were concerned enough when I described it to call me in for an immediate scan 4 days after my last one as they thought I could possibly have 2 sacs and they missed the tubal one, they have had a really good look at both tubes and all looks well. I have had 4 scans so far and just waiting for a date for my 12 week nt scan but it looks like I might miss the nt part of it as I am so far on!

 

[mirandala]

It's great that they are taking it seriously. Keep us updated with how it all goes!!

 

[HerdingMomma]

It's another ectopic for me. Hoping to avoid mtx this time, though. Hcg seems to be dropping, but we'll keep a close eye on it, of course.

 

[JPARR01]

It's another ectopic for me. Hoping to avoid mtx this time, though. Hcg seems to be dropping, but we'll keep a close eye on it, of course.

Sorry to hear this! Do they think you will need a shot?

 

[HerdingMomma]

They are planning to do mtx, but I'm hoping we won't have to. Hcg is dropping, so it looks like it'll resolve on it's own.

 

[Hatethewait85]

So sorry to hear HerdingMomma! Sending lots of hugs your way.


Congrats loeylo!

 

[Savasanna]

It's another ectopic for me. Hoping to avoid mtx this time, though. Hcg seems to be dropping, but we'll keep a close eye on it, of course.

Herding... I'm so so SO sorry to hear this. My heart is breaking for you.. that is so unfair. Huge hugs to you - I hope you can avoid mtx and heal quickly.

 

[Beag]

Hello ladies,

I found this forum really helpful and I don't have any hesitations to join and share my unforgettable experience.

I am turning 27 this year. It was my first pregnancy and was diagnosed having an ectopic pregnancy last Feb 11, 2015. I was treated by methotrexate shot the same day the doctor diagnosed it. I was bleeding on Feb 19 and lasted for 7 days. The doctor advised me to come back after a couple of weeks. Fortunately, on March 9, 2015 my b-hcg went down to 11. I still don't have my first menstruation after the shot and I feel really worried. Is anybody can help me on this? I am impatiently waiting on my period

 

[HerdingMomma]

So my last ectopic resolved without any drama, and here I am 5 months later with another BFP. I'm nervous, but the tests are making it hard not to get excited! Please pray with me!

https://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/June2014/HerdingMomma/972a7ea1-d207-41cf-a82d-66390552f390_zpskg0xrtot.jpg

 

[loeylo]

Congrats, lovely progression!

I'm due in two and a half weeks. Terrifying but exciting all at once!

 

[Hatethewait85]

Congrats the lines are looking great! Hope you get in for an early scan so they can make sure lil bub is in the right place!

 

[summer2011]

Good luck herdingmomma! Hope this is it for you

 

[HerdingMomma]

Thanks, ladies! Had my 3rd beta drawn today (15dpo) and expect they'll want me in for u/s next week. I'll probably ask for more betas, as well, because my betas have gone screwy before 5 weeks with both of my ectopics. At 10 and 12dpo they came back 12 and 45. I won't feel great about this until I see numbers like 2500 or an u/s image with a sac in the right place.

Congrats loeylo!!!

 

[HerdingMomma]

UPDATE:

Have had two more beta results come in.

10dpo: 12
12dpo: 45
15dpo: 151
18dpo: 471

So, betas are doubling appropriately. First u/s is MONDAY at 5w1d. Just need to see a gest sac in the right place!

I've passed the doomsday point for my first ectopic, and tomorrow if there's no bleeding I'll pass the doomsday point for the 2nd one. Gotta get to 8 weeks to get past that point with my first angel! FXFX

 

[HerdingMomma]

It's NOT ECTOPIC!!! Sac measured 2 days ahead!

But, my RE is still not very optimistic. Not sure if that's because of my history or because of this SCH, though. I go back next Monday for another scan.

https://i1273.photobucket.com/albums/y420/June2014/HerdingMomma/5w1dus_zpsdtpafrfr.jpg

 

[Hatethewait85]

So glad it's not ectopic! Fx it's s sticky bean!!

 

[summer2011]

That's a relief!! Fingers crossed for you.

 

[beemeck]

Hi ladies - stalked this thread a little bit and herdingmama you are giving me hope!

In a few days I will be 5 months post MTX. I have not had any luck falling pregnant again (fell on first time TTC for my ectopic) and have had some weird hormonal symptoms the last few months (unexplained weight gain, jawline cystic acne and hair loss). I have a dr appt today and will get a blood draw testing my hormone panel.

I just feel frustrated because I always hear that you are more fertile after the loss and that has NOT been the case for me at all. I wonder if the ectopic and MTX and surgery just really took so much out of me. My periods regulated right away - arriving 28 days on the dot after my D and C, but something must still be up glad to know there is hope in the future - I'm so ready for my rainbow! xx