TTC after Methotrexate shot

[JPARR01]

I just got my 4th weekly HCG results since the methotrexate and my quant is at 7!!! So close....yet so far away! The nurse said I could begin exercising and sex (been forever...DH will be happy about that one). I do have a couple of questions for you ladies thought.

First of all, do you think I can begin taking prenatal vitamins? The nurse had no idea and my OB is on vacation until Monday. I'd love to start ASAP. but don't want to slow down my HCG quant in any way. I'm definitely just ready for that part of the nightmare to be over.

Also, I know that at least one of you had an HSG procedure done after the ectopic, but don't think that many of you did. My doctor said it wasn't necessary after 1 ectopic, but I feel like it would really give me a piece of mind. For those of you who chose not to have the HSG, did you consider it? Did your OB recommend it? How come you chose not to have it done? For those of you who did have it done, do you think it was the right decision?

Mya, sorry for your loss. Hope your levels drop quickly for you! I know what a nightmare this is... Presh, best of luck tomorrow!

My doctor said I can start back up on prenatal vitamins and extra folic acid as soon as my levels hit 0.
I don't have any answers for you regarding the HSG. Never had it done. xoxoxo

 

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I just got my 4th weekly HCG results since the methotrexate and my quant is at 7!!! So close....yet so far away! The nurse said I could begin exercising and sex (been forever...DH will be happy about that one). I do have a couple of questions for you ladies thought.

First of all, do you think I can begin taking prenatal vitamins? The nurse had no idea and my OB is on vacation until Monday. I'd love to start ASAP. but don't want to slow down my HCG quant in any way. I'm definitely just ready for that part of the nightmare to be over.

Also, I know that at least one of you had an HSG procedure done after the ectopic, but don't think that many of you did. My doctor said it wasn't necessary after 1 ectopic, but I feel like it would really give me a piece of mind. For those of you who chose not to have the HSG, did you consider it? Did your OB recommend it? How come you chose not to have it done? For those of you who did have it done, do you think it was the right decision?

Mya, sorry for your loss. Hope your levels drop quickly for you! I know what a nightmare this is... Presh, best of luck tomorrow!

Sorry for your loss, hun. I opted for the HSG (you can read about my experience on this thread - not as painful as I feared). My doctor also didn't think it was necessary after just 1 ectopic but suggested it for the peace of mind. I am SO GLAD I did it. For me personally, it really did give me peace of mind that my tubes and uterus were clear. And then I got pregnant that same cycle I knew I would ovulate on my ectopic side that month so when I got the BFP I was a little less nervous knowing my tube on that side was open and clear (still nervous of course, but definitely better than I would have been). It was definitely the right decision for me. Good luck

 

[ReadynWaiting]

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I just got my 4th weekly HCG results since the methotrexate and my quant is at 7!!! So close....yet so far away! The nurse said I could begin exercising and sex (been forever...DH will be happy about that one). I do have a couple of questions for you ladies thought.

First of all, do you think I can begin taking prenatal vitamins? The nurse had no idea and my OB is on vacation until Monday. I'd love to start ASAP. but don't want to slow down my HCG quant in any way. I'm definitely just ready for that part of the nightmare to be over.

Also, I know that at least one of you had an HSG procedure done after the ectopic, but don't think that many of you did. My doctor said it wasn't necessary after 1 ectopic, but I feel like it would really give me a piece of mind. For those of you who chose not to have the HSG, did you consider it? Did your OB recommend it? How come you chose not to have it done? For those of you who did have it done, do you think it was the right decision?

Mya, sorry for your loss. Hope your levels drop quickly for you! I know what a nightmare this is... Presh, best of luck tomorrow!

I just had my first follow up with my Dr yesterday and asked her about the hsg testing and she said that we could do it but if the issue is the little hairs that push the egg through that would never be determined. Sometimes the problem is something that testing can not identify and sometimes its just a fluke. I personally would like to cross off as many variables as I can. What if it happens again and I dont catch it in time, it rupture and I lose my tube or...worse. babymaking is supposed to be fun and exciting but right now its scary.
My husband thinks I'm neurotic for coming on here all the time but it encourages me and helps me to see the light at the end of the tunnel with all if you that have been down this road and now are excited for your babies-to-come. Congratulations again and thank you for sharing your stories. Just think gweny, people will be congratulating us soon enough on our sticky beans.

 

[Renzalxx]

OMG Presh!!!!!! that is FANTASTIC news... we are two weeks apart can you believe it??? WOOOO HOOOOOO! I am soo happy for you sweetness

Gwen, welcome to the thread.. very sorry about your loss! As you have read the ladies here are so lovely and supportive you have definately come to the right place. I joined back in June and myself and most of the ladies who were in the same methotrexate boat as me are now pregnant with happy little beans so you have much to hope for. Keep positive and if you have any questions about anything you can post them here xxx

Hey Michelle, went to docs today and as I have not had any strange spotting or cramping she has referred me straight in for an ultra sound on the 28th Nov. If all good I will go ahead with my bloods. YAAAAAY! hopefully all good this time round... fingers crossed xxx

Totally nervous for the blood test tomorrow!! I POAS again this morning lol. But it was still positive!

Good luck chica!!
Will be thinking of you. My doc wont send me for bloods until she is happy things are in the right place. She thinks they will just psych me out (and she is probably right) and is sending me for an early US instead... bit weird but Im happy all the same.
Let us know how you go x

 

[Renzalxx]

Hi Gwenlovey
I agree with JParr on skipping the folate until you reach zero. My doc was persistent about it - as in no foods high in folate either (Broccoli, Asparagus etc)... Heres hoping your levels hit zero soon and you will be back on the baby making bandwagon before you know it x Once I hit zero i did a detox and cleared out my system. Not so much a hardcore liver cleanse but just lots of organic foods, juices and lemon etc... felt like myself again in no time. Good luck!

 

[PreshFest]

I have my second blood draw in three hours!!! I'm so scared. I hardly slept last night

 

[Renzalxx]

I have my second blood draw in three hours!!! I'm so scared. I hardly slept last night

Eveything will be great hun, keep positive x

 

[JPARR01]

I have my second blood draw in three hours!!! I'm so scared. I hardly slept last night

Stay positive! So excited to hear the results! xoxo

 

[PreshFest]

Hcg on Wednesday = 12
Hcg today, Friday = 46

Almost quadrupled!! Is that possible with ectopic??

 

[Gwenylovey]

Hcg on Wednesday = 12
Hcg today, Friday = 46

Almost quadrupled!! Is that possible with ectopic??

Wow, great news!!! I didn't have my HCG monitored with my ectopic, but from what I've read ectopics often don't even double in 48 hours. Quadrupled numbers look good to me

 

[JPARR01]

Great numbers!!!!! Almost identical to mine!

 

[Gwenylovey]

Hcg on Wednesday = 12
Hcg today, Friday = 46

Almost quadrupled!! Is that possible with ectopic??

Wow, great news!!! I didn't have my HCG monitored with my ectopic, but from what I've read ectopics often don't even double in 48 hours. Quadrupled numbers look good to me

Oops...meant to say I didn't have my HCG monitored in the early stages of my ectopic, but from what I understand the numbers often don't even double early on in the pregnancy.

 

[PreshFest]

Great numbers!!!!! Almost identical to mine!

So reassuring! The doctor who called me to go over my results was a total b$&€#. She was just rude and told me I miscalculated how far I am. Not possible. She talked to me like I was a complete moron! Ugh. Oh well. I have another appt for bloodwork on Wednesday! I hope these symptoms and my instinct really mean everything is ok....

 

[Annie77]

I just had an ectopic pregnancy that was treated with a methotrexate shot on nov 11. I have had my hcg levels checked once so far but have to go in tomorrow. I was 7w2d. This was my first pregnancy and it wasn't planned but now we have decided to ttc once we are able to.

Welcome!
Sorry to hear you are going through this aswell. This forum is so helpful though and all these BFP's after meth treatment are really reassuring!

 

[Annie77]

Great numbers!!!!! Almost identical to mine!

So reassuring! The doctor who called me to go over my results was a total b$&€#. She was just rude and told me I miscalculated how far I am. Not possible. She talked to me like I was a complete moron! Ugh. Oh well. I have another appt for bloodwork on Wednesday! I hope these symptoms and my instinct really mean everything is ok....

Hcg with ectopics tends to be on the lower side and fail to double so the fact they are more than doubling is fantastic! (might even be twins?)

Are you getting an early ultrasound?

Good luck and congrats again

 

[PreshFest]

Great numbers!!!!! Almost identical to mine!

So reassuring! The doctor who called me to go over my results was a total b$&€#. She was just rude and told me I miscalculated how far I am. Not possible. She talked to me like I was a complete moron! Ugh. Oh well. I have another appt for bloodwork on Wednesday! I hope these symptoms and my instinct really mean everything is ok....

Hcg with ectopics tends to be on the lower side and fail to double so the fact they are more than doubling is fantastic! (might even be twins?)

Are you getting an early ultrasound?

Good luck and congrats again

Funny you mention twins... I really wouldn't be surprised. I felt ovulation, it was really painful... But it was one huge stabbing pain, and then another a few seconds later. So it could have been two eggs! I doubt it, but you never know

 

[PreshFest]

I am getting an ultrasound in two weeks, probably. They will decide when after my wednesday numbers...

 

[Renzalxx]

Great numbers presh!
Mine didn't even double with my ectopic, only went up by 80% which was still considered okay but in the end wasn't. Drove myself nuts trying to decipher them so just going to wait for US Monday week instead! Have done a digital test which says I'm five weeks which is spot on so will do another next week and hopefully put my mind at ease.
Good luck for Wednesday xxx

 

[TrAyBaby]

those numbers sound spot on for how far along you are. Everything will be fine, i just know it.

Hey ladies i have a scan in 4 hours eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek

 

[Renzalxx]

those numbers sound spot on for how far along you are. Everything will be fine, i just know it.

Hey ladies i have a scan in 4 hours eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek

Yipeeeee.... All the best hun, so excited for you x