TTC after Methotrexate shot

[epump]

Yay! Great news, JPARR!

 

[JPARR01]

OMG holy Cramps!!!! LOL

 

[Michelle78]

OMG holy Cramps!!!! LOL

LOL. I have always had bad cramps for the 1st 2 days of my cycle, so I take 3 Advil right when I get up and then keep taking them every 6 hours so that I can avoid them. Although, when I got AF a few weeks ago I was never so happy to be experiencing cramps! I bet you feel the same way.

 

[JPARR01]

Absolutely! I love having the cramps. I just totally forgot what they feel like cause my last AF was January 30!

 

[MRS_HJO]

Yay Jenn!

I am so happy for you that you got your first cycle!!!!!!! You are so close to being able to TTC again! Are you supposed to wait until you get another cycle, or can you try this cycle?! I'm so excited for you!!!!!

 

[JPARR01]

Well they said 3 months/2 cycles which would bring me to June. So if I get my next af June 8/9 then couple days later I ovulate and wait for my bfp! I am so freaking excited yay!

 

[MRS_HJO]

Got it! So one more cycle left! You can use THIS cycle to practice! Because practice makes perfect!

 

[JPARR01]

Absolutely! DH just turned to me about 5 minutes ago and said the same thing lol

 

[MRS_HJO]

We think alike!

 

[JPARR01]

Thanks ladies! I got this feeling that there will be bfp's very soon for all of us!

 

[Geminus]

Hello I had two does (total of 4 shots) of methotrexate.. the first time was 2.13.11 my numbers were 2700 in four days up to 5100 then on day 7 they said come in again for another does (two shots via buttocks) because although my number did not double from day four through seven my HCG went up slightly from 5100 to 5500 on 2.18.11 (stat blood work) .. meanwhile I had bleeding of a brown goop spotting from 2.6.11 .. I continued to have this till after the metho shot on 2.18.11 of which continued till 3.26.11 where it then turned into a pink spotting and on 3.27.11 a menstrual normal color of which was heavy for 9 days on 3.31.11 my HCG test again showed my HCG was less than 5... I was concerned about still bleeding and the doctor said to consider this my period even though I never have a cycle this long only 5 days .. 6 max. I never though I'd stop bleeding it was bad I was mortified at the ectopic and the fact I had been bleeding since 2.6.11 till 4.3.11 .. at that point i didn't care if I ever saw AF again! I was truly sick of wearing pads.. LOW and behold again my "regular" cycle came only one day late LOL again 4.27.11 LOL (I have to laugh to keep from crying) I had my normal cycle of 5 days .. smh.. Doctor said I can ttc in 3 months (I'm 39) So I believe due to my age he said 3 months I started my prenatal vitamins the day my numbers were less then five .. 5 and under is considered your body knowing your not pregnant anymore.. it was rough the constant reminding of the pregnancy each week from 2.13.11 till 3.31.11 testing my HCG each week .. I just wanted to grieve.. and to stop bleeding.. then I wanted to just have my period.. and to no have to look in the toilet wondering what would drop out of me.. I was so scared .. with all the stories I had heard about miscarriage and ectopic (I was 4 weeks baby was 1.2 cm).. and now that I'm at the point of being able to TTC again ...I'm scared that it will happen again or that I will not be able to conceive again with my age (I will be 39 May 22nd).. this is so not easy.. but.. it is a bit better.. the worse part is over.. and I am so very lucky I did not lose my tube.. I tell anyone Good luck and many prayers to you and loads of baby dust.. this was my ectopic story sorry so long I hope it helps.

 

[LittleBird]

Wow, two doses. I'm sorry about your loss and the way it all happened. It does suck having to go in week after week for them to follow the numbers down to 0.

I was really worried about another ectopic when we decided to TTC again. The good news is that even after one ectopic, your changes for having another one are only slightly more than any other person out there. Since the Methotrexate was successful, hopefully the ectopic had no impact on your tubes and you still have the same chances as before of getting pregnant. Yes, at 39, it may be a little harder, but some of the ladies on here have some amazing stories to tell. I definitely don't think you can give up. You've been through hell and you're right -- the worst part is over. Now you just gotta trust that the odds are in your favor and things will turn out ok. I hope that it happens for you in June! Keep taking your vitamins between now and then. I've got my fingers crossed that your BFP happen for you ASAP!

 

[epump]

Hey girls, I'm kinda nervous and wanted to reach out to you all. I posted this in another thread but thought I would ask you all your opinion.

I noticed *a ton* of EWCM on Cd19 and then again on Cd24 (yesterday) - again, *a lot*. I haven't been charting temps or using OPKs this month so I'm not sure when exactly I ovulated, although it's not unusual for me to ovulate this late as I have had cycles in the past where I've ovulated Cd20-22.

Also, I'm a bit nervous because DH and I BD'd on Cd21 (in between these two instances) since we thought we were "safe" after I saw the EWCM on Cd19 and I've have never had EWCM re-appear a few days later.

I'm only 9 weeks out (10 weeks on Monday) from the methotrexate so I'm nervous if there is a chance I could be pregnant. My doctor did say we could TTC after my HcG reached zero and then got another full period (which I did). We were just planning on waiting for another period before TTC. I know the 12 week wait is not 100% set in stone but I was planning on being conservative. Also, one of the OBs I work with (I actually work in OB/GYN) had methotrexate during a m/c and told me she didn't wait the full 12 weeks until getting pregnant again (and had a healthy baby girl).

Gah. I feel kinda stupid. DH and I have been really careful and just got carried away on Monday. It was our anniversary and I really thought we were "safe" since I was a few days past seeing an EWCM.

Sorry for the long novel, I'm just feeling a bit nervous. I think it's probably unlikely I'm pregnant and just making a moutain out of a molehill, but you know...

 

[LittleBird]

Hi! It's possible you were fertile during that time. I have seen others get more than one patch of fertile CM in a cycle.

 

[Hpyns4life]

It's possible. I've had 2 bouts of copious ewcm in a cycle and both times it turned out I had OV'd on the first one. I'm not sure why I got the 2nd round, but it was a lot and DH and I DTD again just in case. But then AF arrived 13 days after the first bit of ewcm so it confirmed I OV'd the first time and not the second. Don't worry too much, if you did catch a LO, I've heard plenty of stories about women conceiving the cycle after an ectopic and the baby is beautiful and healthy

 

[JPARR01]

Hey girls, I'm kinda nervous and wanted to reach out to you all. I posted this in another thread but thought I would ask you all your opinion.

I noticed *a ton* of EWCM on Cd19 and then again on Cd24 (yesterday) - again, *a lot*. I haven't been charting temps or using OPKs this month so I'm not sure when exactly I ovulated, although it's not unusual for me to ovulate this late as I have had cycles in the past where I've ovulated Cd20-22.

Also, I'm a bit nervous because DH and I BD'd on Cd21 (in between these two instances) since we thought we were "safe" after I saw the EWCM on Cd19 and I've have never had EWCM re-appear a few days later.

I'm only 9 weeks out (10 weeks on Monday) from the methotrexate so I'm nervous if there is a chance I could be pregnant. My doctor did say we could TTC after my HcG reached zero and then got another full period (which I did). We were just planning on waiting for another period before TTC. I know the 12 week wait is not 100% set in stone but I was planning on being conservative. Also, one of the OBs I work with (I actually work in OB/GYN) had methotrexate during a m/c and told me she didn't wait the full 12 weeks until getting pregnant again (and had a healthy baby girl).

Gah. I feel kinda stupid. DH and I have been really careful and just got carried away on Monday. It was our anniversary and I really thought we were "safe" since I was a few days past seeing an EWCM.

Sorry for the long novel, I'm just feeling a bit nervous. I think it's probably unlikely I'm pregnant and just making a moutain out of a molehill, but you know...

I am just reading this now! Sorry for not responding sooner!

Don't feel stupid. Things happen! I think whatever happens happens and it is all in god's hands and it was meant to be!

You have every right to be nervous. I would just try and relax. I don't think the stressing is going to help much. Just try and stay positive and keep us up to date!!!


On another note. I have been using my CBFM to see when I ovulate (first time after the m/c in March and since I got my first AF after the m/c this month. Well ladies... I finally got my high reading on CD 13 and I will prob get my peak in 2 days I am guessing!!!!!!

I am super excited and can't wait to start ttc again in June!!!!!!

 

[JPARR01]

Hello I had two does (total of 4 shots) of methotrexate.. the first time was 2.13.11 my numbers were 2700 in four days up to 5100 then on day 7 they said come in again for another does (two shots via buttocks) because although my number did not double from day four through seven my HCG went up slightly from 5100 to 5500 on 2.18.11 (stat blood work) .. meanwhile I had bleeding of a brown goop spotting from 2.6.11 .. I continued to have this till after the metho shot on 2.18.11 of which continued till 3.26.11 where it then turned into a pink spotting and on 3.27.11 a menstrual normal color of which was heavy for 9 days on 3.31.11 my HCG test again showed my HCG was less than 5... I was concerned about still bleeding and the doctor said to consider this my period even though I never have a cycle this long only 5 days .. 6 max. I never though I'd stop bleeding it was bad I was mortified at the ectopic and the fact I had been bleeding since 2.6.11 till 4.3.11 .. at that point i didn't care if I ever saw AF again! I was truly sick of wearing pads.. LOW and behold again my "regular" cycle came only one day late LOL again 4.27.11 LOL (I have to laugh to keep from crying) I had my normal cycle of 5 days .. smh.. Doctor said I can ttc in 3 months (I'm 39) So I believe due to my age he said 3 months I started my prenatal vitamins the day my numbers were less then five .. 5 and under is considered your body knowing your not pregnant anymore.. it was rough the constant reminding of the pregnancy each week from 2.13.11 till 3.31.11 testing my HCG each week .. I just wanted to grieve.. and to stop bleeding.. then I wanted to just have my period.. and to no have to look in the toilet wondering what would drop out of me.. I was so scared .. with all the stories I had heard about miscarriage and ectopic (I was 4 weeks baby was 1.2 cm).. and now that I'm at the point of being able to TTC again ...I'm scared that it will happen again or that I will not be able to conceive again with my age (I will be 39 May 22nd).. this is so not easy.. but.. it is a bit better.. the worse part is over.. and I am so very lucky I did not lose my tube.. I tell anyone Good luck and many prayers to you and loads of baby dust.. this was my ectopic story sorry so long I hope it helps.

Just would like to say sorry for you loss. Wow, 2 shots! I really don't think that you should give up! You need to stay strong and positive. Easier said than done. I just don't think that you should stop trying after the experience you had. I know you are older, but, I really don't think that matters. Age is only a number.... I am just rambling on.... sorry! Best of luck to you!

 

[epump]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments! DH and I had a long talk right now and we agreed just let what will be, be (haha, like we had a choice!? But you know what I mean..). It's obviously a month earlier than we would have liked it, but I have to trust both my doctor and OB friend who have said trying this month would be okay.

I eat really really healthy, I've been back on my prenatals for almost 5 weeks (800 mcg of folic acid), plus I'm taking an additional 400 mcg of folic acid and a DHA/Omega-3.

I'm just a control-freak by nature and this entire TTC/pregnancy/miscarriage/ectopic journey has shown me that even when I try to have control, I don't. So I'm just going to do what I can and leave the rest up to God. xoxo

JPARR, yay for soon-to-be-ovulation!!

 

[shondra1234]

I am new here, but I read through your posts, and it is funny how stories can be so similiar. I too had miscarriage 8w, metho. shot. Two doses, weekly trips for a month. It was grueling to sit in the waiting room and look around at all the pregnant women. We are just now TTC again, and I am looking forward to testing in June. I don't think the fear ever leaves, but I just trust in God and let it be. Good luck ladies!

 

[JPARR01]

Just checking in on all of my Methotrexate ladies. Anyone start TTC again or when will you start TTC again?

Last AF for me was May 9 and I am expecting her to show her face June 8-9 and then we are off to start TTC again! Super duper excited!!!!!!!