TTC after Methotrexate shot

[libbyloulou]

I'm out for this month......af arrived last night...boo!

On a brighter note.....it's Christmas day tomorrow....have a great one everyone and see you in 2012!

xxxxxx

 

[Lovebotlass17]

Boo to AF!! Sorry, libby But I am loving your positive attitude. Keep it up!

I'm still waiting for AF...feels like it's been forever, but only 15 days since the operation. When am I going to O? Also, it's strange, but in the past day, I've been needing to urinate a lot more frequently. Why? I'm not pregnant anymore. All of my symptoms have gone a little while ago, and then bam, frequent urination. Hubby and I only BD once, and that was on 12/21. WTF is going on? lol

 

[kmp]

Hello ladies, I am new to this thread. I had my first shot on Nov 22 and the second on Nov 29 because my numbers didn't go down enough. They were up to 5300. I have been bleeding since about the 28th and it will seem to slow down then I will get big clots and it will pick up again. My beta is finally down to 101 but it has been like 5 weeks and frankly I am getting very impatient and tired of bleeding. How long did it take you all to get a negative beta and stop bleeding? I have to wait to get an HSG when bleeding stops and negative beta and am getting very tired of waiting... Also how long were you advised to wait before trying again and how long before you started on prenatal vitamins again. Sorry for so many ????'s but I feel like I haven't been given enough info from my dr.

 

[PreshFest]

Hello ladies, I am new to this thread. I had my first shot on Nov 22 and the second on Nov 29 because my numbers didn't go down enough. They were up to 5300. I have been bleeding since about the 28th and it will seem to slow down then I will get big clots and it will pick up again. My beta is finally down to 101 but it has been like 5 weeks and frankly I am getting very impatient and tired of bleeding. How long did it take you all to get a negative beta and stop bleeding? I have to wait to get an HSG when bleeding stops and negative beta and am getting very tired of waiting... Also how long were you advised to wait before trying again and how long before you started on prenatal vitamins again. Sorry for so many ????'s but I feel like I haven't been given enough info from my dr.

Hi Kmp! So sorry for your loss I only bled for about 5 days after my ectopic and then got my period 26-27 days after that. But I know it's pretty normal to bleed for quite a while. I was told that I could start trying after one period, but after doing a lot of research, I decided to wait three months. The methotrexate messes with your folic acid levels, so I wanted to be sure to get mine restored before making another baby..neural tube defects are nothing to mess around with!

As for the prenatals, I was told to only wait one week after the methotrexate to start taking them again. But I didn't... I waited until my levels were at zero first. I would assume your levels should start dropping pretty quickly from here... Good luck to you!!!

 

[epump]

Sorry for your loss, kmp.

I didn't start bleeding until a week after my shot - then I bled for about a week or so. My period came on schedule about 28 days after the bleeding stopped.

It took me about 4 weeks to reach 0.

I stopped all folic acid until my numbers reached 0. Then I started taking my prenatal (with 800mcg of folic acid) and then an additional 400 mcg of folic acid just to be safe.

DH and I waited 4 months (had the shot on March 16th and pretty sure I conceived this baby I'm currently pregnant with on July 12th). I waited the extra month to get some testing done (HSG, etc.).

I hope this helps hun! xoxo

 

[kmp]

Thank you epump and preshfest! I do plan on waiting at least 3 months before ttc, but I am supposed to get an HSG and I kinda want to get that out of the way because I may need a laproscopic surgery to remove a septate and I want to combine wait times. In other words, I don't want to wait an additional month or two for the surgery on top of the 3 months from the MTX time. I have found much relief and hope from stories of conception after an ectopic on this thread! I just want to make sure I take care of other risk factors (septate) as I had an early miscarriage in August as well. Third time will hopefully be the charm.

 

[Buzz1]

well, i had to have another shot 2 days ago as my levels were rising, now they are dropping but very slowly, they were 1021 and now there 961 so only come down abit but im going back tomorrow so im hoping there dropping faster.
Ive had some awful pains today, some pains in my rectum and V , TMI sorry, i rang the doctor and they said its the injection working, did anyone else have these pains? they are awful cant even sit down without the pain

Another question i want to ask is when did u guys go back to work when you found out you had an ectopic and going through treatment? did u go back straight away or did u wait until you felt phyisically and emotionally ready? i dont think i can face work yet, and ive been of for about 2 weeks but my levels are still high and im cramping loads

thanks x

 

[JPARR01]

I was bleeding since the first day of my BFP. I had the methotrexate shot about 2 weeks after that and it took about 4 weeks and few days for my numbers to hit zero and for the bleeding to stop. I did not start my prenatals or folic acid till my numbers hit zero. On the 4th cycles we started to TTC again and that was the cycle I got PG again. xoxo

 

[PreshFest]

well, i had to have another shot 2 days ago as my levels were rising, now they are dropping but very slowly, they were 1021 and now there 961 so only come down abit but im going back tomorrow so im hoping there dropping faster.
Ive had some awful pains today, some pains in my rectum and V , TMI sorry, i rang the doctor and they said its the injection working, did anyone else have these pains? they are awful cant even sit down without the pain

Another question i want to ask is when did u guys go back to work when you found out you had an ectopic and going through treatment? did u go back straight away or did u wait until you felt phyisically and emotionally ready? i dont think i can face work yet, and ive been of for about 2 weeks but my levels are still high and im cramping loads

thanks x

I started bleeding 1 week after I got my bfp. I went straight to the doctor and they thought I was miscarrying. I even had a trip to the ER after that and they also told me I was miscarrying. So, I guess it went like this:
BFP on July 13th
Started bleeding July 20th
Went to ER because of ectopic pain on July 23rd - sent home with miscarriage
Back to a different ER on July 25th because of severe ectopic pain and was finally diagnosed and given methotrexate.

So, I had a week and a half where I was thinking I was miscarrying, so I dealt with everything before actually being diagnosed properly. I was still at work during that time, though... Then once I was diagnosed with the ectopic, I was in the ER from 5pm-3am, so I obviously took that next day off, but I went back to work they day after that. I was still in a lot of pain, but I felt better being at work doing normal things rather than sitting at home feeling sorry for myself. I refused to let it get the best of me. I loved that baby and I mourned it, but at the same time I really just wanted to move on and not dwell. That's so easy to do when you lose a baby, so I let myself cry for a few days and then picked myself up and focused on the future!

 

[libbyloulou]

Buzz1, I'm sorry you are going through all that! I hope the treatment starts to do its stuff properly soon! Tmi but I had pains like that; hurt to sit and I would be in so much pain when going to the toilet that i would cry out. I convinced myself there was something really bad wrong but i guess the docs were right that it was just the treatment working as it improved over time. I carried on at work but had a couple of days off later on when I woke up feeling really low and couldn't face it, but its a personal thing really. Only you know how you will feel going back to work and facing the possibility of having to talk to people about it, who perhaps won't understand the pain you are feeling. I hope tomorrow's levels are good news!

 

[kmp]

Like Preshfest, I did not miss any work. I left work for a half day when the dr. office insisted I come in right away to get both shots, but went right back in the next day. It is very hard especially when there is additional stress at work on top of what you're going through, however, I agree that sometimes it is easier than being home sad all day. Also, I have spent the past four years building up my sick bank to cover my maternity leave and don't want to use it. I did have a lot of pain although mine was more abdominal, i guess I was fortunate in that my extreme pain hit more on a weekend when I didn't have work.

 

[smurf1]

Hello, I had a methotrexate shot in September and was told by one hospital to wait 3 months and to wait 6 months by another hospital... totallyconfused.com

I am not sure how long you are supposed to wait but cannot wait for this year to be over and start a fresh in Jan... Roll on Sunday!!

 

[Buzz1]

Thanks guys, doctor called and my levels are now 636 so are coming down nicely now, just the thought of being ar work depresses me , my job is to help people who seem to have a million children and no secure way of living, i love my job but right now facing them will hurt me

 

[kmp]

Thanks guys, doctor called and my levels are now 636 so are coming down nicely now, just the thought of being ar work depresses me , my job is to help people who seem to have a million children and no secure way of living, i love my job but right now facing them will hurt me

I completely understand Buzz1. I am a school psychologist in a lower income school district and when I come across "families" where no one has any regard for the health or happiness of their many children it really does sicken me... This is when I question the concept of karma. They really do not appreciate the gift they have... I could go on quite a tirade, but I will spare you fabulous ladies...

 

[kmp]

On a funnier note, Homer Simpson (cartoon character from "The Simpsons") during one episode once said something along the lines of "Oh no, I have three kids and no money, why can't I have no kids and three monies"

 

[Lovebotlass17]

Buzz, I'm glad your numbers are decreasing so you can finally put this bad chapter behind you. When I found out I had an ectopic, I was still in my millitary uniform sitting in the ER. I was working that day. Had surgery and work gave me 2 weeks of convalescent leave to recover. It was extremely nice and I felt like I needed all that time to recover. I'm in a much better place mentally, and physically I'm feeling almost normal besides cramping and headaches.

@kmp, I am a Homer Simpson addict. I am literally LOL'ing right now! Love that quote!

I'm thinking I'm probably going to ovulate within the next few days. And I'm really just saying that lol. Ive been cramping like AF is about to show for two days now, though the cramps do feel a little different. Overall, I just feel crappy. Hope you ladies are looking forward to the new year!

 

[Renzalxx]

Ha Ha I love that you are currently feeling Psychadelic Lovebotlass! Happy New Year ladies, hope 2012 brings you all the happiness in the world xxx

 

[coxy1978]

Thanks guys, doctor called and my levels are now 636 so are coming down nicely now, just the thought of being ar work depresses me , my job is to help people who seem to have a million children and no secure way of living, i love my job but right now facing them will hurt me

I would also reccomend you take all the time you need and dont feel pressured to go back to work too soon.
I also work very closely with families under assessment with their new born babies, to see if they need to go into care or if their parents can take them home. I knew i couldnt face all them babies and 'some' of the parents who couldnt give up their shitty life-style to keep their little one, so i actually didnt work for about 6 weeks i think. I didnt go back until my numbers were back at 0 and i felt the trauma was passing.

It definately is a personal choice and i understand why presh and others would go back to keep things off their mind, however, if when you go to your job you feel you will be facing some emotional factors or decision making, maybe you should wait until your mnid is in the right place....you dont want to make any errors at work do ya! xx

take care and wishing you a speedy recovery. x

 

[New Yorker]

Hello ladies.

I haven't been here in a while since I had my ectopic. You ladies helped me through it but it's been hard to stay on the boards since I can't seem to get pregnant. I am so thrilled for you ladies that have moved on and gotten pregnant. I want that for all of us. But so excited for you guys.

Well, DH and I keep trying and really hope it happens soon. Getting AF every damn month is getting old!

On another note, (catching up to the recent thread question) when I had the ectopic I happened to already have a few days off at work that I had already scheduled. But I did have to take a personal day prior to that for a breakdown crying episode I had at work between answering call bells. (I'm a Labor and Delivery Nurse and deliver babies for a living)... so it hit me hard at a particular moment at work. My colleagues and boss were very understanding and I went home. I was very sad for about a good month and cried at anything. But once my HCG levels got down to 0 and I was allowed to restart my Folic Acid and prenatals... I started to feel a lot better very fast. So, although everyone is different... you should (hopefully) start feeling better soon.

 

[libbyloulou]

New yorker, i hope everything works out for you soon....I know how you feel x

Presh, just wondered how you are? Not long til your next scan?

Happy new year to everyone! Let's hope we all get bfps soon x