TTC after Methotrexate shot

[Renzalxx]

Thanks ladies, off to an ultrasound today to make sure everything okay in the kidney dept then I think we will wait a few months to TTC to give my body a break!
When will you be TTC Presh? Sending all my baby dust your way chicky xx

 

[PreshFest]

Thanks ladies, off to an ultrasound today to make sure everything okay in the kidney dept then I think we will wait a few months to TTC to give my body a break!
When will you be TTC Presh? Sending all my baby dust your way chicky xx

I'm having a hard time deciding when to start ttc again. I'm 100% ready to right now, though. The plan was to start trying after I get my first period since the d&c, but now I'm just not sure if it will be best to wait longer than that in hopes of lowering my chances of another miscarriage. I just don't know! I think I might wait 2 periods and then go for it... It hasn't come back yet, so hopefully it does soon! It's only been 2.5 weeks since my d&c though.

 

[JPARR01]

How about you just wait until you get your first period since the D&C and then if you do fall pregnant... it will be a lot easier with the dates etc.... Let your body get back into a routine even if it is only one period. xoxoxo

 

[PreshFest]

How about you just wait until you get your first period since the D&C and then if you do fall pregnant... it will be a lot easier with the dates etc.... Let your body get back into a routine even if it is only one period. xoxoxo

That has been the plan all along. But now I'm debating waiting 2 or 3 periods to start since just waiting until after 1 might be too soon. I just don't want another m/c!

 

[JPARR01]

Did the doctor say what may have caused it... I don't remember what you said.. did your lil angel stop growing..?

 

[PreshFest]

It stopped growing at 6w2d. D&C was at 12 weeks, so it was defo a mmc. But I didn't have any testing or anything done, so we will never know what happened.

 

[PreshFest]

Ok, so I was doing some research today and found some articles on how methotrexate can affect your eggs. So that's why they don't want you to get pregnant for 3 months afterwards. It takes 90-100 days for an egg to mature and they wouldn't want you to get pregnant with an affected egg. Who knows if that's all even true, but you never know. I got pregnant my third cycle after methotrexate, so I wonder if maybe that had something to do with the mc. We will never know, though!

I have a new plan now, though. I think I will wait until march or april to start ttc again. This way I can assure that my body is in the best condition to get pregnant again, and I can go for a few months without worrying about this stuff! Stress free for a bit until the major stress of ttc sets in...

So for now, I'm hitting the gym and going to start running again. I signed up for a 7k race today that is in March, so I need to start training a lot!

 

[Gwenylovey]

I just got my last HCG level and it's not good news at all...it went from 9 to 18 to 23, each spaced 48 hours apart. I hadn't had much hope, but I'm still devastated Even more, I'm terrified. I"m really hoping at this point that this is a chemical pregnancy and not another ectopic. The thought of going through that all over again is hard to think about at this point...

 

[Renzalxx]

Oh Gweny, dont give up hope just yet...hopefully the little one is just getting settled. Will be thinking of you x

Presh, I'm in same boat as you... After my mmc (mine passed at about 8 weeks and miscarried at 14) and infection will def give it a few months as don't think I could face another loss so soon. Here's hoping 2012 is our year kiddo x

 

[PreshFest]

I just got my last HCG level and it's not good news at all...it went from 9 to 18 to 23, each spaced 48 hours apart. I hadn't had much hope, but I'm still devastated Even more, I'm terrified. I"m really hoping at this point that this is a chemical pregnancy and not another ectopic. The thought of going through that all over again is hard to think about at this point...

I'm so sorry Gwen.... I really hope it's not ectopic also. Hang in there and we are all here if you need us!

 

[epump]

to Gwen. Thinking of you love!! Hang in there...

 

[libbyloulou]

Sending you lots of love gweny. I really hope Renzal is right and its just the bubba settling in.

Presh and Renzal - wishing all the best for you too! X

 

[Gwenylovey]

Update! I had my quant taken today and my HCG level was at 9! I had two doctors confirm that they believe that whatever kind of pregnancy this was, that it is resolving itself. I never thought I would be so relieved to hear that I had a chemical pregnancy, but I am. The past few days have been so stressful and difficult and my poor DH has had to sit through various crying sessions with me. I'm hoping that this is all going to turn out ok!

I'm still worried because my RE told me that many ectopics turn into chemical pregnancies, so there is still the concern about my right tube. I am DEF going to have an HSG done for sure before we ttc again.

Ahhhh, alright, just wanted to share my (tentative) relief with you ladies, although it won't be for sure until my levels are <5. Thank you ALL of you for your support and kind words during this time! xoxoxoxox

 

[PreshFest]

Update! I had my quant taken today and my HCG level was at 9! I had two doctors confirm that they believe that whatever kind of pregnancy this was, that it is resolving itself. I never thought I would be so relieved to hear that I had a chemical pregnancy, but I am. The past few days have been so stressful and difficult and my poor DH has had to sit through various crying sessions with me. I'm hoping that this is all going to turn out ok!

I'm still worried because my RE told me that many ectopics turn into chemical pregnancies, so there is still the concern about my right tube. I am DEF going to have an HSG done for sure before we ttc again.

Ahhhh, alright, just wanted to share my (tentative) relief with you ladies, although it won't be for sure until my levels are <5. Thank you ALL of you for your support and kind words during this time! xoxoxoxox

Gwen I can definitely imagine your relief! I wish I could have been so lucky! Odd to say that, I know... With your hcg at 9 already, it's almost over and that is so great. I had my hcg taken 8 days ago and it was at 30. I have opted to not go back for another one. I don't see the point and I've been there so much with these two losses that I just need a break. I hope mine gets to zero soon..maybe it already has, not sure yet!

 

[Michelle78]

Gwen, I'm so sorry you are having to go through this

I had a chemical in my 2nd cycle trying to conceive after the methotrexate shot. I got my period within days of my levels being less than 10, and it had no lasting physical effects on me. Whenever you decide to go back to ttc we are here for you!

Glad you are hanging in there Presh and Renzal, to you both!

 

[Isabel209]

i had the meth shot last January...in which month do you girls think it is safe for me to start TTC again?

 

[JPARR01]

I would wait 3 periods..... Xoxox

 

[Isabel209]

i had the fallopian tube removed last jan, then got my period right away.. its been 9days since the surgery and still in pain... so i wait for feb and march period and try in april?

 

[JPARR01]

I would wait 3 full cycles.... So a cycle is considered day 1 till the day right before your next period. So you can try on your 4th period (cycle)..... totally what you feel comfortable doing though. What does your doc say?

 

[Gwenylovey]

Well, the bleeding has started and having some heavy cramps. It is like a heavy period. I have my HSG scheduled for a week from today and am looking forward to having some information from that. Ahhh, what a process. Is it just me, or does it seem that women who have the methotrexate are more likely to have miscarriages? I don't know, I just feel like I hear about it so often whether it became a clinical pregnancy or was a chemical pregnancy. Maybe it's the stress and pressure that we put on ourselves? I don't know... Yesterday was a tough day, I came home celebrating not having an ectopic and then we found out that a couple we are friends with are exactly three months pregnant. It was hard not to feel jealous and made for a tough remainder of the evening. I'm working right now to focus on being happy for all that I do have and to remain hopeful about the future xoxo to all of you ladies.