TTC after Methotrexate shot

[Gwenylovey]

Libby, CONGRATS!!!! Please keep us posted on everything!

baby_maybe, I also had terrible cramps. The pain was so bad that I vomited and thought my tube might be rupturing. Luckily in the end it was just the methotrexate doing it's job, but it was excruciating!

As for me, I had my scan this morning at 5 weeks 4 days. They saw the sac and yolk, but no fetal pole or heart beat. After the ultrasound I walked into the RE's office all upset ready to hear the worst, but instead she said she was very reassured by the ultrasound and that it was just too early. I was asking questions about miscarriages and she was talking about genetic testing for my future baby. Anyways, I'm glad she was so positive, and am just hoping for the best. My next ultrasound to see the heartbeat is in 2 weeks! This is going to be an eternity...

 

[libbyloulou]

My hcg from yesterday was 862, which was higher than I expected but not really sure what is ideal. I'm not getting it tested again, waiting today was horrible! Will just wait for my scan on the 22nd. Eeek!

 

[Gwenylovey]

My hcg from yesterday was 862, which was higher than I expected but not really sure what is ideal. I'm not getting it tested again, waiting today was horrible! Will just wait for my scan on the 22nd. Eeek!

Libby, that looks like a great number! I was also freaked out about having high HCG and I even asked my RE about it today and she said it was a good strong number. Excited for you and can't wait for your scan!

 

[libbyloulou]

My hcg from yesterday was 862, which was higher than I expected but not really sure what is ideal. I'm not getting it tested again, waiting today was horrible! Will just wait for my scan on the 22nd. Eeek!

Libby, that looks like a great number! I was also freaked out about having high HCG and I even asked my RE about it today and she said it was a good strong number. Excited for you and can't wait for your scan!

Thanks gweny! When I wrote my last post i couldnt see yours there. If I had I would have said how pleased I am to hear your bean is in the right place and it all sounds good! Yes I bet 2 weeks seems like ages but I hope it goes quickly and you can busy yourself thinking about exciting baby things! It looks like I'm about a week behind you!

 

[Carteroh]

so excited for you both Gweny and Libby!! 2 weeks does seem like an eternity but it will be here before you know it.

And baby_maybe I hope your numbers come down a bunch more so you can avoid the second shot and put this behind you.

I had my second shot on Sunday and have my first blood draw tomorrow, I'm so hopeful that I will have much lower numbers but the waiting is excruciating. And the second shot caused a lot more side effects than the first - lots of nausea, exhaustion and just feeling like crap - with that on top of the emotional trauma, I'm a mess. I've cried more in the last 3 weeks than I have in the last 3 years. And I am still questioning whether I even needed the second shot although I know that's irrelevant at this point. I just feel so alone, scared and totally out of control and it sucks. I'm thankful to have this board to turn to for support, I don't know anyone in real life who has been through this so it's challenging when no one gets it. Anyway, hopefully I will have a good update tomorrow!

 

[Bells n Bump]

Congratulation Libby, wishing you a happy and healthy nine months!!

Gweny - Try not to worry it is too early for a fetal pole and heartbeat, at my first scan I measured 5 weeks 5/6 days and all they could see was the gestation sac with yolk sac, the main point is everything is in the right place and looking good, cant wait to hear how your next scan goes x

 

[libbyloulou]

so excited for you both Gweny and Libby!! 2 weeks does seem like an eternity but it will be here before you know it.

And baby_maybe I hope your numbers come down a bunch more so you can avoid the second shot and put this behind you.

I had my second shot on Sunday and have my first blood draw tomorrow, I'm so hopeful that I will have much lower numbers but the waiting is excruciating. And the second shot caused a lot more side effects than the first - lots of nausea, exhaustion and just feeling like crap - with that on top of the emotional trauma, I'm a mess. I've cried more in the last 3 weeks than I have in the last 3 years. And I am still questioning whether I even needed the second shot although I know that's irrelevant at this point. I just feel so alone, scared and totally out of control and it sucks. I'm thankful to have this board to turn to for support, I don't know anyone in real life who has been through this so it's challenging when no one gets it. Anyway, hopefully I will have a good update tomorrow!

Carteroh, I hope things get better and your levels start to go down soon. I know how hard it is and it will get better. In truth though, for me, this was the first month since August that I've felt ok and not upset. It's so painful and make sure you give your self time to grieve. It's a horrible time. Thinking of you xxx

 

[baby_maybe]

Carteroh, i hope you are feeling better soon and those numbers come down nicely. I'm also not generally a crier, but i have cried loads lately. I think with the hormones going up and down and the loss of a baby, it's expected that crying becomes a daily occurence.

Gweny - Congratulations, your bean is in the right place. As pp's have said it's totaly normal at your gestation not to see a heartbeat and fetal pole yet. I can't wait for you to have your next scan, you should be able to see more then.

AFM - more cramping and bleeding, i'm really hoping it's going to get my numbers shifting nicely in the right direction. I have noticed that my bbs have been much less sore the past couple of days (the only preg symptom i had), so i'm taking that as a good sign that the numbers are going in the right direction.

 

[alleysm]

My hcg from yesterday was 862, which was higher than I expected but not really sure what is ideal. I'm not getting it tested again, waiting today was horrible! Will just wait for my scan on the 22nd. Eeek!

Thats a great number! I hope you are getting at least a second draw to make sure your numbers are doubling appropriately.. cant wait to see scan pics on the 22nd!!!

 

[Carteroh]

My doctor just called and my number is at 43!! finally crying tears of relief instead of fear/sadness (well, maybe a little sadness still for what could have been). I am just so relieved that things are heading in the right direction, and still so thankful for all of you and your support/posting your stories - they have given me hope and distraction during this miserable time.

 

[alleysm]

My doctor just called and my number is at 43!! finally crying tears of relief instead of fear/sadness (well, maybe a little sadness still for what could have been). I am just so relieved that things are heading in the right direction, and still so thankful for all of you and your support/posting your stories - they have given me hope and distraction during this miserable time.

Yay! Who knew you could be excited for falling betas .. i never thought i would be.. hooray! You will be down to zero in no time!

 

[baby_maybe]

Thats great Carteroh, you'll be at zero in no time Unlike me! I had an unexpected call from EPAU today to say that the results were back already from the tissue sample i had taken on monday. They asked mw to go for yet more bloods and the possibility of a second mtx shot, i was so upset, i thought i didn't have to go back until next week! Anyway i gave another full history to another doc, had my bloods and waited for the results. Great news, my numbers were at around 12000 on monday and today they are just over 7000 The consultant said i shouldn't need another mtx shot Going back friday for more bloods, i hope they continue to fall! Finally am on the right track

 

[autigers55]

Congratulations libby and Gweny!!

Carteroh - Glad to hear you got good news and the second shot helped. I had to get a second shot and that is what made mine go down.

baby_maybe - I hope your number continue to come down and you dont need another shot. GL!!

I go tomorrow to get more blood drawn to see where my hcg level is. It was 5.4 last Thursday, so I am praying and hoping it is 0 or pretty close to zero tomorrow.

 

[baby_maybe]

autigers55 - i hope you get your 0 tomorrow, fx

 

[Gwenylovey]

Thanks for the reassurance ladies! I'm feeling better and trying my best not to obsess! The good news that I forgot to mention is that I ovulated from my ectopic side and little bean still made it safe and sound, such a relief!

Carteroh and baby-maybe, congrats on the falling numbers, such great news! Autigers, i bet you are already at 0! This is such a tough time but it will be over soon. Thinking of you all

 

[Renzalxx]

Congratulations Libbylou and Gweny... things are looking fantabulous for you both! Keep us posted with your progress chickies xxx mwah x

Afm, AF is due on Monday... argh! stay away you ole witchy you.....

 

[baby_maybe]

Good luck renzal, I hope af stays away for you xx

 

[Dee1989]

Hi Ladies have not posted for a while but have been checking now and again.
Really sorry to read about recent losses and fingers crossed to all getting back down to 0.

Would also like to say good luck to all ttc and waiting to test and big congrats on the new BFPS.

It has been about 8 months since I had the shot and about 5 TTC again with no luck, went to a really regualr 30 day cycle after the ectopic but last few months have been coming earlier. Have completely stopped temping as never really could detect ovulation although I think I am ovulating as around midway cycle I get sore breasts, and pimples right up to AF.

Now I say cycles have been getting shorter last few months but right now I am on CD29, so maybe they are getting back on track, will see 2morow when AF is due, very sore breasts at the moment and tiredness but I am done getting my hopes up and done very well not buying tests last few months too.

Again wishing all the best to all and hope to catch up soon

 

[autigers55]

Renzal - I've got my Fx'd that AF stays away!! GL!!

AFM - Got my results back from my blood work today and my hcg level is below 0!! I can finally breathe because this mc is over, but now the dreaded wait for AF. I just hope she turns up soon and when she does, I hope my cycles aren't messed up. My doctor didnt say anything about when I could try again, so I am going to call them in a few weeks and ask, but I am going to wait at least 2 cycles before trying(which may be 3 months).

Also, should I start taking my prenatal vitamins again or just start with folic acid?? I want to start building it up as fast as I can(not going to take more than 1000 mcg or mg(dont remember which it is) though.

 

[Gwenylovey]

Renzal - I've got my Fx'd that AF stays away!! GL!!

AFM - Got my results back from my blood work today and my hcg level is below 0!! I can finally breathe because this mc is over, but now the dreaded wait for AF. I just hope she turns up soon and when she does, I hope my cycles aren't messed up. My doctor didnt say anything about when I could try again, so I am going to call them in a few weeks and ask, but I am going to wait at least 2 cycles before trying(which may be 3 months).

Also, should I start taking my prenatal vitamins again or just start with folic acid?? I want to start building it up as fast as I can(not going to take more than 1000 mcg or mg(dont remember which it is) though.

Great news!! I say get back on prenatals ASAP! I took my prenatals and extra folic acid because any extra is just excreted through urine and not harmful. Congrats!

Hi Ladies have not posted for a while but have been checking now and again.
Really sorry to read about recent losses and fingers crossed to all getting back down to 0.

Would also like to say good luck to all ttc and waiting to test and big congrats on the new BFPS.

It has been about 8 months since I had the shot and about 5 TTC again with no luck, went to a really regualr 30 day cycle after the ectopic but last few months have been coming earlier. Have completely stopped temping as never really could detect ovulation although I think I am ovulating as around midway cycle I get sore breasts, and pimples right up to AF.

Now I say cycles have been getting shorter last few months but right now I am on CD29, so maybe they are getting back on track, will see 2morow when AF is due, very sore breasts at the moment and tiredness but I am done getting my hopes up and done very well not buying tests last few months too.

Again wishing all the best to all and hope to catch up soon

Good luck Dee! Hope this is your month!